As RCEP reshapes textile and apparel trade, is it a missed opportunity for …
The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) has been in effect for over two years, and its impact on the textile and apparel industry is becoming increasingly clear. The free trade agreement, covering 15 Asia-Pacific nations, has significantly altered trade flows in the sector, creating o... Read more
Birkin vs. Wirkin: When status met accessibility
The Wirkin phenomenon, a Walmart version of the iconic Hermès Birkin bag, sparked a debate about accessibility, status, and design ethics in the world of luxury fashion. The Birkin’s Legacy The Hermès Birkin bag, handcrafted from the finest leathers and often adorned with precious me... Read more
European Jeanswear showdown, a battle of the brands in 2024
The European jeanswear market is a fiercely competitive space, with numerous established manufacturers, brands and emerging contenders vying for the top spot. 2024 has seen some interesting shifts in market share, driven by evolving consumer preferences, sustainability concerns, and innovative marke... Read more
Amazon's ‘Try Before You Buy’ Ends: A look back at its impact on fashion e-…
Amazon has announced it will be ending its ‘Try Before You Buy’ program on January 31, 2025. This marks the end of a six-year experiment that allowed Prime members to order clothes, shoes, and accessories and try them on at home before committing to a purchase. Launched in 2018 as an expansio... Read more
Reebok launches performance golf apparel range with SCI
Authentic Brands Group has partnered with Sports Casuals International (SCI) to introduce a Reebok-branded performance golf apparel line for men and women. The collaboration will involve design, manufacture, and distribution of the collection by SCI, while Reebok Design Group (RDG) will handle the devel... Read more
Heimtextil 2025 concludes with record growth and innovation in textile desi…
Record international participation and visitor growth Heimtextil 2025, held in Frankfurt, Germany, wrapped up as a resounding success, with full exhibition halls, 142 participating nations, and significant increases in both exhibitors and visitors. Over four days, the event welcomed more than 50,00... Read more
Bharat Tex 2025: India’s textile industry champions sustainability and inno…
Sustainability takes center stage at Bharat Tex 2025 India’s textile industry, a cornerstone of the nation’s economy and cultural heritage, is embracing a transformative journey toward sustainability. Textiles account for 13 per cent of India’s industrial production, 12 per cent of expo... Read more
Secondhand Soars: Resale market outperforms traditional retail in 2024, Con…
In a year marked by economic uncertainty and a growing awareness about sustainability, the secondhand market has emerged as a clear winner. New data from Consumer Edge, a leading provider of global consumer insights, reveals that resale spending outpaced traditional retail throughout 2024. This trend, dri... Read more
Indian textile and apparel exports show strong growth in Q4 2024
Latest CITI analysis reveals India's textile and apparel sector clocked in robust export growth in December 2024. Both textiles and apparel registered double-digit growth compared to the same period last year, signalling a positive trend for the industry. December textile exports on the upswing Textile ... Read more
European Jeanswear showdown, a battle of the brands in 2024
The European jeanswear market is a fiercely competitive space, with numerous established manufacturers, brands and emerging contenders vying for the top spot. 2024 has seen some interesting shifts in market share, driven by evolving consumer preferences, sustainability concerns, and innovative marketing s... Read more
Asian countries emerge as fashion's new growth frontiers beyond China
The global fashion industry is recalibrating its compass, recognizing the vibrant and diverse opportunities across Asia beyond China. While China remains a significant player, brands are increasingly being attracted by the unique potential of other Asian suppliers. With rising incomes, digital adopt... Read more
Techtextil India 2025 partners with Dornbirn GFC Asia to drive technical te…
India is rapidly emerging as a hub for the growing technical textiles sector, with rising demand and innovation shaping its future. To strengthen this position, Messe Frankfurt Trade Fairs India has announced a significant collaboration with the Austrian Fibers Institute, bringing the Dornbirn Globa... Read more
China's Textile Industry: Dealing with overcapacity and global headwinds
China's textile industry a behemoth that once clothed the world is facing numerous challenges. Overcapacity, falling exports, and domestic growth problems are casting a shadow over its future. The industry, covering from fiber and yarn production to garment manufacturing, is grappling with a slowdown that... Read more
Europe' s textile recycling industry in crisis brews into an environmental …
The once-booming European textile recycling industry is facing an unprecedented crisis, with far-reaching implications for the global fashion landscape and the environment. For years, Europe led the way in textile recycling, diverting millions of tons of used clothing from landfills and incinerators. Howe... Read more
