Techtextil India 2025 to launch 'Sporttech Pavilion' for sports a…
Messe Frankfurt and Concept N Strategies join forces Messe Frankfurt Trade Fairs India Pvt Ltd has partnered with Concept N Strategies to unveil a new addition at Techtextil India 2025 - the ‘Sporttech Pavilion’. This exclusive pavilion will spotlight the dynamic sports and activewear textiles s... Read more
Green Thread: LEED certified RMG units boosting Bangladesh's expo…
Bangladesh, renowned for its robust garment manufacturing sector, is undergoing a profound transformation towards sustainability. This evolution is underscored by the rapid proliferation of LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certified factories, marking a significant shift beyond sheer pro... Read more
Functional Fabric Fair Spring 2025 returns to Portland with expan…
Functional Fabric Fair, powered by Performance Days, is set to return to Portland, Oregon, from April 14 to 16, 2025, at the Oregon Convention Center. This North America-exclusive sourcing event brings together more than 300 sustainable-certified suppliers, offering the latest in high-performance functional... Read more
Techtextil and Texprocess 2026 to see record participation with w…
Techtextil and Texprocess 2026 are set to mark a powerful return from 21 to 24 April in Frankfurt, Germany, with exceptionally high registration numbers and a remarkable influx of new exhibitors. As the textile and apparel industries face turbulent market conditions driven by recession, sustainability deman... Read more
US textile recycling industry strains under new import tariffs
The US textile recycling and resale industry is reeling from the steep tariffs imposed on imported textile scraps and used clothing, as per data compiled by Karishma Gupta, Founder & CEO of Eslando, a textile recycling feedstock marketplace. The tariffs, that is almost as high as 40 per cent on goods fr... Read more
The Urgent Stitch: GFA’s Brussels summit demands a circular fashi…
The urgent need for a circular fashion revolution took center stage in Brussels and online, as the Global Fashion Agenda (GFA) recently convened crucial discussions aimed at transforming the textile industry. From a high-level policy breakfast at the European Parliament to a deep-dive podcast series, the me... Read more
Yarn Expo Spring 2025 concludes with record participation and sus…
Yarn Expo Spring 2025, held from 11 to 13 March at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai), set a new benchmark with over 560 exhibitors from 13 countries and regions, and nearly 24,000 visitors from 123 countries and regions. Spanning 27,000 square meters in Hall 8.2, the fair highlighted ... Read more
EuRIC's Bold Vision: Reshaping the EU's textile recycling landsca…
The European Recycling Industries' Confederation (EuRIC) has unveiled a the ‘EU Recyclers' Manifesto’ indicating a determined push to transform the European Union's textile recycling paradigm by the end of the decade. This initiative directly confronts the burgeoning textile waste crisis, advoca... Read more
Europe shows the way with its waste-to-wealth initiatives, recycl…
A quiet but powerful transformation is underway in the European Union. The continent, once burdened by mounting waste, is steadily evolving into a hub of recycling innovation. The rise in recycling initiatives and increasing recognition of waste as a valuable resource are paving the way for a thriving recyc... Read more
EU Green Rules: A ripple effect on prices, investments, and the E…
The forthcoming EU Green Rules are poised to reshape the landscape for suppliers, buyers, and consumers across Europe. As the bloc strengthens its commitment to sustainability and ethical practices, a closer look at the price impacts, investment needs, and consumer implications reveals a complex picture. Th... Read more
Record global fiber production surpasses expectations, sustainabi…
Global fiber production increased to unprecedented levels in 2023, reaching a historic peak of 124 million tons, marking a 7per cent increase from the previous year reveals Textile Exchange's latest Materials Market Report. This growth indicates a doubling of production since 2000, with projections suggesti... Read more
California leads the way in textile waste reduction with new law
On September 28, in a landmark move towards environmental sustainability, California governor Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 707, the Responsible Textile Recovery Act of 2024, into law. This legislation establishes the nation's first extended producer responsibility (EPR) program for textile recycling, aim... Read more
India's natural fiber leadership in spotlight at Natural Fiber Co…
India's pivotal role in the global natural fiber industry took center stage at the Natural Fiber Connect (NFC) conference held in Biela on September 19-20, 2024. Discussions and presentations highlighted India's significant contributions to sustainable fiber production and its commitment to eco-friendly pra... Read more
