Texworld Apparel Sourcing Paris set for February 2025 with focus on sustain…
Texworld Apparel Sourcing Paris will return to the Paris-Le-Bourget exhibition centre from February 10 to 12, 2025. This event promises to be a significant gathering for international buyers and suppliers as they seek to design and develop Spring-Summer 2026 fashion collections. With high booking levels a... Read more
India's textile and apparel exports soar in September 2024
India's textile and apparel industry continues its robust growth trajectory, with exports witnessing a significant upswing in September 2024. According to recent data released by the Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI), textile exports for September 2024 reached $1,813.27 million, a 9.56% incr... Read more
China's new import policy will reshape Bangladesh's apparel & textile i…
China's move for a more favorable import policy for Bangladeshi goods, particularly in the apparel and textile sector, is expected to significantly alter the trade dynamics between the two nations. This shift has the potential to reshape the regional landscape, impacting other key players like India and V... Read more
India's RMG exports rise despite global slowdown: AEPC Chairman
Sudhir Sekhri, Chairman of AEPC, highlighted the remarkable growth of India’s ready-made garment (RMG) exports, despite global economic challenges such as inflation and a slowdown in major exporting countries. The WTO has revised its global merchandise trade growth forecast to 3 per cent... Read more
Lenzing Group, Roica, and Kaihara Denim unveil sustainable denim collection
The Lenzing Group, renowned for its regenerated cellulosic fibers, has partnered with Roica by Asahi Kasei, a leader in premium stretch fibers, and Kaihara Denim, a prestigious Japanese denim manufacturer, to launch the ‘Saisei Collection.’ This marks the first collaboration among these ... Read more
Melbourne Global Sourcing seminars to address key fashion and textile trend…
The fashion and textile industry is undergoing significant transformation, driven by the growing emphasis on sustainability, transparency, and circularity. As new technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) and emerging legislation continue to reshape the landscape, industry professionals must... Read more
EU apparel imports decline, highlights a shift away from traditional suppli…
Recent Eurostat data reveals a significant downturn in the EU's apparel imports in the first seven months of 2024. The data shows a drop of 5.22 per cent compared to the same period last year highlighting a broader shift in the global apparel market. In the EU traditional suppliers like Bangladesh a... Read more
WTO predicts moderate growth for global trade, textile sector shows resilie…
The World Trade Organization (WTO) has released its updated ‘Global Trade Outlook and Statistics’ report, underlining a cautious optimism for global trade. While merchandise trade is expected to rebound in 2024 and 2025, lingering economic and geopolitical uncertainties continue to pose challe... Read more
Stakeholders rally to defend Mulberry's luxury status amid Frasers Group ta…
Mulberry, renowned British luxury fashion house known for its iconic handbags, is in the center of a takeover battle involving a retail conglomerate Frasers Group led by Mike Ashley. While Frasers Group has gradually increased its stake in Mulberry, the luxury brand's stakeholders remain largely opposed t... Read more
ITMA ASIA + CITME 2024 showcases cutting-edge textile technologies in Shang…
ITMA ASIA + CITME 2024, Asia’s leading business platform for textile machinery and garment technologies, opened in Shanghai on October 14, marking a significant event for the textile industry. The five-day exhibition, which runs until October 18 at the National Exhibition and Convention Centre, offe... Read more
Tamil Nadu's textile industry falters despite global shift away from China
Tamil Nadu's textile sector, a once-thriving industry and significant contributor to the state's economy, is facing a crisis. Ironically, this downturn coincides with a global shift in textile manufacturing away from China, presenting a golden opportunity for states like Tamil Nadu to capitalize. However,... Read more
BRICS+ Fashion Summit concludes with historic Fashion Federation launch
The BRICS+ Fashion Summit in Moscow culminated in a landmark development for the global fashion industry, as representatives from over 50 countries signed a memorandum establishing the BRICS International Fashion Federation. The new federation is set to drive innovation, sustainability, and collaboration ... Read more
EU Green Rules: A ripple effect on prices, investments, and the European co…
The forthcoming EU Green Rules are poised to reshape the landscape for suppliers, buyers, and consumers across Europe. As the bloc strengthens its commitment to sustainability and ethical practices, a closer look at the price impacts, investment needs, and consumer implications reveals a complex picture. Th... Read more
China's Shifting Tides: Navigating the evolving textile and apparel trade l…
