COVID-19 makes fashion industry more flexible and swift
Covid-19 is having a tremendous impact on the global textile and apparel industry. As Andreas Kelsch, Sales Director of Turkey-based Be Ma, reveals, be it at trade fairs, which are witnessing fewer visitors or production and delivery delays, the pandemic is impacting all aspects of business. Impact on the entire value... Read more
COVID-19 Fall Out: Major recession awaits global fashion and luxury brands
With the COVID-19 pandemic gaining momentum, the impact on fashion and luxury industry is likely to be more severe than was estimated earlier. As a recent analysis by Javier Seara, Partner and Managing Director, Global Sector Leader Fashion & Luxury, at Boston Consulting Group, reveals, compared to last year, globa... Read more
Time for brands to protect the industry by standing by their commitments
CANCEL the shipments, is not the right word at the moment, perhaps to HOLD could be more reasonable. Brands should stand by their commitments as their orders are already in process. This is the only way partnerships work The least could be expected from brands and retailers is to come at discussion table , the moment... Read more
COVID-19 Impact: Shanghai Fashion Week live streams world’s first online sh…
Amid the global gloom of COVID-19 pandemic, the Shanghai Fashion Week (SHFW) is engaging hundreds of thousands of viewers through live streaming. One of the world's top runways, SHFW opened on Tuesday as planned after its counterparts in Europe were hit by the COVID-19 outbreak. The organisers took the bold step of mov... Read more
Global apparel supply chain bears the brunt of COVID-19 as exports fall
Already, for the last few years, supply chain was shifting away from China to countries like Vietnam, Bangladesh, India, and Mexico. However, the outbreak of COVID-19 has accelerated this process despite China being on a road to recovery. Though China has the best infrastructure in the world to support large manufactu... Read more
Coronavirus: Textile, apparel makers shift to medical equipment
With the global pandemic, US textile and apparel industry is stepping up in a big way to answer the call for much-needed medical equipment. Parkdale Inc, a large yarn spinner in Gastonia, N.C., has collaborated with Hanesbrands, Fruit of the Loom, American Giant, Los Angeles Apparel, AST Sportswear, Sanmar, America Kni... Read more
Toppling Bangladesh, Vietnam to lead global RMG exports
Though, Bangladesh has become the second-largest garment exporter worldwide by grabbing 6.4 per cent market share, the country is soon likely to be overtaken by Vietnam, whose exports have been rising rapidly and the country expects its apparel shipments to cross $40 billion by the end of the year. However, to achieve ... Read more
Post Convid 19, denim industry to revaluate operations, focus on quality
The global spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19) is continuously impacting the fashion industry. Besides other consequences the pandemic is having on the market, one major impact is on the development of new fabrics, styles and sales models. For instance, China-based jeans wear maker, Advance Denim recently introduced bio-a... Read more
Global cotton trade on decline amidst COVID-19
Uncertainty over the control of COVID-19 has led to a decline in trading in various industries as buyers are refraining from making new purchases. Especially cotton is nearing its lows of early December 2019, after a rally in January. Though in the last few weeks, sale and shipments of cotton have seen strong business ... Read more
COVID-19 slows down brick and mortar retail, online shopping gets a boost
To help prevent the further outbreak of the COVID-19 epidemic, all global retailers like Glossier, Nike, Urban Outfitters, and Patagonia have indefinitely shut their stores. They have also updated their working policies to ease the strain on their staff. For instance, Starbucks has introduced a ‘catastrophe pay&r... Read more
Pakistan eyes $28 billion textile exports by 2025
"The recently approved Textile Policy 2020-25 of Pakistan sets an ambitious target of increasing the country’s textile exports to $28 billion by 2025. To achieve this target, the country aims to boost cotton production from nine million bales to 20 million bales within five years. It also aims to improve the qual... Read more
Despite FDI relaxations, single brand retailers choose local partners for I…
"The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) recently clarified that single brand retailers, owned by foreign companies, can fulfill their local sourcing requirements by procuring goods produced in units based in special economic zones (SEZs). It further clarified these goods to be sourced by th... Read more
The after effects of COVID-19 to be felt by global fashion industry till mi…
"Though Coronavirus (COVID-19) has led to some designers cancelling Milan Fashion Week shows, the fashion industry is yet to feel the full brunt of the repercussions of the global pandemic. So far, the outbreak has led to cancellation of some presentations in Paris. It has also resulted in an increase in the sale of fa... Read more
12 Swissmem companies participate in ITME Africa
Swiss textile machinery companies made a major impact at the inaugural ITME Africa trade show, with 12 member companies from Swissmem (the Swiss Textile Machinery Association) presenting their latest technologies. The event, staged in the Ethiopian capital Addis Ababa from February 14 to 16, featured more than 170 exhi... Read more
Coronavirus halts retail growth across the globe
As COVID-19 spreads globally, health and safety of workers and customers has become top priority for fashion retailers. Brands like Levi's and many others are not only closing their stores in China but also restricting employees from travelling into and out of the country. Supply chains are being disrupted as factories... Read more
