Indian Textile Needs Urgent Reforms for Global Competitiveness: Warns …
Niti Aayog’s latest "Trend Watch Quarterly" report has issued a stark warning: India's textile sector must undergo swift and comprehensive reforms to sustain its competitive advantage in the global market. Released on March 28, the report, titled "Trade Watch July-September (Q2) FY25," highlights the ... Read more
US textiles under pressure, tariffs, trade issues, and the fight for s…
The US textile industry, a significant contributor to the national economy, faces a complex mix of challenges. The industry employs 471,000 workers and generates $64 billion in annual output. It is a key supplier to the US military, providing over 8,000 products, and is a source of high-tech innovation for ... Read more
Yarn Expo Shenzhen 2025 returns to strengthen South China’s role as a …
After attracting nearly 20,000 visitors from 45 countries and regions last year, Yarn Expo Shenzhen is set to return from 11 to 13 June 2025 at the Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition Center (Futian). The event will once again reinforce South China’s position as a key hub for textile innovation, suppor... Read more
India’s GST Maze: Textile units caught in classification chaos
The recent investigations by the Central Goods and Services Tax (CGST) officials into over 20 textile units across India, over misclassification of processing activities, highlight a critical challenge within the GST regime. At the heart of the problem is the distinction between ‘job work services&rsq... Read more
Vietnam’s VIATT 2025 expands global reach with innovation and sustaina…
Record growth in attendance and exhibitors The Vietnam International Trade Fair for Apparel, Textiles, and Textile Technologies (VIATT) 2025 concluded successfully, further solidifying its role as a key trade platform for the global textile industry. The second edition, held from 26-28 February 2025, saw ov... Read more
Global spandex market poised for explosive growth, India's position on…
The global spandex market is stretching its way to significant growth, projected to reach a staggering $20.8 billion by 2033, says a recent market analysis. This represents a robust compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.4 per cent from its current value of $9.3 billion in 2023. Driven by a growing demand ... Read more
India's protectionist policies strangle man-made fiber exports, say cr…
India's ‘Make in India’ initiative faces numerous challenges as Quality Control Orders (QCOs) draws criticism for stifling export competitiveness, particularly in the critical man-made fiber (MMF) sector. A recent analysis in the Business Standard highlights the detrimental impact of these QCOs,... Read more
Indian textile sector faces raw materials price disparity highlights C…
A recent report by CITI by Manoj Sharma, reveals a concerning trend for Indian yarn manufacturers: a significant price disparity between domestic and international prices for key raw materials, PSF (Polyester Staple Fiber) and VSF (Viscose Staple Fiber). The data, compiled for February 2025, highlights a po... Read more
Texhibition Istanbul 2025 draws global textile industry to Turkiye
Texhibition Istanbul 2025 reaffirmed its status as a leading international trade fair for fabrics, yarns, and textile accessories. Organized by ITKIB Fuarcılık A S in collaboration with the Istanbul Textile Exporters Association (ITHIB), the event took place from March 5-7 at the Istanbul Expo Center. It we... Read more
EU-India FTA: Textile & apparel industry poised for a transformati…
With a renewed push and a target of finalizing a deal by the end of 2025, the long-awaited Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between the European Union and India is generating a lot of excitement, particularly within the textile and apparel (T&A) sector. This landmark deal, touted as "the largest deal of this ... Read more
The Tariff Tightrope: India's textile industry navigates US trade barr…
The reverberations of Trump administrations latest tariffs have extended far beyond American borders, casting a long shadow over the Indian textile and apparel industry, a vital cog in the nation’s economic machinery. As a key exporter to the US market, India's textile sector is now passing through a ... Read more
US Tariffs: A global trade war with far-reaching consequences
