Indian Textile Needs Urgent Reforms for Global Competitiveness: Warns Niti …
Niti Aayog’s latest "Trend Watch Quarterly" report has issued a stark warning: India's textile sector must undergo swift and comprehensive reforms to sustain its competitive advantage in the global market. Released on March 28, the report, titled "Trade Watch July-September (Q2) FY25," highlights the ... Read more
Chinese e-commerce giants double down on US dominance, tariffs be damned
Despite new tariff hikes and Amazon’s attempts to carve out a slice of the budget-friendly e-commerce pie, Chinese giants Temu and Shein remain steadfast in their ambition to conquer the US market. Their confidence, industry analysts suggest, stems from a potent combination of agile supply chains, dat... Read more
US textiles under pressure, tariffs, trade issues, and the fight for surviv…
The US textile industry, a significant contributor to the national economy, faces a complex mix of challenges. The industry employs 471,000 workers and generates $64 billion in annual output. It is a key supplier to the US military, providing over 8,000 products, and is a source of high-tech innovation for ... Read more
The global garment import kaleidoscope, a rise from Bangladesh
From the point of view of global apparel import trends, the recent rise in Bangladesh's Ready-Made Garment (RMG) exports reveals a compelling picture. The first half of fiscal year 2024-25 shows a significant rise across major markets, highlighting shifts in sourcing strategies and evolving consumer demands... Read more
India’s apparel sector rises amid global market realignments: WTAI report
The global apparel trade and retail landscape has thrown up a complex mix of opportunities and challenges in 2025. While major consumer markets continue to display strong import growth, export performances remain uneven across manufacturing hubs, indicating global sourcing trends. A closer look at recent tr... Read more
Retail Reimagined: How digital and discounts are reshaping the Netherlands
The Netherlands, once a bastion of brick-and-mortar retail, is going throough a multifaceted transformation. From bustling city centers to quaint provincial towns, the familiar landscape of shops is morphing, due to several reasons that are reshaping consumer behavior and forcing businesses to adapt or peri... Read more
Yarn Expo Shenzhen 2025 returns to strengthen South China’s role as a texti…
After attracting nearly 20,000 visitors from 45 countries and regions last year, Yarn Expo Shenzhen is set to return from 11 to 13 June 2025 at the Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition Center (Futian). The event will once again reinforce South China’s position as a key hub for textile innovation, suppor... Read more
Global crackdown looms on duty-free fast fashion shipments from China
A global backlash is intensifying against the rapid proliferation of duty-free, low-value parcel shipments, predominantly originating from China's fast fashion hubs like Guangzhou. These shipments, which have increased exponentially in recent years, are facing scrutiny and regulatory changes in major market... Read more
CHIC Shanghai 2025 Spring Edition sets record with 165,000 visitors
CHIC Shanghai 2025, Asia’s largest fashion trade fair, successfully launched from March 11 to 13 at the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai. With 1,175 exhibitors and 1,211 brands spread over 117,200 square meters, the event reflected structural changes in China’s fashion indus... Read more
Bangladesh's RMG industry a boon for India's raw material exports
Bangladesh's ready-made garment (RMG) industry, a global powerhouse, continues its rapid expansion, leading to rise in raw material imports. Recent data from the Bangladesh Bank reveals a significant uptick in imports during the first four months of the fiscal year 2024-25 (July-October). Specifically, yarn... Read more
India’s Export Divide: Apparel growth masks textile decline
A recent analysis of collated export data by CITI for February 2025 reveals some intriguing trends for Indian textile and apparel sector. In February 2025, Indian textile exports saw a downturn, registering a 7.35 per cent decrease compared to February 2024. This decline is further reflected in the cumulat... Read more
India’s GST Maze: Textile units caught in classification chaos
The recent investigations by the Central Goods and Services Tax (CGST) officials into over 20 textile units across India, over misclassification of processing activities, highlight a critical challenge within the GST regime. At the heart of the problem is the distinction between ‘job work services&rsq... Read more
Vietnam’s VIATT 2025 expands global reach with innovation and sustainabilit…
