China's luxury e-commerce market, once a golden goose for high-end brands, is facing a new challenge: skyrocketing return rates. Shoppers are exploiting loopholes in e-commerce platforms like Alibaba's Tmall to snag discounts and fleeting status symbols, only to return the items shortly after. For example, ... Read more
The Women’s Apparel market stands as a dynamic force within the global fashion industry, embracing a plethora of clothing and accessories to suit diverse style preferences and lifestyles. Reflecting evolving fashion trends, cultural influences, and consumer demands, it serves as a canvas for personal ... Read more
The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is hosting a week-long extravaganza of lifestyle products and creative industries, featuring two key fairs: Home InStyle and Fashion InStyle. The events, running from April 20th to 30th at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC), bring together ... 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 story of Shein's soaring profits in 2023 presents a fascinating paradox. While a growing number of consumers, particularly millennials and Gen Z, express a desire for sustainable clothing, fast fashion giants like Shein are experiencing tremendous financial success. This raises several key questions. E... Read more
The fashion industry is notorious for waste. Unsold garments and excess fabric often end up in landfills. Fabric stock services are emerging as a potential solution, offering a platform for manufacturers and designers to buy and sell leftover materials. But is this a new trend poised to dominate, or a niche... 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
Fashion buyers are actively exploring new sourcing destinations that offer a combination of ethical production, unique materials, and cost-effectiveness. Fashion buyers are increasingly looking beyond traditional sourcing hubs like China and India for their garment needs. This shift is driven by a desire fo... 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
Around 400 participants from nearly 40 countries attended the 37th International Cotton Conference Bremen from March 20 to 22, marking yet another successful gathering of industry leaders and experts. The event, which featured a blend of on-site and online sessions, hosted nearly 70 speakers across eleven s... 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
Indian textile giant Welspun Living has announced a significant 16 per cent rise in c... Read more
India continues to dominate the global cotton market, reaffirming its position as the... Read more
Trutzschler, in collaboration with Balkan Textile Machinery Inc.Co., unveiled the Tru... Read more
In an innovative collaboration, Lenzing Group, a global leader in wood-based specialt... Read more
Innovations in denim mills for the Fall/Winter 2025-26 season are being driven by a f... Read more
Archroma, a leading player in specialty chemicals advocating sustainable solutions, u... Read more
Kraig Biocraft Laboratories, Inc. declares a significant achievement today, marking t... Read more
Renowned global apparel leader, HanesBrands Inc is steadfastly progressing towards ac... Read more
Rudolf, a global leader in textile auxiliaries and construction chemicals, is poised ... Read more
Fifteen prominent companies have made a commitment to cease sourcing from Ancient and... Read more
Vertical denim manufacturer, AGI Denim has teamed up with sustainability analytics pl... Read more
Japanese apparel and lifestyle brand Uniqlo has launched its ‘Airism’ ran... Read more
Officina39, the renowned Italian chemical company, unveils a solution set to redefine... Read more
Oerlikon’s Polymer Processing Solutions Division, alongside its joint venture p... Read more
Autumn Fair 2024 is set to reignite retail excitement from September 1st to 4th at NE... Read more
Devan Chemicals, a leading figure in pioneering textile solutions, proudly unveils it... Read more
Devan Chemicals, a leading figure in pioneering textile solutions, proudly unveils it... Read more
In a pioneering stride towards sustainable fashion, Jack & Jones and Spinnova hav... Read more
In a significant move, the 80th Annual General Meeting of Lenzing AG, held on Thursda... Read more
In an article titled ‘Five trends for knits & woven fabrics watch out for A... Read more
US-based textile manufacturer Cone Denim plans to launch Colourizd, a groundbreaking ... Read more
Three fashion industry stalwarts—The Lycra Company, Eurojersey, and Marith&eacu... Read more
Archroma, a pioneer in sustainable specialty chemicals, and Cotton Incorporated, a ke... Read more
The convergence of digitalization and sports is ushering in a new era of fitness and ... Read more
Bangladesh has emerged as the country with the highest number of LEED-certified garme... Read more
In a bid to revolutionize textile recycling and combat the growing apparel waste cris... Read more
A leading additive manufacturer Stratasys will apply its newly launched Direct-to-Gar... Read more
Stoll, a leader in textile machinery, has launched the CMS 503 ki L, a 50" knitting m... Read more
Sympatex, a global leader in sustainable membranes, is showcasing its latest innovati... Read more
Various farmer associations and industry stakeholders’ in Zimbabwe have called ... Read more
Tim Cross, CEO, SATCoL, has launched an innovative project to recycle polyester waste... Read more
To cater to the everyday needs of modern-day wearers seeking comfort and versatility,... Read more
The textile industry in India, particularly in regions like Rajapalayam, is facing a ... Read more
The Union Government aims to establish dedicated laboratories to test high-grade cott... Read more
The third edition of the e-P Summit focused on the theme of ‘Artificial Intelli... Read more
Sephora has appointed Ding Xia, former E-commerce Chief-Asia, Nike Inc as the new hea... Read more
Renowned exporter of fabrics and garments to both global and domestic markets for the... Read more
Norway based-Tomra Textiles and London-located Circle-8 Textile Ecosystems have teame... Read more
In a strategic alliance set to redefine color management in the textile industry, Arc... Read more
Kraig Biocraft Laboratories, Inc.strides forward in its quest for cutting-edge biomaterials a... Read more
YKK Corporation is embarking on a significant shift towards eco-friendly practices by introdu... Read more
Nitin Spinners Ltd has clinched prestigious awards at the Cotton-Textiles Export Prom... Read more
World's largest fashion activism movement, Fashion Revolution is celebrating its tent... Read more
The 9th combined edition of the textile machinery exhibition, ITMA ASIA + CITME 2024,... Read more
In a move set to disrupt the seamless knitwear market, STOLL has launched the CMS 703... Read more
In a move towards sustainable fashion, Swedish denim brand Madh has partnered with ... Read more
In a strategic move aimed at bolstering its performance amidst economic challenges, L... Read more
A leader in sportswear innovation, TechoSport has launched a new fabric range known a... Read more
As predicted by textile trendsetter, Italtex the autumn/winter 2024 promises to be luxurious ... Read more
The Clothing Manufacturers Association of India (CMAI) is set to host the highly anti... Read more
The Karl Mayer Group is set to make a significant impact at the upcoming Internationa... Read more
Marking a significant stride in their eco-friendly initiatives, premium bedding brand... Read more
Marking a significant milestone in its mission to transition the textile industry fro... Read more
In his address at the National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO) 20th Annual Me... Read more