Shadow Lines: China's silent strategy to sideline India in the global T…
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, 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
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
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
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 …
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
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…
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
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
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
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
Yarn Expo Shenzhen 2025 returns to strengthen South China’s role as a texti…
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
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
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
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
A Resurgence in Denim and Deals: GAP and Old Navy's 2024 triumph
In a retail scenario that is constantly shifting with changing consumer preferences and economic pressures, Gap Inc., and specifically its flagship brands Gap and Old Navy, have emerged as unexpected winners in 2024. Once facing concerns about their relevance with declining sales, these iconic American bran... Read more
Global Textiles Wrap Up 2024, Outlook 2025: Year of resilience and transformation
Year 2024 has seen dynamic shifts and surprising resilience in the global textile sector. Despite facing numerous challenges, the industry demonstrated an i... Read more
Sustaining the 1.5°C Goal: The corporate imperative of COP28
“COP28, coined as 'the financial focus COP,' will centre its discussions on vital financial and investment matters, highlighting the pivotal involvement... Read more
The crucial role of mega textile hubs in establishing India’s global leadership
Dr S N Modani, Managing Director, CEO, Sangam India is also the Chairman of the Rajasthan Textile Mills Association. With 33 years of experience in the textil... 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
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
CHINA INSIGHTS
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
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