Bangladesh shifts cotton sourcing from India to Africa, as it impact global cott…
Bangladesh, the world's second-largest garment exporter after China, is undergoing a significant shift in its cotton import strategy. Traditionally, India was the primary source of cotton. However, in recent years, African countries have emerged as the dominant supplier. This trend has major implications fo... Read more
China's fabric exports to India shrink with rising domestic demand
While China remains the world's leading textile producer, its grip on India's fabric import market appears to be loosening. Data from the Directorate General of Commercial Intelligence and Statistics (DGCI&S) shows a shift in recent years. India's fabric imports from China peaked at $6.4 billion in 2022... Read more
H&M's shift from recycled bottle polyester and what it means for circular fa…
In a significant move Swedish fashion giant H&M has recently moved away from recycled polyester derived from plastic bottles and towards a ‘circular’ solution – recycling textiles from pre-worn clothing and offcuts. H&M's $600 million investment in Syre a startup specializing in te... Read more
CMAI FAB Show 2024 wraps up successfully, boosting textile industry
The Fabrics, Accessories & Beyond Show 2024 (FAB Show 2024), organized by the Clothing Manufacturers Association of India (CMAI), concluded its fourth edition with resounding success. Held at the Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai, from April 15 to April 17, the event surpassed industry expectations, igni... Read more
CMAI’s FAB Show 2024 inaugurated with industry giants
The 4th edition of the Fabrics Accessories & Beyond Show 2024 (FAB Show), hosted by the Clothing Manufacturers Association of India (CMAI), commenced with grandeur on April 15, 2024. Esteemed sourcing heads from renowned brands and retail majors, including Aditya Birla Fashion & Retail, Bestseller, ... Read more
Chinese Polyester Exports on Shaky Ground: Boom or bust for global market?
Polyester product exports from China, a major global supplier, have dipped in the first two months of 2024, raising concerns about the industry's health. According to customs data, total exports reached nearly 1.803 million tons, down 18,000 tons year-on-year. This decline is primarily driven by significant... Read more
Sustainable Stitches: Shirt industry sews a greener future with eco-fibers
The cotton shirt, a wardrobe staple for generations, is facing a new challenge: man-made fibers (MMF). This shift in the global shirt industry is driven by a confluence of factors – functionality, affordability, and ever-evolving fashion trends. A balancing, cost vs performance Cotton reigns supreme... Read more
FY25 outlook brightens for Indian textiles sector: Systematix
In a recent panel discussion organized by Crisil, titled 'Upstream textiles sector: Threads of promise', industry experts provided insights into the outlook for the cotton yarn and polyester yarn segments of the upstream textiles industry for the fiscal year 2025 (FY25). Crisil anticipates moderate revenue ... Read more
Bangladesh poised for growth in Man-Made Fiber garments: PwC study
A new study by Price Waterhouse Cooper (PwC), titled ‘From Shirts to Shores: Blueprint for Bangladesh RMG Industry’ paints a promising picture for Bangladesh's garment industry, with a focus on man-made fiber (MMF) apparel. Here are the key takeaways: Rising demand for MMF apparels The global ... Read more
Wazir Advisors leads global strategy for India's textile recycling
In a collaboration, Wazir Advisors, The Swedish School of Textiles - University of Boras, and the IIT, Delhi, have jointly released a whitepaper today. Titled ‘Positioning Indian Textile Recycling Ecosystem Globally: Setting the Strategic Intervention Areas for Future Road Mapping,’ the document... Read more
PwC Report: MMF garments to dominate by 2030, reshaping apparel landscape
A new study by Price Waterhouse Cooper (PwC) titled 'From Shirts to Shores: Blueprint for Bangladesh RMG Industry' sheds light on an intriguing transformation within the global apparel sector towards garments made from man-made fibers (MMF). According to the report, there will be notable increase in MMF gar... Read more
Amann launches India production plant for sewing threads
Amann, a German-based company, has inaugurated its inaugural production facility in R... Read more
India's cotton stocks plummet 31% to decades-low
India's cotton stocks are set to plummet by almost 31 per cent in the 2023/24 period,... Read more
IMARC Group report on cotton yarn manufacturing insights & trends
International Market Analysis Research and Consulting Group (IMARC Group) recently re... Read more
Welspun Living reports 16% rise in Q4 net profit
Indian textile giant Welspun Living has announced a significant 16 per cent rise in c... Read more
India reigns supreme as world's largest cotton producer in 2024
India continues to dominate the global cotton market, reaffirming its position as the... Read more
Gokul Tex & Lenzing shine at CMAI FAB Show 2024
In an innovative collaboration, Lenzing Group, a global leader in wood-based specialt... Read more
Denim mills focus on circularity to drive innovation during Fall/Winter 202…
Innovations in denim mills for the Fall/Winter 2025-26 season are being driven by a f... Read more
Archroma debuts soft, eco-friendly DWR for apparel fabrics
Archroma, a leading player in specialty chemicals advocating sustainable solutions, u... Read more
Kraig Biocraft Laboratories hits milestone in silk production trial
Kraig Biocraft Laboratories, Inc. declares a significant achievement today, marking t... Read more
Rudolf revolutionizes textile industry with innovative solutions
Rudolf, a global leader in textile auxiliaries and construction chemicals, is poised ... Read more
Fashion brands, innovators join forces for Earth Day forest protection
Fifteen prominent companies have made a commitment to cease sourcing from Ancient and... Read more
Vandewiele Sweden unveils cutting-edge e-commerce platform
Vandewiele Sweden, a pioneering member of TMAS (Swedish Textile Machinery Association... Read more
Officina39 revolutionizes indigo garment dyeing with Easyndigo
Officina39, the renowned Italian chemical company, unveils a solution set to redefine... Read more
Adidas launches new sports bra range for Olympic runners
Sportswear giant Adidas has introduced a new range of sports bras known as the &lsquo... Read more
Oerlikon’s Polymer Processing Solutions Division to participate in ITM 2024
Oerlikon’s Polymer Processing Solutions Division, alongside its joint venture p... Read more
Jack & Jones, Spinnova launch 2nd fiber product
In a pioneering stride towards sustainable fashion, Jack & Jones and Spinnova hav... Read more
Key decisions at Lenzing AG's 80th Annual General Meeting
In a significant move, the 80th Annual General Meeting of Lenzing AG, held on Thursda... Read more