Record growth in attendance and exhibitors The Vietnam International Trade Fair for Apparel, Textiles, and Textile Technologies (VIATT) 2025 concluded successfully, further solidifying its role as a key trade platform for the global textile industry. The second edition, held from 26-28 February 2025, saw ov... Read more
Fashion's Future: The rise of dropshipping in global and Indian e-commerce
Dropshipping, the innovative e-commerce model where retailers sell products without holding inventory, has quietly transformed into a global juggernaut. In recent years, dropshipping has seen explosive growth, with by platforms like Shopify, AliExpress, and SaleHoo. Global dropshipping scenario The globa... Read more
Global spandex market poised for explosive growth, India's position on the …
The global spandex market is stretching its way to significant growth, projected to reach a staggering $20.8 billion by 2033, says a recent market analysis. This represents a robust compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.4 per cent from its current value of $9.3 billion in 2023. Driven by a growing demand ... Read more
India's protectionist policies strangle man-made fiber exports, say critics
India's ‘Make in India’ initiative faces numerous challenges as Quality Control Orders (QCOs) draws criticism for stifling export competitiveness, particularly in the critical man-made fiber (MMF) sector. A recent analysis in the Business Standard highlights the detrimental impact of these QCOs,... Read more
Indian textile sector faces raw materials price disparity highlights CITI r…
A recent report by CITI by Manoj Sharma, reveals a concerning trend for Indian yarn manufacturers: a significant price disparity between domestic and international prices for key raw materials, PSF (Polyester Staple Fiber) and VSF (Viscose Staple Fiber). The data, compiled for February 2025, highlights a po... Read more
Texhibition Istanbul 2025 draws global textile industry to Turkiye
Texhibition Istanbul 2025 reaffirmed its status as a leading international trade fair for fabrics, yarns, and textile accessories. Organized by ITKIB Fuarcılık A S in collaboration with the Istanbul Textile Exporters Association (ITHIB), the event took place from March 5-7 at the Istanbul Expo Center. It we... Read more
EU-India FTA: Textile & apparel industry poised for a transformative le…
With a renewed push and a target of finalizing a deal by the end of 2025, the long-awaited Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between the European Union and India is generating a lot of excitement, particularly within the textile and apparel (T&A) sector. This landmark deal, touted as "the largest deal of this ... Read more
Unravelling Threads: Are apparel stores facing a ‘retail apocalypse’?
The familiar sight of bustling clothing stores, once cornerstones of shopping malls and high streets, is fading. A chilling wind is sweeping through the apparel retail sector, leaving behind a trail of shuttered storefronts and bankruptcies. The so-called ‘retail apocalypse’, a term that has hau... Read more
Threadbare Standards: The cracks in global garment industry's quality façad…
A recent survey by product auditing firm QIMA reveals the persistent quality and failure issues plaguing the global garment industry, a disconcerting trend of declining standards amidst escalating pressures. This isn't just a matter of frayed seams; it's a systemic issue impacting consumer trust, brand repu... Read more
Unravelling the interplay between apparel prices and Consumer Price Index
The Consumer Price Index (CPI), a critical barometer of economic health, reflects the average change in prices paid by urban consumers for a basket of consumer goods and services. While food and energy prices often dominate headlines, the subtle fluctuations within the apparel sector also weave a significan... Read more
Luxury in Flux: Navigating shifts in consumer behaviour, market dynamics
The global luxury industry, synonymous with exclusivity and opulence, is changing as is revealed in Bain & Company's 23rd Annual Luxury Report. It highlights a nuanced landscape marked by shifting consumer behavior, regional disparities, and evolving market dynamics. What is driving change? Macroecon... Read more
Bharat Tex 2025: Celebrating sustainability and charting a course for responsible growth
The recent Bharat Tex 2025 (Feb 12-17) concluded with a resounding call for sustainability in the Indian textile industry. The Sustainability Fashion ... Read more
India should ‘Run Faster’ amidst global textile competition
India's textile industry holds immense potential, but needs to accelerate its development to compete with the likes of China, according to Eric Dorchi... Read more
India poised to seize global textile opportunity: Robert Antoshak
