AI to help brands maximise their denim assortment
"With denim becoming the hottest selling product, brands like Levi’s and Madewell reported strong sales in the past quarter. Proving its sustainability over time, the global denim jeans market is predicted to reach $57.6bn by 2023. Edited, the most strategic tool for retail teams worldwide, uses AI and data to fu... Read more
Intertextile Pavilion Shenzhen: Exhibitors ready to tap China’s market pote…
With around 30,000 designers and 2,000 retailers, Shenzhen has around 70 per cent share of China’s high-end women’s wear market. The city benefits from the South China’s status as a significant trading hub and a key area of the central government’s new Belt and Road Initiative, supported by Guan... Read more
US retail sector faces troubled times
Dark clouds hang over the US retail sector as a survey by the Institute for Supply Management shows retail is the only sector witnessing declining sales this year. The National Retail Federation had already forecasted in February 2019 that sales growth in US will slow this year as tax cut benefits fade and the trade wa... Read more
Amazon tops ‘Most Valuable Global Retail Brands’, Nike top apparel brand
The second annual BrandZ Top 75 Most Valuable Global Retail Brands report by WPP and Kantar reports, the total value of world's most valuable retail brands has increased by $339 billion this year from last year. Accounting for 23 per cent of the brand value of all 75 brands, Amazon topped the list with a total brand va... Read more
Its advantage India as companies move out of China
"A recent UBS Evidence Lab survey of chief financial officers (CFOs) in China and North Asia including Japan, Korea and Taiwan reveals that many Asian manufacturers are planning to shift their production facilities out of China. This shift presents a golden opportunity for India to become one of the preferred destinati... Read more
Colored cotton makes its way into the Turkey market
"To exploit its dominance in cotton production, Turkey now plans to develop colored cotton. The country will produce two completely natural and colored cotton known asx‘sarı gelin’ (yellow bride) and ‘gelincik’ (poppy). The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry plans to produce fabrics by using b... Read more
Bangladesh to sustain apparel exports through FDI, mechanised production
"In the last five years, Bangladesh has emerged as one of the top exporters to the US and the European Union. The country, over the years, has made a deep-rooted impact by exporting a record value of denim to both these markets. As the statistics from the European Statistical Office reveal, Bangladesh exported 11.46 pe... Read more
Fashion industry’s environmental impact, brands team up to chalk way forwar…
"A major source of environmental contamination, the global fashion industry, emits 10 per cent of the greenhouse emissions annually. Due to its long supply chain and energy-intensive production, the industry consumes more energy than aviation and shipping combined. As most of the clothing manufacturing is now undertake... Read more
AI reinvents shopping experiences through innovations
The integration of fashion and Artificial Intelligence (AI) is significantly impacting the fashion industry as technology-driven innovations are reinventing not only customers’ interactions with garments but also their online and offline shopping experiences. Application of AI by Indian designers Fashion design... Read more
Thailand emerging as a new textile and garment hub
Several competitive advantages, often overlooked, are making Thailand a global production hub. The country is perfectly positioned to benefit optimally from China’s export problems. Besides, it also has an amazing demographic of young workers as against China who faces a chuck of ageing population. Increasing ta... Read more
Small retailers stride ahead with personalised services, e-com presence
"Most retailers are realising the importance of providing personalized services to their clients. Fashion Link, a distributor of European luxury women’s fashion brands, and Creative Concepts, the company’s sales branch, headquartered in Los Angeles’ The New Mart, noticed a visible expansion in its bus... Read more
India: Labor issues cloud India’s knitwear hub Tirupur’s development
