Threadbare Peace: Why the US-China textile truce freezes pain instead …
The historic economic understanding between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, reached in Busan last week, may have eased pressure on a few politically sensitive commodities like soybeans and rare earths but for the $350-billion global textile and apparel trade, it has broug... Read more
German Textile and Fashion Industry demands SME friendly procurement r…
The German Textile and Fashion Industry Federation (Gesamtverband textil+mode) is urgently warning the German Bundestag about the potential negative consequences for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs or Mittelstand) stemming from the currently debated public procurement law reform. Uwe Mazura... Read more
Intertextile Shanghai Spring 2026: Driving fashion’s future AI and sus…
As the global fashion supply chain rapidly evolves through technological advancements, China continues to cement its role as a leader in textile innovation. Against this backdrop, Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics – Spring Edition 2026 is set to kick off the new sourcing season from March 11&nda... Read more
H&M Foundation and Accenture warn incremental change can’t save fa…
A new report from the H&M Foundation and Accenture reveals that the fashion industry has reached a critical inflection point, warning that incremental innovation alone is insufficient to meet climate targets. Instead, the ‘From Signals to Systems Change’ report advocates for a radical reim... Read more
A Stitch in Time: How circular fashion is moving from niche to the nor…
Once considered a fringe movement, circular fashion is rapidly becoming a mainstream business reality. The linear model of ‘take, make, dispose’ that has long dominated the apparel industry is no longer sustainable, as evidenced by the staggering statistic that global garment production ... Read more
H&M invests in AltMat to scale India’s Next-Gen fiber innovation
In a defining move for India’s sustainable fashion ecosystem, H&M Group Ventures has made its first textile investment in the country, backing AltMat, an innovative materials startup that converts agricultural residues into natural cellulose fibers. The round also drew participation from Rainmat... Read more
From Runway to Atmosphere: When clothes begin to clean the air
At Paris Fashion Week, Stella McCartney once again blurred the line between fashion and science. Her latest innovation, denim that actively purifies the air marks a radical evolution in the sustainability narrative. In partnership with the material technology company Pure.tech, McCartney unveiled garments... Read more
Obsessed with Talent: How a ‘Cultural Revolution’ is powering Trussard…
The inaugural 'Italian Fashion Days in India' (Le Giornate della Moda Italiana nel Mondo) officially kicked off yesterday, October 28, at the Italian Embassy in New Delhi, marking a significant new step in the strategic partnership between Italy and India. This three-city initiative, described as the first ... Read more
Global apparel trade moderates in 2025 as Asian exports weaken, Wazir …
The global apparel trade continues to reflect the delicate balance between recovery and restraint, as revealed in the October 2025 ‘Global Apparel Trade & Retail Update’ by Wazir Advisors. Despite signs of retail stability in the West, uneven import demand and a cooling export momentum acr... Read more
Margins, Machines, and Misunderstandings: Inside the global garment sh…
The global garment industry, long a symbol of globalization’s success and excess is entering an age of disruption. Traditional business models are being upended by changing consumer behavior, supply chain shocks, and technological transformation. Yet according to renowned apparel strategist Da... Read more
New markets, new factories, India’s apparel industry looks to Africa
In the quiet industrial corridors of Ethiopia’s Hawassa Industrial Park, rows of sewing machines with local workers assemble garments destined for global retail shelves, many of them carrying ‘Made in Ethiopia’ tags, but backed by Indian capital, expertise, and supply chains. This scene ... Read more
ITMF Annual Conference & Annual Convention: Addressing industry ch…
This year, the ITMF Annual Conference & Annual Convention will be held from October 24-25, 2025 at Yogyakarta. Co-hosted by the International Textile Manufacturers Federation (ITMF) and the International Apparel Federation (IAF), this edition will be the 40th IAF World Fashion Convention ... Read more
China’s Carbon Ambition: From industrial giant to climate market leade…
When Beijing announced plans to enter the international carbon markets this October, the message was unmistakable: China no longer intends to simply follow global climate rules, it aims to write them. The move, revealed in the ‘Progress Report of China’s National Carbon Market (2025)’ by... Read more
Fashion’s double bind, innovation meets the economics of convenience
“We need to make fashion for worms. Fashion that can decompose in the soil.” When Arizona Muse, model and environmental activist, delivered this provocative line at Première Vision Paris, she wasn’t being poetic. She was crystallizing fashion’s most pressing contradict... Read more
From satin to smart textiles, the rise of FDY in a changing market
In the complex world of polyester filament yarns, where POY (Partially Oriented Yarn) is the foundation and DTY (Drawn Textured Yarn) offers bulk and stretch, Fully Drawn Yarn (FDY) stands out as a finished, direct-use product with a unique and critical role. Unlike its counterparts, FDY's one-step, high-... Read more
Polyester’s reign vs. Lyocell’s strain, can green fibers survive?
