ATDC to work with UP centers for skills development
Apparel Training and Design Centre (ATDC) has signed a MoU (Memorandum of Understanding) with the Uttar Pradesh Skill Development Mission (UPSDM). The aim is to advance skill sector in the…
Bangladesh: Denim sector needs tech, financial support to boost growth
In the sideline of the 5th Bangladesh Denim Expo, three panel discussions, two knowledge sessions and one technical workshop were held. Participating in the panel discussions, denim manufacturers said Bangladesh’s…
Children working in cotton fields still a reality
Children are working across the clothing industry supply chain, from cotton fields to mills to garment factories in developing countries. Up to 99 per cent of the world’s cotton farmers…
Lankan company invests heavily
South Asia Textiles is one of Sri Lanka’s largest weft knitted fabric manufacturers. The company is investing heavily in latest circular knitting technology. South Asia Textiles intends to invest in…
Myanmar’s garment export earnings double
Myanmar’s garment export earnings increased to $940 million in the year to mid-October up from $409 million in the corresponding period last year. Increase in earnings was mainly because of…
Pakistan, Thailand looking at signing a FTA
Pakistan is hoping to sign a free trade agreement with Thailand. The countries have already had four rounds of negotiations. The next round will be on November 15 to 18,…
Surat not affected by government’s monetary moves, free of cash deals
The textile sector in Surat doesn’t expect to be affected much by the decision to scrap Rs 500 and Rs1000 denomination notes. This is because the industry has started to…
Sustainability wins big at 5th Annual Organic Cotton Roundtable (OCRT)
"With sustainability taking centerstage, businesses must rethink on their strategy, supply chain, distribution and transparency. These sentiments were echoed during the 5th Annual Organic Cotton Roundtable (OCRT). Close to 230…
Cheap imports hit Zimbabwe clothing industry
Zimbabwe's clothing industry continues to deteriorate due to high costs of production, antiquated machinery and the influx of cheap clothing and fabrics. Sustained erosion of incomes has forced Zimbabweans to…
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Physical stores continue to remain relevant as new retail trends emerge
Major retail destinations across the globe struggled to sustain demand throughout 2020 and 2021 as they continued to grapple with... Read more
Asia Pacific to dominate global textile growth as market moves to organic clothi…
Currently worth $530.97 billion, the global textile market is expected to grow at 8.3 per cent CAGR to reach $575.06... Read more
India-EU FTA to make trading system more fair and sustainable: Euratex
The current trade balance between the European Union and India in textiles and clothing is hugely tilted in India’s favor.... Read more
Fashion for Good’s first India report highlights textile recycling initiatives
To reduce dependence on virgin resources and decarbonize operations, the fashion industry needs to introduce, new textile recycling technologies, says... Read more
Maternity apparels market to reach $41.3 billion value in 2031: Report
Latest Future Markets Insights report shows, global sales of maternity apparel will increase 5.8 per cent year-over-year in 2021. Demand... Read more
APTMA outlines new reforms to stabilize Pakistan’s economy, boost exports
Sri Lanka’s economic fallout made headlines in the last few months. Pakistan is also on a similar path with most... Read more
Sri Lanka’s Stretchline Holdings using the downturn to spread wings beyond count…
The recent success of high-end apparel manufacturing nations like Sri Lanka can be attributed to three defining characteristics including robust... Read more
Vietnam’s textile and garment exports continue to grow despite challenges
A conference organized by the Trade Promotion Department, Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade highlighted, the country has grown to... Read more
Economic slowdown to impact global luxury sector: Survey
Nearly 59 per cent of respondents to a survey by the Global Expert Network members of the Luxury Institute believe,... Read more
Global secondhand market to grow at 11.2% CAGR from 2021-2031: Study
Increasing focus on sustainability is propelling the growth of global secondhand apparel market that is likely to expand at 11.2... Read more