Sobel Westex acquires Baltic Linen to form biggest textile company
Sobel Westex is buying Baltic Linen. The acquisition will result in making Sobel Westex one of the world’s largest textile companies. It joins two dominant textile companies to create a…
ATDC to host creative workshops across India
The Apparel Training and Design Centre (ATDC), India’s largest quality vocational training provider for the apparel sector hosted a part of admission awareness campaign for the BVoc courses in Apparel…
Indorama Ventures eyeing stake in Haldia Petrochemicals
Indorama Ventures, the Bangkok-based chemicals maker controlled by the Lohia family, is in initial talks with the Chatterjee Group (TCG) to buy a stake in Haldia Petrochemicals Ltd (HPL). The…
Dubai’s 6th International Apparel and Textile Fair 6th ends on high note
UAE’s exclusive sourcing fair, International Apparel and Textile Fair (IATF) for fashion fabrics, clothing accessories took place from April 8 to 10, at Dubai World Trade Center. On display were…
Textile policy to benefit Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu has a robust eco-system for manufacturing textiles and garments. Hence, a textile policy will help sustain as well as improve the existing production units in the state. Technology…
Bangladesh rising as Asia’s strongest economies
"For long, ‘Asian Tigers’ typically referred to Hong Kong, Singapore, South Korea and Taiwan. The four countries experienced rapid growth between the 1960s and 1990s. But now Bangladesh is emerging…
Bangladesh RMG workers to get skills training
Workers in Bangladesh’s garment industry will be imparted fashion and design skills to suit the choice and taste of foreign buyers. The percentage of skilled workforce in the country is…
India needs comprehensive policy to promote artisans globally
"If export promotion councils start promoting Indian artisans on the global map with a strong push, then their growth can get a big boost. Delhi, Jaipur, or Lucknow’s local cloth…
Brands fail to disclose suppliers
Asia Pacific is home to more than 40 million fashion industry workers, yet for the vast majority, wages remain at levels well below what is needed to lift themselves out…
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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