India’s textile sales drop 51% in Q1 as COVID-19 mutes demand: Wazir s…
India’s textiles sales dropped 51 per cent from 130.9 to 56.4 per cent in the first quarter of the current financial year, compared to the corresponding quarter of the last fiscal, reveals Wazir Textile Index done by Wazir Advisors. Arvind, Vardhman Textiles, Welspun India, Trident, Raymond, KPR Mill, F... Read more
Automated production, CSR, can help European fashion be more sustainab…
European clothing and textile industry is one of the largest polluters in the world, second only to the oil industry. The sector uses around 93 billion cubic/meters of water per annum. Of this, 20 per cent water is wasted. The industry also uses a huge amount of pesticides; 20 per cent of which are used in co... Read more
Social commerce to be the major driver of e-commerce in India
Providing much needed boost to the Indian e-commerce industry, COVID-19 has accelerated the use of technology amongst fashion companies. As an Economic Times reports suggest, companies are adopting new business models to offer customized and interactive shopping experience to customers. One such emerging busi... Read more
Denim circularity in focus as brands launch collections from recycled …
Held digitally, the recent Carved in Blue seminar, showcased the industry’s views on low-impact denim and the inclusion of wood-based Tencel branded fibers in new collections. Denims from biodegradable materials Pierette Scavuzzo, Design Director, Cone Denim, opened the discussion highlighting the com... Read more
Zero machine duties and simple tax laws can advance Pakistan’s textile…
A strong pillar supporting the country’s economy, the Pakistan textile sector is experiencing a massive contraction in its global trade value. This year, the country lagged behind Bangladesh, India, China, and Vietnam in textile growth. Factors that stalled growth included an o vervalued rupee and exor... Read more
RCEP to help drive Chinese economy over the next decade
Though Chinese Premier Li Kegiang affirms, the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) benefits all signatories, a Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (CASS) report claims, the deal is particularly beneficial to China and would help spur exports by 11.4 per cent. A roadmap for RCEP members CASS re... Read more
Economic turnaround, COVID-19 vaccine to boost US babywear market
A Brookings Institute report says, the pandemic is likely to lead to long lasting baby bust in the US with births declining by 300,000-to-500,000 next year. However, birth rates are expected to normalize again as soon as the economic downturn recedes. Currently, the US is experiencing 66 per cent decline in k... Read more
Better policies can create stronger, sustainable fashion future for MS…
Sustainability is making steady inroads in the Indian fashion industry with many micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) partnering big fashion brands to launch collections made from ethical materials. However, these MSMEs still lag behind their global counterparts in adopting sustainability due to ... Read more
Collaboration, key to building a successful supply chain in future
Post COVID-19, the idea of a regional supply chain is taking roots amongst fashion brands. Searching for new alternatives for their current faulty operational systems, brands are increasingly shifting to circular supply chain that also considers environmental impact of clothes, says Imran Ahmed, Founder and C... Read more
India: Amazon-Future feud sparks foreign vs local debate
The legal spat between Amazon.com Inc and Reliance Industries over the Reliance-Future deal has invoked a xenophobic fervor amongst watchers by sparking a foreign vs local debate. Amazon has accused the Future Group of violating a contract by agreeing to a sale to the Mukesh Ambani controlled Reliance Industr... Read more
Second COVID-19 wave calls for external regulations to fix supply chai…
The European fashion industry is again being held at ransom by another wave of COVID-19 that is threatening brands with fresh order cancellations Though less frequent than they were in March, cancellations are coming faster as brand partners are choosing to act early, says Hilmond Hui, Vice President, PFGHL-a... Read more
Isko launches second edition of Light on the Land collection
Isko has launched the second edition of its Light on the Land capsule collectio... Read more
Guess beats expectations in Q3 earnings
The apparel, accessories and footwear retailer Guess beat expectations in its t... Read more
Children’s Club holds first digital edition
The fashion tradeshow Children’s Club held its first digital edition betw... Read more
Camelo Fashion launches interchangeable sandals in India
Making its debut in the Indian market, Cameleo Fashion has launched interchange... Read more
Copenhagen Fashion Week announces participants’ list for AW21 edition
Copenhagen Fashion Week has announced its list of participating brands in the A... Read more
BGMEA demands reduction in source tax on export incentives
The Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) has dema... Read more
Puma, Iconic offer 5% discount on digital payments
As per an Economic Times report, Puma and department store chain Iconic have st... Read more
Q3 revenues of PVH Corp decline by 18%
The third quarter revenues of PVH Corp, a US-based global apparel companies hav... Read more
Cifra introduces Wrap Knit Seamless Technology to beachwear
Cifra has introduced the patented Warp Knit Seamless technology to its beachwea... Read more
Frankfurt Fashion Week to focus on sustainable fashion goals
The upcoming Frankfurt Fashion Week will focus on applying the Sustainable Deve... Read more
Q3 revenues of PVH Corp decline by 18%
The third quarter revenues of PVH Corp, a US-based global apparel companies hav... Read more
Cifra introduces Wrap Knit Seamless Technology to beachwear
Cifra has introduced the patented Warp Knit Seamless technology to its beachwea... Read more
Frankfurt Fashion Week to focus on sustainable fashion goals
The upcoming Frankfurt Fashion Week will focus on applying the Sustainable Deve... Read more
32nd Milano Unica to be held as a digital event
As per Sportswear International, the 32nd edition of Milano Unica, the internat... Read more
Global children’s wear market to reach $325.9 billion by 2027
As per survey firm Report Linker, the global market for children’s wear i... Read more
Mango to focus on climate change and ocean protection
To mark the completion of one year of Fashion Pact, fast fashion brand Mango ai... Read more