India: Government formulating new textile policy
Since the last few years, the Indian textile industry has been facing problems like technological obsolesce, high input cost (power & capital), poor access to credit, fragmented units, absence of fiber neutrality etc. To address these issues, the government has been implementing various schemes over the years. It ... Read more
Apparel sourcing registers dramatic shift in 2020, China’s position threate…
Apparel sourcing in 2020 started with similar theme of volatility and rapid change amongst major suppliers for US brands and retailers, new patterns are now emerging as the year progresses. China’s supremacy challenged by smaller countries One of the most notable changes is the fading of China’s unchallen... Read more
Messe Frankfurt India announces launch of Screen Print India 2020 - New Del…
Messe Frankfurt India has announced the Screen Print India 2020 - New Delhi debut edition. The trade fair will be held from 21 – 23 August, 2020 at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi concurrently with yet another premier tradefair Gartex Texprocess India. Messe Frankfurt India Trade Fair Pvt Ltd, the Indian subsidiary of... Read more
Insecurity mounts amongst Chinese luxury and fashion groups as Coronavirus …
"Though Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak is disrupting supply chains for mid-market apparels in China, it is also affecting luxury sales as most of these US-listed luxury brands are dependent on China for their business. China is a major producer of cotton, fabrics and silk. Its factories churn out everything from coats... Read more
Textile Association (India) organises one-day seminar in Gujarat
The Mumbai unit of the Textile Association (India) organised a One-day seminar on “Opportunities for Textile Industry in Challenging Scenario” on February 29, 2020 at Hotel fortune Park Galaxy, Vapi (Gujarat). The seminar was inaugurated by Rajnikant S. Bachkaniwala, Chairman, Palod Himson Machines. Rajnik... Read more
Complete overhaul of business model to help industry become more sustainabl…
"Owning to its faulty approach, the fashion industry’s sustainability efforts have remained largely insufficient. Instead of completely overhauling its business model, so far the industry has only been focusing on recycled materials, waste and rented clothing. The latest ‘Pulse of the Fashion Industry&rsquo... Read more
‘We are relentlessly finding markets and new opportunities for every type o…
Graham Clark, Director of Marketing, British Wool explains why global expansion will benefit UK wool producers British Wool is a farming co-operative. What value does this add for a producer? Farming co-operatives provide strength in numbers, they’re about supporting the whole industry, at British Wool this mea... Read more
Intertextile Shenzhen 2020 rebrands, expands with new venue, concurrent fai…
"The newly rebranded Intertextile Shenzhen Apparel Fabrics (formerly Intertextile Pavilion Shenzhen) will take place from July 15 to 17, at a brand new venue – the Shenzhen World Exhibition and Convention Center. Over 2,000 exhibitors are expected to join in a space spread over 60,000 sq. mt (2019: 1,065 exhibito... Read more
Time for brands to protect the industry by standing by their commitments
CANCEL the shipments, is not the right word at the moment, perhaps to HOLD could be more reasonable. Brands should stand by their commitments as their orders are already in process. This is the only ... Read more
Better infrastructure, strong FDI positions Vietnam ahead of Bangladesh
Increasing diversion of trade from Bangladesh to its close competitor Vietnam is causing the nation to lose sleep. As recent Export Promotion Bureau stats reveal, RMG exports from Bangladesh declined ... Read more
Global apparel industry facing structural decline
Global clothing industry is going through a long-term structural decline with growing awareness among consumers and limiting purchases, even as prices fall. This is destabilising the future of many gl... Read more
Coronavirus: Countries including India stand to benefit
The virus outbreak could augur well for the Indian subcontinent, especially India with orders being diverted and demand for Indian cotton, leather increasing in the international market. The Coronavi... Read more
Coronavirus: Not just China, global textiles and apparels sector feels the heat
"The impact of Coronavirus can be felt across the globe. The apparel and textile industry across the world is facing numerous challenges from sourcing to retail. And this uncertainty is affecting busi... Read more
Hikari Sewing Machines: Arguably one of the most promising brands in its competi…
A sewing machine brand, Hikari has recorded great achievements in new technologies and automation. Two of its products have been widely imitated by other companies in the... Read more
Ramsons: Offering the design & manufacture of “Apparel Production” equipment…
For over 60 years, Ramsons has been a pioneer in the design and manufacture of “apparel production” equipment. The company provides technology solutions and i... Read more
Recycling to gain popularity as brands focus on sustainability
A totally indigenous company, Pioneer Udyog has been participating in the GTE exhibition for the last eight years. The company has gained recognition as the noteworthy ma... Read more
Switzerland’s textile machinery makers presence felt at Itme
Swiss textile machinery companies made a major impact at Itme, Ethiopia, February 14 to 16, 2020. The attractive design of the Swiss Pavilion made a positive impression. ... Read more
Stoll collaborates with Woolmark
Flat knitting machine manufacturer Stoll has collaborated with Woolmark on several projects. Stoll has supported Woolmark in launching the Woolmark Learning Center with i... Read more
CHINA INSIGHTS
Contributed by Mr. Zhao Hong & Ms. Xing Rong
