Gap upgrades its vendors in Asia
Gap is trying to create transparent working conditions in Asian garment factories. For this, it is partnering with an investment fund which hopes to raise a billion dollars and transform…
Kenya aims to global leader in textiles and apparels
Kenya wants to make a mark in global textile segment. The government is trying to lure textile manufacturers with a new subsidy, this year slashing the cost of power. It’s…
Bangladesh has a tough road ahead
Bangladesh has set a target of reaching $50 billion in readymade garment exports by 2021. This is not unrealistic, given the potential and growth momentum of the sector over the…
Vietnam's export turnover up 19 per cent
Vietnam's garment and textile export turnover is likely to increase 19 per cent over last year. This will be the largest increase in three years. The industry's efforts in the…
Jeanologia develops laser scraper
Jeanologia has been continuously creating new technologies which help the industry in its eco sustainable initiative. One of the company’s latest developments is the light scraper. This is a new…
Future Materials award for Sympatex
Sympatex Technologies has won the Future Materials Award 2014. The winning product Sympatex Phaseable is especially suitable for high levels of physical effort during sports and outdoor activities. The laminate…
Invista wins Chinese innovation award
Invista has received an award for its outstanding achievement and constant pursuit of innovation and industry transformation. The Innovation Upgrade Award recognizes those companies that make outstanding contribution to corporate…
Oeko-Tex develops new standard
Oeko-Tex has created a new certification for textiles that give priority to human ecology and that are additionally produced in a sustainable and socially responsible manner. The certificate is called…
Indian companies receive positive response at Apparelsourcing Paris
The eighth edition of Apparelsourcing Paris will commence from February 17 to 20, 2015. India, which is increasing its representation with more than 30 companies, experienced positive response at previous…
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The Invisible Stitch: Exposing the truth behind fashion’s most misleading label
In the glittering world of fashion, where storytelling is everything, the small but powerful ‘Made in...’ tag is often the... Read more
Tariff Tides Turn Again: The billion-dollar comeback of 'submarining' in US appa…
In the world of global trade, few terms have the covert glamour and historical baggage of ‘submarining’. Once a relic... Read more
China Plus One: Is India ready to complement, not replace, the global apparel gi…
The global supply chain, once heavily concentrated in China, is undergoing a profound re-evaluation. Geopolitical shifts and recent disruptions have... Read more
Garment imports reveal a tale of two strategies, EU builds, US diversifies
A recent analysis of global garment import trends from 2013 to 2024 reveals a divergence in strategies and market dynamics... Read more
India tightens fabric import rules from Bangladesh is it trade protection or ten…
India has moved decisively to restrict fabric imports from Bangladesh, enforcing a port-only policy that bars overland entry of key... Read more
US-Vietnam trade deal reshapes global fashion sourcing, a wake-up call for India
In what’s being described as a high-stakes recalibration of global trade, a newly signed trade agreement between the US and... Read more
Trust over trends is how fashion e-commerce is being redefined in Europe
The digital racks of fashion e-commerce are changing as a new report by BoF Insights ‘The New Era of Fashion... Read more
Global Sourcing Expo Insights: India to reshape Australia's sourcing landscape
The recently concluded Global Sourcing Expo Australia (June 17-19) in Sydney served as a vibrant testament to a significant shift... Read more
Global Sourcing Expo: Australia's premier sourcing hub expands reach and vision
The Global Sourcing Expo, a pivotal event connecting global suppliers with Australian trade buyers, continues to solidify its position as... Read more
Is Shein's green push just for show? New report raises doubts
Global fast-fashion behemoth Shein released its extensive 2024 Sustainability and Social Impact Report in June, a document exceeding 100 pages.... Read more