Despite growth, Indian textile exports continue to suffer
Though a slowdown in China, political unrest in Bangladesh and labour and other issues in Vietnam gave an opportunity to Indian textile exporters, the segment managed to expand its performance…
Surat textile market suffers because of payment defaults
Surat's textile markets are getting negatively affected because of defaulters from Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. Defaults worth over Rs 700 crores have been reported from these markets…
Coats buys GSD supply management
Coats, world’s leading industrial thread and consumer textile crafts business, has acquired GSD. Coats is a recognised industry leader, with long standing expertise and deep industry relationships.GSD, a UK based…
Bangladesh's exports to US up 6.25 per cent
Bangladesh's ready-made garment exports to the US increased by 6.25 per cent in the first quarter of 2015 compared to the corresponding period last year. However, apparel exports from Vietnam…
US apparel imports rise 19 per cent in March
As e dollar remained strong against other currencies, US apparel imports rebounded in March. Apparel imports surged 19 per cent in March, compared to the same month last year, to…
Aditya Birla adopts forest policy to reduce carbon footprint
One of world's largest fabric makers for the fashion industry, Aditya Birla has decided to abide by the policy to exclude fiber produced at the expense of endangered forests, reports…
Vietnam's garment exports up 16 per cent
In 2014, Vietnam's textile and garment sector saw a 16 per cent rise in the level of exports. While exporting garments is big business in Vietnam, investors should not ignore…
Textile industry in Pakistan apprehensive about closure
In case the Pakistan government alters the Reduced Rate Regime, and fails to release stuck up funds and ensures immediate liquidity supply from banks, the textile industry will face 50…
TPP effects on Vietnam: 'Yarn Forward'
‘Yarn forward’ forms a key part of the proposed format of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), a United States led trade agreement involving twelve countries, which is under negotiation. In essence,…
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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