Athleisure's New Guard: Vuori challenges Lululemon's reign
The athleisure market, a fashion phenomenon born from the fusion of athletic wear and leisurewear, is experiencing a seismic shift. While Lululemon has long reigned supreme, a new breed of challenger brands, led by the California-based Vuori, is vying for dominance. This feature delves into the comp... Read more
Global Textiles Wrap Up 2024, Outlook 2025: Year of resilience and transformation
Year 2024 has seen dynamic shifts and surprising resilience in the global textile sector. Despite facing numerous challenges, the industry demonstrated an i... Read more
Sustaining the 1.5°C Goal: The corporate imperative of COP28
“COP28, coined as 'the financial focus COP,' will centre its discussions on vital financial and investment matters, highlighting the pivotal involvement... Read more
The crucial role of mega textile hubs in establishing India’s global leadership
Dr S N Modani, Managing Director, CEO, Sangam India is also the Chairman of the Rajasthan Textile Mills Association. With 33 years of experience in the textil... Read more
Eurecat x Canmartex to develop predictive quality control systems for knitwear t…
Aracne's system uses photonics, the Internet of Things, and artificial intelligence to predict potential manufacturing defects before the fabric is made. This ... Read more
Growing demand from domestic, foreign players boosts India’s textile machinery b…
Heralding a textile revolution in India, the textile machinery industry is transforming from labor-intensive to a more modern and automated manufacturing ... Read more
Innovation key highlight at ITMA 2023
ITMA has announced it will continue to present and share innovative manufacturing technology and materials with the industry at its 19th edition in Milan.... Read more
Santoni launches new XT intarsia machine
Leading Italian circular knitting machine builder SantoniSpA has launched its new unique XT intarsia machine that combines all of the knitting possibiliti... Read more
Gartex Texprocess to be launched as a hybrid event
In conjunction with MEX Exhibition, Messe Frankfurt Trade Fairs India will hold Gartex Texprocess India as a hybrid event. The event will scheduled alongs... Read more
Archroma joins BioCircular Materials Alliance for sustainable fashion
Archroma, a global leader in sustainable specialty chemicals, has joined ... Read more
Isko unveils sustainable SS26 denim innovations at Bluezone
Isko is set to showcase its latest fabric innovations and commitment to s... Read more
CHINA INSIGHTS
Amid unprecedented Non Woven growth, China revises mask quality standards
With the daily output of masks touches over 20 million, China introduces new standards for... Read more
China: Silk city Shengze is pilot zone for the world-class textile cluster
Shengze, home to the largest silk wholesale market known for silk and man-made s... Read more
Source Fashion 2025 to showcase UK suppliers and sustainability at Olympia
Source Fashion, Europe's premier responsible sourcing event, will return to Oly... Read more
Bangladesh registers 24.09% rise in apparel exports to the EU in November 2…
Bangladesh's apparel exports to the European Union increased by 24.09 per cent ... Read more
Vietnam’s T&A exports rise by 11.26% in 2024: VITAS
Despite challenges like sluggish trade recovery, fluctuating oil prices, rising... Read more
EU policies challenge textile industry's access to biomass
The EU’s Green Deal and transport regulations are driving climate neutral... Read more
Abandon GST rates revision for apparel and textile industry, KHAGA urges Un…
The Karnataka Household and Garment Association (KHAGA) has urged Nirmala Sitha... Read more
Dubai Fashion Week to showcase Autumn/Winter 2025-26 collections
To be held from February 1-6, 2025 at the Dubai Design District (d3). Dubai Fas... Read more
India-Rudra Ecovation presents upcyled fabrics range at Heimtextil 2025
Ludhiana-based pioneering sustainable manufacturer Rudra Ecovation presented it... Read more
Shiftset to revolutionize men’s fashion this weekend
This weekend marks the debut of Shift, a men’s fashion event aimed at ene... Read more
Cambodia’s garment export earnings increase by 24.4% in 2024: GDCE
Accounting for 44.6 per cent of the nation’s total export earnings for th... Read more
European Jeanswear showdown, a battle of the brands in 2024
The European jeanswear market is a fiercely competitive space, with numerou... Read more
Quiz to shut down third store in UK amid mounting financial struggles
Led by the founding Ramzan family, fast-fashion chain, Quiz is finalizing plans... Read more
Revoke Bangladesh’s LDC status, Ludhiana exporters urge WTO
Industrialists in Ludhiana urging the World Trade Organization (WTO) to revoke ... Read more
India’s apparel exports to rise to Rs 30,000 crore by December 2025: TEA
Having crossed Rs 20, 482 crore by October, India’s apparel exports are e... Read more
Milan Fashion Week kicks menswear season with a Federico Cina collection
This year, Milan’s menswear season kicked off with an innovative showcase... Read more
India targets textile exports worth $600 billion by 2047: CITI
Besides expanding its domestic market to $1.8 trillion, India aims to ach... Read more