Global cotton enters a deficit year in 2026 as supply drop meets logistics …
The global cotton economy has entered a fragile and sensitive phase. Early projections for the 2026-27 season suggest that world lint production will fall 4 per cent to 24.9 million tonnes, while consumption is expected to remain broadly unchanged at 25 million tonnes. That narrow imbalance ma... Read more
India’s textile trade gets a Pacific push as New Zealand FTA removes tariff…
India and New Zealand have inked a ‘once-in-a-generation’ Free Trade Agreement (FTA), one that will have a profound impact on Indian textile and apparel industry. Signed by commerce & industry minister Piyush Goyal, and New Zealand’s minister for trade and investment Todd... Read more
Lululemon’s world-first nylon circularity push signals a new apparel arms r…
The global apparel industry’s circularity narrative is entering a more technically demanding phase. Polyester recycling once the flagship of sustainable synthetics, is rapidly approaching maturity. Nylon, however, the performance engine behind leggings, technical outerwear, and compressi... Read more
Beyond the DTC Rush: Levi’s hybrid channel strategy sets a new retail bench…
The global apparel sector is entering a phase where channel strategy is no longer a tactical lever but a core determinant of profitability. Levi Strauss & Co. has emerged as a defining case study in this shift, reporting that direct-to-consumer (DTC) channels now account for 52 per cent of... Read more
The New Rules of Resale: EPR turning secondhand into fashion’s strategic gr…
The global fashion industry is facing a decisive regulatory and commercial reset. What began as a sustainability narrative around reuse and recycling is now evolving into a hard-edged business imperative, driven by the rise of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR). Across major markets, parti... Read more
The 2027 Mandate: Why denim’s future hinges on verifiable data
For decades, the global denim industry has relied on a narrative of durability, heritage, and authenticity. That narrative is now being stress-tested by a new operational reality: data integrity. As per Nicolas Prophte, Founder of the Denim Deal Foundation and former supply chain executive acr... Read more
India targets Oceania as New Zealand trade deal unlocks duty-free textile a…
The Southern India Mills’ Association (SIMA) has officially endorsed the ... Read more
Vardhman Textiles secures Green power hedge via ReNew equity acquisition
Vardhman Textiles has formally approved a Rs 24.29 crore investment to acquire ... Read more
Gucci leverages heritage exhibits to anchor volatile luxury valuations
The opening of ‘Gucci Storia’ at Palazzo Gucci in Florence marks a ... Read more
H&M diversifies US reach via historic Nordstrom marketplace integration
In a definitive move to redefine its North American digital footprint, H&M ... Read more
Officina39 expands across South Asia with participation in two industry eve…
Italian chemical specialist Officina39 is intensifying its footprint across the... Read more
Automation and circularity drive $1.9 billion carding market expansion
The global carding machine market is entering a high-growth phase, projected to... Read more