The Trump administration's decision to impose sweeping tariffs on imports from China, Canada, and Mexico has sent ripples of uncertainty throughout the global economy. This move has sparked fears of an all-out trade war, with potentially devastating consequences for businesses and consumers worldwide. Howev... Read more
TechnoSport, Karl Mayer, and A T E host successful open house event in…
TechnoSport has taken a significant leap in activewear manufacturing by integrating high-performance Karl Mayer tricot machines at its new mega factory in Perundurai, South India. This marks a milestone as the first activewear brand in the region to leverage such advanced warp knitting technology. With this... Read more
Filo 63rd edition concludes with strong results in Milan
The 63rd edition of Filo, the International Yarns and Fibres Exhibition, wrapped up in Milan with highly positive results, reaffirming its role as a key industry event. Despite global economic challenges, exhibitors showcased innovative and sustainable collections, attracting significant interest from buyer... Read more
Shift SS 2025 expands with bigger venue and more brands
After a successful debut, Shift returns on June 29-30, 2025, at the Taets venue, now in a larger hall to accommodate its growth. This expansion allows the menswear platform to welcome more brands while keeping everything under one roof for a seamless experience. A significant number of first-editio... Read more
Aarti Vijay Gupta showcases ‘Kalighat Stories’ with Liva at London Fas…
Tradition meets innovation on the global stage Aarti Vijay Gupta brought a fresh perspective to sustainable fashion at London Fashion Week with the debut of her FW25 collection, Kalighat Stories. The collection, created in collaboration with Liva’s eco-friendly fabrics, paid homage to India&rs... Read more
MOD'Unica textile fair showcases innovation and industry resilience
Successful launch of MOD'Unica The inaugural edition of MOD'Unica, the textile fair organized by ATP - Textile and Clothing Association of Portugal with Spormex's support, gathered around 100 exhibitors on February 26-27 at Exponor’s Pavilion 1. The event established itself as a key meeting p... Read more
India's Cotton Opportunity: Navigating shifting sands and competitive …
With Western retailers diversifying their sourcing away from China, there is a golden opportunity for India, with its rich textile heritage and a vast cotton-producing base. While India has witnessed encouraging growth in cotton textile exports, the path ahead is fraught with challenges and competit... Read more
Textile veteran Robert Anthoshak joins Grey Matter Concepts as VP
Industry veteran Robert Anthoshak has announced his move to Grey Matter Concepts, where he will serve as Vice President of Global Strategic Sourcing & Development. Anthoshak, who previously served as a consultant at Gherzi Textile Organisation, brings years of experience in the textile and... Read more
Eurecat x Canmartex to develop predictive quality control systems for knitwear t…
Aracne's system uses photonics, the Internet of Things, and artificial intelligence to predict potential manufacturing defects before the fabric is made. This ... Read more
Growing demand from domestic, foreign players boosts India’s textile machinery b…
Heralding a textile revolution in India, the textile machinery industry is transforming from labor-intensive to a more modern and automated manufacturing ... Read more
Innovation key highlight at ITMA 2023
ITMA has announced it will continue to present and share innovative manufacturing technology and materials with the industry at its 19th edition in Milan.... Read more
Santoni launches new XT intarsia machine
Leading Italian circular knitting machine builder SantoniSpA has launched its new unique XT intarsia machine that combines all of the knitting possibiliti... Read more
Gartex Texprocess to be launched as a hybrid event
In conjunction with MEX Exhibition, Messe Frankfurt Trade Fairs India will hold Gartex Texprocess India as a hybrid event. The event will scheduled alongs... Read more
India’s textile sector requires significant reforms to maintain global comp…
A Niti Aayog report highlights, India’s textile sector needs significant reform... Read more
Scoop S/S '26 moves to Olympia National Kensington, London for landmark Jul…
Scoop, the UK’s leading contemporary fashion and lifestyle show, has announced ... Read more
Lenzing Conclave in Panipat, India showcases sustainable fiber innovations …
The Lenzing Group, a global leader in wood-based specialty fibers, recently hosted th... Read more
