TFT promotes certification system
Taiwan Textile Federation is committed to planning and promoting the ‘Taiwan Functional Textiles’ (TFT) certification system. At present, TFT has established several certification standards, including the standards for 18 products,…
Fiji looks for free trade policy with Australia, New Zealand
Fiji’s clothing industry has a special agreement with Australia and New Zealand called Spartaca and has duty free access. But Spartaca hasn’t moved with the times. Koushik Kumar, President, TCF…
Wrangler innovates and launches ‘Keep you warm’ denim
Wrangler has recently introduced denim that comes with a unique feature of keeping warmth. The range is available in iconic fits and is also water resistant. The range consists of jeans…
TIS will have a bi-annual calendar from next year
From next year, Taipei in Style (TIS) will be held twice a year, once in April and then in September. Justin Huang, Secretary General, TTF has said that the number…
Sri Lanka’s Sampath Bank joins JAAF’s ‘Ransalu Pranaama’
Sampath Bank has joined the Joint Apparel Association Forum (JAAF) initiative for launching Sri Lanka's first smart card for apparel sector employees. ‘Ransalu Pranaama’ is a program aimed at recognising…
China’s cotton stock piling problems on the rise
A recent Bloomberg report suggests, China, in order to aid its own cotton farmers by supporting cotton prices, has been buying up excess production into government stockpiles. The world’s biggest…
Chinese demand for yarn benefits Gujarat
Rising labor costs is making China reduce cotton purchase and shift to value-added yarn from India, especially Gujarat. It’s no longer viable for China to import cotton and make yarn.…
Shanghai home textiles fair postponed
Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles-Spring Edition scheduled to take place in March 2014 has been postponed until 2015. Exhibitors and local buyers feel it would be more beneficial for them to…
Karl Mayer upgrades warp knit machines
Germany-based Karl Mayer has upgraded its RD 6/1-12 and RD 7/2-12 (EL) warp knit spacer fabric machines. Changes to both machines include: individual needle mounting for simplified needle changes and…
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As RCEP reshapes textile and apparel trade, is it a missed opportunity for India…
The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) has been in effect for over two years, and its impact on the textile... Read more
Birkin vs. Wirkin: When status met accessibility
The Wirkin phenomenon, a Walmart version of the iconic Hermès Birkin bag, sparked a debate about accessibility, status, and design... Read more
European Jeanswear showdown, a battle of the brands in 2024
The European jeanswear market is a fiercely competitive space, with numerous established manufacturers, brands and emerging contenders vying for the... Read more
Amazon's ‘Try Before You Buy’ Ends: A look back at its impact on fashion e-comme…
Amazon has announced it will be ending its ‘Try Before You Buy’ program on January 31, 2025. This marks the... Read more
Reebok launches performance golf apparel range with SCI
Authentic Brands Group has partnered with Sports Casuals International (SCI) to introduce a Reebok-branded performance golf apparel line for men... Read more
Heimtextil 2025 concludes with record growth and innovation in textile design
Record international participation and visitor growth Heimtextil 2025, held in Frankfurt, Germany, wrapped up as a resounding success, with full exhibition... Read more
Bharat Tex 2025: India’s textile industry champions sustainability and innovatio…
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
Secondhand Soars: Resale market outperforms traditional retail in 2024, Consumer…
In a year marked by economic uncertainty and a growing awareness about sustainability, the secondhand market has emerged as a... Read more
Indian textile and apparel exports show strong growth in Q4 2024
Latest CITI analysis reveals India's textile and apparel sector clocked in robust export growth in December 2024. Both textiles and... Read more
European Jeanswear showdown, a battle of the brands in 2024
The European jeanswear market is a fiercely competitive space, with numerous established manufacturers, brands and emerging contenders vying for the... Read more