Bangladesh, the world's second-largest garment exporter after China, is undergoing a significant shift in its cotton import strategy. Traditionally, India was the primary source of cotton. However, in recent years, African countries have emerged as the dominant supplier. This trend has major implications fo... Read more
While China remains the world's leading textile producer, its grip on India's fabric import market appears to be loosening. Data from the Directorate General of Commercial Intelligence and Statistics (DGCI&S) shows a shift in recent years. India's fabric imports from China peaked at $6.4 billion in 2022... Read more
In a significant move Swedish fashion giant H&M has recently moved away from recycled polyester derived from plastic bottles and towards a ‘circular’ solution – recycling textiles from pre-worn clothing and offcuts. H&M's $600 million investment in Syre a startup specializing in te... Read more
The Fabrics, Accessories & Beyond Show 2024 (FAB Show 2024), organized by the Clothing Manufacturers Association of India (CMAI), concluded its fourth edition with resounding success. Held at the Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai, from April 15 to April 17, the event surpassed industry expectations, igni... Read more
The 4th edition of the Fabrics Accessories & Beyond Show 2024 (FAB Show), hosted by the Clothing Manufacturers Association of India (CMAI), commenced with grandeur on April 15, 2024. Esteemed sourcing heads from renowned brands and retail majors, including Aditya Birla Fashion & Retail, Bestseller, ... Read more
Polyester product exports from China, a major global supplier, have dipped in the first two months of 2024, raising concerns about the industry's health. According to customs data, total exports reached nearly 1.803 million tons, down 18,000 tons year-on-year. This decline is primarily driven by significant... Read more
The cotton shirt, a wardrobe staple for generations, is facing a new challenge: man-made fibers (MMF). This shift in the global shirt industry is driven by a confluence of factors – functionality, affordability, and ever-evolving fashion trends. A balancing, cost vs performance Cotton reigns supreme... Read more
In a recent panel discussion organized by Crisil, titled 'Upstream textiles sector: Threads of promise', industry experts provided insights into the outlook for the cotton yarn and polyester yarn segments of the upstream textiles industry for the fiscal year 2025 (FY25). Crisil anticipates moderate revenue ... Read more
A new study by Price Waterhouse Cooper (PwC), titled ‘From Shirts to Shores: Blueprint for Bangladesh RMG Industry’ paints a promising picture for Bangladesh's garment industry, with a focus on man-made fiber (MMF) apparel. Here are the key takeaways: Rising demand for MMF apparels The global ... Read more
In a collaboration, Wazir Advisors, The Swedish School of Textiles - University of Boras, and the IIT, Delhi, have jointly released a whitepaper today. Titled ‘Positioning Indian Textile Recycling Ecosystem Globally: Setting the Strategic Intervention Areas for Future Road Mapping,’ the document... Read more
A new study by Price Waterhouse Cooper (PwC) titled 'From Shirts to Shores: Blueprint for Bangladesh RMG Industry' sheds light on an intriguing transformation within the global apparel sector towards garments made from man-made fibers (MMF). According to the report, there will be notable increase in MMF gar... Read more
Amann, a German-based company, has inaugurated its inaugural production facility in R... Read more
India's cotton stocks are set to plummet by almost 31 per cent in the 2023/24 period,... Read more
International Market Analysis Research and Consulting Group (IMARC Group) recently re... Read more
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In a significant move, the 80th Annual General Meeting of Lenzing AG, held on Thursda... Read more