Bangladesh's apparel exports to Japan on the rise
Bangladesh clothing exports to Japan is increasing and could touch $1 billion in value in a year due to capacity and product quality increases. Japanese buyers who used to import…
Hudson Jeans to relocate production to Mexico
After Joe's Jeans acquired Hudson Jeans, the Los Angeles premium-jeans maker, company has decided to relocate its production unit to Mexico from the US. Joe’s Jeans manufactures all its pants…
Bast fibers emerge as alternatives to cotton
Technology could allow hemp and flax to break cotton's global hold on textiles. Typically seen as a scratchy, hippy material, fibers like hemp and flax can now be softened to…
Hong Kong pins hopes on Myanmar for sourcing
Hong Kong garment manufacturers are looking to Myanmar as a sourcing destination. About a dozen Hong Kong garment companies are to build plants in a special economic zone in Myanmar…
ITMA's R&E pavilion to get CEMATEX grants
The European Committee of Textile Machinery Manufacturers (CEMATEX) will provide a grant to all participants of the Research & Education (RE) pavilion at ITMA 2015. The R&E pavilion at ITMA 2015…
Cambodia Rights Group demands regulation of labour law
The Rights Group has demanded that Cambodia's government should make proposed law aimed at regulating the country’s labor movement public. Requests from civil society to review the law on trade…
Date Change: Milano Unica SS'16 to commence from February 4, 2015
Organisers of Milano Unica and Munich Fabric Start have announced a change in dates for both the fairs due to the Paris fabric trade fairs taking place a week earlier…
US apparel imports shift from China to Vietnam
With a rise in wages among apparel factory workers in China, American apparel imports from the country have slowed down. Apparel imports were flat for the 12-month period ending in…
Zimbabwe textiles face tough competition from neighbours
Zimbabwe's textile industry is finding it difficult to compete with imported or smuggled garments from neighboring countries like Mozambique. Moreover, cheap clothes also come into the country duty free. These…
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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