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Parent company of PFAFF, Singer and HUSQVARNA Viking sewing brands, SVP Worldwide has launched three new PFAFF sewing machines: the Creative Expression 750, Quilt Expression 725, and Expression 715. These machines combine precision engineering, cutting-edge technology, and the timeless craftsmanship PFAFF is known for.
The new models will be available for purchase beginning August 14, 2025 on PFAFF.com and at authorized PFAFF Dealer locations across the United States and Europe. Expanded global distribution in Latin America and Asia Pacific is planned throughout Q3 and Q4 of 2025.
The new expression series machines showcase advanced features tailored to both serious hobbyists and professional sewists. All models offer built-in connectivity to the Creativate digital platform of creative tools; large color capacitive touch screens for an intuitive, modern sewing experience; automatic needle threaders eliminate threading frustration and exclusive PFAFF stitch techniques for distinctive embellishments.
The creative expression 750 and quilt expression 725 also feature adjustable laser sewing guidance, enabling users to achieve unmatched accuracy for complex projects
Transforming into a major buyer, Gildan Activewear has acquired competitor HanesBrands Inc for $2.2 billion.
According to the Montreal-based company, the deal will create a powerful new entity with a highly efficient manufacturing base and strong brand recognition, leading to significant growth opportunities.
Glenn Chamandy, CEO, says, the combination will create a global leader in basic apparel with access to iconic underwear brands and further strengthen our low-cost, vertically integrated manufacturing network.
This acquisition comes roughly a year and a half after Gildan faced its own leadership crisis, which saw Chamandy ousted and then reinstated in May 2024 after the previous CEO and board resigned. Following his return, company shares saw sharp gains. While they had since fallen this year due to trade and tariff concerns, Gildan's stock climbed more than 10% in midday trading on the Toronto Stock Exchange on Wednesday.
The stock gains occurred despite the company's announcement that it would suspend its share buyback program until its debt-to-earnings ratio improves.
Gildan promises at least $200 million in cost savings through the combined companies’ efficiencies. The company also plans to use its robust manufacturing base to help expand the Hanes brand into activewear, an area where Hanes is currently limited.
The cash-and-stock deal involves Gildan issuing HanesBrands shareholders 0.102 of a Gildan share and $0.80 in cash for each Hanes share. The stock issuance makes up 87 per cent of the deal's value. The terms set HanesBrands’ equity value at $2.2 billion, and Gildan will also assume approximately $2 billion in HanesBrands debt. The deal may also include exploring a potential sale or other strategic alternatives for HanesBrands Australia.
Bill Simon, Chairman, Hanesbrands, says, the deal provides significant and certain value for his company's shareholders, offering both immediate cash and the upside potential of the combined business. As part of Gildan, HanesBrands will benefit from an even stronger financial and operational foundation that will provide new growth opportunities, he adds.
Giriraj Singh, Minister of Textiles, has announced the formation of four new, industry-led committees. These committees aim to quickly develop recommendations for new market diversification, fiscal and business reforms, structural changes in the value chain, and cost competitiveness. The minister made the announcement at a high-level meeting with key textile and apparel industry leaders to discuss the current global trade situation. The Minister of State for Textiles, Pabitra Margherita, and Neelam Shami Rao, Secretary of the Ministry of Textiles, were also in attendance.
Singh emphasized the ‘5F’ approach - Farm to Fiber to Factory to Fashion to Foreign - and stressed the need to diversify the country’s export basket, boost product competitiveness, and tap into new and underserved markets, according to a press release from the Ministry of Textiles.
He urged exporters to actively explore the European Union (EU) market, which collectively imports textiles worth $268.8 billion - more than twice the size of the US market. India has already signed 15 Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) with countries whose combined textile import demand is $198.9 billion, and is currently negotiating an FTA with the EU.
Singh also highlighted that the government aims to strengthen domestic value addition, promote sustainable manufacturing, and reinforce India’s global reputation for quality. He expressed confidence that, through a united effort between the industry and the government and a focus on innovation, India will reach its $100 billion export target by 2030 despite global uncertainties.
India is currently the world’s sixth-largest exporter, holding a 4.1 per cent global share. It shipped $37.7 billion worth of textiles and apparel in 2024–25, which contributed 8.63 per cent to its total merchandise exports. While the US accounts for 28.97 per cent of India's textile exports, it makes up just 6 per cent of the overall $179 billion industry, where domestic demand has surged in the past decade.
