AI goes invisible as fashion brands rewire design studios
The fashion industry's digital transformation is entering a new phase. After investing heavily in sophisticated 3D computer-aided design (CAD) platforms over the past decade, leading apparel companies are quietly changing course. Instead of expecting designers to master complex software, brands are embeddin... Read more
Natural fibers gain ground as global retail pushes back against polyester
A change is underway across the global textile industry as consumer preferences begin to alter sourcing decisions that have long favored synthetic fibers. Polyester, once regarded as the foundation of affordable fashion because of its durability and low production costs, is facing mounting pressure from con... Read more
From exclusivity to engagement, luxury retail rewrites its growth strategy …
The global luxury industry is entering a different growth cycle. After years of post-pandemic spending riding on affluent consumers and aggressive price increases, the sector is now moving from rapid growth to a more measured phase where sustainable growth depends less on pricing power and more on customer ... Read more
Shaping the future of fashion at BRICS+ 2026
The upcoming BRICS+ Fashion Summit in Moscow promises to be a pivotal international gathering, offering a dedicated platform for fast-growing production and commercial hubs to establish direct trade and manufacturing partnerships. Taking place from September 28-30, 2026, the forum stands as the largest inte... Read more
The 10.3 mn-tonne cotton trade boom will be driven by scarcity, not surplus
The global cotton trade is entering an unusual expansion phase. Trade volumes are expected to rise steadily over the next four years, yet production is moving in the opposite direction. Rather than reflecting abundant supply, the projected increase in international shipments signals a reshaping of sourcing ... Read more
From Volume to Value: How fashion supply chains are defending margins throu…
For decades, the global textile and apparel industry measured success through factory utilisation. Full order books, high machine occupancy and uninterrupted production were considered indicators of commercial strength. That equation is now breaking down. Today's manufacturers are discovering that running f... Read more
Madhya Pradesh consolidates textile power with new investments
Madhya Pradesh is rapidly cementing its status as a cornerstone of India’s textile value chain, securing Rs 1,592 crore in fresh investment proposals duri... Read more
Italy, India collaborate to build more resilient supply chains
Actively pursuing an expanded industrial footprint within India’s textile sector, Italy seeks to leverage the momentum from the recently elevated Special ... Read more
Textile Ministry to infuse high-solutions in weaving with ‘Handloom Hackathon 20…
The Ministry of Textiles aims to infuse high-tech solutions into India’s decentralized weaving industry with the recently inaugurated ‘Handloom Hack... Read more
Canada Goose strengthens Board to accelerate global retail growth
In a decisive governance move to support its multi-season retail expansion, Canada Go... Read more
RSWM to build Industry 5.0 Garment Hub with Spain’s NDS9
A part of the LNJ Bhilwara Group, Indian textile manufacturer RSWM has entered into a... Read more
US textile exports contract as upstream fiber and fabric shipments decline
United States T&A exports recorded a 7.6 per cent volume contraction during H1,&n... Read more
India accelerates technical textile commercialization via seed grant alloca…
India’s Ministry of Textiles has allocated Rs 13.65 crore in government assista... Read more
India to protect textile export margins with new industrial circularity fra…
To safeguard its $40 billion textile and apparel export corridor against tightening i... Read more
Regional manufacturing hubs fuel India’s Rs 3.25 lakh crore textile export …
India’s textile and apparel export ecosystem reached Rs 3.25 lakh crore ($38.8 ... Read more
Capital inflow signals institutional shift for India's handloom sector
India’s traditional textile ecosystem is undergoing a structural transition as ... Read more
Policy interventions drive Indian apparel and textile exports growth in FY2…
India’s textile and apparel sector registered Rs 325,339 crore in total exports... Read more
Southeast Asian Exporters gain market share as US apparel imports contract
Official data from the US Office of Textiles and Apparel (OTEXA) indicates, total gar... Read more
Vietnam textile exports expand to $22.8 billion amid strong regional rivalr…
Vietnam’s textile and garment sector generated $22.8 billion in export revenue ... Read more
Alok Industries to launch new retail platform to sell bedding and bath prod…
In a strategic effort to bridge technical manufacturing with downstream retail engage... Read more
Weakening global demand compels Under Armor to lower revenue outlook in Q1,…
Softening consumer demand across major retail regions compelled Under Armor to lower ... Read more
Fashion by Informa launches digital technology embedded Fashionology Innova…
Trade show operator Fashion by Informa has launched the Fashionology Innovation Serie... Read more
Polyethylene innovation unlocks recyclable stretch yarns for apparel sector
Global apparel circularity faces systemic disruption from blended elastic fibers, as ... Read more