China has long been the world's textile and apparel manufacturing powerhouse, but recent years have seen notable shifts in its domestic and global trade dynamics. Evolving consumer demands, supply chain disruptions, and rising manufacturing costs have all played a role in reshaping the industry. A shifti... Read more
India Takes on MEG Imports: Reliance Industries leads the charge against al…
India's polyester industry is at a crossroads. Even while domestic production of essential raw materials like Monoethylene Glycol (MEG) is increasing, there is significant reliance on imports. This dependence has now sparked a trade dispute, with Reliance Industries Limited (RIL), a domestic production gi... Read more
India's polyester raw materials sector balances between domestic production…
India's polyester industry, a significant contributor to the nation's textile sector, is passing through a complex landscape with fluctuating raw material prices, a growing domestic demand, and reliance on imports to bridge the supply gap. Domestic demand India's burgeoning middle class and rising d... Read more
Record global fiber production surpasses expectations, sustainability remai…
Global fiber production increased to unprecedented levels in 2023, reaching a historic peak of 124 million tons, marking a 7per cent increase from the previous year reveals Textile Exchange's latest Materials Market Report. This growth indicates a doubling of production since 2000, with projections suggesti... Read more
California leads the way in textile waste reduction with new law
On September 28, in a landmark move towards environmental sustainability, California governor Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 707, the Responsible Textile Recovery Act of 2024, into law. This legislation establishes the nation's first extended producer responsibility (EPR) program for textile recycling, aim... Read more
Growing apparel imports indicate early signs of demand revival in key marke…
Apparel imports in key markets have shown some recovery in Q1 2025 reveals Wazir Advisors ‘Q1 FY25 Wazir textile & apparel index’. The latest import data indicates the global apparel market has seen some positivity. Key markets, including the US, EU, UK, and Japan, witnessed a consistent 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
Samarth Scheme extended to boost textile skills
The Samarth Scheme, a demand-driven and placement-oriented initiative by the Mi... Read more
Archroma to unveil sustainable solutions at Performance Days 2024
Archroma, a global leader in sustainable specialty chemicals, is set to showcas... 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
PolyU Design celebrates 60 years with exhibition showcasing legacy
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University School of Design (PolyU Design) is hosting... Read more
Spinnova and ASK Scandinavia to launch sustainable handbag in 2025
Spinnova has partnered with Helsinki-based brand ASK Scandinavia to release a l... Read more
EU presses Temu for consumer safety and data transparency under DSA
The EU has called on e-commerce platform Temu to provide detailed information r... Read more
Mixed results for US apparel imports in Aug’24 as volume rises but value de…
The US apparel imports market showed mixed results in Aug’24 with imports... Read more
Salvatore Ferragamo reports 9.6% decline in revenues in Q3, FY25
The Q3, FY25 revenues of Italian luxury player Salvatore Ferragamo SpA declined... Read more
Guess partners SuperCircle for a new online clothing recycling initiative
Apparel brand Guess has partnered with textile recycling platform SuperCircle t... Read more
Fashion World Tokyo 2024 registers presence by 19 fashion companies from Ba…
Around 19 fashion companies from Bangladesh including suppliers, buying houses ... Read more
LVMH reports 3 per cent decline in sales during Q3, FY25
Marking its first quarterly sales drop since the pandemic, amid weakening deman... Read more
Cotton production to remain constant in 2024-25: Ministry of Agriculture
Despite a reduction in acreage, India's cotton production for the 2024-25 cropp... Read more
Indo Count Industries acquires second overseas company, Modern Home
A homegrown exporter of bed sheets, bed linen and quilts, Indo Count Industries... Read more
Govtto boost sector growth with new Textile Policy 2024
The Indian Government has launched the new Textile Policy 2024 to boost the sec... Read more
Yixing Textile Co unveils world’s largest pair of jeans in China
A Chinese textile company specialising in the production and distribution of va... Read more
Vietnam’s footwear exports rise to $16.53 billion from Jan-Sep’24
In the first nine months of the current year, Vietnam’s footwear exports ... Read more
New B2B men's fashion event announced for January 2025
Modefabriek co-founders Lucel van den Hoeven and Rick van Rijthoven have announ... Read more
TEXPROCIL backs VIATT 2025 in Vietnam
The inaugural Vietnam International Trade Fair for Apparel, Textiles, and Texti... Read more
Vietnam International Fashion Week announces schedule for Fall/Winter editi…
The Organising Committee of Vietnam International Fashion Week has announced th... Read more
Shima Seiki launches latest Whole garment knitting machines range at ITMA A…
Shima Seiki launches its latest range of Whole garment knitting machines at ITM... Read more