In the first eleven months FY2024-25, Pakistan's textile and apparel (T&A) exports increased by 7.37 per cent to $16.365 billion, according to data from the country's Ministry of Commerce.
The T&A sector made up 55.36 per cent of Pakistan's total exports of $29.564 billion from July 2024 to May 2025. This is a slight increase from its 54.21 per cent share during the same period in FY24.
By category, knitwear exports increased by 14.46 per cent Y-o-Y to $4,555.35 million, while exports of non-knit ready-made garments (RMG) grew by 16.35 per cent to $3,768.43 million.
However, exports in some categories declined. For instance, exports of cotton yarns decreased by 32.04 per cent to $618.54 million, while cotton fabric exports decreased by 2.57 per cent to $1,686.31 million. On the other hand, bedwear exports increased by 10.56 per cent to $2,829.51 million.
On the import side, synthetic fiber imports rose by 7.17 per cent Y-o-Y to $471.42 million. Imports of synthetic and artificial silk yarn increased by 13.81 per cent to $631.99 million. A notable increased was seen in textile machinery imports, which rose by 61.09 per cent Y-o-Y to $213.49 million between July 2024 and May 2025, suggesting a revival of new investments in the sector.
In a broader view, Pakistan's textile and apparel exports registered a slight increase of 0.93 per cent to $16.655 billion in FY24, contrasting with the 14.63 per cent decline to $16.501 billion in FY23, and the $19.329 billion from FY22.
In the first eleven months FY2024-25, Pakistan's textile and apparel (T&A) exports increased by 7.37 per cent to $16.365 billion, according to data from the country's Ministry of Commerce.
The T&A sector made up 55.36 per cent of Pakistan's total exports of $29.564 billion from July 2024 to May 2025. This is a slight increase from its 54.21 per cent share during the same period in FY24.
By category, knitwear exports increased by 14.46 per cent Y-o-Y to $4,555.35 million, while exports of non-knit ready-made garments (RMG) grew by 16.35 per cent to $3,768.43 million.
However, exports in some categories declined. For instance, exports of cotton yarns decreased by 32.04 per cent to $618.54 million, while cotton fabric exports decreased by 2.57 per cent to $1,686.31 million. On the other hand, bedwear exports increased by 10.56 per cent to $2,829.51 million.
On the import side, synthetic fiber imports rose by 7.17 per cent Y-o-Y to $471.42 million. Imports of synthetic and artificial silk yarn increased by 13.81 per cent to $631.99 million. A notable increased was seen in textile machinery imports, which rose by 61.09 per cent Y-o-Y to $213.49 million between July 2024 and May 2025, suggesting a revival of new investments in the sector.
In a broader view, Pakistan's textile and apparel exports registered a slight increase of 0.93 per cent to $16.655 billion in FY24, contrasting with the 14.63 per cent decline to $16.501 billion in FY23, and the $19.329 billion from FY22.
From August 20 to 22, 2025, the 8th annual IFCO – Istanbul Fashion Connection will welcome over 250 exhibitors and over 30,000 trade visitors from over 100 countries.
The event will showcase all segments of the industry, including menswear, womenswear, kidswear, denim, shoes, accessories, activewear, and homewear.
Womenswear will be the largest segment with 125 exhibitors. It will feature brands from premium to mass-scale production, including İpekyol, a top brand known for its modern, high-quality, and quickly delivered feminine fashion.
The creative center of the event is TheCore Istanbul, which will highlight 24 of Turkey’s most influential designers, such as Arzu Kaprol, Mehtap Elaidi, Hatice Gökçe, and Sudi Etuz. These designers are keys to establishing Turkish design on the international stage.
The menswear section will feature brands like DS Damat, Kiğılı, JAKAMEN, Sabri Özel, UCLA, and NCS, showcasing men's fashion that blends traditional tailoring with modern market trends.
Kidswear will be represented by 21 exhibitors offering trendy, high-quality collections focused on design, comfort, and sustainability.
With its expanded list of exhibitors, curated trend areas, high-profile runway shows, and a diverse seminar program, IFCO solidifies its position as a strategic B2B platform connecting Europe and Asia. The event's location combines cultural inspiration with direct business opportunities in a unique way.
