US Reciprocal Tariffs Threat: Shifting supply chains, and India's ambitious…
The clang of tariffs reverberates through the global textile and apparel industry, as the United States' strategy of reciprocal levies forces a dramatic restructuring of trade flows. The policy, designed to level the playing field, has ignited a fierce competition among major exporters China, Vietna... Read more
Textile, Apparel Trade in North America: Navigating tariffs, loopholes, and…
The intricate dance of textile and apparel trade between the United States, Canada, and Mexico is a microcosm of global economic forces, shaped by decades of trade agreements and increasingly challenged by geopolitical uncertainties. From the era of NAFTA to the present USMCA, the North American lan... Read more
Jakob Muller Group acquires MEI to expand label weaving solutions
Jakob Muller Group (JMG), a global leader in narrow fabric weaving machinery, has acquired 100 percent of MEI International, an Italian manufacturer of wide label weaving machines. The deal, effective January 1, 2025, aims to enhance JMG’s offerings with MEI’s specialized air-jet technol... Read more
Jakob Muller Group advances strategy 2030 with key initiatives
The Jakob Muller Group (JMG), a global leader in narrow fabric machinery, is advancing its JMG 2030 strategy to strengthen market leadership, enhance agility, and better serve customers. This initiative includes structural changes, portfolio expansion, and acquisitions to drive long-term growth. St... Read more
Tisser Leads the Charge: Transforming textile waste into opportunity in Nav…
In a pioneering step towards sustainable development, Tisser is at the helm of an innovative textile waste recycling initiative in Navi Mumbai, converting discarded fabrics into economic opportunities and environmental benefits. Officially titled "Sustainability in the Textile Value Chain," this col... Read more
From Landfill to Loom: India's Textile Committee initiates community-driven…
In a pioneering move that signals a paradigm shift in India's textile industry, the Textiles Committee, under the Ministry of Textiles, has unveiled a groundbreaking national initiative to tackle post-consumer textile waste. This forward-thinking project aims to establish a robust, community-driven ... Read more
From Waste to Wardrobe: Transforming waste, a recycling revolution
In a world awash with discarded clothing, a beacon of sustainable innovation is emerging from India. Tapan K Raut, Director (MR) of the Textiles Committee, Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, is leading a groundbreaking initiative aimed at transforming textile waste into a valuable resource, ... Read more
GTTES 2025 sparks a revolution in textile waste recycling, launching a sust…
In the recently concluded Global Textile Technology & Engineering Show (GTTES) 2025, during its B2B session, dedicated to textile waste recycling, emerged as a beacon of hope, showcasing innovative projects and collaborative efforts aimed at transforming the industry's environmental footprint. ... Read more
Global Apparel Trade: Diverging trends signal market recalibration
The global apparel market, with economic currents and consumer trends, presents a complex scenario in early 2025. While certain regions saw good growth, others grappled with stagnation and reduction, signalling a period of significant recalibration, indicates Wazir Advisors latest ‘Apparel tra... Read more
GTTES 2025 concludes, showcases textile innovation
The Global Textile Technology and Engineering Show (GTTES 2025) wrapped up its three-day event at the Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai, from February 21-23. Organized by the India ITME Society, the event highlighted advancements in textile machinery and fostered global industry collaboration. Inaug... Read more
Jeanologia drives sustainable denim innovation in Bangladesh
Jeanologia, a global leader in sustainable textile technologies, is strengthening Bangladesh’s position as the top denim manufacturer by introducing eco-efficient solutions that transform fabric treatment and garment finishing. At the Dhaka International Textile & Garment Machinery Exhibition (DTG)... Read more
Bangladesh RMG exports resurgence built on shifting sands among growing con…
After a period of global economic turbulence, Bangladesh's ready-made garment (RMG) sector is showing signs of resurgence, with exports to key markets like the EU and the US showing good growth in the first seven months of the 2024-25 fiscal. This rebound, however, raises questions about its sustain... Read more