"Once touted as the ‘knitwear capital of India, Tirupur, is currently mired by labor issues. Underemployment and rising costs of living, coupled with the continuing impact of policy measures such as the Goods and Services Tax, especially on small-scale manufacturers, is stagnating growth in the city with the shor... Read more
A perfect look for Spring/Summer
With weather becoming warm, it's time to bring out dresses again. A midi is a great choice for spring and summer as it is more airy and provides extra mobility. Its free flowing fabric exudes comfort and is perfect for transitional seasons. Polka dots According to All Women’s Talk, polka dots ad... Read more
Retailers up their sustainability quotient
Weather-related changes have long impacted retail businesses across the world. Besides affecting supply chain, these changes also impact sourcing patterns of retailers. However, brands across the world are adopting sustainable practices to minimise the impact of climate change on their operations. A 2017 study by Cone ... Read more
Technology leaders meet growing customer demands
"Technology leaders such as Amazon, Deliveroo, Netflix, and Uber Technologies have raised customer expectations of speed and convenience. Amazon, through Prime offering, has created a system of same day delivery. Customers can now expect to get a taxi, watch a film, or receive a meal almost instantaneously and to make ... Read more
A stable outlook for Chinese home textile industry
"Chinas’ home textile industry, during the first 11 months of 2018, maintained a steady growth rate. National Bureau of Statistics claims, around 1,861 home textile companies achieved total revenue of 193.302 billion yuan during January-November 2018, a year-on-year increase of 3.78 per cent and a decrease of 0.8... Read more
Efficient management, discipline to aid manufacturers tide over tough times
The Federal Reserve’s decision to lower interest rates this year has garnered diverse reactions from the US finance experts. Many advised caution to apparel manufacturers. Darrin Beer, Western Regional Manager, Commercial Services, CIT Group points out apparel manufacturers should ensure their accounts receivable... Read more
Kingpins Amsterdam focuses on eco-friendly fabrics
"The recent edition of Kingpins Amsterdam, held on April 10 and 11, 2019 attracted the attention of several top international denim, jeanswear and fashion brands. However, attendance at this event was significantly lower than previous editions. This was mainly due to the cost cutting measures adopted by many companies.... Read more
Technology to mitigate the effects of fast fashion
"The concept of ‘fast fashion’ has ignited a media frenzy and intense backlash for the wide scale ramifications it has through its supply chain. This phenomenon has occurred over several decades, with the onset and expansion of globalisation. As trade barriers began to soften, major brands had the freedom t... Read more
EU leaders protest against Pakistan, trade commission upholds GSP+ grant
"There is growing discontent amongst EU leaders against Pakistan. EU’s home textile manufacturing sector recently accused Pakistan of distorting its textile manufacturing sector with cheap imports, poor quality, and a total lack of respect for labor and environmental rights, conditions which European manufacturer... Read more
India’s textile export sees positive growth in March ’19: CITI
"As per an analysis by CITI there has been a decline in exports of all textile products except cotton yarn/fabric/made-ups, handloom products etc, and carpet in March 2019 as compared to March 2018. However, exports of total textiles have shown a slight increase during the period. IIP of textiles in February 2019 went ... Read more
Shri Ravinder Kumar Passi elevated as new chairman of EPCH
Shri Ravinder Kumar Passi, Vice-Chairman-EPCH has been elevated as new Chairman of Export Promotion Council for Handicrafts (EPCH) during 164th meeting of Committee of Administration (COA) held on today informed Shri Rakesh Kumar, Director General – EPCH. Shri Passi has taken charge from Shri O.P. Prahladka. All ... Read more
Spring edition of IHGF-DELHI fair be held in April 2020
Shri Rakesh Kumar, Director General – EPCH informed that the dates of Spring edition of IHGF-Delhi Fair have been shifted from February to 15 – 19 April, 2020. Shri Kumar stated the reasons behind shifting of dates of Spring edition of IHGF-Delhi Fair by elaborating that after conclusion of IHGF-Delhi Fair... Read more