From August 20 to 22, 2025, the 8th annual IFCO – Istanbul Fashion Connection will welcome over 250 exhibitors and over 30,000 trade visitors from over 100 countries.
The event will showcase all segments of the industry, including menswear, womenswear, kidswear, denim, shoes, accessories, activewear, and homewear.
Womenswear will be the largest segment with 125 exhibitors. It will feature brands from premium to mass-scale production, including İpekyol, a top brand known for its modern, high-quality, and quickly delivered feminine fashion.
The creative center of the event is TheCore Istanbul, which will highlight 24 of Turkey’s most influential designers, such as Arzu Kaprol, Mehtap Elaidi, Hatice Gökçe, and Sudi Etuz. These designers are keys to establishing Turkish design on the international stage.
The menswear section will feature brands like DS Damat, Kiğılı, JAKAMEN, Sabri Özel, UCLA, and NCS, showcasing men's fashion that blends traditional tailoring with modern market trends.
Kidswear will be represented by 21 exhibitors offering trendy, high-quality collections focused on design, comfort, and sustainability.
With its expanded list of exhibitors, curated trend areas, high-profile runway shows, and a diverse seminar program, IFCO solidifies its position as a strategic B2B platform connecting Europe and Asia. The event's location combines cultural inspiration with direct business opportunities in a unique way.
As per a recent financial filing by Shein, the fast fashion e-commerce company’s UK business generated $2.77 billion in sales in 2024, marking a significant 32.3 per cent increase from the previous year. This growth comes as the company continues to pursue an initial public offering (IPO) in Hong Kong.
Founded in China and now headquartered in Singapore, Shein has faced considerable obstacles in its long-running bid to go public. After unsuccessful attempts to list in both New York and London, the company has also struggled to get approval from China's securities regulator for an overseas IPO. These challenges are unfolding against a backdrop of rising tensions between China and the U.S.
Shein's UK arm, Shein Distribution UK reported a 56.6 per cent rise in pre-tax profit to $48.5 million from the prior year. The company highlighted several key milestones from 2024, including a successful pop-up shop in Liverpool, a Christmas bus tour that visited 12 UK cities, and the opening of two new offices in London and Manchester.
Known for its deeply discounted prices, constant promotions, and coupon offers, Shein has been gaining market share from competitors like ASOS and H&M. This trend has been fueled by surging inflation, which has led consumers to seek out more affordable fashion options.
Shein has also diversified its offerings beyond apparel to include everything from toys and craft supplies to home storage units. The company has benefited from customs duty exemptions on low-value e-commerce packages, which allows it to ship goods directly from Chinese factories to customers with minimal tariffs.
However, this advantage is now at risk. The US has already eliminated its ‘de minimis’ exemption for parcels under $800, and the European Union plans to remove its equivalent waiver on parcels under 150 euros. Britain is also reviewing its policy, with local retailers arguing that the current system gives online players like Shein and Temu an unfair advantage.
At first glance, the infographic from Eco TLC (now Refashion) looks like something out of an engineer’s fever dream, a maze of arrows, boxes, loops, and branching paths. “Have you understood anything? Me neither!” read a recent social media post alongside the diagram, echoing the bafflement of many first-time viewers. Yet behind this visual labyrinth lies a powerful truth: the textile recycling ecosystem especially for specialized, “technical” fabrics is complex, often inefficient, and urgently in need of a circular overhaul.
The evolution of the refashion map
The diagram in question, developed by Eco TLC before its transformation into Refashion, France’s official eco-organization for managing the end-of-life of textiles, linens, and footwear, is far more than a jumble of lines. It is, in fact, a meticulous map of textile afterlives, reflecting years of research, stakeholder collaboration, and data gathering. Its complexity mirrors reality. From humble cotton shirts to fireproof industrial uniforms, each textile follows its own journey once discarded. And that journey is rarely straightforward.
Zone 1, sorting for a second life
The infographic’s first ‘zone’ is all about preparation the moment when collected textiles are given a fighting chance at survival.
Sorting and categorization is the first stop where materials are separated by fiber type, blend, and condition. This isn’t busywork; accurate sorting dictates whether a textile can be reused, mechanically recycled, or must face more energy-intensive processes.
