Fashion's New Fit: Tailoring and alteration services stitch a story of grow…
From the runways of Paris to the digital storefronts of global e-commerce, the fashion industry is changing. As consumers increasingly prioritize personalized style, sustainable practices, and the perfect fit, the once-traditional sector is seeing a revitalization of the tailoring and alteration services ma... Read more
Luxury brands swap leases for deeds as global real estate strategy shifts
Luxury fashion houses are increasingly choosing to buy, not rent, the world’s most coveted retail spaces, marking a sharp shift in strategy aimed at securing prime locations, protecting brand prestige, and creating flagship experiences. As per Coresight Research’s new report ‘Luxury Rea... Read more
STAR Network joins hands with Fashion Industry Charter for Climate Action t…
An inter-regional alliance of garment producer associations, The Sustainable Textiles of the Asian Region (STAR) Network, has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing sustainability by joining the Fashion Industry Charter for Climate Action, a UN Climate Change initiative. This action highlights the coll... Read more
More than a lookalike, 'dupe' culture is forcing premium brands to innovate
The $4.5 trillion global luxury market is under siege, not just from the traditional counterfeiters operating in back alleys and illicit online forums, but from a new, more sophisticated challenger: the ‘dupe’ retailer. These brands, distinct from their counterfeit counterparts by not directly... Read more
Recycling at Risk: How virgin polyester growth threatens fashion’s green go…
The global fashion industry is facing a sobering contradiction. Even as some of the world’s largest apparel brands proudly champion their use of recycled polyester, the material’s overall share in global production is shrinking. A new analysis reveals that virgin polyester’s relent... Read more
Beyond the label, RepRisk flags human rights and environmental hazards in f…
The global apparel and textile industry, long celebrated for its role in democratizing fashion and creating jobs across continents, is under a new spotlight. A report titled ‘Anatomy of Supply Chain Risks’ by Zurich-based ESG data firm RepRisk has laid bare the systemic fragilities woven into ... Read more
Made abroad, worn at home imports are replacing US garment production
The story of America’s clothing industry is one of contrast: booming demand from consumers but shrinking capacity at home to produce what they wear. As globalization deepens its hold on the apparel trade, the US garment sector has steadily ceded ground, both in domestic production and global e... Read more
Uniform GST rate ends duty anomalies, brings relief to textile manufacturer…
When Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman rose to chair the latest GST Council meeting, few expected the sweeping changes that would follow. Yet, what emerged was a long-awaited relief package for India’s fashion and textile industry, an industry that employs nearly 45 million people and contributes ab... Read more
Renewables, recycling, and resilience, fashion’s blueprint for Net Zero
The mid-2025 stage is important. As the world inches toward 2030, the fashion industry finds itself at a crossroads between regretful delays and transformative potential. The Apparel Impact Institute’s (Aii) latest report, ‘Taking Stock of Progress Against the Roadmap to Net Zero (2025)&... Read more
Global apparel trade and retail show mixed but resilient outlook in August …
The global apparel trade is showing a patchwork of resilience and volatility as the latest data from the Wazir Advisor’s ‘Global Apparel Trade & Retail Update Report for August 2025’. It highlights that while consumer demand remains robust in key markets, supply-side dynamics c... Read more
Intertextile Shanghai Autumn Edition kicks off with focus on innovation and…
Global textile and apparel industry's most anticipated event, Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics – Autumn Edition 2025 officially opened at the National Exhibition and Convention Center. To run until September 4, 2025, the three-day trade fair serves as dynamic hub for innovation, a baromet... Read more
Amazon's algorithmic price-parity policies face fresh legal challenges in U…
