Sobel Westex is buying Baltic Linen. The acquisition will result in making Sobel Westex one of the world’s largest textile companies. It joins two dominant textile companies to create a…
The Apparel Training and Design Centre (ATDC), India’s largest quality vocational training provider for the apparel sector hosted a part of admission awareness campaign for the BVoc courses in Apparel…
Indorama Ventures, the Bangkok-based chemicals maker controlled by the Lohia family, is in initial talks with the Chatterjee Group (TCG) to buy a stake in Haldia Petrochemicals Ltd (HPL). The…
UAE’s exclusive sourcing fair, International Apparel and Textile Fair (IATF) for fashion fabrics, clothing accessories took place from April 8 to 10, at Dubai World Trade Center. On display were…
Tamil Nadu has a robust eco-system for manufacturing textiles and garments. Hence, a textile policy will help sustain as well as improve the existing production units in the state. Technology…
"For long, ‘Asian Tigers’ typically referred to Hong Kong, Singapore, South Korea and Taiwan. The four countries experienced rapid growth between the 1960s and 1990s. But now Bangladesh is emerging…
Workers in Bangladesh’s garment industry will be imparted fashion and design skills to suit the choice and taste of foreign buyers. The percentage of skilled workforce in the country is…
"If export promotion councils start promoting Indian artisans on the global map with a strong push, then their growth can get a big boost. Delhi, Jaipur, or Lucknow’s local cloth…
Asia Pacific is home to more than 40 million fashion industry workers, yet for the vast majority, wages remain at levels well below what is needed to lift themselves out…
The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) has been in effect for over two years, and its impact on the textile... Read more
The Wirkin phenomenon, a Walmart version of the iconic Hermès Birkin bag, sparked a debate about accessibility, status, and design... Read more
The European jeanswear market is a fiercely competitive space, with numerous established manufacturers, brands and emerging contenders vying for the... Read more
Amazon has announced it will be ending its ‘Try Before You Buy’ program on January 31, 2025. This marks the... Read more
Authentic Brands Group has partnered with Sports Casuals International (SCI) to introduce a Reebok-branded performance golf apparel line for men... Read more
Record international participation and visitor growth Heimtextil 2025, held in Frankfurt, Germany, wrapped up as a resounding success, with full exhibition... Read more
Sustainability takes center stage at Bharat Tex 2025 India’s textile industry, a cornerstone of the nation’s economy and cultural heritage, is... Read more
In a year marked by economic uncertainty and a growing awareness about sustainability, the secondhand market has emerged as a... Read more
Latest CITI analysis reveals India's textile and apparel sector clocked in robust export growth in December 2024. Both textiles and... Read more
The European jeanswear market is a fiercely competitive space, with numerous established manufacturers, brands and emerging contenders vying for the... Read more