Staubli presents improved dobbies
Stäubli , the maker of manufacturer of high speed textile machinery has come up with third genearaont rotary dubbies. The company offers an extensive machinery range for weaving including shedding…
TPP could be a bug bear for India
The Trans Pacific Partnership can pose problems for India’s textile and clothing business. For one, exporters from TPP member countries (of which India is not a member) will get preferential…
Wool outperforms synthetics globally
Wool production is at a 70-year low globally but is still out-performing most other commodities. Global demand will drive what happens to prices in the next 12 months. Retail sales…
Bombay Dyeing net sales down 35 per cent
Bombay Dyeing’s standalone net loss totalled Rs 78.15 crores for the third quarter ended December 31, 2015, as against a standalone net loss of Rs 65.93 crores for the same…
Russian sanctions against Turkish textiles boost India’s exports
"Russia is the one of the largest market for Turkish exports. The main item of exports to Russia is textiles, which has decreased due to this political turmoil. Although textiles…
ITUC protest Cambodia’s new anti-union law
The ITUC (International Trade Union Confederation), which represents 180 million workers in 162 countries, has protested against the approval of a new Trade Union Law by the National Assembly of…
Bangladesh emerges top cotton importer
Bangladesh may overtake China as the world’s biggest cotton importer in the current crop season thanks to strong demand from apparel makers. In the year ending July 31, 2016, Bangladesh…
U.K.P. Accessories introduces innovative anti-counterfeit
‘UKP Brand Protection’ provides brands with a covert anti-counterfeit measure integrated into garment labels and trims. U.K.P. Accessories has introduced revolutionary anti-counterfeit technology that allows a covert material to be…
Australia to eliminate import duties from India
Australia is ready to eliminate import duties on all items from India. About 90 per cent immediately and the rest over the next five years. As part of the proposed…
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Outdoor apparels get a modern touch with new designs and styles
"It’s been nearly a decade since designers reinvented activewear for everyday use, their popularity continues to soar. This was particularly... Read more
Zara’s sustainability moves positive but needs indepth approach
"Making sustainability its immediate goal, fast fashion giant Inditex the makers of Zara pledged to only use organic, sustainable and... Read more
Women’s clothing imports from China faces US tariffs
"For the first time, the next round of tariffs by the Trump administration will target apparel imports from China. A... Read more
India: Boost synthetics, low duties, compliance to revive textile industry
"With low growth in synthetics, Indian apparel industry stands to be less competitive. The synthetic segment in India failed to... Read more
Political insensitivity forces fashion brands to apologise to China
"In a classic case of political insensitivity backfiring, many reputed brands such as Versace, Coach and Givenchy had to apologise... Read more
Brands explore new strategies to make the most of omnichannel retail
"Though six out of ten consumers use at least one digital channel for their shopping of apparels and garments, retailers... Read more
A humanistic approach to attack thoughtless clothes consumption
"A recent survey by McKinsey & Company reveals around 60 per cent of all clothes produced end up in incinerators... Read more
US-China trade war to reduce ‘Made-in-China’ labels
"It all began a year ago with the US administration, under the leadership of President Donald Trump, imposing a 25... Read more
AEPC, ILO team up to launch compendium of good management practices
"Not immune to the challenges of recession, unemployment and sustainability in consumption and production, India’s RMG exports has been hovering... Read more
New innovations, strategies spurring growth of wool yarn
"Wool manufacturers are innovating with new crossbred yarns leading the way for the creation of trans-seasonal apparels and other innovative... Read more