Indian textile, apparel exports show strong growth in January 2025
According to a recent analysis by the Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI), India's textile and apparel exports experienced robust growth in January 2025. Textile exports surged by 16.14 per cent compared to January 2024, while apparel exports saw a significant jump of 11.45 per cent. Thi... Read more
Circular Business Models: A double-edged sword for sustainable consump…
The rise of circular economy has brought in a wave of innovative business models designed to minimize waste and maximize resource utilization. However, a new study reveals these circular business models can have unintended consequences, potentially undermining their environmental benefits. The circ... Read more
The plastic crisis and the biodegradable polyester revolution
The world is drowning in plastic. Non-biodegradable polymers, primarily derived from petroleum, clog landfills, pollute oceans, and disrupt ecosystems. The search for sustainable alternatives has led to a rise in interest in biodegradable polyesters. But do these materials truly offer a solution, or... Read more
Premiere Vision Paris drives fashion industry transformation
Premiere Vision Paris, held from February 11 to 13, 2025, brought together key players in the creative and responsible fashion industry. Focused on know-how, the event reinforced its role in shaping the sector’s global transformation, catering to all segments from mass distribution to luxury. ... Read more
New trade tariffs expected to reshape US apparel and textile sourcing …
The US recent imposition of new trade tariffs on apparel and textile imports, coupled with rising geopolitical tensions, will definitely impact the global sourcing landscape for these goods. These tariffs, intended to boost domestic production and reduce reliance on specific nations, are converging ... Read more
HimGra expands globally, wins Ministry of Textiles Award at Bharat Tex…
HimGra, a sustainable textile innovator from India, has achieved a major milestone at Bharat Tex 2025 by winning the Textile Startup Grand Challenge Award from the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India. The award highlights HimGra’s dedication to sustainability, innovation, and its socio-e... Read more
India should ‘Run Faster’ amidst global textile competition
India's textile industry holds immense potential, but needs to accelerate its development to compete with the likes of China, according to Eric Dorchies, CEO of Ciel Textile. In an exclusive interview with FashionatingWorld I DFU on the sidelines of Bharat Tex 2025, Dorchies emphasized the need for ... Read more
India poised to seize global textile opportunity: Robert Antoshak
India is on the cusp of a major breakthrough in the global textile industry, according to Robert Antoshak of Gherzi Textile Organization. Speaking exclusively to FashionatingWorld I DFU on the sidelines of Bharat Tex 2025, Antoshak (also known as Bob), a veteran observer of the Indian textile scene,... Read more
India to weave success from Bangladesh and Vietnam's textile troubles,…
A new report from JM Financial highlights how India's textile and apparel industry is primed to capitalize on challenges faced by key competitors Bangladesh and Vietnam. Internal strife in Bangladesh and rising production costs in Vietnam are creating a window of opportunity for Indian exporters to ... Read more
AEPC thanks PM for apparel industry support
The apparel export industry expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his encouraging speech at Bharat Tex 2025. Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC) Chairman, Sudhir Sekhri, pledged the industry's commitment to realizing the PM's vision of a developed India by 2027. Sekhri emphasi... Read more
Bharat Tex 2025: PM Modi highlights India's textile growth
PM Narendra Modi inaugurated Bharat Tex 2025 at Bharat Mandapam, highlighting India’s textile heritage and expanding global reach. He toured the exhibition and praised Bharat Tex for evolving into a major international event. This edition featured exhibitors across the full textile value chain... Read more
China's PIY exports rise in 2024 has implications for India's yarn ind…
In 2024, China's polyester industrial yarn (PIY) exports soared to 559,600 tons, marking a notable 7.6 per cent year-on-year increase. This rise is due to rebounding global demand and reduced EU anti-dumping duties, has reshaped the dynamics of the global yarn market, presenting both challenges and ... Read more
Microplastics: Unseen threat in cotton and synthetic fibers
A recent report compiled by analyst Veronica Bates Kassatly and statistician. Terry Townsend, published by the Bremen Cotton Exchange, has brought to light a critical concern: the pervasive presence of microplastics in textile production, particularly within synthetic fibers, and its potential healt... Read more
Investing in India's Textile AdvantEDGE: A world of opportunities
Bharat Tex 2025 showcased India's ambition to become the world's preferred textile destination. The presentation, ‘AdvantEDGE: Making India the preferred destination,’ in one of the knowledge sessions highlighted India's rich textile heritage, spanning millennia from the Indus Valley Civ... Read more
From Local to Global: India's textile machinery industry's ambitious v…
The ITME Society's knowledge session on Indian textile machinery manufacturing served as a crucial platform to address the industry's current landscape and chart a course for its future. Speakers emphasized the remarkable progress made, highlighting India's emergence as a key player in the global ma... Read more
Bharat Tex emerges as global platform for India's textile industry
A Sakthivel, Founder President TEA and Ex-Chairman AEPC, shared his insights on Bharat Tex 2025. He expressed immense satisfaction with the event's international standards, highlighting the vision of Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal and the personal interest of Minister Giriraj Singh in i... Read more
