Polyethylene stretch yarn challenges elastane’s hold on activewear
The global activewear, denim and intimate apparel markets have built a substantial business around stretch. But the same fibre combinations that deliver elasticity and comfort are creating a growing end-of-life problem for apparel manufacturers, recyclers and brands. Stretch apparel is worth over $50 billio... Read more
Automation Meets Italian Design: FFI Srl unveils ‘Next-Gen Robotics’ to hel…
At the recently concluded autumn edition of Ready to Show inside Hall 10 at Fiera Milano-Rho—staged alongside the Milano Fashion & Jewels (MFJ) matrix to connect international garment makers directly with European buyers—Italian supply chain specialist FFI-Global Srl presented a technologica... Read more
From Dhaka to Milan: Mascom Composite backs Southern Europe’s sports and li…
While the trade floor of Ready to Show Milano inside Hall 10 at Fiera Milano-Rho placed a heavy spotlight on boutique ateliers and low-MOQ nearshoring, European retail buyers quietly converged on Bangladeshi knitwear giant Mascom Composite Limited for the critical counterpart to fashion-forward design: mass... Read more
How surging silver prices are reshaping ‘Mid-Tier’ fashion jewellery
Escalating global bullion volatility and raw material pricing pressures are forcing a fundamental reassessment across the mid-tier fashion jewellery trade. At the September edition of Milano Fashion & Jewels (MFJ) at Fiera Milano, the commercial conversation shifted decisively from aesthetic novelty alone... Read more
Milano Fashion & Jewels: How ‘Re-Engineered’ heritage crafts are drivin…
A counter-movement against industrial uniformity is reshaping European bijouterie, transforming authentic craftsmanship into a powerful lever for high-margin boutique growth. At the September edition of Milano Fashion & Jewels (MFJ) at Fiera Milano, independent design ateliers from Greece, Germany, and ... Read more
The "Total Look" Retail Revolution: The integration of jewellery,…
The conventional boundaries separating fashion jewellery, ready-to-wear and leather goods, have collapsed on the international retail floor. At the September edition of Milano Fashion & Jewels (MFJ), held at Fiera Milano, the commercial dialogue across the exhibition halls revealed a decisive transformati... Read more
Why Rules of Origin could limit India’s FTA gains
India’s growing network of trade agreements promises lower tariffs and wider market access for its textile and apparel exporters. But for manufacturers, the real test begins after an agreement is signed. Rules of Origin (RoO), the criteria that determine where a product is considered to have been made... Read more
India-New Zealand FTA opens tariff-free route for textile exporters
The India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA), which comes into force on October 20, 2026, creates a new tariff-free corridor for Indian textile and apparel exporters. For a sector accustomed to competing against suppliers that enjoy preferential access to developed markets, the agreement removes a struc... Read more
Madhya Pradesh consolidates textile power with new investments
Madhya Pradesh is rapidly cementing its status as a cornerstone of India’s textile value chain, securing Rs 1,592 crore in fresh investment proposals duri... 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
Armani to divest minority stake to LVMH and L’Oréal
Italian luxury fashion house Giorgio Armani is initiating formal discussions to dives... Read more
Home textile sector eyes sleep economy with debut of ‘World of Sleep’
India’s home-textile and wellness landscape is preparing for a strategic transf... Read more
World Luxury Day 2026 manifesto redefines modern heritage and ethical prest…
The World Luxury Chamber of Commerce is orchestrating a paradigm shift for its upcomi... Read more
HanoiTex and HanoiFabric 2026 to drive apparel innovation in Vietnam
Scheduled from October 21 to October 23 at the Hanoi International Centre for Exhibit... Read more
Apparel tech shift: Smart stitching takes center stage
The global RMG sector is undergoing a profound structural shift away from traditional... Read more
Bangladesh apparel exports to the UK rise 10.53% in August 2026
Bangladesh’s RMG sector has staged a robust recovery in the British market, pos... Read more
Indonesia targets Saudi fashion market expansion
Indonesia is aggressively accelerating its footprint within the lucrative Middle East... Read more
Asos redefines inclusive retail with landmark adaptive collection launch
The global online retail sector is witnessing a paradigm shift in accessibility as ma... Read more
Bangladesh offers financial lifeline to jute exporters
The central bank of Bangladesh has instituted a critical debt-relief mechanism, exten... Read more
Vivetta expands retail footprint with flagship debut
Italian contemporary fashion house Vivetta captured international buyer attention dur... Read more
Luxury apparel labels embed sustainability in core product range
As the global retail landscape prepares for World Luxury Day on October 8, 2026, prem... Read more
Indian apparel sector capitalizes on global sourcing realignments
Global apparel sourcing patterns are undergoing a profound structural transformation ... Read more
Global technical textile leaders conclude Shanghai sourcing showcase
The international technical textiles and nonwovens sector recently concluded its prem... Read more