Smart textiles use technology to recycle and reuse textile fibers. They can monitor health and can measure movements. Advances in specialized materials and fabrication technologies offer exciting opportunities to create…
Bangladesh will have to address three important factors -- higher productivity, workers' wage hike and profitability -- for sustainability of the apparel sector, say experts. This was the predominant thought…
The United States is Vietnam’s biggest export market. About 50 per cent of Vietnam’s total textile and garment exports goes to the US. Total exports of textiles and garments from…
Vietnam’s denim exports to the US has risen 16.1 per cent so far this year. Women’s jean exports from Vietnam to the US rose by almost 17 per cent. Although…
The cellulose fiber market is forecast to grow at a CAGR of nine per cent over the period 2016-24. Abundance of raw materials, environmental benefits of cellulose fibers, and cost…
Pakistan wants to push up exports to $35 billion by 2018. The top five textile sectors were given a zero-rated sales tax regime. Sales tax and customs duty on imports…
BSTIM (Best Solutions in Textile Manufacturing) was held in Spain, February 24 to 25, 2017. This edition saw 1,400 visitors from around the world, from Russia, England, Sweden, Norway, Holland…
SPG Prints, based in Holland, caters to the textile, label and industrial printing markets with a portfolio including screens, lacquers, inks, digital engravers, and a broad range of rotary screen…
Anglo-Irish chain owned by Associated British Foods, Primark’s sales are up 11 per cent compared to last year on a currency-neutral basis and 21 per cent ahead on a reported…
The home textile industry, once a bright spot in global exports, faced a slump for over a year. However, there... Read more
China's luxury e-commerce market, once a golden goose for high-end brands, is facing a new challenge: skyrocketing return rates. Shoppers... Read more
The Women’s Apparel market stands as a dynamic force within the global fashion industry, embracing a plethora of clothing and... Read more
Bangladesh, the world's second-largest garment exporter after China, is undergoing a significant shift in its cotton import strategy. Traditionally, India... Read more
Wazir Advisors April 2024 report on global apparel trade paints a worrying picture, with major markets like the US, EU,... Read more
While China remains the world's leading textile producer, its grip on India's fabric import market appears to be loosening. Data... Read more
Levi Strauss & Co. (Levi's) is experiencing a positive shift in its business strategy, with a strong focus on direct-to-consumer... Read more
The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is hosting a week-long extravaganza of lifestyle products and creative industries, featuring two... Read more
The 2024 China (Shenzhen) International Brand Underwear Fair (SIUF) concluded yesterday, April 21st, marking the end of a three-day event... Read more
In a significant move Swedish fashion giant H&M has recently moved away from recycled polyester derived from plastic bottles and... Read more