Indian textile, apparel exports show strong growth in January 2025
According to a recent analysis by the Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI), India's textile and apparel exports experienced robust growth in January 2025. Textile exports surged by 16.14 per cent compared to January 2024, while apparel exports saw a significant jump of 11.45 per cent. Thi... Read more
Circular Business Models: A double-edged sword for sustainable consump…
The rise of circular economy has brought in a wave of innovative business models designed to minimize waste and maximize resource utilization. However, a new study reveals these circular business models can have unintended consequences, potentially undermining their environmental benefits. The circ... Read more
The plastic crisis and the biodegradable polyester revolution
The world is drowning in plastic. Non-biodegradable polymers, primarily derived from petroleum, clog landfills, pollute oceans, and disrupt ecosystems. The search for sustainable alternatives has led to a rise in interest in biodegradable polyesters. But do these materials truly offer a solution, or... Read more
Premiere Vision Paris drives fashion industry transformation
Premiere Vision Paris, held from February 11 to 13, 2025, brought together key players in the creative and responsible fashion industry. Focused on know-how, the event reinforced its role in shaping the sector’s global transformation, catering to all segments from mass distribution to luxury. ... Read more
New trade tariffs expected to reshape US apparel and textile sourcing …
The US recent imposition of new trade tariffs on apparel and textile imports, coupled with rising geopolitical tensions, will definitely impact the global sourcing landscape for these goods. These tariffs, intended to boost domestic production and reduce reliance on specific nations, are converging ... Read more
HimGra expands globally, wins Ministry of Textiles Award at Bharat Tex…
HimGra, a sustainable textile innovator from India, has achieved a major milestone at Bharat Tex 2025 by winning the Textile Startup Grand Challenge Award from the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India. The award highlights HimGra’s dedication to sustainability, innovation, and its socio-e... Read more
India should ‘Run Faster’ amidst global textile competition
India's textile industry holds immense potential, but needs to accelerate its development to compete with the likes of China, according to Eric Dorchies, CEO of Ciel Textile. In an exclusive interview with FashionatingWorld I DFU on the sidelines of Bharat Tex 2025, Dorchies emphasized the need for ... Read more
India poised to seize global textile opportunity: Robert Antoshak
India is on the cusp of a major breakthrough in the global textile industry, according to Robert Antoshak of Gherzi Textile Organization. Speaking exclusively to FashionatingWorld I DFU on the sidelines of Bharat Tex 2025, Antoshak (also known as Bob), a veteran observer of the Indian textile scene,... Read more
India to weave success from Bangladesh and Vietnam's textile troubles,…
A new report from JM Financial highlights how India's textile and apparel industry is primed to capitalize on challenges faced by key competitors Bangladesh and Vietnam. Internal strife in Bangladesh and rising production costs in Vietnam are creating a window of opportunity for Indian exporters to ... Read more
Is Pakistani fashion losing spark with its focus on celebrification …
The recent article ‘Style: The Death of Pak Fashion?’ highlights the grim situation of the Pakistani fashion industry. The author, a seasoned fashion journalist, laments the decline of creativity and innovation, replaced by a glut of celebrities, uninspired bridal bling, and a focus on c... Read more
AEPC thanks PM for apparel industry support
The apparel export industry expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his encouraging speech at Bharat Tex 2025. Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC) Chairman, Sudhir Sekhri, pledged the industry's commitment to realizing the PM's vision of a developed India by 2027. Sekhri emphasi... Read more
Bharat Tex 2025: PM Modi highlights India's textile growth
PM Narendra Modi inaugurated Bharat Tex 2025 at Bharat Mandapam, highlighting India’s textile heritage and expanding global reach. He toured the exhibition and praised Bharat Tex for evolving into a major international event. This edition featured exhibitors across the full textile value chain... Read more
Microplastics: Unseen threat in cotton and synthetic fibers
A recent report compiled by analyst Veronica Bates Kassatly and statistician. Terry Townsend, published by the Bremen Cotton Exchange, has brought to light a critical concern: the pervasive presence of microplastics in textile production, particularly within synthetic fibers, and its potential healt... Read more
Investing in India's Textile AdvantEDGE: A world of opportunities
