Next Big Opportunity for Indian Textile &Apparel: Strategic focus …
A compelling analysis by Sanjay K Jain, Chairman of the ICC National Textile Committee at the Indian Chamber of Commerce, shines a spotlight on a transformative opportunity for India's textile and garment export sector. His analysis into the top textile and apparel items imported by the USA from China in 20... Read more
Impact of reciprocal tariffs and how it’s reshaping global textile sup…
The announcement of reciprocal tariffs by the US, even with the 90-day pause on those excluding China, has triggered a significant restructuring of global textile supply chains. This sector, characterized by its intricate and geographically dispersed production networks, is highly sensitive to trade policy ... Read more
Techtextil India 2025 to launch 'Sporttech Pavilion' for sports and ac…
Messe Frankfurt and Concept N Strategies join forces Messe Frankfurt Trade Fairs India Pvt Ltd has partnered with Concept N Strategies to unveil a new addition at Techtextil India 2025 - the ‘Sporttech Pavilion’. This exclusive pavilion will spotlight the dynamic sports and activewear textiles s... Read more
Functional Fabric Fair Spring 2025 returns to Portland with expanded e…
Functional Fabric Fair, powered by Performance Days, is set to return to Portland, Oregon, from April 14 to 16, 2025, at the Oregon Convention Center. This North America-exclusive sourcing event brings together more than 300 sustainable-certified suppliers, offering the latest in high-performance functional... Read more
Navigating the Maze: Wazir Advisors on US Tariffs' complex impact on I…
The US stands as an important export destination for the Indian textile and apparel (T&A) industry, with annual shipments reaching almost $10 billion. The recent imposition of tariffs by the US on imports creates a complex scenario, a double-edged sword offering a potential advantage while simultaneousl... Read more
Techtextil and Texprocess 2026 to see record participation with wave o…
Techtextil and Texprocess 2026 are set to mark a powerful return from 21 to 24 April in Frankfurt, Germany, with exceptionally high registration numbers and a remarkable influx of new exhibitors. As the textile and apparel industries face turbulent market conditions driven by recession, sustainability deman... Read more
US textile recycling industry strains under new import tariffs
The US textile recycling and resale industry is reeling from the steep tariffs imposed on imported textile scraps and used clothing, as per data compiled by Karishma Gupta, Founder & CEO of Eslando, a textile recycling feedstock marketplace. The tariffs, that is almost as high as 40 per cent on goods fr... Read more
Reciprocal Tariff Impact: India's edge over Bangladesh lost to higher …
The United States is a critical export destination for the Indian textile and apparel industry, with annual shipments reaching approximately $10 billion. The recent imposition of tariffs by the U.S. on these imports presents a complex situation. It offers a potential advantage while simultaneously exposing ... Read more
Textile Tariffs: Fleeting political move or start of a protracted trad…
Are the reciprocal tariffs in the textiles and apparel sector a fleeting political maneuver, or a harbinger of a protracted trade war? The question hangs heavy, devoid of easy answers. While the announcements suggest permanency, the inherent volatility of international relations leaves room for speculation.... Read more
China's domestic market beckons its textile exporters
While China’s of textile and apparel sector’s export prowess is formidable, now there is a growing focus within the industry towards the domestic market. This isn't merely a reaction to external pressures, but a calculated move to capitalize on its own evolving consumption patterns. The pressur... Read more
Asia and Africa to reshape global fiber consumption in the next decade…
While the Western world grapples with overflowing closets and the growing discourse on sustainable fashion, a quiet change is unfolding in the global textile landscape. A recent report, ‘Global Fiber Consumption: Where the Next Decade’s Growth Will Come From’, unveils a startling predictio... Read more
India's cotton industry at a crossroads, a tale of technological stagn…
Once a global powerhouse in cotton production, India now faces a stark reversal of fortunes. From being the world's leading cotton producer and exporter, the nation has shifted gears to becoming a net importer of this vital fiber. What led to this dramatic turnaround? The rise and fall India's cotton prod... Read more
New US tariffs rattle global T&A industry signals, will hit supply…
As expected, President Donald Trump announced the imposition of sweeping reciprocal tariffs on April 2. The aim is to address perceived trade imbalances by imposing a baseline 10 per cent tariff on all imports, with significantly higher rates for specific countries. This policy has sent shockwaves through t... Read more
Shadow Lines: China's silent strategy to sideline India in the global …
While the global narrative centers on diversifying supply chains away from China (China Plus One), a subtler, yet potentially more impactful, scenario is unfolding in the textile and apparel sector. Is China, the undisputed giant of global textile manufacturing, strategically maneuvering to keep India, its ... Read more
Yarn Expo Spring 2025 concludes with record participation and sustaina…
Yarn Expo Spring 2025, held from 11 to 13 March at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai), set a new benchmark with over 560 exhibitors from 13 countries and regions, and nearly 24,000 visitors from 123 countries and regions. Spanning 27,000 square meters in Hall 8.2, the fair highlighted ... Read more
Weaving Sustainability: How lyocell is shaping India's textile industr…