Reuse channels offer the greenest path garments in good condition become second-hand clothes, industrial wiping rags (‘hiffons d’essuyage professionnels’), or creatively upcycled goods (‘assemblages de coupons’). For items that can’t be worn again, there’s fibre preparation or shredding (effilochage) or defiberizing (défibrage) them to recover usable fibers for the next stage.
Zone 2, transformation into new materials
Once prepared, textiles enter the second zone that is transformation. Here, technology takesover.
Mechanical recycling: Processes like carding (cardage) and spinning (filature) turn old fibers into new yarns for clothing, geotextiles, or insulation.
Chemical recycling: Depolymerization and enzymatic dissolution can break synthetic fabrics back into their molecular building blocks, producing virgin-quality fibers, which is a lifeline for polyester-heavy waste streams.
Composite & industrial uses: Recycled fibers can be pressed, molded, or granulated into everything from building insulation to automotive interiors. In some cases, textile waste is even used as solid recovered fuel, a less sustainable last resort.
The circular loops at the diagram’s heart show the gold standard that is textile-to-textile recycling, where fabrics are reborn indefinitely without depleting virgin resources.
When the fabric fights back, the PPE problem
The system already strains under the complexity of conventional garments. Add technical textiles like PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) fire-resistant jackets, waterproof workwear, multi-layered safety gear and things get far harder. These materials, engineered to be nearly indestructible, stubbornly resist breakdown. As a result, almost 90 per cent of PPE ends up incinerated or landfilled despite its durability. The very qualities that make them life-saving in the workplace make them a nightmare for recyclers.
Beyond infrastructure a culture shift
The Refashion diagram’s accompanying text asks a deceptively simple question: “What if we thought before throwing it away?” This reframes the conversation. Recycling isn’t only about high-tech facilities; it’s also about frontline responsibility from individuals to corporations. Practical steps include:
• Inventory your waste which means know what’s being discarded.
• Think internal reuse that is could a uniform too worn for public use, be repurposed for in-house tasks?
• Repair first as it extends an item’s life before replacing it.
• Transform creatively this involves upcycling materials into different products, even for unrelated uses.
Thus the textile economy today largely follows a take-make-dispose path. The Refashion diagram however intimidating at first is a visual blueprint for change. Moving toward a viable circular model means designing for end-of-life from the start, creating infrastructure for hard-to-recycle materials, and embedding repair, reuse, and upcycling into corporate and consumer habits.
The map may look chaotic, but its message is crystal clear: every arrow represents a choice, every loop a chance to keep fibers alive. In the textile world’s complex web, the challenge isn’t just to untangle the threads — it’s to keep them spinning forever.
The upcoming edition of Gartex Texprocess India Expo will feature over 200 exhibitors and 600 brands including international companies from China, Japan, Italy, Germany and Singapore.
Scheduled to be held from August 21-23, 2025, at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, the expo will be organized by MEX Exhibitions and Messe Frankfurt Trade Fairs India. It will provide a major platform for the garment, textile, leather, and denim industries.
Spanning across 150,000 sq ft, this year’s event will have several dedicated ones like The Denim Show, the Fabrics andTrims Show and Screen Print India. Around, 35 per cent of the exhibitors will be participating for the first time.
This the scope of the show will be broadened by two new additions. The inaugural LeatherX Pavilion will create new opportunities for collaboration in sectors like leather processing, fashion accessories, and footwear. This new zone is a strategic move to integrate complementary industries and meet a wider range of industry needs.
Another key feature is the Textile Care Forum, a knowledge session organized in partnership with the Drycleaners and Launderers Association of India. Scheduled for the second day of the expo, this forum will focus on sustainable practices, including how washing and finishing processes affect a garment's lifecycle and environmental footprint. Discussions will also cover EPR guidelines, green chemistry, and smart automation in the laundry and dry-cleaning industry.
Over the past decade, Gartex Texprocess India has expanded significantly, moving from a focus on garment machinery to a more comprehensive scope that includes knitting, embroidery, digital printing, sewing technologies, trims, and e-commerce solutions. This year's expanded format, with the addition of the LeatherX Pavilion and the Textile Care Forum, offers a 360-degree view of the industry, from raw materials to finished goods.
With the Indian denim market showing strong growth - projected to reach USD 3.86 billion by 2030 - the co-located Denim Show will be a critical hub for industry stakeholders to network and drive business. The expo aims to highlight Indian capabilities on a global stage, solidifying its role as a key sourcing and networking destination.
