Lectra opens South Korean subsidiary
The opening of the South Korean subsidiary will help accelerate Lectra's development plans in Asia. After China, South Korea is one of the spearheads of Lectra’s Asian expansion, particularly in…
Textile industry contributes 9% to Indonesia's GDP
Indonesia's textile industry has been a major contributor to the GDP. As per government data, the textile and textile products (TPT) industry is one of the important manufacturing sectors, with…
Coats launches herringbone zips
Coats is launching a new range of zips featuring a herringbone (HB) pattern tape. The tapes of the new Opti M HB zips are interwoven with polyester and cotton yarns…
Cariaggi presents lightweight yarns
Cariaggi is presented a series of full-bodied and enveloping lightweight yarns at Pitti Filati, the exhibition for fashion textiles and knitwear in Italy. The range includes Nirvana (60 per cent cashmere and…
Demand for short staple wool on the rise
An increasing in demand for short staple wool is forcing woolgrowers to shear their sheep more often. Australian producers visiting China last month realized the impact of casualization in clothing…
Bangladesh fears unrest over Id dues
Garment manufacturers in Bangladesh expect labor unrest over payment of wages and Id festival allowances. A large number of factories have been struggling to pay workers their monthly wages and other facilities for a…
Premiere Vision Pluriel to present six enriched shows
Premiere Vision Pluriel, to be held from September 16 to 18, 2014 at the Parc d'Expositions de Paris Nord – Villepinte will have six shows packed with several activities providing the most…
Invista announces new Lycra brand strategy
Invista, owner of the Lycra fibre brand and one of the world's largest integrated producers of fibres and polymers has announced a new brand strategy for Lycra fibre. The initiative encompasses an…
Taiwan pavilion to debut at Intertextile Shenzhen
Intertextile Pavilion Shenzhen will be held from July 10 to 12, 2014. This is an international trade fair for apparel fabrics and accessories. This edition will have nearly 700 exhibitors…
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New trade tariffs expected to reshape US apparel and textile sourcing landscape
The announcement on new trade tariffs by the US sent ripples throughout the global apparel and textile industry, significantly impacting... Read more
Rise of Southeast Asia, challenging China's textile dominance
Asia has long been the world's manufacturing hub for textiles and apparel, with a complex web of intra-regional trade leading... Read more
Bharat Tex 2025 app & website launched for seamless engagement
Union Textiles Secretary Neelam Shami Rao applauded industry bodies for their proactive role in organizing Bharat Tex 2025, calling it... Read more
Is Pakistani fashion losing spark with its focus on celebrification & commer…
The recent article ‘Style: The Death of Pak Fashion?’ highlights the grim situation of the Pakistani fashion industry. The author,... Read more
Xinjiang Cotton: A tangled web of production, trade, and geopolitics has implica…
China’s Xinjiang region synonymous with cotton is deeply entangled in controversy, raising ethical and economic questions that reverberate throughout the... Read more
Lenzing showcases sustainable fiber innovations at Fibers& Yarns Expo 2025
Lenzing Group, a global leader in wood-based specialty fibers, concluded its participation in the Fibers & Yarns Expo 2025 on... Read more
India's textile sector poised for growth amidst global disruptions
India's textile industry is poised for a period of substantial growth, capitalizing on disruptions in competing markets that are opening... Read more
Can Xinjiang cotton overcome forced labor concerns?
The Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region in China has long been a dominant force in the global cotton industry. Its unique... Read more
India’s Union Budget 2025-26: A booster shot for textiles, apparel, and retail
The Union Budget 2025-26 has delivered a mixed bag of outcomes for the textile, apparel, and retail sectors, with some... Read more
Economic Survey 2024-25: A mixed bag for the textile, apparel industry
The Economic Survey 2024-25, released ahead of the Union Budget, presents a comprehensive analysis of the Indian economy, with a... Read more