India, with its rich textile heritage and increasing environmental awareness, is ready to become a key player in the growing global lyocell fiber market. Lyocell, a sustainable fiber derived from wood pulp using an eco-friendly closed-loop process, is gaining traction as industries and consumers alike prior... Read more
India's Textile Renaissance: A perfect storm for exponential export gr…
A number of catalysts life global shifts, favorable trade dynamics, and concerted domestic efforts is pushing India's textile and apparel sector towards an era of unprecedented export growth. But can India seize this moment and transform its textile legacy into a global powerhouse? India's textile industry... Read more
EuRIC's Bold Vision: Reshaping the EU's textile recycling landscape by…
The European Recycling Industries' Confederation (EuRIC) has unveiled a the ‘EU Recyclers' Manifesto’ indicating a determined push to transform the European Union's textile recycling paradigm by the end of the decade. This initiative directly confronts the burgeoning textile waste crisis, advoca... Read more
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
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
Wrangler expand textile-to-textile recycling with debut of Wrangler x Circu…
Following the successful launch of circular products at Target, Wrangler has achieved... Read more
Karl Mayer marks 20 years of Kamcos innovation in warp knitting control
Karl Mayer is celebrating 20 years of Kamcos, its pioneering control system that revo... Read more
India’s T&A exports rise 6.32% in FY25
Compared to the previous year, India's textile and apparel (T&A) exports increase... Read more
Eliminate 11% import duty on cotton, COCPC urges Central Government
Led by Roop Rashi, Union Textile Commissioner, the Committee on Cotton Production and... Read more
Global home textiles market to reach $185 billion by 2030
Encompassing items like bedding, curtains, towels, blankets, and rugs, the global hom... Read more
Bhilwara emerging as one of India’s top textile center: Giriraj Singh, Unio…
Often referred to as the ‘Textile City,’ Bhilwara is quickly emerging as ... Read more
Better Cotton launches Multistakeholder Platform in Pakistan
The world's largest cotton sustainability program, Better Cotton has launched a Multi... Read more
Eastman unveils Naia On The Move at Functional Fabric Fair in USA
Eastman is showcasing its latest sustainable innovation, Naia On The Move, at this sp... Read more
Best of Bangladesh in Europe debuts in Amsterdam, draws major global attent…
The opening day of the two-day “Best of Bangladesh in Europe” event in Am... Read more
AAFA warns of economic fallout from steep US port fees, tariffs on Chinese …
The American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) has strongly opposed the US Tr... Read more
Twelve years after Bangladesh’s Rana Plaza tragedy, legal protection for wo…
On Thursday, April 24, the world marks twelve years since the Rana Plaza collapse in ... Read more
Turkish textile leaders unite for fair, green future with Istanbul Declarat…
On 8-9 April 2025, key social partners in Turkiye’s textile and clothing sector... Read more
Tiruppur knitwear exporters anticipate 25% rise in shipments in FY26
Having achieved exports worth Rs 400 billion in FY25, the knitwear industry in Tirupu... Read more
Unifi launches Repreve, a new recycled fibers brand incorporating Ciclo tec…
A yarn manufacturer known for its recycled and synthetic offerings, Unifi launched Re... Read more
NTTM supports development of specialized firefighting suits by NITRA and 5S
An initiative of India’s Ministry of Textiles, National Technical Textile Missi... Read more
High-tenacity polyester filament yarn market in the Middle East to grow at …
Poised for continued growth, the Middle East market for high-tenacity polyester filam... Read more
India registers 6.32% rise in T&A exports to $36.6 billion in FY25
In the recently concluded FY2024-25, India registered a 6.32 per cent rise in textile... Read more
Tech Bulletin-Challenges faced by spinners during yarn manufacturing due to…
Spinners in the textile industry face several operational and quality-related challen... Read more
Take action against mounting textile waste; Sweden’s local communities urge…
With a new European Union-wide ban on throwing away textiles taking effect this year,... Read more
Bangladesh strengthens market position as brands step up sourcing from the …
Bangladesh is strengthening its position as a key player in the global fashion supply... Read more
Euratex, Tunisia's FTTH sign MoU to boost Euro-Mediterranean textile cooper…
On April 15, Euratex (European Apparel and Textile Confederation) and FTTH (Federatio... Read more
Finish cultivation of BT cotton in April itself; Pakistan’s agriculture exp…
Agriculture experts in Pakistan have advised cotton farmers to complete the cultivati... Read more
Bodice unveils transformation-inspired collection in Delhi with Bemberg col…
Bodice, the contemporary Indian fashion label led by Ruchika Sachdeva, marked a power... Read more
NBR defers yarn imports from India through land ports
Bangladesh-based National Board of Revenue (NBR) has deferred yarn imports from India... Read more
Global Sourcing Expo 2025 to strengthen India-Australia textile ties
Julie Holt, Director, Global Business & Exhibition has led the expo since its i... Read more
Telangana Handlooms Ministry opens new TexPort unit
Tummala Nageswara Rao, Minister for Handlooms and Textiles, Telengana officially open... Read more
Gujarat exports textiles worth $5.749 billion in FY2023-24
Emerging as India’s second-largest textile exporter for the fifth consecutive y... Read more
Messe Frankfurt's Texpertise Econogy spotlights five key themes for global …
Messe Frankfurt has unveiled a new initiative, “Texpertise Econogy Insights,&rd... Read more
India’s raw silk production rises to 38, 913 metric tons in 2023-24
Showing consistent growth, India's raw silk production increased from 31,906 metric t... Read more