Pakistan sets cotton targets for 2015-16
Pakistan has set a target of 15.49 million cotton bales for the 2015-16 season. Punjab would produce 10.5 million bales from 2.43 million hectares, Sindh 4.4 million bales from 0.65…
The ongoing East China Fair aims for a high turnout
East China Fair 2015 is being held from March 1 to 5. This caters to fashion, gifting, and home furnishing. The product range encompasses home textiles, fashion garments, home furnishing…
Gujarat may impose VAT on technical textiles
Gujarat will impose a five per cent value added tax on technical textiles. Technical textiles are used in industries including building construction, civil engineering, furniture, household textiles, floor coverings, automobiles,…
ATE ties up with Chinese loom maker
India's ATE has joined hands with Chinese loom maker Hangzhou Huahong Machinery. ATE is a group of engineering companies in India specialising in yarn spinning, textile knitting, weaving and printing…
Lenzing sees a drop in sales in 2014
Consolidated sales of the Lenzing group declined slightly in 2014 compared to 2013. This drop can be attributed to the continuing downward pressure on fiber prices as a consequence of…
Bangladesh: Accord warns units of action
Accord has warned of snapping business ties with more than a dozen apparel makers in Bangladesh over their failure to improve safety even after the initial inspection. The Bangladesh Accord…
Myanmar introduces a code for apparel manufacturers
Myanmar has made massive strides as a global apparel sourcing destination. Export revenues have more than doubled in less than three years. The country has some 275 garment factories. However,…
Mumbai to host Textile Exchange this October
Textile Exchange will be held in Mumbai from October 5 to 10, 2015. It will bring together leaders from the global textile industry to create a space for learning and…
Pakistan to invest in value-added segment
Pakistan government will help the textile industry enhance capacity to boost exports. Value addition in the textile sector is top priority. The aim is to raise exports from the current…
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EU Garment Imports Shift: Consolidation gives way to diversification
A new analysis of EU garment import data from the International Trade Commission reveals a shift in sourcing patterns. While... Read more
PLI Scheme Falters: India's textile industry misses out on global growth
The Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme, designed to boost Indian manufacturing, is facing headwinds, particularly in the textile and apparel sector.... Read more
The future of fashion, a $2.97 trillion opportunity
The global apparel market is on a growth path and projected to reach a $2.97 trillion by 2033, says a... Read more
US Textile and Apparel Trade: CAFTA-DR relations, challenges, and opportunities
The US textile and apparel industry is a complex web of domestic manufacturing, imports, and exports, interwoven with trade agreements... Read more
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