Japan's Uniqlo targets becoming world's biggest apparel maker
Uniqlo, the Japanese clothing chain has leveraged its prowess in mass production to build a fashion empire filled with shelves upon shelves of affordable, good quality items like down jackets,…
India explores anti-subsidy duty on Chinese MMF fabrics
Facing an onslaught of imported undervalued Chinese fabrics, there is some good news for textile manufacturers in the country's largest man-made fabric (MMF) hub in Surat. The government is in…
California cotton acreage moves up
After hitting lows last year not seen since the Great Depression, California’s 2016 cotton acreage is up at least 26 per cent. Roger Isom, president of the California Cotton Ginners…
China’s dyestuff companies less prosperous than printing and dyeing
"China came out with the 2016 Q1 report of listed printing and dyeing companies recently. The weighted average operating revenue of five representative listed companies reached 362 million Yuan, up…
ILC focuses on abuse in supply chains of big brands
The ILC (International Labor Conference) is addressing labor rights deficits in the supply chains of multinational companies. The expansion of global supply chains has been driven by a business model…
Pakistan garment exports up four per cent in value
During the first three quarters of this year, Pakistan’s readymade garment exports showed an increase of 4.2 per cent in terms of value and 1.56 per cent in term of…
Erratic rains to affect cotton plantation in India
This year, the main cotton growing districts of Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan are likely to face a prolonged dry period after June. Cotton area fell short by 30 per cent…
APTMA rejects recommendation to impose regulatory duty on imported cotton
All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) rejected the recommendation of Pakistan government’s Senate Standing Committee on National Food Security and Research to impose Regulatory Duty on import of Cotton from…
SIMA Texfair gets overwhelming response
The Southern India Mills’ Association’ (SIMA’s) Texfair is a unique event for the mutual benefit of the manufacturers/suppliers of textile machinery, spares, accessories, equipments, etc., and the textile mills. The…
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VIATT 2025 set to boost Vietnam's textile industry growth
Vietnam's textile and garment sector is poised for continued growth in 2025, with exports expected to reach $44 billion, marking... Read more
India emerging a major apparel sourcing hub for US fashion companies
A new study by Prof Sheng Lu and research assistant Gabriella Giolli of the University of Delaware has shed light... Read more
Bangladesh's apparel exports threatened by Vietnam's rise and looming LDC gradua…
A recent study by RAPID and the Friedrich-Ebert Stiftung paints a worrying picture for Bangladesh's ready-made garment (RMG) industry. The... Read more
Cotton Makes a Comeback: Comfort, sustainability drive fiber's popularity
Move over synthetics, cotton is back and here to stay. The latest Cotton Incorporated Lifestyle Monitor Survey reveals a significant... Read more
Source Fashion 2025 spotlights Egyptian Pavilion for sustainable sourcing
Source Fashion, Europe’s leading responsible sourcing event, will feature an exclusive Egyptian Pavilion at its next show from 18th-20th February... Read more
Chinese textile industry navigated shifting tides in 2024, says CCF Group analys…
The Chinese textile industry, a behemoth in the global market, has weathered a dynamic year in 2024. Recent reports and... Read more
India emerges UK retailers' New Sourcing Hotspot’: Study
A recent report, ‘The State of Sourcing Report: Sourcing and Sustainability in 2025’, reveals a significant shift in the global... Read more
Xinjiang cotton still haunts global supply chains, a complex balancing act for b…
The fashion industry continues to grapple with the complexities of sourcing cotton from Xinjiang, China, amidst allegations of forced labor.... Read more
Bangladesh-India cotton trade turning to be a thorny partnership
The 2024 Cotton Day event in Dhaka was marked by a strong statement from Showkat Aziz Russell, President of the... Read more
The US fashion industry braces for impact as tariffs on Chinese imports loom
The fashion, apparel, and textiles sector is facing a potential upheaval as the US government announces a new 10 percent... Read more