Threadbare Foundations: Bangladesh’s RMG boom hangs by Indian yarns
Bangladesh’s ready-made garment (RMG) industry is a global juggernaut. Second only to China in apparel exports, the sector is the pride of its economy—driving growth, creating millions of jobs, and contributes 80 per cent of export earnings. But beneath the glittering surface lies a brit... Read more
Global fashion brands brace for tariffs, Zara, Shein, H&M, Fashion Nova…
Inditex, the parent company of fast-fashion giant Zara, remains "optimistic" about its growth prospects in the United States, even amidst rising tariffs and concerns about consumer demand, according to CEO Oscar Garcia Maceiras. This confidence comes as the company navigates a complex economic lands... Read more
Where do donated clothes go? Report debunks landfill myth, highlights globa…
Forget the image of mountains of discarded clothing polluting landfills. A new white paper by Bank & Vogue Ltd/Ltée reveals the vast majority of secondhand textiles find new life through a complex global network of reuse, resale, and recycling. The report, ‘Beyond the Landfill Myth: Mappi... Read more
India-UK FTA: New opportunities beckon Indian fashion retailers and brands
The just concluded Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between India and the UK, a culmination of over three years of negotiations, will significantly impact India's fashion and apparel market. While it aims to boost trade and strengthen strategic partnership between the two, its implications for domestic co... Read more
ESG backlash and the future of sustainability in textiles, apparel, and fas…
Julia Vol’s LinkedIn post, echoing the Financial Times headline ‘ESG fund outflow hit record as sustainable investing backlash grows’, strikes a raw nerve in the discourse surrounding sustainable investing. Her assertion in the article that ESG, in its current form, has faltered in... Read more
Hermès' Singular Vision Pays Off: Overtakes LVMH in market cap through deca…
In a compelling narrative of focused growth versus diversified expansion, luxury powerhouse Hermès has shown the power of brand discipline, culminating in a market capitalization of €247.5 billion, slightly surpassing the €244.4 billion of its multi-brand rival LVMH. This according ... Read more
Price of ‘Made in America’ clothes could rise, revealing hidden costs of fa…
The allure of ultra-cheap clothing often masks the intricate economic and social factors that enable low prices. While online platforms tempt consumers with dresses priced as low as $5, a growing discourse examines the true cost, particularly when considering domestic production with fair labor prac... Read more
Shrinking slice of the wallet leads to dip in apparel expenditure in the US
The assertion that Americans in 2023 spent less than 3 per cent of their annual income on clothing, a significant drop from the 14 per cent seen in the first half of the 20th century, highlights a fundamental shift in consumer expenditure and behavior. Why the dip in apparel expenditure There are ... Read more
Luxury Under Cloud: ‘Exclusivity’ in focus as authenticity, origin, and sta…
The rarefied world of luxury goods is facing a numerous challenge that strikes at the very heart of its allure: exclusivity. Social media platforms like TikTok have become a stage for Chinese factories to assert their role in producing handbags for iconic brands such as Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Hermes, Dior, C... Read more
EU Green Deal: New ecodesign rules prioritize textiles for a sustainable fu…
The European Commission has released its first Working Plan under the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR), and textiles and apparel have been identified as the top priority. This initiative signals a major shift towards integrating sustainability into the textile industry, driven by the sec... Read more
The Fabric of Success: Examining Tamil Nadu's dominance in textile exports
While Tamil Nadu continues its reign as the top textile exporting state in India, a deeper dive into the data reveals a nuanced perspective on its leadership across various textile and apparel (T&A) export sectors. Despite holding a significant overall share, the state's dominance in all categories nece... Read more
Growing Textile Treadmill: EU’s consumption, waste crisis, and ESG imperati…
The European Environment Agency (EEA) report's revelation of growing textile consumption and waste in Europe underscores a pressing environmental challenge. In 2022, the average European consumed 19 kg of textiles, generating 6.94 million tonnes of waste. This rise, coupled with the alarming 85 per cent of ... Read more
Loosen Up: Dawn of comfort in gymwear and beyond
The reign of the skin-tight legging, once the undisputed monarch of the fitness world, is showing signs of a graceful abdication. A revolution is brewing in the changing rooms, a shift that mirrors the broader evolution of fashion towards comfort and self-acceptance. The era of restrictive gymwear is gracef... Read more
Denim’s DIY Revolution: Customization, on-demand shaping global jeanswear s…
At a time where individuality and self-expression reign supreme, the denim and jeanswear industry is witnessing an unprecedented shift toward customization, do-it-yourself (DIY) fashion, and on-demand production. Consumers are no longer satisfied with off-the-rack designs; they want to infuse their personal... Read more
