Despite growth, Indian textile exports continue to suffer
Though a slowdown in China, political unrest in Bangladesh and labour and other issues in Vietnam gave an opportunity to Indian textile exporters, the segment managed to expand its performance…
Surat textile market suffers because of payment defaults
Surat's textile markets are getting negatively affected because of defaulters from Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. Defaults worth over Rs 700 crores have been reported from these markets…
Coats buys GSD supply management
Coats, world’s leading industrial thread and consumer textile crafts business, has acquired GSD. Coats is a recognised industry leader, with long standing expertise and deep industry relationships.GSD, a UK based…
Bangladesh's exports to US up 6.25 per cent
Bangladesh's ready-made garment exports to the US increased by 6.25 per cent in the first quarter of 2015 compared to the corresponding period last year. However, apparel exports from Vietnam…
US apparel imports rise 19 per cent in March
As e dollar remained strong against other currencies, US apparel imports rebounded in March. Apparel imports surged 19 per cent in March, compared to the same month last year, to…
Aditya Birla adopts forest policy to reduce carbon footprint
One of world's largest fabric makers for the fashion industry, Aditya Birla has decided to abide by the policy to exclude fiber produced at the expense of endangered forests, reports…
Vietnam's garment exports up 16 per cent
In 2014, Vietnam's textile and garment sector saw a 16 per cent rise in the level of exports. While exporting garments is big business in Vietnam, investors should not ignore…
Textile industry in Pakistan apprehensive about closure
In case the Pakistan government alters the Reduced Rate Regime, and fails to release stuck up funds and ensures immediate liquidity supply from banks, the textile industry will face 50…
TPP effects on Vietnam: 'Yarn Forward'
‘Yarn forward’ forms a key part of the proposed format of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), a United States led trade agreement involving twelve countries, which is under negotiation. In essence,…
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Trade war, political uncertainties alter US apparel supply chain
"The US-China trade war and other disruptions like labor issues in Cambodia and political unrest in Central America have deeply... Read more
US apparel exports grow despite emergence of new markets
"With growing preference for ‘Made in America’ products, US textile and apparel exports increased by 0.9 per cent to $5,776.88... Read more
European fashion leaders introduce new manifesto on circularity
"EURATEX (European Apparel and Textile Confederation), Federation of the European Sporting Goods Industry (FESI), Global Fashion Agenda (GFA), International Apparel... Read more
AI to help brands maximise their denim assortment
"With denim becoming the hottest selling product, brands like Levi’s and Madewell reported strong sales in the past quarter. Proving... Read more
Intertextile Pavilion Shenzhen: Exhibitors ready to tap China’s market potential
With around 30,000 designers and 2,000 retailers, Shenzhen has around 70 per cent share of China’s high-end women’s wear market.... Read more
US retail sector faces troubled times
Dark clouds hang over the US retail sector as a survey by the Institute for Supply Management shows retail is... Read more
Amazon tops ‘Most Valuable Global Retail Brands’, Nike top apparel brand
The second annual BrandZ Top 75 Most Valuable Global Retail Brands report by WPP and Kantar reports, the total value... Read more
Its advantage India as companies move out of China
"A recent UBS Evidence Lab survey of chief financial officers (CFOs) in China and North Asia including Japan, Korea and... Read more
Colored cotton makes its way into the Turkey market
"To exploit its dominance in cotton production, Turkey now plans to develop colored cotton. The country will produce two completely... Read more
Sustainability initiatives by brands only way to reduce carbon footprint
"A new report by the Waste and Resources Action Programme (WRAP) reveals, around £140-million worth of clothing is discarded every... Read more