Coats expands presence in Bangladesh
UK-based Coats has a growing presence in Bangladesh. Coats is a global leader in industrial thread and consumer textile crafts. It has been operating in the country since 1989 and…
Cambodian union settles for low minimum wage
The Free Trade Union in Cambodia has come out in favor of a new minimum wage for garment workers, far lower than what many of its counterparts have been agitating…
ITMA to award sustainable innovation
ITMA 2015 will be held from November 12 to 19 in Italy. This edition will showcase end-to-end solutions for the entire textile and garment making chain. To date, 1,380 exhibitors…
TAL plans investments in Vietnam
Despite a recent spat over territorial dispute between Chinese and Vietnamese ships in the South China or Eastern Sea yet companies from Taiwan or other places in Asia, the country…
Bangladesh jute mills low on funds
The Bangladesh Jute Mills Corporation (BJMC) has no money to buy raw jute. This is because of a delay in financial disbursement from the government. The procurement of raw jute…
ILO urges Bangladesh to waive VAT
The International Labor Organisation has urged the Bangladesh government to waive around $1 million of value-added tax generated from the spending on a project involving readymade garment factory inspection. ILO…
Vietnam expects to sign trade pacts by next year
Vietnam expects the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) and the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) to be signed in 2015. Meanwhile Chinese, Hong Kong and Taiwanese investors have started increasing their investment in…
Russian technical textile company to expand
BTK Holding, one of Russia's largest producers of technical textiles and apparel is commissioning a large-scale facility for this purpose. The company has already completed preparatory work for the launch…
Invista develops eco-friendly spandex
Global fiber producer Invista has introduced a new bio-derived spandex that uses fiber from a renewable source made from dextrose derived from corn. The use of renewable feedstock results in…
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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
Latest CITI analysis reveals India's textile and apparel sector clocked in robust export growth in December 2024. Both textiles and... 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