Bangladesh vs Vietnam who scores higher as global apparel supplier
The global apparel market is witnessing a fascinating competition between Bangladesh and Vietnam, each vying for dominance after China. Data collated from sources like Eurostat and the USDA, reveals Vietnam has historically been a larger apparel exporter to the US compared to Bangladesh. This could be due t... Read more
China's shifting export dynamics and the declining importance of the US mar…
A recent analysis by David Birnbaum reveals a significant shift in China's export focus, specifically concerning the US’ as a major destination for Chinese goods. While the US remains a big player in certain sectors, particularly garments, the overall importance of the US market to China's economy is ... Read more
Global Textiles Wrap Up 2024, Outlook 2025: Year of resilience and transformation
Year 2024 has seen dynamic shifts and surprising resilience in the global textile sector. Despite facing numerous challenges, the industry demonstrated an i... Read more
Sustaining the 1.5°C Goal: The corporate imperative of COP28
“COP28, coined as 'the financial focus COP,' will centre its discussions on vital financial and investment matters, highlighting the pivotal involvement... Read more
The crucial role of mega textile hubs in establishing India’s global leadership
Dr S N Modani, Managing Director, CEO, Sangam India is also the Chairman of the Rajasthan Textile Mills Association. With 33 years of experience in the textil... Read more
Eurecat x Canmartex to develop predictive quality control systems for knitwear t…
Aracne's system uses photonics, the Internet of Things, and artificial intelligence to predict potential manufacturing defects before the fabric is made. This ... Read more
Growing demand from domestic, foreign players boosts India’s textile machinery b…
Heralding a textile revolution in India, the textile machinery industry is transforming from labor-intensive to a more modern and automated manufacturing ... Read more
Innovation key highlight at ITMA 2023
ITMA has announced it will continue to present and share innovative manufacturing technology and materials with the industry at its 19th edition in Milan.... Read more
Santoni launches new XT intarsia machine
Leading Italian circular knitting machine builder SantoniSpA has launched its new unique XT intarsia machine that combines all of the knitting possibiliti... Read more
Gartex Texprocess to be launched as a hybrid event
In conjunction with MEX Exhibition, Messe Frankfurt Trade Fairs India will hold Gartex Texprocess India as a hybrid event. The event will scheduled alongs... Read more
Strafe Outerwear launches eco-forward Palisade Down Insulator for FW 2025-2…
Strafe Outerwear, known for its innovative mountain gear, has launched its firs... Read more
M S Parmar appointed Director General of NITRA, India
M S Parmar, a veteran textile scientist with over three decades of service at t... Read more
CHINA INSIGHTS
Amid unprecedented Non Woven growth, China revises mask quality standards
With the daily output of masks touches over 20 million, China introduces new standards for... Read more
China: Silk city Shengze is pilot zone for the world-class textile cluster
Shengze, home to the largest silk wholesale market known for silk and man-made s... Read more
AAFA welcomes US-China tariff pause, urges long-term trade solution
The American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) has responded to the Joi... Read more
GHCL to invest Rs 1,000 crore towards expansion of spinning and knitting op…
GHCL Textiles plans to invest Rs. 1,000 crore (approximately $120 million) towards ex... Read more
Ramsons’ shifts company philosophy with enhanced focus on sustainability
Leading manufacturer in the apparel and textile equipment industry, Ramsons is ... Read more
Denimandjeans India to showcase innovations in the denim sector
As India consolidates its position as a denim and textile powerhouse, the 7th E... Read more
Include all stakeholders in drafting of national cotton policy, urges KCA
Hailing the recent joint initiative by the All Pakistan Textile Mills Associati... Read more
Sutlej Textiles and Industries reduces Q4, FY25 net losses to Rs 12.59 cror…
In Q4, FY25, Sutlej Textiles and Industries reduced its net loss to Rs 12.59 cr... Read more
British wool returns hit highest level since 2018 amid rising demand and pr…
British Wool has reported its highest member returns since 2018, driven by stro... Read more
Swiss Textile Machinery Association elects new President Davide Maccabruni
The Swiss Textile Machinery Association has appointed Davide Maccabruni, CEO of... Read more
US, China agree to 90-day tariff pause, cut rates by 115 points in major tr…
The United States and China agreed on May 12 to a 90-day pause on reciprocal ta... Read more
PTEA urges for a revamp of the electricity rate structure for industrial us…
In a letter to Jam Kamal, Commerce Minister and Sardar Awais Leghari, Power Min... Read more
Cambodia’s T&A exports rise by 20% in Q1, FY25
In Q1, FY25, Cambodia's textile and garments exports increased by 20 per cent, ... Read more
IAF welcomes temporary halt in punitive tariffs by the US
The International Apparel Federation (IAF) has welcomed the decision to tempora... Read more
Primus Partners launches roadmap to boost textile exports to $100 billion i…
Leading Indian management consulting firm Primus Partners has launched a detail... Read more