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From price tags to political peril, geopolitics redefines the sourcing…

The racks of fast fashion outlets and the digital storefronts showcasing the latest apparel trends mask a change occurring behind the scenes. For decades, the mantra of sourcing has been simple: chase the lowest cost. But that era is drawing to a close. Today, the intricate play of global supply cha... Read more

Tokyo Textile Scope concludes successfully, marks a new era for Japan’…

New venue and format signal fresh start for Japan’s textile industry The inaugural edition of Tokyo Textile Scope (TTS), organised by the Japan Fashion Week Organization (JFWO), concluded on May 16 with a successful three-day run at its new venue the Tokyo Metropolitan Industrial Trade Center... Read more

Denim Premiere Vision concludes with strong impact on global denim ind…

Denim Premiere Vision returned to Milan for its fourth consecutive edition, delivering two days of inspiring insights, innovative products, and valuable networking for the denim industry. Organized by GL events fashion division, the event attracted nearly 2,100 international professionals repr... Read more

India-UK FTA, is a great opportunity for the country’s sustainable fas…

A major window of opportunity has opened for India's small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the sustainable fashion sector, thanks to the recently implemented India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA). This landmark agreement promises to reshape the export landscape, particularly for garment manufac... Read more

Apparel prices buck US inflation trend as Trump tariffs take effect

As per latest data released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), in a deviation from broader inflationary pressures gripping the US economy, apparel prices have continued to move south,. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) for apparel saw a decrease of 0.2 per cent from March to April 2025, and a sig... Read more

Beyond the Bin: Refashion study unlocks secrets to circular textiles …

Recycling used clothing, household linens (TLC), and shoes continues to be a major hurdle, primarily due to the intricate mix of materials and decorative elements prevalent in their design. However, a groundbreaking study update by Refashion in 2024, drawing upon research from ENSAIT (École N... Read more

Shift in fashion's value proposition, can speed and sustainability coe…

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-textil…

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 2…

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 re…

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

Ban on ports-led imports from Bangladesh to boost domestic textile bus…

India's ban on imports from Bangladesh through its land ports could generate over Rs 1,000 crore in additional business for the domestic textile industry, opine industry experts. However, it could also raise the prices of certain branded clothing items like T-shirts and denim by around 2 per cent-3 per ... Read more

India-Bangladesh Trade in Turmoil: Retaliatory measures threaten regio…

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 …

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 wor…

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

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