Made in Pakistan Expo comes to Mumbai
Pakistan Readymade Garments Manufacturers & Exporters Association (PRGMEA) in collaboration with EVECON is organizing the ‘Made in Pakistan Expo 2014’ at the World Trade Centre from April 3-7, 2014 in…
Spain's laid off textile workers to get aid
Unemployed textile workers in Spain's Valenciana region could get European Globalisation Adjustment Fund (EGF) aid worth €840,000 to help them find new jobs under plans approved by Parliament's Budgets Committee.…
NSIC offers subsidy to Indian players for Techtextil Russia
The National Small Industries Corporation (NSIC) is offering subsidies for Indian companies participating in Techtextil Russia to be held in Moscow from March 11 to 13, 2014. This is an…
Itema Group reports rise in FY13 sales and profits
Italian major, Itema, a leading global provider of advanced weaving solutions, reported rise in sales and profit for the fiscal year 2013. While sales of weaving machines and spare parts…
Pakistan textile sector urges govt to follow India's TUFS policy
The 2009-14 textile policy of Pakistan had allotted Rs 118 billion for lower interest subsidy for technology upgradation. But the textile industry has yet to receive the funds. India introduced…
Abaca fiber making inroads in fashion world
Abaca a high quality soft banana fiber is now making inroads in world of high fashion as handwoven abacá fabrics are being used by fashion designers. A mix of abacá…
C.L.A.S.S. showcases eco innovations at Premiere Vision
C.L.A.S.S. (Creativity Lifestyle and Sustainable Synergy) booth on the main salon floor at Première Vision in Paris became the one-stop shop and a reference beacon for eco-innovations. People from media,…
Accord recommends shutting of Jeans Care's Bangladesh unit
Accord, an association of western retailers, has called for the immediate evacuation of a readymade garment unit in Bangladesh. Accord had some issues about the main columns along two internal…
Rising costs do not deter American buyers
At the recent Texworld 2014 that took place at Javits Center in New York City, American buyers showed no reservations about rising costs in China or about lifting of China’s…
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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