The New Rules of Resale: EPR turning secondhand into fashion’s strategic gr…
The global fashion industry is facing a decisive regulatory and commercial reset. What began as a sustainability narrative around reuse and recycling is now evolving into a hard-edged business imperative, driven by the rise of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR). Across major markets, parti... Read more
The 2027 Mandate: Why denim’s future hinges on verifiable data
For decades, the global denim industry has relied on a narrative of durability, heritage, and authenticity. That narrative is now being stress-tested by a new operational reality: data integrity. As per Nicolas Prophte, Founder of the Denim Deal Foundation and former supply chain executive acr... Read more
Europe’s textile core unravels as costs, imports and policy pressure bite
Europe’s textile and apparel sector, long seen as a benchmark for craftsmanship and industrial depth, is slipping into a prolonged slowdown. The latest EURATEX data signals a third consecutive year of decline, with industry leaders warning of a steady erosion in global competitiveness. T... Read more
Automation, innovation, regulation are the forces shaping textiles in 2026
The global textile sector has entered a new era. Early 2026 saw the industry breach a $1.06 trillion valuation, reflecting a transformation that goes far beyond production volumes or labor cost arbitrage. Today, technical sophistication, regulatory navigation, and material intelligence define competit... Read more
The new Brussels rulebook, every EU apparel order is now a balance-sheet ri…
The humble export order sheet is undergoing a transformation. What was once a straightforward commercial instrument: SKU, volume, FOB price, delivery window, is rapidly becoming a risk document shaped by regulatory pressure from Brussels. With the European Union’s Ecodesign for Sustainab... Read more
Why 2026-27 could be a defining cotton year for India’s farm-to-fashion eco…
The global cotton economy is entering a more constrained phase, and for India, the implications run far beyond the farm gate. The International Cotton Advisory Committee’s April 2026 outlook, which projects a 4 per cent decline in world production to 24.9 million tonnes, signals the emer... Read more
Marketplace giants pivot to community and live commerce at Munich summit
As the European digital landscape enters a period of structural realignment, th... Read more
French design collective shifts to British market at Scoop 2026
As the post-pandemic fashion landscape shifts toward a demand for authentic, he... Read more
Experiential shift on British high streets outpaces price-led competition
A landmark study released by retail authorities Spring & Autumn Fair and Fa... Read more
Italian engineering delegation targets Geneva to drive nonwovens recovery
As the global nonwovens sector prepares for the Index 2026 exhibition in Geneva... Read more
Lenzing reinforces governance stability with key leadership reappointments
The Lenzing Group has prioritized institutional stability following its 82nd An... Read more
Aldo strategic SS26 launch targets high-growth footwear segments
Aldo has formally debuted its Spring-Summer 2026 collection, a strategic launch... Read more