The recent job cuts announced by Lenzing, a pioneer in sustainable cellulosic fibers, are a stark reflection of the complex challenges facing Europe's textile industry. While the global fiber market is growing, this growth is overwhelmingly driven by low-cost, high-volume production of synthetic fib... Read more
Indian Textile and Apparel Exports Hit Hard in September: As US tariff…
The Indian textile and apparel industry has shown the first clear signs of being impacted by the new US tariffs, as export data for September 2025 revealed a significant decline. The figures, compiled by CITI, indicate that the US administration's decision to impose an additional 25% penalty on Indian goods... Read more
Justin Cupps appointed new President-Work Group, Wolverine World Wide
A major designer, marketer, and licensor of footwear and apparel, Wolverine Wor... Read more
Scoop announces Autumn/Winter’26 event with focus on the ‘Whimsical’ theme
One of the UK's premier fashion and lifestyle trade shows, Scoop is celebrating... Read more
Italy’s menswear sector shows contrasting performance in 7MFY25: Report
The Italian menswear sector exhibited contrasting performance in the first seve... Read more
Getzner Textil revolutionizes technical apparel with the launch of getzspac…
A global leader in high-performance technical textiles, Getzner Textil AG has a... Read more
ISKO Pro to debut at A+A trade show with high-performance fabrics
An emerging leader in professional textiles, ISKO Pro is set to debut at the A+... Read more
Delay transition from LDC status by 3 years, BGMEA urges government
The Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) is urgin... Read more
Juicy Couture plans global launch of new denim collection on November 17
Authentic Brands Group's Juicy Couture is stepping up its fashion game this mon... Read more
Saint James launches new collection ‘Phospho’
French Breton clothing brand Saint James is introducing a groundbreaking collec... Read more
South Korea apparel imports decline by 1.0% during January-September 2025
South Korea’s apparel imports declined by 1.0 per cent to $9.1 billion in... Read more
CFDA, Bezos Earth Fund partner to launch the Next Thread Initiative
The Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) and the Bezos Earth Fund hav... Read more
Saint James launches new collection ‘Phospho’
French Breton clothing brand Saint James is introducing a groundbreaking collec... Read more
South Korea apparel imports decline by 1.0% during January-September 2025
South Korea’s apparel imports declined by 1.0 per cent to $9.1 billion in... Read more
CFDA, Bezos Earth Fund partner to launch the Next Thread Initiative
The Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) and the Bezos Earth Fund hav... Read more
CTGE 2026 to be held on March 18, 2026
The 5th China Chaoshan International Textile and Garment Exhibition (CTGE 2026)... Read more
Rocky Brands’ net sales grow by 7.1% Y-o-Y in Q3, FY25
Rocky Brands, Inc. (RCKY) delivered higher sales and improved profitability in ... Read more
Global organic clothing market to grow to $3.5 billion by 2031
Falling under the Consumer Goods and Retail category, the global Organic Clothi... Read more
H&M Move launches elevated ski collection
H&M Move has launched its most elevated ski collection, blending high-fashi... Read more
Gildan Activewear registers 2.2% growh in net sales to $911 million in Q3, …
Gildan Activewear registered a 2.2 per cent Y-o-Y growth in net sales to $911 m... Read more
Crocs reports 6.2% Y-o-Y decline in consolidated revenue in Q3, FY25
Crocs, Inc reported a 6.2 per cent Y-o-Y decline in consolidated revenues to $9... Read more
Columbia Sportswear Company registers 1% Y-o-Y decline in net sales in Q3, …
Columbia Sportswear Company registered a 1 per cent Y-o-Y increase in net sales... Read more
Borre Hegbom appointed as Senior VP-Global Head, Helly Hansen
Borre Hegbom has been appointed as the Senior Vice President, Global Head, Hell... Read more
Calvin Klein launches Re-Calvin takeback program in the US
Calvin Klein has rolled out the Re-Calvin takeback program in the US, making it... Read more
Carter’s Inc introduces operational cuts to ease financial pressures
Major baby apparel retailer, Carter’s Inc is undertaking significant oper... Read more