Global loom investments point to a new natural-fibre strategy
The global textile machinery market is sending a signal that conventional industry indicators can easily obscure: manufacturers are becoming more selective about where they place capital. The latest International Textile Machinery Federation (ITMF) shipment data points to a broad decline in weaving equipmen... Read more
Global loom investments point to a new natural-fibre strategy
The global textile machinery market is sending a signal that conventional industry indicators can easily obscure: manufacturers are becoming more selective about where they place capital. The latest International Textile Machinery Federation (ITMF) shipment data points to a broad decline in weaving equipmen... Read more
Turkey gains in denim as synthetic blends challenge Asian export domin…
The global denim fabric trade may appear remarkably stable at around €3.9 billion, but beneath this number the market is passing a structural shift. Data from ExportPlanning shows that conventional pure-cotton denim under HS 520942 has declined at a compound annual rate of 0.3 per cent since 2009. In c... Read more
From Imports to Micro-Factories: US turns to AI, automation to rewire …
The US is making a sizeable bet on technology to address one of its most persistent industrial vulnerabilities: its dependence on imported apparel and sewn goods. The FutureTEX programme, led by North Carolina State University, foresees up to $480 million over 10 years, with an initial first-year allocation... Read more
Crude correction gives polyester a fresh cost advantage
A sustained correction in crude oil and petrochemical benchmarks is reshaping the economics of synthetic yarns, widening the cost gap between polyester and cotton and giving textile manufacturers a fresh incentive to optimise fibre blends. The decline in upstream crude prices has flowed through Asian petroc... Read more
Chinese apparel majors trade volume for margin in premiumisation push
China’s apparel and consumer goods market is moving beyond the traditional volume-at-any-cost model, with leading domestic brands betting on premium pricing, technical performance and tighter retail control. The shift is creating a new competitive tier between mass-market apparel and international lux... Read more
Victoria’s Secret records robust Q1 growth amid strategic repositioning
Victoria’s Secret & Co has reported a resilient performance for Q1, F... Read more
Source Fashion elevates technical literacy in supply chain management
As the fashion industry grapples with the complexities of circularity and suppl... Read more
USDA strategy targets long-term viability for US cotton producers
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has introduced a comprehensi... Read more
Muga Silk gains global traction via strategic branding
The Government of Assam has intensified its efforts to position Muga silk, the ... Read more
Lambodhara Textiles reports robust financial performance in FY26
Lambodhara Textiles has reported a robust financial performance for FY26, headl... Read more
Debmac boosts apparel productivity with launch of next-generation sewing au…
The Indian apparel manufacturing sector is witnessing a surge in technological ... Read more
Zara expands premium childrenswear footprint through Caramel London partner…
Zara is intensifying its efforts to capture the affluent childrenswear market t... Read more
Luxury houses transition to America as global retail landscapes shift
As the global luxury sector grapples with cooling demand in Europe and persiste... Read more
United Textiles reports sharp revenue contraction in FY ’26
United Textiles has reported a significant financial downturn for FY26, registe... Read more
Supply chain bottlenecks stifle textile production
The Indian textile and apparel sector is currently grappling with significant o... Read more