Lefties becomes Inditex's new weapon against Primark and Shein
While much of the global apparel industry has focused on the rapid rise of digital-first retailers such as Shein and Temu, Spain's Inditex is pursuing a different strategy. Rather than building an entirely new low-cost retail model, the company is utilizing the scale, technology and supply chain that power ... Read more
Bangladesh’s apparel export model hits a breaking point as price wars reduc…
Bangladesh's apparel industry, long regarded as the world's manufacturing hub for affordable, high-volume garments, is facing one of its most significant commercial challenges in recent years. Fresh trade data from Eurostat reveals that the country's traditional low-cost sourcing model is failing to protect... Read more
EU textile labeling crackdown exposes apparel supply chain compliance risks
The European apparel industry is facing a major compliance challenge after a coordinated market surveillance exercise by the European Commission uncovered widespread inaccuracies in textile labeling. Conducted under the Joint Actions on Compliance of Products (JACOP) framework, the enforcement drive found t... Read more
Can Surat overcome raw material volatility to become a global MMF hub?
Surat remains the undisputed heart of India's man-made fibre (MMF) textile industry. The Gujarat cluster produces nearly 65 per cent of India's synthetic fabrics and manufactures close to 60 million metres of woven fabric every day, making it indispensable to the country's apparel value chain. Synthetic tex... Read more
Emerging markets redraw the global fashion spending map
The global apparel industry is facing a geographic realignment as rising middle-class in developing economies reshape consumer spending patterns. New data from World Data Lab shows clothing and footwear expenditure is concentrated in emerging markets, forcing global fashion brands to rethink expansion strat... Read more
Shrinking cotton harvest puts global textile supply chains under pressure
The global textile industry is heading into another challenging procurement cycle as falling cotton production and shrinking cultivation areas threaten to tighten raw material availability. According to the International Cotton Advisory Committee's (ICAC) Cotton This Month report for July 2026, global cotto... Read more
Italian textile machinery manufacturers intensify R&D towards sustainable pr…
Despite prevailing geopolitical instability and a contraction in traditional investment cycles, Italian textile machinery manufacturers are securing their leade... Read more
HKRITA, Jeanologia, Looptworks team up for Green Machine Circular Textile Ecosys…
The Hong Kong Research Institute of Textiles and Apparel (HKRITA) has launched a tripartite initiative, the Green Machine Circular Textile Ecosystem in collabor... Read more
Textiles Recycling Expo 2026 highlights industry shift to industrial-grade circu…
Held at Brussels on June 24-25, 2026, the second edition of the Textiles Recycling Expo marked a definitive shift from small-scale pilot projects to industrial-... Read more
Matthieu Blazy re-imagines Chanel couture through Fable and Form
At the Grand Palais, Artistic Director Matthieu Blazy unveiled his second Haute Coutu... Read more
Bangladesh textile exports to decline amidst global headwinds
Bangladesh’s ready-made garment (RMG) sector concluded the FY25-26 on a soberin... Read more
Levi’s Q2 results to benchmark retail’s post-tariff sourcing edge
The upcoming Q2, FY26 earnings report from Levi Strauss & Co will serve as a defi... Read more
Ladakh incentivizes Pashmina production to strengthen global supply chain
The administration of Ladakh has unveiled a strategic fiscal framework to boost the r... Read more
Scoop International strengthens global reach for SS'27 edition
Scoop International is set to return to Olympia National, London, from July 19–... Read more
Purbani Group reaches environmental milestone for Karim Textiles
Purbani Group has reached a significant environmental milestone as its export-oriente... Read more
Institute trade reforms to counter forced labor risks; NTCO urges USTR
The National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO) has formally petitioned the US T... Read more
Source Fashion expands global sourcing operations at Excel London
Source Fashion has inaugurated its July 2026 edition at Excel London, marking a defin... Read more
Cult.fit launches new IPO to expand fitness business
Cult.fit has officially submitted its draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) to the Secu... Read more
Raymond departs from traditional retail with appointment of new CEO - Defen…
In a move signaling a radical departure from its traditional retail legacy, Raymond L... Read more
Sabhyata blends contemporary design with rich heritage in new Jammu & K…
A major player in the Indian ethnic fashion landscape, Sabhyata enhances its North In... Read more
Boss strengthens luxury market position with new Beckham collection
Boss continues to fortify its high-end market position through its long-term creative... Read more
Clarks expands Continental footprint to sustain turnaround
British footwear veteran Clarks is expanding its operational footprint across Europe,... Read more
Bamboo textiles emerge as mainstream drivers of global apparel market
The global apparel industry is undergoing a significant material transition as bamboo... Read more