India: A tale of two supply chains, apparel exports grow while textiles str…
India’s textile and apparel export performance in the first nine months of FY26 tells a story of quiet tension rather than collapse or boom. According to the Ministry of Commerce & Industry’s latest quick estimates, exports from the sector stood at $26.53 billion between April and De... Read more
CMAI integrates precision sourcing with new digital navigation at 82nd NGF …
The 82nd National Garment Fair (NGF) is set to transform Mumbai’s Bombay Exhibition Centre into the nerve center of the Indian apparel industry from January 20–22, 2026. This edition arrives at a critical juncture as domestic consumption emerges as the primary stabilizer for an industry... Read more
From tariff shocks to AI shopping, lessons from a year of two halves in fas…
As 2025 drew to a close, the global fashion and apparel industry gave a reminder that recovery is rarely uniform. What initially appeared to be a strong holiday quarter ultimately revealed a market split along clear lines. The final quarter of FY 2025, spanning October to December, underscored that ... Read more
Touch vs. Tech: How human expertise outperforms AI in fabric evaluation
In a world increasingly shaped by digital design, virtual sampling and AI-powered trend forecasting engines, the most reliable measure of textile quality remains defiantly analog: the human sense of touch. The ability of an experienced textile professional to interpret a fabric’s hand its tactile pe... Read more
From Shanghai to Paris: China’s GREENEXT Expo 2026 launches as a cross-indu…
Amid an accelerating global shift toward low-carbon economies and systemic industrial change, the official launch of GREENEXT Expo 2026 has been announced. As China’s premier cross-industry exhibition and summit platform dedicated to sustainable development, this edition is scheduled to take place in ... Read more
Brick-and-Mortar Strikes Back: How ‘Phygital Integration’ is beating ‘Pure-…
This feature marks the final installment of our special series, Wrap Up 2025 | Outlook 2026, exploring the tectonic shifts in global commerce. For a decade, the narrative of fashion retail was a eulogy for the physical store. The "Retail Apocalypse" was supposed to be the final chapter for brick-and-morta... Read more
The 2026 Apparel Business Blueprint: Moving from traditional mass productio…
This feature is part of our dedicated series, "Wrap Up 2025 | Outlook 2026," investigating the structural shifts defining the next era of garment commerce. The transition from 2025 into 2026 marks the end of the "trial era" for digital tools in the textile world. For decades, the industry operated on guess... Read more
The 2026 Global Textile Segments Outlook: From volume commodities to value-…
This report is the eighth installment of the "Wrap Up 2025, Outlook 2026" series, providing a definitive roadmap for the industry’s high-growth categories and regional shifts. The 2026 global textile landscape is defined by a decisive move away from general-purpose manufacturing toward specialized, h... Read more
The Great Fabric Bifurcation: Why 2026 is the year of ‘Brut’ authenticity a…
As part of our definitive annual series, "Wrap Up 2025, Outlook 2026," we examine how the textile and apparel sector has moved beyond a phase of simple recovery into a period of high-stakes material evolution. The final data from 2025 reveals an industry no longer satisfied with singular product identities.... Read more
The Recycling Mandate: Converting textile waste into high-value feedstock f…
As we present this feature as part of our year-end series, 'Wrap Up 2025, Outlook 2026', and as the apparel industry closes the books in 2025, the strategic focus has moved beyond the simple substitution of virgin materials to a comprehensive industrialization of textile-to-textile recycling. For years, the... Read more
From Smart Factory to Smart Business: How AI in 2026 is transforming T&…
The next feature, we present as part of our year-end series, 'Wrap Up 2025, Outlook 2026', as the global textile and apparel (T&A) industry closes the books on 2025,a year defined by aggressive tariff adjustments and a race for supply chain transparency—the sector is crossing a decisive commercial... Read more
Paperless or Powerless: Regulations as the new 'Digital Non-Tariff Barrier'…
As we present this feature as part of our year-end series, 'Wrap Up 2025, Outlook 2026', the global textile and apparel industry is clearly moving beyond a simple calendar change. We are entering a period of "Radical Transparency" where the core of international trade is being rewritten. For decades, the primary hurd... Read more
The Global Trade Landscape- Sourcing Reset, Resilience, Revolution: Macro d…
The Great Pull-Forward: A 2025 retrospective The global textile and apparel industry spent much of 2025 in a state of hyper-vigilance. Driven by a frantic response to geopolitical volatility, importers in North America and the European Union engaged in a massive inventory "pull-forward" to insulate their bot... Read more
Amazon built a $79 bn apparel empire, now it must learn to be a brand
For over a decade, Amazon has reigned over American fashion with a formula built on convenience, scale, and aggressive pricing. Today, that era of effortless growth is giving way to a new chapter, one that requires deeper brand-building, high-touch experiences, and a more sophisticated understanding of fa... Read more
