ICA resorts to mediation
The England-based International Cotton Association (ICA) used to expel members that deal with companies that are blacklisted for defaulting on contracts.But now mediation services will be introduced. This will help…
Pakistan wants action on GSP Plus
Pakistan wants to formulate an aggressive policy for export of readymade garments and for attaining maximum benefits under the GSP Plus status. The European Union granted duty free access to Pakistani…
Spinexpo Shanghai witnesses positive business activity
Spinexpo Shanghai, held at the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition & Convention Center of Pudong, Shanghai from September 2 to 4, 2014 witnessed a lot of business activity and rise in number of international visitors, asserting its international leadership…
Indian jute mills protest imports from Bangladesh
Bangladesh has announced incentives for jute exports to India.However jute mills in India are not amused. They are planning to file an anti dumping case. They feel such subsidized exports to India…
Issues dog transatlantic treaty
The Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) is a proposed free trade agreement between the EU and the US.This is a deal involving the world’s two biggest economies. Some say the…
Outsourcing orders shifting to Vietnam
There is a growing trend of orders shifting from China and Bangladesh to Vietnam.Multinational groups have realized that outsourcing in China is no more the optimal solution. Production costs in…
Beyond Denim Hall witnesses 25% bigger space
Autumn 2014 edition of Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics to be held at Shanghai New International Expo Centre in Shanghai, China, from October 20 to 23, 2014. Exhibition will see a newly…
Cambodia to grow by 7.5 per cent
Cambodia's economic growth is estimated to reach 7.2 per cent this year, driven by garment export, construction, and services sectors.Growth has held up well in Cambodia despite domestic uncertainty and…
CISMEF 2014 in October
The China International SME Fair 2014 (CISMEF) will be held this month.The fair would provide exposure to 1.1 million small and medium enterprises of the world. CISMEF 2014 would be…
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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