Amazon finds itself at the center of a new wave of legal and regulatory scrutiny in Europe, as two major actions challenge its long-standing price-parity policies. In the UK, a consumer group is spearheading a massive class action lawsuit on behalf of millions of customers, while in Germany, antitru... Read more
Yarn Expo Autumn 2025 to be the ‘Most Comprehensive Edition Yet’
Asia’s premier platform for the yarn and fiber industry, Yarn Expo Autumn will commence on September 2, 2025, at the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai. With nearly 580 exhibitors from 16 countries and regions, this year’s event is being hailed as the ‘most compr... Read more
'The BRICS+ Fashion Summit & MSF: A New Era for Global Fashion
The global economic landscape is undergoing a dramatic shift, with the BRICS+ bloc leading the charge. With combined purchasing power parity (PPP) GDP of $77 trillion in 2025, these nations are rapidly reshaping global trade, financial markets, and cultural trends. As their influence grows, a new force is... Read more
Made in America? Tariffs fail to spark a comeback in US apparel
The American fashion industry finds itself at a crossroads. What began as an attempt to ‘reshore’ production through punitive tariffs has instead reshaped the global sourcing map in ways Washington may not have anticipated. A new report reveals a stark paradox at the heart of the America... Read more
Cinte Techtextil China: Connecting Global Markets with Leading Innovations
Cinte Techtextil China is set to be a dynamic industry event in Shanghai, poised to bridge the gap between Asian and Western markets. To be held from September 3-5, the fair will showcase a full spectrum of technical textiles and nonwovens across 12 application areas. A major highlight this year is the de... Read more
'The BRICS+ Fashion Summit & MSF: A New Era for Global Fashion
The global economic landscape is undergoing a dramatic shift, with the BRICS+ bloc leading the charge. With combined purchasing power parity (PPP) GDP of $7... 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
Zegna Group reports 53% rise in net profit in H1, FY25
Zegna Group reported a 53 per cent increase in net profit to €48 million in H1, ... Read more
Tapestery, Inc announces long-term financial goals for FY27-28
American fashion holding company that owns Coach, Kate Spade, and Stuart Weitzman, Ta... 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
Gap Inc to foray into beauty segment with pilot program in 150 Old Navy Sto…
Owner of brands like Old Navy, Banana Republic and Athleta, Gap Inc is foraying into ... Read more
Inditex registers solid performance in H1, FY25 as sales rise by 1.6% Y-o-Y
Parent company of brands like Zara, Bershka, and Massimo Dutti, Spanish fast fashion ... Read more
BGMEA leads delegation on Circular Textile Trade Mission to The Netherlands
Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) recently led a del... Read more
DGBI provides Amaze access to Los Angeles facilities for apparel production…
A publicly traded e-commerce and fashion company, Digital Brands Group (DGBI) has par... Read more
T&A companies should focus on innovation to boost export goals: Ashwin …
India’s textile and apparel (T&A) companies need to focus on innovation to ... Read more
Telangana to introduce new textile policy soon: D Shridhar Babu, IT and Ind…
Telangana plans to soon introduce a new textile policy, says D Sridhar Babu, IT and I... Read more
Turkiye loses position in the global apparel trade as exports contract in H…
The Turkish apparel industry is rapidly losing its strong position in global tr... Read more
Tonello sets new standards in garment processing with The Laser 2.0 Machine
A global leader in garment finishing solutions, Tonello has launched a breakthr... Read more
Shein launches new collaborative SpongBob SquarePants collection with Nicke…
Global online retailer Shein has teamed up with Nickeldeon to launch a collabor... Read more
Global Metaverse in fashion to grow to $1.8 billion by 2033: HTF Market Int…
The global Metaverse in fashion market is likely to grow at a CAGR of 10.50 per... Read more
Monforts to launch new VertiDry at ITMA Asia + CITME 2025
At the upcoming ITMA Asia + CITME textile machinery exhibition in Singapore thi... Read more
ICRA revises outlook for India’s apparel industry to ‘Negative’
Rating agency ICRA has revised its outlook for India's apparel export industry ... Read more
Global menswear market to grow to $984.0 billion by 2033: Imarc Group
Fueled by the increasing fashion consciousness of male consumers and the rapid ... Read more