India’s T&A sector navigates a "Mixed Bag" first half in FY26
The Indian textile and apparel industry is currently weathering a period of complex recalibration. According to the latest Wazir Textile & Apparel Index (H1 FY26), the sector's performance in the first half of the 2025-26 fiscal year presents a starkly divided picture: while apparel sales are surging,... Read more
Techtextil 2025: Mapping India’s transition to a global hub for value-added…
The conclusion of the 10th edition of Techtextil India in Mumbai marks a definitive transition for the country’s textile landscape, moving away from traditional garment manufacturing toward high-value, engineered solutions. Attracting over 9,000 visitors from 45 countries, the event underscored a s... Read more
China Wave returns to Pitti Uomo 109: Bridging the gap from global factory …
The landscape of international menswear is witnessing a structural shift as the ‘China Wave’ initiative returns to the 109th edition of Pitti Uomo in Florence. Scheduled for January 13–16, 2026, this strategic showcase at the Costruzioni Lorenesi represents far more than a simple trade ... Read more
The Second Life of 3D: Why this tech is more alive than ever in fashion
The fashion industry is no stranger to cycles of hype and disillusionment, and 3D technology has been no exception. At the recent PI Apparel NY event, a panel titled ‘3D is Dead. Long Live 3D’ laid bare the current sentiment surrounding this transformative technology. Far from declaring its de... Read more
VP Radhakrishnan urges modernization and FTAs as India’s apparel exports su…
Highlighting the textile sector's role as India's second-largest employer, Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan called for a strategic push toward Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) and factory modernization to secure India's position as a global fashion powerhouse. Speaking at the AEPC Excellence Honours held a... Read more
Indian Rupee’s Breach of 90: A double-edged equation reshaping India’s ‘Fib…
The Indian rupee’s historic slide past the ₹90.43 per dollar mark in late 2025 has forced a fundamental recalibration across India’s $179 billion textile value chain. While a "weak" rupee is often celebrated as a windfall for exporters, the reality is a complex "double-edged thread." For... Read more
Can cotton duty relief blunt US 50% tariff hit on Indian apparel?
The Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI) has issued a high-stakes call to the government, asserting that the permanent removal of the 11% import duty on cotton is no longer a policy preference but a strategic necessity to bridge a widening pricing gap. As Indian exporters face a devastating 50%... Read more
The Great Sourcing Shuffle: Why tariffs failed to bring manufacturing back …
When Washington set out to ‘reclaim manufacturing’ through punitive tariffs, it was envisioned as a patriotic reset one that would bring back the hum of American sewing machines and the pride of Made in USA labels. But the reality unfolding across global apparel boardrooms tells a very d... Read more
Beyond Search and Scroll: Why AI-powered shopping is becoming retail’s new …
When ChatGPT unveiled its Instant Checkout capability allowing users to discover, evaluate, and purchase products within a single conversational interface it was more than a feature release. It was a signal that the very foundations of digital commerce are shifting. Retail’s long-standing sear... Read more
Paperless or Powerless: Regulations as the new 'Digital Non-Tariff Barrier' defining the 2026 trade map
As we present this feature as part of our year-end series, 'Wrap Up 2025, Outlook 2026', the global textile and apparel industry is clearly moving beyond a simple calen... Read more
The Circular Yield Why 2026 is the year sustainability paid the dividend
As the global textile industry moves through the final quarter of the year, this feature serves as a cornerstone of our "Wrap Up 2025, Outlook 2026" series, c... Read more
The Great Decoupling: The global play and regional and country trade outlook
This feature marks the second article in our exclusive series, "Wrap Up 2025 | Outlook 2026," where we dissect the structural shifts redefining the B2B textil... Read more
The Global Trade Landscape- Sourcing Reset, Resilience, Revolution: Macro drivers for 2026
The Great Pull-Forward: A 2025 retrospective The global textile and apparel industry spent much of 2025 in a state of hyper-vigilance. Driven by a frantic resp... Read more
Future Fiber Demand and the Chemical Recycling Imperative: Global industry eyes India for next tech leap
The global textile industry is entering a period of exponential growth and profound technological transformation, according to key figures speaking at the Dor... Read more
Regenerative innovation and the Human-Centric future of textiles
The global textile industry is at a crossroads where mere efficiency and profit no longer guarantee survival. This was the central message delivered by Uday P... Read more
Beyond CMT: Collaboration, not competition, is India’s new growth strategy
The journey for India’s activewear industry to move "Beyond CMT" (Cut, Make, Trim) and capture the global premium mandate is not constrained by market demand or l... Read more
Sustaining the 1.5°C Goal: The corporate imperative of COP28