ITAMMA wins 8th FMC Award for Social Responsibility in Textiles
Indian Textile Accessories & Machinery Manufacturers Association (ITAMMA) has been honored with the 8th FMC Award for Responsible BMOs at the national level for its contributions to promoting social issues in the textiles and apparel sector. N D Mhatre, Director General (Tech) of ITAMMA, receiv... Read more
IAF World Fashion Convention 2025 set for Yogyakarta, Indonesia
The 40th IAF World Fashion Convention will take place on October 24-25, 2025, in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, bringing together top leaders and innovators from the global apparel and textile industry. Following the success of last year’s event in Samarkand, which hosted nearly 400 participants from... Read more
Jeanologia showcases cutting-edge textile tech at Egypt Stitch & Tex
Jeanologia, a global leader in textile technology, showcased its latest sustainable solutions at the Egypt Stitch & Tex fair in Cairo from February 20 to 23. The company’s advanced innovations are set to transform textile finishing in Egypt and beyond. At the event, Jeanologia demonstrate... Read more
Kantar BrandZ fashion report underscores luxury's digital dominance, rise o…
The fashion and apparel landscape going through a transformation, says the latest Kantar BrandZ ‘Most Valuable Global Brands’ report. Luxury's digital prowess is increasing its lead, while the growing resale market is forcing brands to rethink their sustainability and circularity strateg... Read more
Gen Z's ‘No Buy 2025’: A retail reckoning boosted by austerity and authenti…
The hum of consumer-driven economy is faltering, and the reverberations are hitting luxury retail with a force that suggests a deeper shift in consumer culture. While inflation fatigue grips many, it's Gen Z's ‘No Buy 2025’ movement that's sending shockwaves through the market, sig... Read more
Texworld Apparel Sourcing Paris sees strong growth
The 56th edition of Texworld Apparel Sourcing Paris concluded on a high note, attracting more than 8,500 visitors and strengthening its position as Europe’s top sourcing event for fashion textiles and clothing. Held from February 10 to 12, 2025, at the Paris-Le Bourget Exhibition Centre, the t... Read more
Source Fashion 2025 sees record growth with 32% visitor increase
Source Fashion, Europe's leading responsible sourcing show, wrapped up another successful edition with a remarkable 32 per cent increase in visitor numbers. Now in its third year, the event continues to serve as a key platform for retailers, brands, and wholesalers seeking ethical and responsible ma... Read more
Indian textile, apparel exports show strong growth in January 2025
According to a recent analysis by the Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI), India's textile and apparel exports experienced robust growth in January 2025. Textile exports surged by 16.14 per cent compared to January 2024, while apparel exports saw a significant jump of 11.45 per cent. Thi... Read more
Circular Business Models: A double-edged sword for sustainable consumption
The rise of circular economy has brought in a wave of innovative business models designed to minimize waste and maximize resource utilization. However, a new study reveals these circular business models can have unintended consequences, potentially undermining their environmental benefits. The circ... Read more
The plastic crisis and the biodegradable polyester revolution
The world is drowning in plastic. Non-biodegradable polymers, primarily derived from petroleum, clog landfills, pollute oceans, and disrupt ecosystems. The search for sustainable alternatives has led to a rise in interest in biodegradable polyesters. But do these materials truly offer a solution, or... Read more
Premiere Vision Paris drives fashion industry transformation
Premiere Vision Paris, held from February 11 to 13, 2025, brought together key players in the creative and responsible fashion industry. Focused on know-how, the event reinforced its role in shaping the sector’s global transformation, catering to all segments from mass distribution to luxury. ... Read more
Bharat Tex 2025: Celebrating sustainability and charting a course for responsible growth
The recent Bharat Tex 2025 (Feb 12-17) concluded with a resounding call for sustainability in the Indian textile industry. The Sustainability Fashion ... Read more
India should ‘Run Faster’ amidst global textile competition
India's textile industry holds immense potential, but needs to accelerate its development to compete with the likes of China, according to Eric Dorchi... Read more
