Scientists derive material from silk protein
US researchers have created a novel material out of silk protein that can be preprogrammed with biological, chemical, or optical functions, such as mechanical components that change color with strain,…
PTEA asks prime minister to announce textile package
To arrest the widening trade deficit as substantial capacity to produce exportable surplus is either fully or partially closed due to high energy cost and other factors, the Pakistan Textile…
Sutlej upgrades home textiles
Sutlej is one of the largest integrated textile manufacturing companies and is strongly positioned in the production of value added synthetic, natural and blended yarns, spun yarns, processing of fabrics…
Vietnam textile industry to reach $29 bn in export value
The Vietnam textile industry which saw export value grow 15 per cent per year in five years from 2010 to 2015 is expected to reach $29 billion this year in…
CCI opts for commercial purchase of cotton to ensure supplies
"To ensure supplies to the Indian textiles industry, the Cotton Corporation of India (CCI) has resorted to commercial purchase of cotton at market rates from around the country. CCI has…
Santex Rimar Group launches Santex Rimar India
In order to ensure rapid decision-making in key strategic area and synergies of integration, on the occasion of INDIA ITME 2016, the Santex Rimar Group launched Santex Rimar India denoting…
Vietnam’s textile sector faces a slew of challenges related to labour
Textiles are often regarded as one of Vietnam’s key export sectors with an average annual growth rate of 15 per cent during 2010-2015. However, it is also faced with a…
American Apparel shuts all UK stores
Nearly all UK stores of US-based clothing brand American Apparel have shut down. American Apparel filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the US in October 2015. The teen retailer, founded…
Government sanctions Rs 200 crore to revive the Tirupur dyeing industry
After taking cognizance of the problems the dyeing industry in Tirupur was facing and on recommendation of the Ministry of Textiles, the Finance Ministry has sanctioned Rs 200 crores to…
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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