One of the most popular clothing items across the world, denim jeans never go out of style and that is why some global research conclude that between 2026 and 2030, the denim jeans market size will reach $88.1 billion. Facts Factors released its specialized and expertise-oriented industry research report th... Read more
Last week, The Gap Inc. released its fiscal results for Q2 2023 ending in June. The lifestyle conglomerate ended the quarter with cash and cash equivalents of $1.4 billion, an increase of 91 per cent over previous year. A dive into details of fiscal performance shows in most segments, decrease is the common... Read more
Denim market growth has always been a steady even in the most fluctuating of global economies. Reason: it is a fundamental component of the casual wardrobe and popular across all social and economic segments for men, women and children. With casual dressing becoming the norm in a post-pandemic world, many... Read more
With the theme ‘Far Furore’, the upcoming edition of Munich Fabric Start is set to be bigger than ever, says Sebastian Klinder, Managing Director, Munich Fabric Start. To be held on August 30 and September 1, 2022, the exhibition will feature 1,500 collections from 900 exhibitors spread across... Read more
Italian premium denim manufacturer Candiani and specialized manufacturer of cellulosic fibers, the Lenzing Group have collaborated to sensitize consumers and industry leaders on the growing need to be sustainable and adopt fabrics made from alternative fibers like hemp. As per a Spin Off report, the colla... Read more
Upcoming Gartex Texprocess 2022 fair to be held from May 12-14, 2022 at the Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai will highlight advanced and sustainable garment manufacturing technologies in India. The fair being jointly organized by Messe Frankfurt India and MEX Exhibitions will display innovative p... Read more
As consumers sought to refresh their wardrobe post pandemic, they mostly shopped for denim, reflecting their desire to retain comfort in their ensembles. Comfort will continue to be a dominating factor in consumers’ clothing choices, says Elizabeth Spaulding, CEO, Stitch Fix. However, they may... Read more
Recent data from the NPD Group ranks Levi’s, AG, Amiri, Burnello Cuccinelli and Goria Vanderbilt as some of the top-selling denim brands of 2021. As per a Sourcing Journal report, these brands were ranked on the basis of their performance in respective categories. For instance, AG was awarded for la... Read more
The impact of global textile and apparel industry on the planet is not unknown. Global consumption of cotton alone leads to 220 metric tons of carbon emissions besides utilizing 4 per cent of the world’s nitrogen fertilizers reveal studies. Since over 60 per cent of all textiles manufactured across ... Read more
Scheduled from January 25, to 27, the Munich Fabric Start and Bluezone exhibitions by Munich Fabric Start Exhibitions will attract 600 suppliers from 33 countries including around 90 international suppliers of denim fabrics. The organizers are highly motivated to offer the industry a safe and inspiring trad... Read more
Focusing on sustainability, the recent spring-summer edition of Denim Premiere Vision highlighted the growing demand for green denim among consumers. The event offered a wide range of alternatives to raw cotton and chemicals for clothing and showcased vintage and workwear-inspired apparel styles. Alternate d... Read more
Vu Ba Phu, Director General, Vietnam Trade Promotion Agency (Vietrade), on the new trade show VIATT and its association with Messe Frankfurt
“The Vietnam Trade Promotion Agency (Vietrade) recognized the need for an international trade exhibition in Vietnam and approached Messe Frankfurt to organize it. The event, Vietnam International Trade Fair for Apparel, Textiles and Textile Technologies (VIATT) aims to strengthen trade relations between China and Vietnam, as well as other countries in the region. It is expected to be an annual event and will showcase a wide range of products, including home interiors, textiles, garments, fabrics, and garment technology. The goal is to create a collaborative environment rather than a competitive one, with the aim of benefiting the entire Asian textile industry”.
Alexandro Barberis Canonico, President, Milano Unica, on impact of the pandemic on the textile industry and the return of Milano Unica to the Intertextile Shanghai fair.
“Market is slowly recovering and luxury products are still performing well. Italian manufacturers are focusing on niche markets and special fibers, such as cashmere and vicuna. Creativity and sustainability are important factors for Italian manufacturers, who are investing in the Chinese market. The exhibition response has been positive, with better figures than in 2019. The trends in the Chinese market are about functional fabrics and the use of natural fibers”.
Yuko Watanabe, Director International Communication, JFWO on business scenario in japan
“Japanese domestic market, particularly in the department store and textile industries, is facing challenges due to the pandemic and rising costs. Although, online shopping is growing but offline stores are struggling. The weak yen has made exporting raw materials to China and other countries less profitable, while importing goods has become expensive. The tourism industry has also been affected, with only wealthy tourists able to travel to Japan, international tourism can help the domestic market to some extent, but it is not enough to fully recover”.
Kim Bu-Heung, General Director of Korea Textile Center, on business with Chinese market
“China had been a significant investment destination for Korean enterprises. However, the current low demand in China has translated into reduced exports and investment returns. This underscores the shift in China's textile landscape and its impact on neighbouring countries”.
Joshua Lane, Regional Director - Asia at Holland & Sherry, on Intertextile and the challenges brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic and the subsequent changes in market dynamics.
The Intertextile provided a valuable opportunity to assess market conditions, observe competitors, and gauge the recovery of the Chinese economy in the textile sector. 2023 has been marked by a more subdued global textile market, with China experiencing a slowdown, but not entered a recession but was gradually tapering off its growth trajectory. For the textile sector, however, globally the trend was still upward, with a growing demand for custom-made clothing from reputable European brands.
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