“COP28, coined as 'the financial focus COP,' will centre its discussions on vital financial and investment matters, highlighting the pivotal involvement... Read more
The crucial role of mega textile hubs in establishing India’s global leadership
Dr S N Modani, Managing Director, CEO, Sangam India is also the Chairman of the Rajasthan Textile Mills Association. With 33 years of experience in the textil... Read more
Eurecat x Canmartex to develop predictive quality control systems for knitwear t…
Aracne's system uses photonics, the Internet of Things, and artificial intelligence to predict potential manufacturing defects before the fabric is made. This ... Read more
Growing demand from domestic, foreign players boosts India’s textile machinery b…
Heralding a textile revolution in India, the textile machinery industry is transforming from labor-intensive to a more modern and automated manufacturing ... Read more
Innovation key highlight at ITMA 2023
ITMA has announced it will continue to present and share innovative manufacturing technology and materials with the industry at its 19th edition in Milan.... Read more
EU and Mercosur sign partnership and interim trade agreements
In a decisive move against the rising tide of global protectionism, the European Unio... Read more
Muji to anchor the BPM redevelopment project in Paris
The Parisian retail landscape is entering a period of significant realignment as Muji... Read more
GAFI explores trade opportunities in the T&A sector in a meeting with H…
In a meeting with the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), Egypt’... Read more
Brazil to maintain position as world’s preeminent cotton exporter for 2025-…
Brazil is set to maintain its status as the world’s preeminent cotton exporter ... Read more
French T&A industry witness 1.7% slump in sales in 2025: IFM
The French textile and apparel industry is confronting a structural shift rather than... Read more
US House passes AGOA and HELP Act extensions to stabilize apparel sourcing
The US House of Representatives has passed three-year extensions for the African Grow... Read more
Trident Group targets multi-front expansion across Europe with a brand-led …
As the value of the global home textile market rises to $145.27 billion in 2026, Trid... Read more
Sass & Bide to pause retail operations for creative ‘reinvention’
The Australian fashion landscape is witnessing a significant structural shift as cult... Read more
ITM 2026 to host over 1,200 exhibitors
Spurred by an urgent industrial transition towards autonomous and circular manufactur... Read more
Heimtextil 2026 highlights home textile industry evolution in 2026
As the global home textile market heads toward a $145.27 billion valuation in 2026, t... Read more
Indian textile exports face structural headwinds as 50% US tariffs reshape …
The Indian textile and apparel sector closed the first three quarters of FY26 with a ... Read more
Cotton imports grow by 158% Y-o-Y to 3.1 million bales in December 2025 qua…
The Indian textile sector has recorded a historic 158 per cent Y-o-Y growth in cotton... Read more
Source Fashion registers 16% growth in visitor turnout
The UK apparel manufacturing sector is witnessing a significant revival as retailers ... Read more
Boss launches recycled yarn NovaPoly in joint venture with Chemical Recycli…
While the Northern Hemisphere navigates peak winter, the 2026 Australian Open in Melb... Read more
Trident Group launches ‘Visible Invisible’ collection at Heimtextil 2026
Trident Group is strategically recalibrating its export architecture as it debuts the... Read more
T&A industry receives investment commitments worth Rs 60,000 crore in F…
The Indian textile and apparel (T&A) industry has achieved a landmark Rs 60,000 c... Read more
USDA revises global cotton production estimates to 119.43 billion in Januar…
In its January 2026 World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) report, US... Read more
Textile sector faces dual headwind as reinstated cotton duties and US tarif…
The Indian textile and apparel (T&A) industry is currently navigating a period of... Read more
AEPC urges for a dedicated FMS in wishlist for Union Budget 26-27
The Indian Ready-Made Garment (RMG) sector has entered a high-stakes period of advoca... Read more
URBN reports 9% increase in net sales in November-December 2025
Urban Outfitters, Inc (URBN) reported a robust 9 per cent increase in total net sales... Read more
Third edition of menswear trade fair Shift scheduled on January 19, 2026
The menswear landscape is undergoing a significant transformation as the Shift trade ... Read more
Next-gen natural fibers market shifts to engineered bio-based alternatives
Driven by a projected market valuation of $48.01 billion by 2026, the next-generation... Read more
Next-gen natural fibers market shifts to engineered bio-based alternatives
Driven by a projected market valuation of $48.01 billion by 2026, the next-generation... Read more
URBN reports 9% increase in net sales in November-December 2025
Urban Outfitters, Inc (URBN) reported a robust 9 per cent increase in total net sales... Read more
Global luxury retail shifts towards physical storefronts as brands launch n…
The global luxury retail landscape is undergoing a strategic shift toward high-concep... Read more
National Textiles Ministers’ Conference to establish India as a into a glob…
Having concluded on January 9, 2026, the National Textiles Ministers’ Conferenc... Read more