China helps build Ruyi Masood textile park in Faisalabad
A textile park is coming up in Faisalabad, Pakistan, with Chinese help. Along with the textile park, Pakistan hopes to acquire modern technology and technical skill. The park is expected…
US denim makers adopt eco-friendly processes
Growing awareness about environment is pushing many American denim makers to adopt green technologies for conservation. For example, denim maker Tortoise jeans, which debuted its men’s line in Fall 2013…
Second edition of Source Africa returns this June
The annual pan-African textile, clothing and footwear trade event, Source Africa will take place in Cape Town on June 19 and 20, this year. This is the second edition of…
Alliance finds most factories sound
The Alliance for Bangladesh Worker Safety has surveyed 508 readymade garment units. The survey result shows that 99 per cent of the factories are structurally sound. Less than one per…
APTMA demands stimulus plan to revive textile industry
All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) Punjab Chairman SM Tanveer has demanded that the Pakistani government should announce a stimulus plan to revive the ailing textile industry in the region.…
Turkey's textile exports up 2.8 per cent in May'14
Textile and raw material exports from Turkey, excluding apparel, amounted to $769.8 million during the month of May 2014, recording a rise of 2.8 per cent, compared to the same…
Rising costs affect China's exports
The competitiveness of Chinese clothing industry is set to weaken over the next few years as costs rise. Hence, export growth could falter. The rise in costs in China stems…
Invista and Lenzing collaborate for super-soft denim
Invista and Lenzing, specialized fiber producers once again collaborated for Fall/Winter 2015-16 to promote new styles with Tencel/Lycra and DualFX technology. Both companies showcased these collaborations during the recent denim…
Vietnam looks for suppliers other than China
Companies in Vietnam's garment and textile sector are actively seeking new suppliers of materials to reduce their dependence on imports from China. Finding material suppliers from countries other than China, which…
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Is Shein's green push just for show? New report raises doubts
Global fast-fashion behemoth Shein released its extensive 2024 Sustainability and Social Impact Report in June, a document exceeding 100 pages.... Read more
Global Sourcing Expo highlights reshaping of global textile and apparel supply c…
The aisles of the Global Sourcing Expo Australia, which concluded its three-day run from June 17-19 in Sydney, buzzed with... Read more
Weaponizing E-Commerce: What the M&S cyberattack reveals about retail's new …
The recent cyberattack that brought down Marks & Spencer's (M&S) online operations for nearly seven weeks has highlighted a critical,... Read more
Nylon's New Frontier: Marrying strength with natural grace
For decades, nylon has been synonymous with exceptional strength, durability, and resilience. From mountaineering gear to industrial applications, its tough... Read more
The Textile Revolution: Polyester's quest for natural perfection
For decades, polyester has been the workhorse of the textile industry, valued for its durability, wrinkle resistance, and affordability. However,... Read more
Global Sourcing Expo: Australia's premier sourcing hub expands reach and vision
The Global Sourcing Expo, a pivotal event connecting global suppliers with Australian trade buyers, continues to solidify its position as... Read more
Beyond the Booths: How Global Sourcing Expo is redefining the Asia-Pacific sourc…
With the successful completion of third edition of Global Sourcing Expo Sydney, Julie Holt, Global Business & Exhibition Director, Global... Read more
Retail slows as trade accelerates, the paradox of 2025 fashion: Wazir Advisors J…
The global apparel industry, often a reliable barometer of consumer confidence and trade health, is passing through a delicate recalibration.... Read more
Tiruppur, India's knitwear powerhouse defies odds, challenges global giants
In the global textile manufacturing market, where countries like Bangladesh and Vietnam leverage preferential trade agreements (FTAs) to dominate export... Read more
The rise of the intrinsic durability multiplier in fashion
The conversations at the recent ‘Innovation Forum’ have blossomed into a clear call to action: the fashion industry is under... Read more