Yarn Expo Spring 2025 to focus on sustainability and innovation
Green yarn and fibre platform returns Yarn Expo Spring 2025 is set to take place from March 11-13 at the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai, aiming to build on the success of its previous edition. This globally recognized event continues to serve as a major platform for sustainable yarn ... Read more
Better Cotton launches Multistakeholder Platform in Pakistan
The world's largest cotton sustainability program, Better Cotton has launched a Multi... Read more
Eastman unveils Naia On The Move at Functional Fabric Fair in USA
Eastman is showcasing its latest sustainable innovation, Naia On The Move, at this sp... Read more
Best of Bangladesh in Europe debuts in Amsterdam, draws major global attent…
The opening day of the two-day “Best of Bangladesh in Europe” event in Am... Read more
Twelve years after Bangladesh’s Rana Plaza tragedy, legal protection for wo…
On Thursday, April 24, the world marks twelve years since the Rana Plaza collapse in ... Read more
Tech Bulletin-Challenges faced by spinners during yarn manufacturing due to…
Spinners in the textile industry face several operational and quality-related challen... Read more
Finish cultivation of BT cotton in April itself; Pakistan’s agriculture exp…
Agriculture experts in Pakistan have advised cotton farmers to complete the cultivati... Read more
Bodice unveils transformation-inspired collection in Delhi with Bemberg col…
Bodice, the contemporary Indian fashion label led by Ruchika Sachdeva, marked a power... Read more
Messe Frankfurt's Texpertise Econogy spotlights five key themes for global …
Messe Frankfurt has unveiled a new initiative, “Texpertise Econogy Insights,&rd... Read more
Bluesign Denim Initiative 2024–2025 drives global shift toward traceable, s…
Bluesign, a global pioneer in sustainable manufacturing, has marked a significant mil... Read more
Premiere Vision debuts in Montreal with over 100 exhibitors and fresh creat…
Montréal hosts Premiere Vision’s first Canadian edition For the first... Read more
HKRITA wins 5 medals at Geneva innovation fair, showcasing eco-friendly and…
The Hong Kong Research Institute of Textiles and Apparel (HKRITA) has achieved intern... Read more
Archroma to showcase High IQ and Phobotex innovations at China Interdye 202…
Archroma, a global leader in specialty chemicals for sustainable textiles, will unvei... Read more
Bangladesh risks losing world’s second largest exporter spot as Vietnam gai…
With Vietnam rapidly improving its logistics, diversifying its product range and stre... Read more
Ester Industries teams up with Loop Industries for the world’s first textil…
To tackle the growing problem of textile waste in India, Ester Industries has formed ... Read more
SOCI becomes Pakistan’s first private-sector textile initiative to be recog…
Achieving a significant milestone, Pakistani denim producer Soorty's Organic Cotton I... Read more
ICRA revises Sanathan Group’s ratings outlook to positive
Credit ratings agency ICRA has revised the long-term outlook for the Sanathan Group t... Read more
Run & Relax launches Spring/Summer 2025 infused with Q-Nova fiber from …
A Norwegian activewear brand known for its minimalist design and focus on functionali... Read more
Coats Digital’s GSDCost bags two Just Style Excellence Awards for innovatio…
Coats Digital, the software division of Coats Group, has won two major honours at the... Read more
Monforts to showcase advanced technical textile coating solutions at Techte…
German textile machinery specialist Monforts will spotlight its cutting-edge coating ... Read more
China presses Shein to halt overseas expansion as US tariffs fuel factory e…
China’s government is reportedly urging fast-fashion giant Shein to slow down i... Read more
Schneider unveils record-breaking Superfine Argentinian Vicuna
After 18 years of research, the Schneider Group has unveiled an innovative achievemen... Read more
Balenciaga launches new capsule footwear collection with Scholl
Balenciaga has launched a new capsule footwear collection in partnership with the Ita... Read more
Despite new tariffs, Bangladesh’s apparel exports to the US rise during Jan…
Despite the recent imposition of new tariffs, Bangladesh's apparel exports to the Uni... Read more
Italian textile machinery firms to showcase innovation at Techtextil North …
A strong delegation of Italian textile machinery manufacturers is set to participate ... Read more
NCTO backs Trump’s reciprocal tariff plan, calls for tougher trade enforcem…
The National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO) has praised former US President ... Read more
Vietnamese companies weaving eco-friendly materials into production: Vu Duc…
Vietnamese enterprises are weaving eco-friendly materials like organic cotton, recycl... Read more
Welspun to expand India operations with innovative and sustainable product …
A global leader in home textiles with a strong presence in the US and UK markets, Wel... Read more
