ATDC runs skill workshops
ATDC organised a workshop on skilling India at their different centers and campuses pan India, July 15 and 16. The government plans to provide financial assistance ranging from Rs 5,000…
US apparel imports on the rise, creates new record
Apparel imports created a new record in May despite the trend of ‘Made in USA’. Data released by the US Commerce Department states that apparel imports rose by 4.9 per…
Thai silk show in August
A silk exhibition will take place in Thailand from August 7 to 11. The aim is to motivate younger generation to take part in the conservation of silk which is…
Premiere Vision Paris to host synergy of six shows this September
In February 2015, Première Vision Pluriel became Première Vision Paris. The sole organiser of this ensemble of six shows, all mutually complementary in terms of businesses and know-how, Première Vision…
Visitors throng Interfilière Paris in hot weather
Leading international trade fair for lingerie, swimwear materials and accessories, Interfilière Paris was thronged by nearly 10,500 visitors in despite the hot weather. The fair took place early this month…
Nearly 100 textile mills stop work over sharp fall in yarn prices
Around 100 textile spinning mills producing blended yarn including polyester cotton using synthetic material pulled shutters on their units across the state on Saturday. The decision was taken after the…
CMIE's CapEx database bullish about apparel projects
CMIE’s CapEx database reveals, readymade garments industry is expected to witness a healthy completion of projects in 2015-16. During the year, nine projects envisaging an aggregate investment of Rs 5.1…
India's textile industry seeks clarification on sudden excise notification
The Finance Ministry has issued notifications that restrict low duty benefit only for local manufacturers, a move supposedly taken to boost government’s ‘Make in India’ initiative. The three new notifications…
Powerloom weavers pull back from nonpaying merchants
About 2,000 powerloom weavers in Surat have devised a new way of doing business. Fabric merchants and traders, they say, will have to furnish valid references of prominent traders from…
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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
CHPFW focuses on carbon neutrality by 2025
"Aiming to be a carbon neutral city by 2025, Copenhagen recently announced one of its most ambitious climate policies in... Read more