China’s Xinjiang, a fibre, yarn producing region struggles for downstream buyers
Xinjiang is China’s largest far-west region, where long staple cotton is most famous... Read more
China to ship first facemask machine to Italy
March 23, Beijing Chonglee Machinery Engineering Co.Ltd., a subsidiary to China Textile Ac... Read more
Knitting industry major Shenzhou International bounces back as a role model
There is a well-known saying in China’s textile industry to commend Shenzhou Interna... Read more
Welspun to make disinfectant wipes, masks
Amid the Covid-19 outbreak in the country, the Welspun Group is switching capacities at its tex... Read more
US, EU buyers to stop buying Vietnamese goods
Many US and European Union (EU) partners have sent notices to Vietnamese garment and textile bu... Read more
India’s textile industry seeks $108 billion bailout package
India’s $108-billion textiles industry, which helps the likes of Gap and Macy’s sto... Read more
Sri Lanka apparel firms divert production to masks and protective equipment
Sri Lanka’s apparel sector has turned factories to make mask and protective equipment for... Read more
AAFA welcomes Senate’s $2 trillion war chest
The American Apparel and Footwear Association (AAFA) has welcomed US Senate approval of a S$2 t... Read more
Nike to emerge at a stronger competitive position post COVID-19: UBS
UBS analysts say Nike Inc. shoppers who couldn’t get to stores that were shuttered by the... Read more
Mothercare refocuses on brand management
Mothercare has substantially completed its transition to refocus on brand management and design... Read more
LVMH expects Q1 sales to decline by 20 per cent
Louis Vuitton owner LVMH could “accurately” calculate at this stage the impact of t... Read more
Technology takes lead in communication between brands, customers: GlobalDat…
According to GlobalData, with the COVID-19 pandemic putting a stop to all non-essential travel,... Read more
COVID-19: Indian exports to China, Hongkong to decline by 41%
Weighed by the impact of COVID-19 outbreak, India's exports to China and Hong Kong together slu... Read more
AEPC urges brands not to cancel orders
The Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC), which represents the interests of the garment indu... Read more
Fashion retailers cancel orders worth $3 bilion: BGMEA
According to the data by BGMEA, fashion retailers have cancelled or put on hold more than $3 bi... Read more
Reliance Industries donates Rs. 500 crore to PM Cares Fund
Reliance Industries has announced a donation of Rs. 500 crore to PM Cares Fund in response to t... Read more
Textile Exchange launches new RMS standard
Textile Exchange has released a new Responsible Mohair Standard (RMS) and has made its first re... Read more
Italy fashion brands demand suspension of land lease for retailers
Confindustria Moda, an organisation representing the Italian fashion industry, has asked commer... Read more
Mynamar factories stop operations as brand cancel orders
Myanmar Garment Manufacturers Association (MGMA) has revealed many garment factories stopped op... Read more
FHCM, CNM postpone men’s fashion weeks in Paris and Milan
The Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode (FHCM) and the Camera Nazionale ... Read more
AEPC request for financial relief for exporters
Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC) has requested for an extension of the Interest subventi... Read more
Fashion companies mobilise in response to COVID-19 outbreak
Companies in the style industry are quickly mobilising their response to the COVID-19 crisis. M... Read more
Cotsworld launches packaging line using Repreve polyester
Cotswold has launched a line of pocketing that leverages Unifi Corp.’s Repreve ® recy... Read more
Bespoke brands in the US build and promote virtual fitting tools
With the vast majority of Americans quarantined and events canceled, several suit fittings have... Read more
H&M not to cancel orders but halts new order placements
Much to the relief of some Bangladeshi exporters, Swedish retail giant H&M has assured its ... Read more
Gap Inc diverts production to protective gears
At a time when there is a shortage of masks and other protective gears for doctors and health w... Read more
WTO members agree on a temporary mechanism to resolve trade disputes
The European Union, China and 14 other World Trade Organization members have agreed on a tempor... Read more
Apparel orders worth 40 bn at stake from 5 retailers
According to the market estimates, just five retailers contribute to over US$40 of business ord... Read more
Denimexpert diverts to mask manufacturing
Denim Expert is offering its world class facility for the production of protective face masks a... Read more
Euratex scouts for options to increase masks availability
Euratex is identifying options to increase the availability of protective masks in the EU, both... Read more
Vietnamese exporters anticipate new orders from Europe post EVFTA
Vietnamese exporters anticipate new orders from Europe after the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreemen... Read more
Fast-fashion brands hit hard by coronavirus
Fast-fashion companies — especially those with physical retail, like H&M, Zara and Ma... Read more
RBI announces financial package for the textile and apparel industry
Indian textiles & clothing industry has been pleading for two years moratorium period for p... Read more
Mixed impact of India's lockdown on China PX and PTA industry
After the March 22 announcement of city lockdowns, India’s Directorate General of Shippin... Read more
Sale of international brands in China dip due to COVID-19
German sportswear makers Adidas and Puma warned of a major decline in sales in China due to the... Read more
COVID-19 turbulence to accelerate Pakistan export growth
Global economic pause due to Coronavirus has given other smaller economies a chance to step up.... Read more