Lululemon’s Q1, FY25 revenues to fall short of Wall Street expectations, re…
Lululemon forecasts, the brand’s revenues for Q1, FY25 are likely to fall short... Read more
HimGra to showcase at Startup Mahakumbh 2025, pioneering sustainable fiber …
HimGra, an eco-friendly fiber innovation by Dev Ethical Sustainable Crafts and Textil... Read more
Europe’s textile consumption, waste reaches record high: EEA Report
Europeans are buying and discarding more textiles than ever, says a new report by the... Read more
The Good Cashmere Conference 2025 highlights innovations in sustainable cas…
The Good Cashmere Conference 2025 in Hamburg gathered global cashmere industry leader... Read more
AATCC announces 2025 Conferences on sustainability challenges in textiles
The American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists (AATCC) is set to host a s... Read more
‘Global Textile Summit 2025’ to help catalyze sustainable innovation in Cam…
To be held in Phnom Penh from March 31-April 1, 2024 by the Textile, Apparel, Footwea... Read more
NEMO’s Dagger OSMO tent gets bigger, greener with Bluesign certification
Nemo’s best-selling Dagger Osmo tent is now more spacious and sustainable, earn... Read more
Lenzing AG appoints new Supervisory Board Members at Extraordinary Meeting
On October 10, 2024, Lenzing AG's Extraordinary General Meeting elected three new mem... Read more
Baldwin to showcase sustainable TexCoat G4 at ITMA Asia 2024
Baldwin Technology, part of BW Converting, will present its TexCoat G4 precision spra... Read more
Global woolen textiles market to grow to $236.28 billion by 2032: Study
Valued at $174.79 billion in 2023, the global woolen textiles market is projected to ... Read more
GFA launches new initiative to foster textile circularity in Indonesia
The Global Fashion Agenda (GFA) has launched a new initiative to support stakeholders... Read more
C&A recycles denim leftovers into a new flooring material
The Northern European fashion retailer C&A recycles denim leftovers from its own ... Read more
CottonConnect, CEA team up to expand regenerative cotton practices in Egypt
In anticipation of the World Cotton Day on Oct 7, UK-based sustainable cotton organis... Read more
ICAC: PSAC highlights sustainability and traceability in cotton vs syntheti…
During the International Cotton Advisory Committee Plenary Meeting, the Private Secto... Read more
Heimtextil Trends 25/26 to offer fresh perspectives for the textile industr…
Curated by Alcova Milano, the Heimtextil Trends 25/26 will offer fresh perspectives f... Read more
IDH signs MoU with MoIT for sustainable development of Vietnam’s textile an…
The Netherlands-based Sustainable Trade Initiative (IDH) has signed an MoU with Vietn... Read more
Officina39's Recycrom shines at CNMI Sustainable Fashion Awards 2024
For the first time, Milan's iconic La Scala Theater spotlighted a dye made solely fro... Read more
Li & Fung signs licensing agreement with Sanctuary to produce women’s d…
A global leader in supply chain solutions for consumer brands and retailers, Li &... Read more
ICAC’s 82nd Plenary Meeting commences in Tashkent
The International Cotton Advisory Committee (ICAC) began its 82nd Plenary Meeting in ... Read more
Wool Month 2024 expands with packed schedule to boost British Wool
Wool Month 2024 kicks off with more activities than ever before, aiming to increase c... Read more
eVent Fabrics expands global team and enters South Korean market
eVent Fabrics, a leader in waterproof and breathable laminates, has hired three key t... Read more
Li & Fung partners with Sanctuary for premium denim collection launch
Li & Fung Limited has announced a new licensing partnership with contemporary bra... Read more
Archroma names Rajiv Sharma as new CEO, effective October 1, 2024
Archroma has appointed Rajiv Sharma as its new CEO, effective October 1, 2024, with a... Read more
CmiA supports Zambian farmers in biodiversity fight amid climate change
Cotton made in Africa (CmiA), a sustainable cotton standard, partnered with the Zambi... Read more
TAF teams up with FibreTrace for full transparency of Regel fiber
Thai Acrylic Fibre Co, (TAF) has teamed up with the FibreTrace technology to offer fu... Read more
Lenzing subsidiary issues $650 million Green Notes for sustainability
Lenzing Group’s subsidiary, LD Celulose International GmbH, has successfully is... Read more
ZDHC Foundation appoints Francesco Pianca as Chief Programme Officer
The ZDHC Foundation has named Francesco Pianca as its new Chief Programme Officer, ef... Read more
Nicole Rycroft of Canopy named to BoF 500 for sustainable fashion impact
Nicole Rycroft, Founder and Executive Director of Canopy, has been named to The Busin... Read more
Introduce variable EPR fees structure for fashion and textiles, urges White…
A White Paper developed by QSA Partners in partnership with industry bodies like the ... Read more
Global fiber production to rise to 160 million tons by 2030: Report
Having risen by 7 per cent from 116 million tons in 2022 to 124 million tons in 2023,... Read more