India’s apparel exporters face a new US tariff risk as margins shrink
The enactment of the Lindsey O. Graham sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 in Washington has introduced a fresh fault line into India’s already pressured textile and apparel export economy. By creating a statutory mechanism for the US administration to impose retaliatory tariffs of up to 100 per c... Read more
Cellulosics challenge polyester dominance in global fibre market
The global textile raw-materials market has entered a phase where plant-based and regenerated cellulosic fibres have gain ground against fossil-fuel-derived synthetics. For decades, polyester, nylon and acrylic built their dominance on cost, scalability and performance, pushing synthetic fibres to more than 60 per ce... Read more
From cotton to MMF cost equation is rewriting global textile trade
The global textile and apparel trade has grown from $560 billion in 2006 to $914 billion in 2025, reveals the August 2026 edition of The Textiles Observer published by the International Cotton Advisory Committee (ICAC). But beneath that growth is a deeper shift: the incremental volume created by population ... Read more
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
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
European textile machinery adapts to Asian competition
European apparel machinery manufacturers are confronting a 14 per cent nominal turnov... Read more
Material evolution takes center stage at Heimtextil 2027
Renowned architect Patricia Urquiola is returning to Frankfurt for her third consecut... Read more
Swedish tech redefines apparel production
Faced with escalating compliance pressures and intense margin compression across glob... Read more
Kering opens flagship Italian crafts academy to secure luxury textile talen…
Kering has commenced the inaugural academic year of its Accademia per le Eccellenze, ... Read more
Global apparel and footwear retail eyes robust expansion amid shifting omni…
The global clothing and footwear retail market continues an aggressive upward traject... Read more
Ministry of Textiles extends RoSCTL scheme to shield apparel exports throug…
The Ministry of Textiles has extends the Rebate of State and Central Taxes and Levies... Read more
Karnataka unveils Textile Policy 4.0 to attract Rs 20,000 crore investments
The Karnataka government has officially notified its Textile and Apparel Policy (2026... Read more
Karnataka unveils Textile Policy 4.0 to attract Rs 20,000 crore investments
The Karnataka government has officially notified its Textile and Apparel Policy (2026... Read more
Long John Group scales footwear manufacturing with advanced Raschel technol…
Taiwan-headquartered textile manufacturer Long John Group has elevated its technical ... Read more
Pakistan viscose growth sends ripples across regional MMF markets
Pakistan’s textile sector is facing renewed input cost pressures following a sh... Read more
Emtec launches TSA system at TITAS 2026
German measurement engineering specialist emtec Electronic is introducing its advance... Read more
Government trend forecasting initiative elevates textile value
The Ministry of Textiles is integrating advanced artificial intelligence-driven trend... Read more
Fashion giants unite to power clean energy supply chains
Apparel icons Levi Strauss & Co. and Marks & Spencer have officially launched... Read more