Home Expo India 2019 concludes successfully with bigger aspirations for Apr…
Home Expo India 2019, a combination of three integral segments of Handicrafts sector i.e. Home-Textiles, Houseware and Furniture concluded here today at India Expo Centre & Mart, Greater Noida. The premium expo, organized by the Export Promotion Council for Handicrafts (EPCH), registered visit of 556 overseas buye... Read more
Brands ensure positive outlook for the luxury sector in 2019
"The not-so satisfactory 2018 results of luxury brands Tiffany, Ferragamo, Tod’s and Prada has not deterred them from maintaining a positive outlook for 2019. This is on account of improving brand sales. Ferragamo has already witnessed an improvement in its same-store sales. Similarly, Prada and Tiffany are still... Read more
Secondhand clothes become fashionable in the US market
Not so long ago, buying secondhand clothes was considered low-class. These were bought in either charity shops of thrift stores at reduced prices. However, things changed with the resale market for secondhand fashion in the United States growing 21 times faster than retail sales of new clothing over the past three year... Read more
SPG Prints to display at Itma in Barcelona
SPG Prints will have a stand at Itma, Spain, June 20 to 26, 2019. For printing companies who are ready to embark on a digital textile printing journey, a visit to Itma wi... Read more
Monforts Textilmaschinen to display new innovations at ITMA 2019
Monforts Textilmaschinen GmbH & Co. KG will demonstrate a range of new innovations in Industry 4.0 techniques at ITMA 2019 in Barcelona, Spain, from June 20-26, 2019.... Read more
ITME 2020 pre-books 15,000 sq. mt. of exhibition space
Within just 24 hours of its online booking opening, India ITME 2020 received tremendous response with over 15,000 sq meters of its area already booked & 100 percent p... Read more
Over 280 exhibitors showcase textile technologies at ZhejiangTex 2019
Over 280 exhibitors are showcasing their textile technologies at the 20th ZheJiang International Trade Fair For Textile and Garment Industry (ZhejiangTex 2019) being held... Read more
Truetzschler opens new customer and technology centre
Textile machinery manufacturer Truetzschler recently opened a new customer and technology centre for nonwovens in Egelsbach near Frankfurt am Main to push technological i... Read more
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Global demand for polyester film to increase 5.6 per cent
Driven by electrical and electronics sector, high-end display screens (OLED) and photovoltic ce... Read more
World cotton consumption to increase by 2.6 per cent
According to the initial projections by the US Department of Agriculture (USDA), world cotton c... Read more
SPG Prints to display at Itma in Barcelona
SPG Prints will have a stand at Itma, Spain, June 20 to 26, 2019. For printing companies who ar... Read more
Monforts Textilmaschinen to display new innovations at ITMA 2019
Monforts Textilmaschinen GmbH & Co. KG will demonstrate a range of new innovations in Indus... Read more
RCEP may hurt India’s competitiveness
The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) agreement may hurt India’s export ... Read more
Stefan Larsson appointed President of PVH Corp
Stefan Larsson has been appointed to the newly created role of President at PVH Corp. In his ne... Read more
Milan Men’s Fashion Week in June
Milan Fashion Week Men’s will be held June 14 to 17, 2019. New arrivals include Youser, t... Read more
M&S’ annual revenue down three per cent
M&S’ yearly group revenue fell three per cent. Pre-tax profit dropped 9.9 per cent. P... Read more
Kitex revenue up 12 per cent
The standalone revenue of Kitex Garments grew 12.38 per cent in 2018-19. PAT for the whole year... Read more
Now, luxury focus on Africa
Africa is the new frontier for luxury fashion. There has been a marked improvement in economic ... Read more
India-Vietnam business leaders attend Buyer-Seller meet in HCM city
A delegation of business executives representing 30 Indian companies led by the chairman of the... Read more
ITME 2020 pre-books 15,000 sq. mt. of exhibition space
Within just 24 hours of its online booking opening, India ITME 2020 received tremendous respons... Read more
CGS acquires Visual Next
CGS will acquire the business of Visual Next. The acquisition will further the complementary st... Read more
Milan to host Denim Premiere Vision next week
