Growing importance of Cellulose fibers boosts sector
The cellulose fiber market has been witnessing strong growth over the past few years. Fibers extracted from natural plants are called as cellulose fabrics whereas fibers extracted from plant pulps…
World Textile Awards, application deadline till January ’16
Organisers of the World Textile Awards, sponsored by The Textile Institute, Manchester, have extended the final deadline for entries to January 31, 2016 driven by demand. The winner will be…
Africa, the next export market for India
India is looking at increasing textile and clothing exports. New markets like Africa are being explored to widen the geographical spread of export market and reduce dependence on the developed…
Indonesia mulls tax cuts to support footwear, textiles
Indonesia is contemplating income tax cuts to support the labor-intensive footwear and textile industry. The proposal is to reduce employees’ income tax by as much as 50 per cent. The…
Vietnam’s textile exports grow steadily
From 2011 to 2015 Vietnam’s exports of textiles and garments have maintained steady growth and stability. Total exports in the first nine months of 2015 were up 10 per cent…
Taiwan looks for closer trade ties with Bangladesh
Bangladesh hosted Taiwan Textile Fair from November 23 to 24. The trade show was all about fabrics and accessories. The aim was to provide a unique opportunity for business matchmaking…
Tanzania’s cotton yield expected to fall this year
The agriculture season of 2015-16 is expected to witness a relative fall in cotton production, feels Tanzania Cotton Board (TCB) acting director, Gabriel Mwalo. Reason: lack of quality seeds for…
Pakistan’s cotton production misses market estimates
Traders and analysts expected the current cotton season from August 2015 to July 2016 in Pakistan to produce a record cotton output of nearly 15 million bales (155 kgs). However,…
TPP creates opportunities for US textiles, apparel sector
"An estimated $48 million in duties are levied on US exports of textiles and apparel products in TPP markets including Australia, Brunei, Canada, Chile, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru,…
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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