Cheap Chinese imports hit Zimbabwe textile industry
Zimbabwe is being flooded with cheap imports, mainly from China. Imports of low-priced Chinese goods have had a negative impact on the viability and growth of local clothing industry in…
KPR Mill, the Tirupur knitwear company on growth mode
Export performance of the Tirupur knitwear industry shows that it has grown considerably in recent times. It grew by 15.5 per cent in the fiscal year 2014-15 touching Rs 21,000…
Bangladesh's RMG exports to US up 2.85 per cent
The US is the second major destination of Bangladeshi garment products after the EU. Bangladesh’s earnings from export of readymade garments to the US were up 2.85 per cent in…
Indian cotton exports fall
Falling demand from China for cotton and cotton yarn has hit Indian exports as there has been a 20 per cent decline in cotton prices in financial year ’15. China’s…
Vietnam's textile and apparel exports to US up 14.1 per cent
Last year China’s textiles and apparel exports to the US rose by 1.6 per cent. However, Vietnam’s exports to the US grew by 14.1 per cent. The country was responsible…
Cotton stocks pile up in India
The surplus yield of cotton in states like Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh and Gujarat has already led to a huge pile up in many godowns across the country. The…
India's spun yarn export earnings drop
India's spun yarn export earnings continued to decline for the 13th consecutive month in May 2015 while volume shipment growth remained positive. In May 2015, spun yarn exports were up…
Pakistan misses cotton target
Pakistan has missed its cotton sowing target by about 10 per cent. Due to unprecedented rains during the early cotton sowing season, and low cotton price, wheat harvest was prolonged,…
Pakistan ginners want withholding tax scrapped
Pakistan's cotton ginners have asked the government to immediately withdraw the 0.6 per cent withholding tax (WHT) on all banking transactions for non-filers as it would discourage banking transactions, promote…
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As RCEP reshapes textile and apparel trade, is it a missed opportunity for India…
The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) has been in effect for over two years, and its impact on the textile... Read more
Birkin vs. Wirkin: When status met accessibility
The Wirkin phenomenon, a Walmart version of the iconic Hermès Birkin bag, sparked a debate about accessibility, status, and design... Read more
European Jeanswear showdown, a battle of the brands in 2024
The European jeanswear market is a fiercely competitive space, with numerous established manufacturers, brands and emerging contenders vying for the... Read more
Amazon's ‘Try Before You Buy’ Ends: A look back at its impact on fashion e-comme…
Amazon has announced it will be ending its ‘Try Before You Buy’ program on January 31, 2025. This marks the... Read more
Reebok launches performance golf apparel range with SCI
Authentic Brands Group has partnered with Sports Casuals International (SCI) to introduce a Reebok-branded performance golf apparel line for men... Read more
Heimtextil 2025 concludes with record growth and innovation in textile design
Record international participation and visitor growth Heimtextil 2025, held in Frankfurt, Germany, wrapped up as a resounding success, with full exhibition... Read more
Bharat Tex 2025: India’s textile industry champions sustainability and innovatio…
Sustainability takes center stage at Bharat Tex 2025 India’s textile industry, a cornerstone of the nation’s economy and cultural heritage, is... Read more
Secondhand Soars: Resale market outperforms traditional retail in 2024, Consumer…
In a year marked by economic uncertainty and a growing awareness about sustainability, the secondhand market has emerged as a... Read more
Indian textile and apparel exports show strong growth in Q4 2024
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European Jeanswear showdown, a battle of the brands in 2024
The European jeanswear market is a fiercely competitive space, with numerous established manufacturers, brands and emerging contenders vying for the... Read more