Pakistan’s value-added textile exports up in fiscal 2016-17
Exports of the value-added textile sector in Pakistan rose in the first seven months of the fiscal year 2016-17. Exports of bed wear were up 5.07 per cent and exports…
Global smart textiles market growing at 33 per cent CAGR
Smart textiles use technology to recycle and reuse textile fibers. They can monitor health and can measure movements. Advances in specialized materials and fabrication technologies offer exciting opportunities to create…
Bangladesh should address issues facing RMG sector, say experts
Bangladesh will have to address three important factors -- higher productivity, workers' wage hike and profitability -- for sustainability of the apparel sector, say experts. This was the predominant thought…
Vietnam’s exports to the US growing even without TPP
The United States is Vietnam’s biggest export market. About 50 per cent of Vietnam’s total textile and garment exports goes to the US. Total exports of textiles and garments from…
Vietnam’s denim exports to US up 16 per cent
Vietnam’s denim exports to the US has risen 16.1 per cent so far this year. Women’s jean exports from Vietnam to the US rose by almost 17 per cent. Although…
Cellulose fiber market to grow nine per cent
The cellulose fiber market is forecast to grow at a CAGR of nine per cent over the period 2016-24. Abundance of raw materials, environmental benefits of cellulose fibers, and cost…
Pakistan unveils plans to boost up exports
Pakistan wants to push up exports to $35 billion by 2018. The top five textile sectors were given a zero-rated sales tax regime. Sales tax and customs duty on imports…
BSTIM the Spanish textile fair concludes
BSTIM (Best Solutions in Textile Manufacturing) was held in Spain, February 24 to 25, 2017. This edition saw 1,400 visitors from around the world, from Russia, England, Sweden, Norway, Holland…
SPG’s printer hits the mark
SPG Prints, based in Holland, caters to the textile, label and industrial printing markets with a portfolio including screens, lacquers, inks, digital engravers, and a broad range of rotary screen…
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Outdoor apparels get a modern touch with new designs and styles
"It’s been nearly a decade since designers reinvented activewear for everyday use, their popularity continues to soar. This was particularly... Read more
Zara’s sustainability moves positive but needs indepth approach
"Making sustainability its immediate goal, fast fashion giant Inditex the makers of Zara pledged to only use organic, sustainable and... Read more
Women’s clothing imports from China faces US tariffs
"For the first time, the next round of tariffs by the Trump administration will target apparel imports from China. A... Read more
India: Boost synthetics, low duties, compliance to revive textile industry
"With low growth in synthetics, Indian apparel industry stands to be less competitive. The synthetic segment in India failed to... Read more
Political insensitivity forces fashion brands to apologise to China
"In a classic case of political insensitivity backfiring, many reputed brands such as Versace, Coach and Givenchy had to apologise... Read more
Brands explore new strategies to make the most of omnichannel retail
"Though six out of ten consumers use at least one digital channel for their shopping of apparels and garments, retailers... Read more
A humanistic approach to attack thoughtless clothes consumption
"A recent survey by McKinsey & Company reveals around 60 per cent of all clothes produced end up in incinerators... Read more
US-China trade war to reduce ‘Made-in-China’ labels
"It all began a year ago with the US administration, under the leadership of President Donald Trump, imposing a 25... Read more
AEPC, ILO team up to launch compendium of good management practices
"Not immune to the challenges of recession, unemployment and sustainability in consumption and production, India’s RMG exports has been hovering... Read more
New innovations, strategies spurring growth of wool yarn
"Wool manufacturers are innovating with new crossbred yarns leading the way for the creation of trans-seasonal apparels and other innovative... Read more