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New US tariffs rattle global T&A industry signals, will hit supply chai…

New US tariffs rattle global T&A industry signals, will hit supply chains, push up prices

  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 T…

Shadow Lines: China's silent strategy to sideline India in the global T&A supply chain

  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 sustainabilit…

Yarn Expo Spring 2025 concludes with record participation and sustainability focus

  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 industry

Weaving Sustainability: How lyocell is shaping India's textile industry

  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 growth

India's Textile Renaissance: A perfect storm for exponential export growth

  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 2030

EuRIC's Bold Vision: Reshaping the EU's textile recycling landscape by 2030

  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 …

Indian Textile Needs Urgent Reforms for Global Competitiveness: Warns Niti Aayog report

  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

Chinese e-commerce giants double down on US dominance, tariffs be damned

Chinese e-commerce giants double down on US dominance, tariffs be damned

  Despite new tariff hikes and Amazon’s attempts to carve out a slice of the budget-friendly e-commerce pie, Chinese giants Temu and Shein remain steadfast in their ambition to conquer the US market. Their confidence, industry analysts suggest, stems from a potent combination of agile supply chains, dat... Read more

US textiles under pressure, tariffs, trade issues, and the fight for surviv…

US textiles under pressure, tariffs, trade issues, and the fight for survival

  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

The global garment import kaleidoscope, a rise from Bangladesh

The global garment import kaleidoscope, a rise from Bangladesh

  From the point of view of global apparel import trends, the recent rise in Bangladesh's Ready-Made Garment (RMG) exports reveals a compelling picture. The first half of fiscal year 2024-25 shows a significant rise across major markets, highlighting shifts in sourcing strategies and evolving consumer demands... Read more

India’s apparel sector rises amid global market realignments: WTAI report

India’s apparel sector rises amid global market realignments: WTAI report

  The global apparel trade and retail landscape has thrown up a complex mix of opportunities and challenges in 2025. While major consumer markets continue to display strong import growth, export performances remain uneven across manufacturing hubs, indicating global sourcing trends. A closer look at recent tr... Read more

Retail Reimagined: How digital and discounts are reshaping the Netherlands

Retail Reimagined: How digital and discounts are reshaping the Netherlands

  The Netherlands, once a bastion of brick-and-mortar retail, is going throough a multifaceted transformation. From bustling city centers to quaint provincial towns, the familiar landscape of shops is morphing, due to several reasons that are reshaping consumer behavior and forcing businesses to adapt or peri... Read more

CHIC Shanghai 2025 Spring Edition sets record with 165,000 visitors

CHIC Shanghai 2025 Spring Edition sets record with 165,000 visitors

  CHIC Shanghai 2025, Asia’s largest fashion trade fair, successfully launched from March 11 to 13 at the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai. With 1,175 exhibitors and 1,211 brands spread over 117,200 square meters, the event reflected structural changes in China’s fashion indus... Read more

Bangladesh's RMG industry a boon for India's raw material exports

Bangladesh's RMG industry a boon for India's raw material exports

  Bangladesh's ready-made garment (RMG) industry, a global powerhouse, continues its rapid expansion, leading to rise in raw material imports. Recent data from the Bangladesh Bank reveals a significant uptick in imports during the first four months of the fiscal year 2024-25 (July-October). Specifically, yarn... Read more

India’s Export Divide: Apparel growth masks textile decline

India’s Export Divide: Apparel growth masks textile decline

  A recent analysis of collated export data by CITI for February 2025 reveals some intriguing trends for Indian textile and apparel sector. In February 2025, Indian textile exports saw a downturn, registering a 7.35 per cent decrease compared to February 2024. This decline is further reflected in the cumulat... Read more

India’s GST Maze: Textile units caught in classification chaos

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

 
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Value of global woven cotton fabric market to reach $122.1 billion by 2035:…

  Driven by a consistent demand, the global woven cotton fabric market is poised for co... Read more

Monforts to showcase energy-saving upgrades at IGATEX Pakistan 2025

  Monforts will present its latest energy-efficient innovations at IGATEX Pakistan 2025... Read more

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Amid unprecedented Non Woven growth, China revises mask quality standards

Amid unprecedented Non Woven growth, China revises mask quality standards

With the daily output of masks touches over 20 million, China introduces new standards for... Read more

China: Silk city Shengze is pilot zone for the world-class textile cluster

China: Silk city Shengze is pilot zone for the world-class textile cluster

  Shengze, home to the largest silk wholesale market known for silk and man-made s... Read more

Lenzing Group announces leadership change as transformation efforts advance

  The Lenzing Group, a leading provider of regenerated cellulose fibers, has announced ... Read more

Kraig Labs secures SpydaSilk trademarks to advance spider silk commercializ…

  Kraig Biocraft Laboratories a leader in recombinant spider silk technology, has secur... Read more

Ikea plans a 2-km long store in a linear layout

  Deviating from its traditional store design, Ikea plans to build a 2-km-long store in... Read more

Cambodia’s textile exports rise to $14 billion in FY24

  Rising by 50 per cent annually, Cambodia's textile exports reached $14 billion last y... Read more

Adidas re-introduces Originals trefoil logo with a new collection

  Blending streetwear style with traditional golf apparel, Adidas is re-introducing its... Read more

MATEXIL honors 50 MMF companies with awards across categories

  Celebrating outstanding export performance in FY2023-24, The Manmade and Technical Te... Read more

Vietnamese companies weaving eco-friendly materials into production: Vu Duc…

  Vietnamese enterprises are weaving eco-friendly materials like organic cotton, recycl... Read more

Welspun to expand India operations with innovative and sustainable product …

  A global leader in home textiles with a strong presence in the US and UK markets, Wel... Read more

Stable cotton prices, RMG exports to fuel textile industry’s recovery in FY…

  After two years of contraction, the Indian textile industry is projected to recover t... Read more

Textile Waste has become a significant global issue: Prime Minister Narende…

  Textile waste has become a significant global issue, Prime Minister Narender Modi&nbs... Read more

Lululemon’s Q1, FY25 revenues to fall short of Wall Street expectations, re…

  Lululemon forecasts, the brand’s revenues for Q1, FY25 are likely to fall short... Read more

Levi’s expands Red Tab membership program in Europe

  A global fashion icon, Levi’s is boosting customer loyalty in Europe by expandi... Read more

Launch of the Rs 1,480 crore-NTTM scheme helps boost India’s technical text…

  A significant contributor to the national economy, the Indian textile sector is exper... Read more