India is on the cusp of a major breakthrough in the global textile industry, according to Robert Antoshak of Gherzi Textile Organization. Speaking exc... Read more
AEPC thanks PM for apparel industry support
The apparel export industry expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his encouraging speech at Bharat Tex 2025. Apparel Export Promotio... Read more
Bharat Tex 2025: PM Modi highlights India's textile growth
PM Narendra Modi inaugurated Bharat Tex 2025 at Bharat Mandapam, highlighting India’s textile heritage and expanding global reach. He toured the... Read more
Global Textiles Wrap Up 2024, Outlook 2025: Year of resilience and transformation
Year 2024 has seen dynamic shifts and surprising resilience in the global textile sector. Despite facing numerous challenges, the industry demonstrated an i... 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
India’s textile sector requires significant reforms to maintain global comp…
A Niti Aayog report highlights, India’s textile sector needs significant reform... Read more
Scoop S/S '26 moves to Olympia National Kensington, London for landmark Jul…
Scoop, the UK’s leading contemporary fashion and lifestyle show, has announced ... 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
Next plans physical expansion after a five-year gap
Signaling the end of the worst phase of UK’s retail shift from physical to onli... Read more
Government extends deadline for submitting data for RoSCTL rates revision f…
The Indian Department of Revenue's RoSCTL Committee has extended the deadline for sub... Read more
Over 100 global fashion brands pledge to oppose mulesing in Australia’s woo…
Over 100 fashion brands worldwide have pledged to oppose mulesing, a controversial pr... Read more
Ermenegildo Zegna reports 16.4 % decline in adjusted operating profit durin…
Italian luxury group Ermenegildo Zegna’s adjusted operating profit contrac... Read more
Lenzing Conclave in Panipat, India showcases sustainable fiber innovations …
The Lenzing Group, a global leader in wood-based specialty fibers, recently hosted th... Read more
Bio-Aryavedic Naturals launches Albedon, an eco-friendly alternative to tra…
A startup from Kerala, Bio-Aryavedic Naturals, has introduced an eco-friendly alterna... Read more
Karl Mayer unveils RMF 8 EL and HDR 9 EL NET for cost-effective stone bag p…
Karl Mayer has introduced two innovative machines - the RMF 8 EL and HDR 9 EL NET - d... Read more
Government steps up cotton procurement at MSP to support farmers in Telanga…
Led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Indian federal government is stepping up to ... Read more
Cellulose Fibres Conference 2025 spotlights innovation and sustainability i…
The Cellulose Fibres Conference 2025, held on 12–13 March in Cologne, Germany, ... Read more
US textile industry faces challenges, sets 2024-25 goals: NCTO
The National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO) Chairman Charles Heilig delivere... Read more
The Good Cashmere Conference 2025 highlights innovations in sustainable cas…
The Good Cashmere Conference 2025 in Hamburg gathered global cashmere industry leader... Read more
Primark to boost US operations with new stores in Georgia, South Carolina a…
British fast-fashion retailer Primark plans to further expand its operations in the U... Read more
ITMA ASIA + CITME Singapore 2025 opens online registration with 50% discoun…
Online visitor registration for ITMA ASIA + CITME, Singapore 2025 is now open, offeri... Read more
Industry bodies commit to preventing child and forced labor
At the 12th Asian Textile Conference (ATEXCON 2025), organized by the Confederation o... Read more
India’s textile industry charts five-point growth agenda
The 12th Asian Textile Conference (ATEXCON 2025), organized by the Confederation of I... Read more
H&M proposes Klas Balkow for Board, Stina Bergfors steps down
The nomination committee of H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB has finalized its propo... Read more
H&M Group reports strong sustainability progress in 2024 Annual Report
Hennes & Mauritz AB (H&M) has reaffirmed its commitment to sustainability and... Read more
Bangladesh to ban yarn imports through land ports
The Bangladeshi government plans to ban yarn imports through land ports on concerns r... Read more
Global Textile Summit to hold discussions on Cambodia’s textile industry
Scheduled from March 31-April 1 at the Sofitel Phnom Penh Phokeethra in Cambodia, the... Read more
US apparel market to witness significant shifts in 2025: Report
As per a new report by Consumer Edge, US apparel market is likely to witness signific... Read more
With acquisition by Redwood Capital Management, Hunkmoller to change owners…
With US investor Redwood Capital Management set to acquire the company, Dutch lingeri... Read more