Karl Mayer unveils RMF 8 EL and HDR 9 EL NET for cost-effective stone bag p…
Karl Mayer has introduced two innovative machines - the RMF 8 EL and HDR 9 EL NET - d... Read more
Government steps up cotton procurement at MSP to support farmers in Telanga…
Led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Indian federal government is stepping up to ... Read more
Cellulose Fibres Conference 2025 spotlights innovation and sustainability i…
The Cellulose Fibres Conference 2025, held on 12–13 March in Cologne, Germany, ... Read more
US textile industry faces challenges, sets 2024-25 goals: NCTO
The National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO) Chairman Charles Heilig delivere... Read more
The Good Cashmere Conference 2025 highlights innovations in sustainable cas…
The Good Cashmere Conference 2025 in Hamburg gathered global cashmere industry leader... Read more
ITMA ASIA + CITME Singapore 2025 opens online registration with 50% discoun…
Online visitor registration for ITMA ASIA + CITME, Singapore 2025 is now open, offeri... Read more
Industry bodies commit to preventing child and forced labor
At the 12th Asian Textile Conference (ATEXCON 2025), organized by the Confederation o... Read more
India’s textile industry charts five-point growth agenda
The 12th Asian Textile Conference (ATEXCON 2025), organized by the Confederation of I... Read more
Bangladesh to ban yarn imports through land ports
The Bangladeshi government plans to ban yarn imports through land ports on concerns r... Read more
Global Textile Summit to hold discussions on Cambodia’s textile industry
Scheduled from March 31-April 1 at the Sofitel Phnom Penh Phokeethra in Cambodia, the... Read more
Colorjet bags ZED Gold Certification from the MSME Ministry
Achieving a significant milestone, leading Indian manufacturer of digital inkjet prin... Read more
AATCC announces 2025 Conferences on sustainability challenges in textiles
The American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists (AATCC) is set to host a s... Read more
Trutzschler TC 30i delivers exceptional gains in cotton and man-made fiber …
Yarn manufacturers globally are seeing impressive gains with Trutzschler’s next... Read more
Messe Frankfurt to organize debut edition of Kingpins Amsterdam under new C…
To be held from April 16-17, 2025 at Sugar Factory, the upcoming edition of Kingpins ... Read more
Pompea unveils new eco-friendly collection featuring Q-Cycle yarn
A well-known Italian brand specializing in seamless underwear and apparel, Pompea has... Read more
Geopolitical Pivot: India looks to redraw sourcing map for US trade
India is planning to shift sourcing of certain products from other countries to the U... Read more
India’s cotton production to decline to 29.5 million bales in 2024-25 seaso…
India’s cotton production is projected to decline to 29.5 million bales during ... Read more
NEHHDC obtains Oeko-Tex Certification for Eri Silk from Germany
North Eastern Handicrafts and Handlooms Development Corporation (NEHHDC), has obtaine... Read more
ATEXCON 2025 concludes, highlights Asia’s growing influence in textiles
The 12th edition of the Asian Textile Conference (ATEXCON 2025), organized by the C... Read more
‘Global Textile Summit 2025’ to help catalyze sustainable innovation in Cam…
To be held in Phnom Penh from March 31-April 1, 2024 by the Textile, Apparel, Footwea... Read more
Introduce a legislation similar to the handlooms sector, urge powerloom wea…
Powerloom weavers have asked the state government of Tamil Nadu to pass a resolution ... Read more
Monforts showcases advanced denim finishing at SaigonTex 2025
At SaigonTex 2025, running from April 9-12 in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, Monforts is ... Read more
HKRITA strengthens Research ties with Mainland China to drive textile innov…
The Hong Kong Research Institute of Textiles and Apparel (HKRITA) is expanding its in... Read more
Cotton USA, Textile Genesis oraganize workshop to address growing demand fo…
To promote the US Cotton Trust Protocol and the Textile Genesis traceability platform... Read more
Uttar Pradesh signs two MoUs for the PM MITRA Park on the Lucknow-Hardoi bo…
Announcing plans to set up a PM MITRA Park on the Lucknow-Hardoi border, Yogi Adityan... Read more
SIDBI to boost MSMEs in T&A industry with two new MoUs
To boost the micro, small and medium enterprise (MSME) textile and garment industry i... Read more