Trump's Tariff Shock: Indian apparel industry faces exodus as US buyers dem…
In a dramatic reversal of fortune, India's apparel industry, once poised for growth amid a changing global trade landscape, now finds itself in a state of turmoil. Donald Trump’s recent imposition of a 50% US tariff on Indian garment imports has sent shockwaves through the sector, forcing exporters to... Read more
From Texas to Dhaka, cotton’s route rewritten by trade and tension
In the sprawling fields of West Texas and the ginning factories of Gujarat, tremors of geopolitical unrest are being felt in cotton. Once regarded as a stable global commodity, cotton now sits at the crossroads of trade wars, diplomatic recalibrations, and sustainability imperatives. As per the Int... Read more
Trump slams India with crippling 25% tariff over Russian oil, Indian textil…
In a dramatic escalation of global trade tensions, U.S. President Donald J. Trump today signed an Executive Order imposing an additional 25% ad valorem duty on all articles imported from India. The move, effective in 21 days, is a direct response to India's continued importation of Russian Fed... Read more
Circularity in fashion hits a plateau, reveals Kearney's 2025 index
A new report from global management consulting firm Kearney suggests that while circular fashion has become a mainstream ambition, the industry is struggling to move from small-scale initiatives to widespread, systemic change. The fifth annual Kearney's Circular Fashion Index (CFX 2025), which evalu... Read more
From Seoul to São Paulo: How Gen Z is driving a genderless fashion future
From the minimalist ateliers of Copenhagen to the neon-lit youth districts of Tokyo, unisex fashion is no longer a fringe concept—it’s a global style revolution. Once limited to avant-garde runway experiments and streetwear capsules, gender-neutral clothing is now reshaping how the world dress... Read more
Time to Lead, Not Follow: Textile industry must become a national priority,…
In a visionary address at the Textile Leaders’ Conclave 2025 in Ahmedabad, Kulin Lalbhai, Vice Chairman of Arvind Ltd., called for the Indian textile sector to be declared a ‘national priority’—an urgent imperative, he argued, for India to emerge as a global powerhouse in the... Read more
Fashion flows shift, Vietnam and UK drive growth as others stall
The global apparel trade and retail sector continues to evolve, balancing between post-pandemic recovery, macroeconomic uncertainties, and changing consumer behavior. Wazir Advisors July 2025 Apparel Trade & Retail Update reveals a complex picture: while some markets are charting strong growth, others... Read more
Inflation, wages, and green mandates, what’s unravelling Türkiye’s textile …
Once celebrated as a textile stronghold bridging East and West, Türkiye’s garment and textile sector now faces numerous crises. From runaway inflation and soaring wages to a depreciating currency and tightening environmental regulations, the very fabric of the country’s textile domi... Read more
India's Textile Exports to US Face Tariff Shock: What gets hit, what holds …
In a significant trade development, the United States has imposed a 25% tariff on all Indian imports, effective from Aug 01, 2025. This move deals a strong blow to India’s export sectors, particularly textiles, garments, and home furnishings. Announced by President Donald Trump on July 30, the... Read more
From Catwalks to Calculations: How KPIs are reshaping fashion in 2025
The global fashion industry is on the threshold to cross the $1 trillion mark by 2027. Yet beneath the glitter of runways and the allure of digital lookbooks, a more pragmatic revolution is taking hold—one driven not by moodboards or muse-inspired silhouettes, but by numbers. Fashion in ... Read more
India's Textile and Garment Exports Stagger Under New 25% US Tariff: A blow…
The United States' announcement today of a sweeping 25% tariff on a wide range of Indian goods, effective August 1, 2025, has sent shockwaves through India's export-oriented sectors. While the new duties cover diverse industries from automobiles to electronics, the textile and garment sector, a cornerstone ... Read more
The Polyester Pipeline: Why the world still weaves through China
As the global textile industry deals with shifting trade dynamics, environmental mandates, and competitive diversification, one reality remains unchanged: China’s unyielding dominance, particularly in polyester production, remains the axis upon which the industry turns. Despite intensifying trade war... Read more
Woven Ambitions: India’s quiet ascent in the global polyester race
Polyester, once a humble synthetic, is now at the forefront of textile innovation, driven by demands for durability, affordability, and sustainability. Asia, particularly China and India, is spearheading this transformation, dominating global production and investment. Top Players: Asia's grip on p... Read more
Spring Fair announces 12 new winners for #SBS Small Business Initiative 202…
UK’s premier trade show for home, gift, and fashion, Spring Fair has announced the 12 winners of its ongoing collaboration with retail magnate Theo Paphitis and his celebrated #SBS Small Business Sunday initiative. The fair is scheduled to be held from February 1 - 4, 2026, at the NEC Birmingh... Read more