Denim Premiere Vision will be held in Italy from May 28 to 29, 2019. This international denim s... Read more
Italian fashion turnover up two per cent
The turnover of Italian fashion industry rose 2.8 per cent in 2018. Including textiles, leather... Read more
Over 280 exhibitors showcase textile technologies at ZhejiangTex 2019
Over 280 exhibitors are showcasing their textile technologies at the 20th ZheJiang Internationa... Read more
Walmart, Target, Bed Bath to face lawsuit for selling fake 'Egyptian' cotto…
Walmart Inc, Target Corp and Bed Bath & Beyond Inc will face a lawsuit for selling linen fa... Read more
Sue Bolton is new SDC president
Sue Bolton is the president of the Society of Dyers and Colorists (SDC). She will promote the b... Read more
Mango reduces water use in its jeans production cycle
Mango’s consumption of water, energy and chemicals has been reduced through the introduct... Read more
Pakistan knitwear exports up eight per cent
In the first 10 months of the current fiscal Pakistan’s knitwear exports rose 8.7 per cen... Read more
Kraig Lab’s susbdiary acquires its factory in Vietnam
Prodigy Textiles, the subsidiary of Kraig Biocraft Laboratories, the leading developer of spide... Read more
C.L.A.S.S. presents innovations at fashion event
C.L.A.S.S. (Creativity, Lifestyle And Sustainable Synergy) shared the smartest textile and mate... Read more
Amazon doubles brand value to $316 million
As per the annual BrandZ ranking by British multinational advertising and public relations comp... Read more
Clean Clothes Campaign report highlights labor shortage in Romania
The Clean Clothes Campaign’s new country report for Romania reveals that the country&rsqu... Read more
IFC funds Vietnam’s apparel segment growth
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has been helping Vietnam enhance sustainable growth... Read more
Texworld USA to host Fashionsustain
Texworld USA will be held from July 22 to 24, 2019. The trade show has put the spotlight on sus... Read more
Germany hosts IAF event
An International Apparel Forum (IAF) event was held in Germany, May 13 and 14, 2019. The event ... Read more
China can retaliate with the exchange rate
The exchange rate is one of the most powerful weapons China has in the trade war with the US. A... Read more
Accord factories make good progress in Bangladesh
Factories in Bangladesh inspected under Accord have made overall 90 per cent progress in fixing... Read more
Gokaldas Exports reports Rs 330.05 crore net sales in Q4 FY 18-19
Gokaldas Exports reported net sales of Rs 330.05 crore in its fourth quarter ending March 31, 2... Read more
US eliminates GSP benefits to Turkey
US President Donald Trump in his recent proclamation terminated Turkey as a beneficiary nation ... Read more
Weak fabric base hampers Lankan exporters
The absence of a strong fabric base is hampering exporters in Sri Lanka from manufacturing a la... Read more
Textile staples growing at four per cent
The global textile staples market is growing at 4.9 per cent. It is majorly driven by growing a... Read more
Prym Group launches eco-friendly snap fasteners
Prym Group, one of the major suppliers of fasteners and accessories to apparel and textile sect... Read more
Lenzing turns to blockchain
Lenzing will use blockchain technology to support its Tencel branded fiber business. This will ... Read more
Indorama Ventures forms new business unit
Indorama Ventures has formed a new business unit within the IVL Fibers division named the Indor... Read more
India’s apparel exports to UAE declines 33 per cent since April ’18
India’s apparel exports to the UAE declined by 33 per cent from April 2018 to February 20... Read more
India hopes to capture US market
Indian exporters feel the trade war between the US and China will increase their share in the U... Read more
Datacolor launches new color lifecycle
Datacolor has launched its new color lifecycle management solutions. These are intended to deli... Read more
APR, Perlin join to launch app for textile supply chain
Asia Pacific Rayon has teamed up with Perlin willto launch a blockchain-based solution for the ... Read more
Vietnam growth slows
The textile industry continues to see high growth in Vietnam but the growth rate is slower comp... Read more
Bangladesh turns to African cotton
Africa has become the largest source of cotton for Bangladesh. Last year, Bangladesh, the large... Read more