Beyond Blue Jeans: How brand identity is reshaping a $103 bn market
The global denim industry is entering a new phase of competition, one in which branding psychology is becoming as valuable as manufacturing expertise. Valued at $103.16 billion in 2026, the global denim jeans market is projected to reach $164.22 billion by 2034, increasing at a compound annual growth rate (... Read more
Beyond Tariffs: How a unified US apparel industry wants to rebuild regional…
In a rare show of consensus, some of the US' most influential apparel, footwear and textile organisations have come together to advocate a redesign of the country's trade incentives. Traditionally divided over tariff policies, the National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO), American Apparel & Foot... Read more
India-UK CETA: Tariff-free UK access puts India's textile sector on growth …
India's textile and apparel industry is ready for one of its biggest export opportunities in decades as the India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) comes into force from today, July 15, 2026. By eliminating tariffs on 99 per cent of Indian tariff lines entering the UK, the agreement remov... Read more
AI tailoring gains momentum as custom suits transforms premium apparel reta…
Technology is reshaping one of fashion's oldest categories menswear. AI, digital body scanning and automated manufacturing are replacing conventional tailoring processes, enabling brands to deliver customized garments at scale while improving profit. The global made-to-measure suit market is valued at $3.6 ... Read more
Can trade deals and manufacturing reforms deliver India's textile vision?
India's textile and apparel industry has entered one of its strongest revival phases after several difficult years marked by pandemic disruptions, higher freight costs, weak consumer demand in Western markets and persistent inflation. Fresh trade agreements, improving global demand and renewed domestic inve... Read more
Women’s wear power global apparel growth as big brands rework retail strate…
For years, the world's largest apparel companies built their businesses around men's denim, workwear and outdoor clothing. That strategy is now chagning. As global fashion growth moderates and consumers become more selective with discretionary spending, heritage brands are redirecting investments towards wo... Read more
Italy, India collaborate to build more resilient supply chains
Actively pursuing an expanded industrial footprint within India’s textile sector, Italy seeks to leverage the momentum from the recently elevated Special ... Read more
Textile Ministry to infuse high-solutions in weaving with ‘Handloom Hackathon 20…
The Ministry of Textiles aims to infuse high-tech solutions into India’s decentralized weaving industry with the recently inaugurated ‘Handloom Hack... Read more
Italian textile machinery manufacturers intensify R&D towards sustainable pr…
Despite prevailing geopolitical instability and a contraction in traditional investment cycles, Italian textile machinery manufacturers are securing their leade... Read more
Jharkhand leverages GI-tagged heritage to propel textile exports at Bharat …
Jharkhand has unveiled a strategic initiative to integrate its artisanal textile trad... Read more
Recover and Ünteks Group align to advance recycled cotton in circular knitw…
In a strategic effort to integrate circular economy principles into mass-market appar... Read more
Amazon India and Texprocil team up to supercharge global e-commerce exports
In a significant move to boost India’s textile footprint, Amazon India and The ... Read more
D Badami integrates design logic with sustainable fiber blends at Bharat Te…
Mumbai-based textile specialist D Badami Fashion Connection LLP utilized the platform... Read more
BGMEA defies regional volatility with a $60 billion in apparel exports targ…
In lieu of the government‘s broader vision to boost the nation’s exports ... Read more
Teddy Group eyes strategic consolidation following revenue milestone
Rimini-based Teddy Group has officially surpassed the €800 million turnover mark... Read more
Ganni concludes Disney collaboration with Parisian-themed capsule
Danish fashion house Ganni has unveiled the third and final installment of its collab... Read more
Chloe expands in Southeast Asia with a new boutique in Ho Chi Minh City
French fashion house Chloé has officially expanded its retail footprint in Sou... Read more
Bangladesh apparel sector rebounds amid global shifts
The Bangladeshi apparel sector is undergoing a significant transformation, effectivel... Read more
Bharat Tex 2026 positions India as a global textile powerhouse
Bharat Tex 2026 has officially opened its doors at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, markin... Read more
Rajasthan accelerates export competitiveness with a dedicated textile cell
The Government of Rajasthan has inaugurated a state-level, dedicated textile cell des... Read more
Duty elimination on raw cotton imports to address structural cost disadvant…
The Government of India’s decision to waive the 11per cent customs duty on raw ... Read more
Contraction in RMG shipments widens T&A export gap in June 2026
Recent trade data highlights a widening performance gap between India’s textile... Read more
H&M restructures retail operations with shuttering of 128 stores
H&M Group is aggressively refining its global retail footprint, reporting a net r... Read more