Vietnam wins, US lag as American retail rewire global apparel supply chains
For years, global retailers expected tariffs, geopolitical tensions and supply chain disruptions to spark a manufacturing renaissance across North and Central America. The assumption was that apparel production would come closer to US consumers as brands sought to reduce risk and shorten lead times. Instead... Read more
Cost, climate and scale push polyester ahead in the global fiber race
The global textile industry is entering a decade where commercial economics, rather than fiber heritage, dictates sourcing decisions. The latest joint report by Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) and the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) highlights, polyester is expected ... Read more
Fabric companies stitch together growth despite margin pressures in Q1 FY27
India's pure-play fabric segment entered FY27 with renewed operational confidence as easing raw material costs and stronger domestic demand lifted revenues across most leading manufacturers. Yet, beneath the encouraging top-line growth, the first quarter highlighted a reality: while integrated manufacturers... Read more
From Stubble to Silk: How agricultural residues are unlocking India’s circu…
Every autumn across northern India, millions of tons of agricultural crop residue are burned in open fields, creating a seasonal environmental liability. Yet, inside the strategy sessions at the Bharat Tex Roundtable, trade experts, sustainability leaders, and global brand strategists reframed this crisis int... Read more
The Domestic Comfort Trap: Why Indian textile majors are missing the $300 B…
India’s domestic retail landscape is experiencing an unprecedented boom. Fuelled by a massive consumer base, rising disposable incomes, and rapid retail expansion, the domestic textile and apparel market is rapidly surging toward $190 billion. Yet, behind this success lies a glaring structural contradic... Read more
Q1 FY27 signals new pattern in textiles as integrated players outpace commo…
The first quarter of FY27 marks a decisive turning point for India's textile industry, revealing a move that extends well beyond cyclical recovery. While stable cotton prices and easing freight costs have provided some relief after a turbulent FY26, the latest financial results indicate that profits is bein... 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
Consumer demand, rising costs drive brands to focus on physical expansion
Global fashion brands are reallocating capital toward physical store expansion, drive... Read more
Eastman targets west coast apparel hubs to scale bio-based cellulosic fiber…
Global textile mills are expanding their use of circular man-made cellulosic fibers t... Read more
Adidas reports highest-ever sales of €6.7 billion in Q2.FY26
Global sportswear giant Adidas reported its highest quarterly sales in company histor... Read more
Resale and value platforms reshape Western Europe’s fashion e-commerce
Western Europe’s fashion e-commerce sector has hit a structural turning point. ... Read more
Digital Exchange accelerates sustainable fiber traceability and sourcing co…
As global apparel regulations intensify around eco-design and supply chain transparen... Read more
Gas shortage threatens Bangladesh textile export targets
An acute natural gas shortage across primary industrial belts - including Savar, Gazi... Read more
Pakistani textile exporters target US retail sourcing growth at Texworld NY…
Pakistani textile and apparel manufacturers are aggressively pursuing direct vendor p... Read more
Odisha secures Rs 20,000 crore investments in T&A segments
Odisha is converting its traditional labor reserve into an integrated manufacturing b... Read more
Global textile machinery shipments shrink as spinning segment resists downs…
Global equipment deliveries contracted across downstream fabric manufacturing during ... Read more
Smart production planning unlocks 15% capacity expansion in outerwear manuf…
Apparel manufacturers supplying global brands are accelerating the transition from le... Read more
Omnichannel expansion drives Mango towards €4 billion milestone
Spanish fashion retailer Mango achieved H1, Q26 turnover of €1.852 billion, repr... Read more
D2C channel acceleration elevates Adidas to record €6.7 billion revenue in …
Sportswear giant Adidas AG expanded Q2.FY26 currency-neutral sales by 14 per cent Y-o... Read more
Gucci restructures retail footprint as sales decline narrows to 2%
Kering’s flagship luxury house Gucci generated €1.41 billion in second-qua... Read more
Momad accelerates apparel sourcing cycles in inaugural July edition
The conclusion of Momad’s first-ever July edition at IFEMA Madrid marks a strat... Read more