Europe's Textile Waste Mountain: New report reveals 10-Point plan, sparking…
Europe is grappling with a colossal textile waste problem. Over 125 million tonnes of raw materials are devoured by the global industry each year, yet a mere fraction – less than 1% – of these fibres originate from recycled textiles. The majority faces an unsustainable fate in landfills,... Read more
China Weaponizes Subsidies: A strategic play for textile dominance amidst g…
Despite the narrative of a global apparel pivot away from China, the reality on the ground paints a different picture. Far from retreating, China is strategically leveraging a sophisticated web of state support to maintain and even enhance its formidable position in the global textile and apparel industry... Read more
Shift in fashion's value proposition, can speed and sustainability coexist?
Expanding on the recent LinkedIn post by Lubomila Jordanova, CEO & Founder of Plan A and Co-Founder of Greentech Alliance, the fashion industry is grappling with the implications of ultra-fast fashion exemplified by companies like Shein. Jordanova's observation that Shein launched 1.3 million ne... Read more
Gartex Texprocess India 2025 kicks off in Mumbai with global focus
The 2025 Mumbai edition of Gartex Texprocess India opened its doors at the Jio World Convention Centre on May 22, bringing together over 125 exhibitors from India, China, Italy, Japan, Korea, Singapore, and Taiwan. With a sharp focus on textile and garment manufacturing machinery, innovative fabrics... Read more
EU Horizon T-REX project data reveals challenges for textile-to-textile rec…
A new report from the EU Horizon T-REX (Textile Recycling Excellence) Project, while focused on piloting a data model to enhance textile-to-textile recycling, inadvertently casts a shadow on the immediate scalability and viability of such systems. An analysis of the project's operational data reveal... Read more
Source Fashion to showcase global ethical sourcing solutions in July 2025 e…
Source Fashion, the UK’s leading responsible sourcing show, is set to return from 8-10 July 2025 at The Grand Hall, Olympia London, bringing together an impressive international roster of audited manufacturers and suppliers. With participants from over 25 countries including Turkey, Portugal, ... Read more
CHIC September 2025 to return in Shanghai with ‘Fashion Picnic’ theme
China’s leading fashion trade event, CHIC 2025 (September), will return to the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai from September 2 to 4. Positioned as the most significant platform for the country’s apparel industry, the fair will once again unite over 800 fashion comp... Read more
US consumer confidence dips amidst economic uncertainty
In April 2025, the US consumer sentiment recorded a shift as confidence levels dipped, indicating potential headwinds for the economy. The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index revealed a sharp 7.9-point drop to 86.0 (1985=100), reflecting growing concerns about the future. This decline, largel... Read more
Secondhand on the rise in Europe as it readies for a €26 bn fashion revolut…
Across Europe, pre-owned garments are shedding their ‘used’ label and stepping into the spotlight as a mainstream force. A new study by the Circular Fashion Federation in collaboration with KPMG highlights the secondhand market is ready for significant growth. The report projects the res... Read more
India-Bangladesh Trade in Turmoil: Retaliatory measures threaten regional c…
The burgeoning trade relationship between India and Bangladesh has hit a turbulent patch, marked by a series of retaliatory trade restrictions that threaten to disrupt established supply chains, inflate costs, and potentially undermine regional economic integration. Following Bangladesh's imposition of curb... Read more
Peeling Back the Fabric: Glimpact study gives true ecological threads of ap…
A groundbreaking new study by Glimpact, has pulled back the curtain on the often-obscured environmental footprint of the apparel industry, revealing a detailed assessment of the ecological costs associated with some leading fashion brands like, Patagonia, Reformation, H&M, Ralph Lauren, and Alo ... Read more
Embracing Innovation: The rise of sustainable fibers in a changing world
The quest for sustainable and high-performance alternatives to traditional resources has sparked a revolution in fiber use. According to the Material Innovation Initiative (MII), while alternative leathers have gained traction, the broader realm of alternative fibers remains vastly untapped, holding... Read more
Bangladesh emerges strong in global RMG exports as China's loses ground
Bangladesh is rapidly strengthening its position as a major player in the global apparel export market, capitalizing on a shift in dynamics within the EU and the US, the world's two largest economic blocs. Recent data reveals an increase in Bangladesh's apparel exports to these major markets, largel... Read more
Blossom Premiere Vision returns in June to support luxury fashion's shiftin…
As the global luxury goods market grapples with a prolonged slowdown, an industry once resilient to crises is now undergoing a major transformation. In response, Blossom Premiere Vision (Blossom PV) the exclusive event for luxury and premium pre-collections is adapting to the moment by repositioning... Read more
Monforts technologies power sustainability showcase at Kingpins Amsterdam
Denim mills using Monforts systems dominate eco-focused fabric displays At the recent Kingpins Amsterdam exhibition held on April 16-17 at the Sugar Factory, Monforts customers took centre stage with their advanced, sustainable denim offerings. Eight of the ten fabrics highlighted in the 2025 Most ... Read more
Bangladesh RMG exports navigate new skies amid cost concerns post India's t…
Bangladesh's RMG export is adapting to India's revocation of trans-shipment services, marked by maiden freighter flight carrying 60 metric tons of RMG for Inditex from Sylhet's Osmani International Airport. This move towards increasing independent air cargo capabilities comes as the industry grapple... 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
VF Corp forecasts 3-5 per cent decline in Q1, FY26 revenues
US holding company and owner of brands like The North Face, Timberland and Vans... Read more
Trident Ltd posts Rs 133.42 crore net profit in Q4, FY25
A diversified textile manufacturer, Trident Ltd posted a net profit of Rs 133.4... 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
Suit Direct launches first dedicated boys’ suits collection
To meet the growing demand for coordinated family occasion wear, menswear speci... Read more
Reju to build polyester recycling plant in the Netherlands
A new venture from a Dutch engineering and fossil fuel company, Reju plans to b... Read more
Invest UP, Directorate of Handlooms & Textiles participate in Gartex Te…
In a significant move to propel Uttar Pradesh towards a $1 trillion economy and... Read more
Dune London under Apparel Group unveils exclusive handbag charms at Dubai M…
Dune London, the British footwear and accessories brand under Apparel Group, ha... Read more
China’s textile and apparel exports edge up despite US tariffs in April
China’s textile and apparel exports showed modest growth in April 2025 de... Read more
Pakistan’s textile exports rise 8.41% to $14,834.390 million from July-Apri…
Pakistan’s textile exports rose by 8.41 per cent to $14,834.390 million d... Read more
BGMEA to launch DPP systems in partnership with DigiProd Pass & Digital…
Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) has signed a... Read more
Crocs Inc promotes Terence Reilly as new Executive Vice President and Chief…
Crocs Inc has promoted Terence Reilly to the role of Executive Vice President, ... Read more
CAI downgrades domestic production estimates for 2024-25 to 29.13 million b…
Reduced output in Maharashtra has led to the Cotton Association of India (CAI) ... Read more
Circ to build world’s first industrial scale polycotton recycling plant
US textile recycling company Circ plans to build the first of its kind facility... Read more
Whitehouse, Graham introduce bipartisan bill to end De Minimis trade loopho…
US Senators Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) and Lindsey Graham (R-SC) have introduced... Read more
YKK Japan to use only low-carbon aluminum for zippers in sustainability pus…
YKK Corporation, headquartered in Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, has announced a major sust... Read more
Jeanologia showcases laser-crafted sustainable denim at Kingpins China 2025…
Jeanologia, the Spanish pioneer in sustainable textile finishing, is taking centre st... Read more