Unlocking Value: The resale revolution in fashion
The fashion industry stands at a crossroads, with mounting environmental concerns and untapped economic potential. Komal Hiranandani, Director, Dolcevee, a sustainable clothing brand, highlights during a knowledge session at Bharat Tex, the burgeoning resale market as a key solution. A recent study ... Read more
India has huge textile potential, says ITMF's next President
Juan Pares, soon to be President of the ITMF, was impressed by his first Bharat Tex visit. "Really, really good impression," he declared, speaking on the sidelines of a knowledge session at Bharat Tex, noting the well-organized event and the presence of key industry figures. His company, Santanderin... Read more
The Green Revolution: How data is shaping sustainable manufacturing
The manufacturing landscape is undergoing a data-driven transformation, driven by climate change and increasing demands for sustainability. Akhil Sivanandan, CEO & Co-Founder of Green Story, a leading company in this space, while speaking in a knowledge session, highlights the importance of data... 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
Mod'Unica debuts to drive textile innovation and sustainability
The textile and clothing industry faces constant challenges shaped by innovation, sus... Read more
AEPC marks 47 years, highlights export growth
The Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC) celebrated its 47th Foundation Day at App... Read more
Vietnam targets $47 billion T&A exports by 2025
Vietnam's textile and apparel (T&A) industry aims to strengthen its global positi... Read more
India, US explore tariff reductions in key sectors including textiles and R…
India and the United States are exploring tariff reductions on key sectors as part of... Read more
Skechers ropes in Isco Alarcon as new brand ambassador
Skechers has roped in Spanish football star Isco Alarcón, currently playing fo... Read more
Karl Mayer unveils new Batching device for Raschel machines
Karl Mayer has introduced the 26 B batching device, designed to enhance efficiency an... Read more
Garment Tech Istanbul 2025 to showcase cutting-edge sewing machines
Garment Tech Istanbul 2025, the leading exhibition for the garment and ready-to-wear ... Read more
Circulose partners with Canopy to revolutionize supply chains
Seven fashion and packaging companies, including Boden, Nobis, and Finisterre, have c... Read more
CCI’s anticipated large-scale procurement causes cotton candy prices to ris…
A much-anticipated large-scale procurement by the Cotton Corporation of India (CCI) a... Read more
Demand across textile sector improves despite higher cotton prices: Report
Despite cotton prices remaining higher than international rates, demand across India&... Read more
Katherine White joins NCTO as VP of Policy
The National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO) has appointed Katherine White as... Read more
Kontoor Brands to acquire Helly Hansen in strategic deal
Kontoor Brands has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Helly Hansen, a global ou... Read more
Gildan reshapes leadership, names new CFO & COO
Gildan Activewear Inc has announced key executive leadership changes as part of its l... Read more
Karl Mayer’s Max Glass Eco set for success at JEC World 2025
Karl Mayer Technische Textilien is set to showcase its highly successful Max Glass Ec... Read more
Bangladesh’s Fakir Fashion boosts efficiency with GSDCost
Fakir Fashion Limited, one of Bangladesh’s largest vertically integrated garmen... Read more
Global sustainable fabrics market to reach $74.8 billion by 2032: Report
Valued at $29.1 billion in 2023, the global sustainable fabrics market is forecast to... Read more
Source Fashion opens with record visitors at Olympia London
Source Fashion, Europe's premier responsible sourcing show, opened today, 1... Read more
Restore zero-rating of local yarn supplies under EFS, urges APTMA
To address the sharp rise in yarn imports impacting the domestic textile industry, Al... Read more
YKK achieves Top Rating in 2024 CDP Climate Change Survey
YKK Corporation has earned the highest ‘A List’ rating for the second con... Read more
Trade tensions compel Shein to shift production to Vietnam
Singapore-based fast-fashion brand Shein is moving some of its production to Vietnam,... Read more
Meghalaya’s Department of Textiles bags special award at Sustainability Awa…
Department of Textiles, Meghalaya was awarded with a Special Award at the Textiles Su... Read more
India’s cotton output to decline to 30.175 million bales in 2024-25: CAI
India's overall cotton output for the 2024-25 season (beginning in October) is foreca... Read more
Alok Industries to procure 500,000 bales from Kasturi Cotton this season: T…
Alok Industries has signed an MoU with Kasturi Cotton to procure 500,000 cotton bales... Read more
EU launches seven new textiles and handicrafts projects in India during Bha…
Supported by a €9.5 million grant, the European Union (EU) has launched seven ne... Read more
Gant and Isko launch responsible denim collection
Isko and Gant have teamed up to launch a sustainable denim collection, available onli... Read more
Oerlikon Riri SS26 blends Athletic Edge with Neoclassical Luxury
Oerlikon Riri’s SS26 collection redefines high-end accessories with two distinc... Read more
NCC forecasts 9.6 million US cotton acres for 2025
US cotton producers plan to plant 9.6 million acres in 2025, a 14.5 per cent decline ... Read more
Italian textile machinery orders decline in Q4 2024
In the fourth quarter of 2024, Italy's textile machinery industry experienced a 19 pe... Read more
GFA launches ‘GFA Mapping of Global EPR’ for Textiles
The Global Fashion Agenda (GFA) has launched the ‘GFA Mapping of Global Extende... Read more