Texprocess 2015 to feature exhibitors from Latin America, Africa
The next Texprocess will be held in Germany from May 4 to 7, 2015. Texproces is a leading international trade fair for processing textile and flexible materials. In addition to a…
AAFA wants trade act cleared
The American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) has criticised the collapse of a multilateral trade agreement aimed at streamlining customs procedures worldwide by cutting red tape and speeding up port clearances.…
Chinese market to surpass US' in clothing
China is set to overtake the US and become the world’s largest apparel and footwear market in 2017. Both China and the US are set to be the greatest gainers…
Accord clarifies inspection progress
After alleged misreporting of the financial situation for its first annual report by the media, the Accord on Fire and Building Safety in Bangladesh issued a statement explaining its projected…
Indonesia to set up garment park at Boyolali
A new industrial estate for garments is going to come up in Boyolali, Indonesia. The garment park is being planned over 500 hectares area. Construction is expected to begin in…
China's loss in sourcing orders is Vietnam's gain
Rising operating and labour costs in China are forcing many Western apparel brands and retailers to explore new sourcing destinations while cutting back on sourcing in China. The new report…
Yarn exports dive down owing to low Chinese demand
Yarn exports from India decreased around 20 per cent year-on-year in the first quarter ended June, on the back of falling demand from China. However, spinners believe that it's a…
HKTDC keen on establishing strong connect with India
Johnson NG, Sr Manager, Publications & E-commerce at Hong Kong Exhibition and Convention Centre (HKTDC) was in India recently to promote the fairs organized by the company as well as…
Italy's exports of textile machinery up 9 per cent
Italy's exports of textile machinery increased 9 per cent for the first quarter of this year compared to 2013. Sale of Italian machinery is still declining in China and India…
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Threadbare Foundations: Bangladesh’s RMG boom hangs by Indian yarns
Bangladesh’s ready-made garment (RMG) industry is a global juggernaut. Second only to China in apparel exports, the sector is the... Read more
Global fashion brands brace for tariffs, Zara, Shein, H&M, Fashion Nova navi…
Inditex, the parent company of fast-fashion giant Zara, remains "optimistic" about its growth prospects in the United States, even amidst... Read more
Where do donated clothes go? Report debunks landfill myth, highlights global reu…
Forget the image of mountains of discarded clothing polluting landfills. A new white paper by Bank & Vogue Ltd/Ltée reveals... Read more
India-UK FTA: New opportunities beckon Indian fashion retailers and brands
The just concluded Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between India and the UK, a culmination of over three years of negotiations,... Read more
ESG backlash and the future of sustainability in textiles, apparel, and fashion
Julia Vol’s LinkedIn post, echoing the Financial Times headline ‘ESG fund outflow hit record as sustainable investing backlash grows’, strikes... Read more
Hermès' Singular Vision Pays Off: Overtakes LVMH in market cap through decades o…
In a compelling narrative of focused growth versus diversified expansion, luxury powerhouse Hermès has shown the power of brand discipline,... Read more
Price of ‘Made in America’ clothes could rise, revealing hidden costs of fast fa…
The allure of ultra-cheap clothing often masks the intricate economic and social factors that enable low prices. While online platforms... Read more
Shrinking slice of the wallet leads to dip in apparel expenditure in the US
The assertion that Americans in 2023 spent less than 3 per cent of their annual income on clothing, a significant... Read more
Luxury Under Cloud: ‘Exclusivity’ in focus as authenticity, origin, and status s…
The rarefied world of luxury goods is facing a numerous challenge that strikes at the very heart of its allure:... Read more
EU Green Deal: New ecodesign rules prioritize textiles for a sustainable future
The European Commission has released its first Working Plan under the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR), and textiles and... Read more