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The Invisible Stitch: Exposing the truth behind fashion’s most mislead…

In the glittering world of fashion, where storytelling is everything, the small but powerful ‘Made in...’ tag is often the final word on a garment’s origin. It tells the consumer where their clothing comes from—or so they believe. But hidden behind this simple phrase is a glo... Read more

Tariff Tides Turn Again: The billion-dollar comeback of 'submarining' …

In the world of global trade, few terms have the covert glamour and historical baggage of ‘submarining’. Once a relic of the quota-era under the now-defunct Multi-Fiber Agreement (MFA) the controversial practice, is making waves again. Spurred by a new climate of protectionism and puniti... Read more

China Plus One: Is India ready to complement, not replace, the global …

The global supply chain, once heavily concentrated in China, is undergoing a profound re-evaluation. Geopolitical shifts and recent disruptions have prompted a clear mandate: diversify. While China remains a manufacturing powerhouse, the question that has emerged topmost in global textile and ... Read more

Garment imports reveal a tale of two strategies, EU builds, US diversi…

A recent analysis of global garment import trends from 2013 to 2024 reveals a divergence in strategies and market dynamics between the European Union and the US. While the EU has consistently increased its garment imports, revealing a growing appetite for international textiles, the US market has largely ... Read more

India tightens fabric import rules from Bangladesh is it trade protect…

India has moved decisively to restrict fabric imports from Bangladesh, enforcing a port-only policy that bars overland entry of key jute and textile materials. In a fresh notification issued by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), New Delhi declared that specific shipments—includin... Read more

US-Vietnam trade deal reshapes global fashion sourcing, a wake-up call…

In what’s being described as a high-stakes recalibration of global trade, a newly signed trade agreement between the US and Vietnam is sending ripples through the world’s apparel and textile supply chains. Touted by the Trump administration as a "Great Deal of Cooperation," the pact repl... Read more

Global Sourcing Expo Insights: India to reshape Australia's sourcing l…

The recently concluded Global Sourcing Expo Australia (June 17-19) in Sydney served as a vibrant testament to a significant shift in Australia's global sourcing strategy. As the nation's only dedicated sourcing exhibition for apparel, footwear, textiles, and homewares, the event highlighted a growin... Read more

Global Sourcing Expo: Australia's premier sourcing hub expands reach a…

The Global Sourcing Expo, a pivotal event connecting global suppliers with Australian trade buyers, continues to solidify its position as a leading platform for business, industry associations, and export councils. With successful editions recently concluding in Sydney (June 17-19, 2025) and the hig... Read more

Is Shein's green push just for show? New report raises doubts

Global fast-fashion behemoth Shein released its extensive 2024 Sustainability and Social Impact Report in June, a document exceeding 100 pages. The report comes amidst the company's recent incorporation of high-profile environmental initiatives, notably becoming a signatory to the UN Global Compact ... Read more

Global Sourcing Expo highlights reshaping of global textile and appare…

The aisles of the Global Sourcing Expo Australia, which concluded its three-day run from June 17-19 in Sydney, buzzed with a clear message: Australia's approach to global sourcing is undergoing a profound transformation. As the nation's only dedicated exhibition for apparel, footwear, textiles, and ... Read more

Weaponizing E-Commerce: What the M&S cyberattack reveals about ret…

The recent cyberattack that brought down Marks & Spencer's (M&S) online operations for nearly seven weeks has highlighted a critical, often overlooked dimension of modern commerce: e-commerce's growing role as a weaponized competitive tool. While M&S grappled with a 20 per cent slu... Read more

Beyond the Booths: How Global Sourcing Expo is redefining the Asia-Pac…

With the successful completion of third edition of Global Sourcing Expo Sydney, Julie Holt, Global Business & Exhibition Director, Global Sourcing Expo, Australia— shares her reflections on buyer trends, city-specific sourcing mindsets, and her vision for how Melbourne 2025 will shape the future o... Read more

Retail slows as trade accelerates, the paradox of 2025 fashion: Wazir …

The global apparel industry, often a reliable barometer of consumer confidence and trade health, is passing through a delicate recalibration. The June 2025 update of ‘Apparel trade scenario in key global markets and India’ from Wazir Advisors doesn’t just present numbers—it t... Read more

Tiruppur, India's knitwear powerhouse defies odds, challenges global g…

In the global textile manufacturing market, where countries like Bangladesh and Vietnam leverage preferential trade agreements (FTAs) to dominate export markets, India's Tiruppur stands as a remarkable anomaly. Dubbed the ‘Knitwear Capital of India’ this unassuming city in Tamil Nadu has... Read more

The rise of the intrinsic durability multiplier in fashion

The conversations at the recent ‘Innovation Forum’ have blossomed into a clear call to action: the fashion industry is under increasing pressure to not just talk about sustainability, but to prove it. With the looming shadow of the EU's Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR... Read more

Rethinking Textile's Future: Innovations in sustainable fibers and cir…

The textile industry is increasingly focusing on natural fibers and circularity, with new research and initiatives pointing towards a more sustainable future for fashion. Efforts are underway to redefine existing perceptions of fiber production and implement groundbreaking technologies for environme... Read more

IHKIB hosts successful ‘Turkish Apparel Industry’s Transformation Jour…

Customs Union modernisation key to EU competitiveness Mustafa Gültepe, Chairman of the Turkish Exporters Assembly (TIM) and Istanbul Apparel Exporters’ Association (IHKIB), has stressed that the existing Customs Union between the European Union and Türkiye is limiting trade cooperat... Read more

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