Bharat Tex 2025 showcased India's ambition to become the world's preferred textile destination. The presentation, ‘AdvantEDGE: Making India the preferred destination,’ in one of the knowledge sessions highlighted India's rich textile heritage, spanning millennia from the Indus Valley Civ... Read more
From Local to Global: India's textile machinery industry's ambitious v…
The ITME Society's knowledge session on Indian textile machinery manufacturing served as a crucial platform to address the industry's current landscape and chart a course for its future. Speakers emphasized the remarkable progress made, highlighting India's emergence as a key player in the global ma... Read more
Bharat Tex emerges as global platform for India's textile industry
A Sakthivel, Founder President TEA and Ex-Chairman AEPC, shared his insights on Bharat Tex 2025. He expressed immense satisfaction with the event's international standards, highlighting the vision of Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal and the personal interest of Minister Giriraj Singh in i... Read more
Unlocking Value: The resale revolution in fashion
The fashion industry stands at a crossroads, with mounting environmental concerns and untapped economic potential. Komal Hiranandani, Director, Dolcevee, a sustainable clothing brand, highlights during a knowledge session at Bharat Tex, the burgeoning resale market as a key solution. A recent study ... Read more
Mod'Unica debuts to drive textile innovation and sustainability
The textile and clothing industry faces constant challenges shaped by innovation, sus... Read more
AEPC marks 47 years, highlights export growth
The Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC) celebrated its 47th Foundation Day at App... Read more
Spanx unveils maiden shapewear collection from Supima Cotton
In response to customers’ demand for this breathable and comfortable fabric, sh... Read more
Vietnam targets $47 billion T&A exports by 2025
Vietnam's textile and apparel (T&A) industry aims to strengthen its global positi... Read more
India, US explore tariff reductions in key sectors including textiles and R…
India and the United States are exploring tariff reductions on key sectors as part of... Read more
Skechers ropes in Isco Alarcon as new brand ambassador
Skechers has roped in Spanish football star Isco Alarcón, currently playing fo... Read more
Karl Mayer unveils new Batching device for Raschel machines
Karl Mayer has introduced the 26 B batching device, designed to enhance efficiency an... Read more
Over dependence of Chinese raw materials hampers India’s innerwear exports
India's innerwear industry is struggling due to its dependence on Chinese raw materia... Read more
Mango to operate 65 company-owned stores in the US
International fashion brand Mango plans to expand its presence in the United States b... Read more
Circulose partners with Canopy to revolutionize supply chains
Seven fashion and packaging companies, including Boden, Nobis, and Finisterre, have c... Read more
Over dependence of Chinese raw materials hampers India’s innerwear exports
India's innerwear industry is struggling due to its dependence on Chinese raw materia... Read more
Mango to operate 65 company-owned stores in the US
International fashion brand Mango plans to expand its presence in the United States b... Read more
Circulose partners with Canopy to revolutionize supply chains
Seven fashion and packaging companies, including Boden, Nobis, and Finisterre, have c... Read more
Eight Peruvian brands participate in Coterie New York
Eight leading Peruvian fashion brands, including Balkanica, Carla Testino, De Loreta,... Read more
Impending bankruptcy threat compels Forever 21 to close 200 additional US s…
As a part of a potential bankruptcy filing expected next month, fast-fashion retailer... Read more
‘No-buy 2025’ trend amongst Gen Z shoppers impacting luxury sales across th…
Presenting a significant challenge to the retail industry, consumer spending, especia... Read more
Katherine White joins NCTO as VP of Policy
The National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO) has appointed Katherine White as... Read more
Kontoor Brands to acquire Helly Hansen in strategic deal
Kontoor Brands has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Helly Hansen, a global ou... Read more
Gildan reshapes leadership, names new CFO & COO
Gildan Activewear Inc has announced key executive leadership changes as part of its l... Read more
Karl Mayer’s Max Glass Eco set for success at JEC World 2025
Karl Mayer Technische Textilien is set to showcase its highly successful Max Glass Ec... Read more
Bangladesh’s Fakir Fashion boosts efficiency with GSDCost
Fakir Fashion Limited, one of Bangladesh’s largest vertically integrated garmen... Read more
Global fast fashion market to expand by 11% CAGR from 2024-29: Technavio
A new report by Technavio predicts, fueled by the increasing purchasing power of Gen ... Read more
Source Fashion opens with record visitors at Olympia London
Source Fashion, Europe's premier responsible sourcing show, opened today, 1... Read more