US hemp industry lobbying to legalise production of the fiber
Through a well thought initiative, the US hemp industry is pushing hard for a measure that would make it legal for US businesses to produce the substance, and if lawmakers…
Texworld USA, ApparelSourcing Winter 2016 see record visitors
The winter 2016 editions of Texworld USA and ApparelSourcing once again opened for business on January 24, 2016 at the Javits Convention Center in New York City. Despite going up…
US is Vietnam’s biggest importer
The United States was Vietnam’s biggest goods importer in 2015, up 16.9 per cent against 2014. China was Vietnam’s second largest goods importer, up 11.2 per cent year-on-year, followed by…
Igedo is thrilled about the successful premiere at Areal Böhler
The recently concluded international fashion trade show ‘Gallery’ attracted a record number of visitors with a 20 per cent rise. The show was held from January 29 to February 1,…
Myanmar positive about apparel exports
Myanmar’s apparel exports are expected to more than double by 2020 owing to the favorable government policies and low labor costs in the country. One of the reasons for this…
Java region attracts textile investors
Central Java is emerging as an attractive top investment destination for textiles and textile products in Indonesia. This region has attractive factors going for it like availability of labor, a…
Azerbaijan to aid cotton sector
Azerbaijan is keen to support cotton producers and give a new life to the cotton production industry. In this regard, farmers will be given preferential loans. Favorable prices will be…
EU Trade Policy aims to promote sustainability, human rights
"The 14 beneficiary countries, as well as EU and international institutions and civil society organisations, will now have an opportunity to respond to the findings of the report. The first…
Vietnam emerges top cotton importer, beats China
According to the International Cotton Advisory Committee (CAC), citing the enhanced competitiveness of polyester China, which last season lost to India the title of the world's top cotton producer, is…
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Bangladesh vs India: The 2026 EPA makes Dhaka Japan’s apparel powerhouse
The signing of the Bangladesh-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) on February 6, 2026, marks a transformative moment for South Asia’s... Read more
Ralph Lauren defies luxury norms with 10% revenue rise as peers falter
In a retail landscape increasingly defined by normalization, industry jargon for stagnant growth and cautious consumer spending, Ralph Lauren Corporation... Read more
A new chessboard in textiles, US, Bangladesh and India
In early February 2026, a landmark reciprocal trade agreement between the US and Bangladesh was concluded, marking a new chapter... Read more
18% deal gives India edge in US home textiles market
By early 2026, the mood across India’s home textile clusters, from Panipat’s terry towel hubs to Ichalkaranji’s spinning belts and... Read more
Rising rPET demand and high-performance fibers reshape polyester industry dynami…
The global textile and apparel ecosystem is entering a decade marked by unprecedented capacity expansion and evolving sustainability imperatives. Industrial... Read more
Budget 2026: Surat-Dankuni corridor and yarn banks set to reshape India’s textil…
The Union Budget 2026-27 has moved beyond subsidies and incremental incentives and instead attacked the sector’s three most persistent constraints... Read more
Next accelerates York flagship opening with high-velocity retail model
Next is overhauling its brick-and-mortar strategy, with its upcoming York store opening tracking significantly ahead of schedule. The retailer is... Read more
Burlington Stores signals strategic shift with regional realignment and 110-stor…
Burlington Stores, Inc has initiated a major operational realignment as it enters the 2026 fiscal year, prioritizing high-efficiency store formats... Read more
India-EU FTA 2026: The $100 bn textile opportunity and Turkey’s exclusion
In a manoeuvre that could redefine global textile trade, India has secured a strong advantage in the recently concluded India-European... Read more
Dhaka to Hanoi on alert as India gains the tariff edge
For years, India’s textile exporters fought global competition with one hand tied behind their backs. While its factories matched global... Read more