India-UK FTA: A game-changer for Indian fashion and apparel, textile export…
Duty-free access, expanded market share, and premium imports set to redefine India’s fashion and home textile trade landscape The landmark trade deal India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA), signed yesterday by Prime Ministers Narendra Modi and Keir Starmer, will reshape India’s fashion and textile... Read more
The Fading Colors of Benetton: How a fashion giant lost its hue
From global icon to retail relic, Benetton's vibrant legacy has unraveled, caught between a rigid past and a rapidly evolving fashion future. So what went wrong for the brand that once united the world in color? In the late 20th century, the name Benetton was synonymous with more than just clothing... Read more
Sustaining the 1.5°C Goal: The corporate imperative of COP28
“COP28, coined as 'the financial focus COP,' will centre its discussions on vital financial and investment matters, highlighting the pivotal involvement... Read more
The crucial role of mega textile hubs in establishing India’s global leadership
Dr S N Modani, Managing Director, CEO, Sangam India is also the Chairman of the Rajasthan Textile Mills Association. With 33 years of experience in the textil... Read more
Eurecat x Canmartex to develop predictive quality control systems for knitwear t…
Aracne's system uses photonics, the Internet of Things, and artificial intelligence to predict potential manufacturing defects before the fabric is made. This ... Read more
Growing demand from domestic, foreign players boosts India’s textile machinery b…
Heralding a textile revolution in India, the textile machinery industry is transforming from labor-intensive to a more modern and automated manufacturing ... Read more
Innovation key highlight at ITMA 2023
ITMA has announced it will continue to present and share innovative manufacturing technology and materials with the industry at its 19th edition in Milan.... Read more
Santoni launches new XT intarsia machine
Leading Italian circular knitting machine builder SantoniSpA has launched its new unique XT intarsia machine that combines all of the knitting possibiliti... Read more
Gartex Texprocess to be launched as a hybrid event
In conjunction with MEX Exhibition, Messe Frankfurt Trade Fairs India will hold Gartex Texprocess India as a hybrid event. The event will scheduled alongs... Read more
Textile Minister launches new book on carbon footprint in the handloom indu…
Giriraj Singh, Union Minister of Textiles has officially launched the book, &ls... Read more
ASA bans two Zara advertisements for featuring ‘unhealthily thin’ models
The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) in the UK has banned two advertisemen... Read more
CHINA INSIGHTS
Amid unprecedented Non Woven growth, China revises mask quality standards
With the daily output of masks touches over 20 million, China introduces new standards for... Read more
China: Silk city Shengze is pilot zone for the world-class textile cluster
Shengze, home to the largest silk wholesale market known for silk and man-made s... Read more
Government reaffirms commitment to restore Egypt’s textile industry
Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly has reaffirmed the government's dedication to P... Read more
Revolve registers 9% Y-o-Y increase in net sales in Q2, FY26
US-based e-commerce retailer targeting millennial and Gen Z consumers, Revolve ... Read more
Lenzing Group reports significant growth in revenue and earnings in H1, FY2…
In H1, FY25, a key supplier of regenerated cellulosic fibers, Lenzing Group, re... Read more
Tariffs on crude oil buys a huge setback for the industry: Sudhir Sekhri, C…
Reacting to the 50 per cent tariffs levied by the US administration on India&rs... Read more
AXNY acquires women’s apparel and swimwear brand Venus
American Exchange Group (AXNY) has acquired the well-known women’s fashio... Read more
AGCM levies €3.5 million fine on Giorgio Armani for unfair practices
The Italian Competition Authority (AGCM) has issued a €3.5 million ($4.06 ... Read more
India, Japan to boost textile trade with CEPA
India and Japan are working to boost their textile trade and investment, levera... Read more
GFF case study findings confirm positive results by SKML with $2.5 million …
Findings of a new case study conducted by GFF and its advisors Bureau Veritas, ... Read more
Outdoor clothing retailer, Millers to shut six stores in 2025
Popular outdoor clothing retailer, Millets is closing six of its stores in 2025... Read more
AGCM fines Shein with €1 million for misleading ‘green’ claims
Italy's antitrust agency, AGCM has fined the Chinese online fast-fashion platfo... Read more
The Katjes Group expands with a majority stake in high-end apparel brand, B…
German conglomerate best known for its confectionery brands, The Katjes Group, ... Read more
ICAC’s 83rd Planery Meeting scheduled in Tanzania from November 17-20, 2025
The 83rd Plenary Meeting of the International Cotton Advisory Committee (ICAC) ... Read more
Cinte Techtextil to be the key international platform for technical textile…
To be held from September 3-5, 2025 in Shanghai, Cinte Techtextil China is set ... Read more