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

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

    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’…

Tokyo Textile Scope concludes successfully, marks a new era for Japan’s textile trade shows

    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 concludes with strong impact on global denim industry in Milan

      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…

India-UK FTA, is a great opportunity for the country’s sustainable fashion SMEs

    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

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 …

Beyond the Bin: Refashion study unlocks secrets to circular textiles & footwear

    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…

Shift in fashion's value proposition, can speed and sustainability coexist?

    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

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…

EU Horizon T-REX project data reveals challenges for textile-to-textile recycling ambitions

    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 to showcase global ethical sourcing solutions in July 2025 edition

    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

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

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…

Secondhand on the rise in Europe as it readies for a €26 bn fashion revolution by 2030

    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…

India-Bangladesh Trade in Turmoil: Retaliatory measures threaten regional commerce, exacerbate cost pressures

  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 …

Peeling Back the Fabric: Glimpact study gives true ecological threads of apparel brands

    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…

Embracing Innovation: The rise of sustainable fibers in a changing world

    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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Bestseller returns to CIFF 65 with bold showcase of Scandinavian fashion po…

   Bestseller is set to make a dynamic return to Copenhagen this August for CIFF 6... Read more

Zalando joins Fair Wear to boost labour standards in its private label supp…

   Zalando has become an official member of Fair Wear, reinforcing its commitment ... Read more

Manufacturas Eliot adopts Coats Digital’s VisionPLM to fast-track digital t…

   Colombia’s leading fashion textile group, Manufacturas Eliot, has partner... Read more

HGH India 2025 to spotlight sustainability and innovation in home sector

   The 17th edition of HGH India, the country’s premier bi-annual trade show... Read more

Sri Lanka’s apparel industry grows by 15.14 % Y-o-Y in April 2025: JAAF

   Signaling a significant recovery in demand from key international markets, Sri ... Read more

Bangladesh RMG exports to decline in 2025: Bloomberg Economics

   Facing significant challenges, Bangladesh's RMG exports are projected to declin... Read more

China’s Tangshan Sanyou launches pilot facility to boost circular MMCF prod…

   Tangshan Sanyou has launched a new pilot facility to advance circular textile i... Read more

Woolmark’s ‘The Wool Lab Denim Edition’ presents new innovative wool blends

   Woolmark has introduced a new resource in both physical and digital formats as ... Read more

Gas shortage pushing Bangladesh T&A mills to the brink of collapse, war…

   Textile and apparel (T&A) industry leaders in Bangladesh have warned agains... Read more

Andritz installs Rexline tearing system at Pacific jeans to facilitate wast…

   An Austria-based international technology group, Andritz has installed a Rexlin... Read more

Woolmark’s ‘The Wool Lab Denim Edition’ presents new innovative wool blends

   Woolmark has introduced a new resource in both physical and digital formats as ... Read more

Gas shortage pushing Bangladesh T&A mills to the brink of collapse, war…

   Textile and apparel (T&A) industry leaders in Bangladesh have warned agains... Read more

Andritz installs Rexline tearing system at Pacific jeans to facilitate wast…

   An Austria-based international technology group, Andritz has installed a Rexlin... Read more

Lenzing AG appoints Georg Kasperkovitz as COO to lead global fibre operatio…

   Lenzing AG has named Georg Kasperkovitz as its new Chief Operations Officer (CO... Read more

VF Corp forecasts 3-5 per cent decline in Q1, FY26 revenues

   US holding company and owner of brands like The North Face, Timberland and Vans... Read more

Trident Ltd posts Rs 133.42 crore net profit in Q4, FY25

   A diversified textile manufacturer, Trident Ltd posted a net profit of Rs 133.4... Read more

Suit Direct launches first dedicated boys’ suits collection

   To meet the growing demand for coordinated family occasion wear, menswear speci... Read more

Reju to build polyester recycling plant in the Netherlands

   A new venture from a Dutch engineering and fossil fuel company, Reju plans to b... Read more

Dune London under Apparel Group unveils exclusive handbag charms at Dubai M…

   Dune London, the British footwear and accessories brand under Apparel Group, ha... Read more

China’s textile and apparel exports edge up despite US tariffs in April

   China’s textile and apparel exports showed modest growth in April 2025 de... Read more

Pakistan’s textile exports rise 8.41% to $14,834.390 million from July-Apri…

   Pakistan’s textile exports rose by 8.41 per cent to $14,834.390 million d... Read more

BGMEA to launch DPP systems in partnership with DigiProd Pass & Digital…

   Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) has signed a... Read more

Crocs Inc promotes Terence Reilly as new Executive Vice President and Chief…

   Crocs Inc has promoted Terence Reilly to the role of Executive Vice President, ... Read more