India poised to seize global textile opportunity: Robert Antoshak
India is on the cusp of a major breakthrough in the global textile industry, according to Robert Antoshak of Gherzi Textile Organization. Speaking exc... Read more
AEPC thanks PM for apparel industry support
The apparel export industry expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his encouraging speech at Bharat Tex 2025. Apparel Export Promotio... Read more
Bharat Tex 2025: PM Modi highlights India's textile growth
PM Narendra Modi inaugurated Bharat Tex 2025 at Bharat Mandapam, highlighting India’s textile heritage and expanding global reach. He toured the... 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
AATCC to host key conferences on PFAS, sustainability, and circularity
The American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists (AATCC) is set to host a s... Read more
AAFA urges Federal Trade Commission to allow digital care labels for appare…
The American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) has petitioned the Federal Tra... 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
4th GCCI Textile Leadership Conclave 2025 to explore latest textile trends …
The fourth edition of the Textile Leadership Conclave 2025 by the Global Chamber of C... Read more
Suzano ends investment in Spinnova collaboration, strategic review begins
Spinnova Plc announced today, 28 February 2025, that Suzano Plc will not invest in th... Read more
SECL and ATDC partner to train 400 youth in apparel skills
South Eastern Coalfield Limited (SECL) and Apparel Training & Design Centre (ATDC... Read more
PDS certified as Great Place to Work, wins WOW Workplace Award
PDS, a global fashion solutions and infrastructure company, has been certified as a G... Read more
Expanding presence in Europe, Skechers launches concept store in Milan
Expanding its retail presence in Europe in Europe, footwear and apparel Skechers has ... Read more
US, Mexico, Canada Textile Groups urge Trump to avoid tariffs, close loopho…
The National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO), National Chamber of the Textile... Read more
Anavila launches maiden home textiles collection showcasing indigenous Indi…
Luxury womenswear brand Anavila has expanded into homeware with its debut home textil... Read more
Calvin Klein offers foundation styles with debut shapewear collection
Calvin Klein has launched its debut shapewear collection offering foundation and fash... Read more
LMW machines help Sansar Agro set new standards at latest spinning unit
Integration of LMW machines at its latest facility, Aarika Spinning is helping Sansar... Read more
Yarn and fabric dumping by Indian textile millers crippling local industry,…
Bangladeshi textile millers are accusing their Indian counterparts of crippling the l... Read more
Karl Mayer secures two major Prodye orders in denim market
Karl Mayer has strengthened its position in the denim market with two major orders fo... Read more
Lenzing Group backs EU’s Clean Industrial Deal for green growth
The Lenzing Group has welcomed the European Commission’s Clean Industrial Deal,... Read more
Italy’s ACIMIT leads strong return to IGATEX Pakistan 2025
Karachi will host IGATEX 2025 from April 24 to 26, marking the return of ACIMIT, the ... Read more
US, EU retailers shift cotton garment orders from China, Bangladesh to Viet…
In 2024, US and EU retailers shifted cotton garment orders from China and Bangladesh ... Read more
India resumes negotiations with the UK for a FTA
Having signed 13 free trade agreements (FTAs) and six preferential trade pacts to boo... Read more
Vietnam, Bangladesh challenges, a hype created vested interests: Giriraj Si…
Downplaying the challenge posed by Bangladesh and Vietnam to India’s textile in... Read more
India pushes for increased textile exports through BTA
To mitigate the impact of potential reciprocal tariffs from the United States, India ... Read more
Select Fashion to close 35 stores in UK by mid-March
Owned by Turkish entrepreneur Cafer Mahiroglu, Select Fashion plans to close 35 store... Read more
ICFA, ICAC support to government mission boosts India’s cotton industry
India's cotton industry is set to receive a significant boost with the Indian Chamber... Read more
Increase value addition to cotton to reduce T&A imports, urges CZI
Confederation of Zimbabwe Industries (CZI) is urging industry leaders to increase val... Read more
Bangladesh registers decline in unit prices of apparel exports to EU declin…
The value of Bangladesh's apparel shipments to the EU rose by 4.86 per cent to $19.77... Read more