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Global fashion brands brace for tariffs, Zara, Shein, H&M, Fashion Nova…
Inditex, the parent company of fast-fashion giant Zara, remains "optimistic" about its growth prospects in the United States, even amidst rising tariffs and concerns about consumer demand, according to CEO Oscar Garcia Maceiras. This confidence comes as the company navigates a complex economic lands... Read more
Where do donated clothes go? Report debunks landfill myth, highlights globa…
Forget the image of mountains of discarded clothing polluting landfills. A new white paper by Bank & Vogue Ltd/Ltée reveals the vast majority of secondhand textiles find new life through a complex global network of reuse, resale, and recycling. The report, ‘Beyond the Landfill Myth: Mappi... Read more
India-UK FTA: New opportunities beckon Indian fashion retailers and brands
The just concluded Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between India and the UK, a culmination of over three years of negotiations, will significantly impact India's fashion and apparel market. While it aims to boost trade and strengthen strategic partnership between the two, its implications for domestic co... Read more
ESG backlash and the future of sustainability in textiles, apparel, and fas…
Julia Vol’s LinkedIn post, echoing the Financial Times headline ‘ESG fund outflow hit record as sustainable investing backlash grows’, strikes a raw nerve in the discourse surrounding sustainable investing. Her assertion in the article that ESG, in its current form, has faltered in... Read more
Hermès' Singular Vision Pays Off: Overtakes LVMH in market cap through deca…
In a compelling narrative of focused growth versus diversified expansion, luxury powerhouse Hermès has shown the power of brand discipline, culminating in a market capitalization of €247.5 billion, slightly surpassing the €244.4 billion of its multi-brand rival LVMH. This according ... Read more
Price of ‘Made in America’ clothes could rise, revealing hidden costs of fa…
The allure of ultra-cheap clothing often masks the intricate economic and social factors that enable low prices. While online platforms tempt consumers with dresses priced as low as $5, a growing discourse examines the true cost, particularly when considering domestic production with fair labor prac... Read more
Shrinking slice of the wallet leads to dip in apparel expenditure in the US
The assertion that Americans in 2023 spent less than 3 per cent of their annual income on clothing, a significant drop from the 14 per cent seen in the first half of the 20th century, highlights a fundamental shift in consumer expenditure and behavior. Why the dip in apparel expenditure There are ... Read more
Luxury Under Cloud: ‘Exclusivity’ in focus as authenticity, origin, and sta…
The rarefied world of luxury goods is facing a numerous challenge that strikes at the very heart of its allure: exclusivity. Social media platforms like TikTok have become a stage for Chinese factories to assert their role in producing handbags for iconic brands such as Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Hermes, Dior, C... Read more
EU Green Deal: New ecodesign rules prioritize textiles for a sustainable fu…
The European Commission has released its first Working Plan under the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR), and textiles and apparel have been identified as the top priority. This initiative signals a major shift towards integrating sustainability into the textile industry, driven by the sec... Read more
The Fabric of Success: Examining Tamil Nadu's dominance in textile exports
While Tamil Nadu continues its reign as the top textile exporting state in India, a deeper dive into the data reveals a nuanced perspective on its leadership across various textile and apparel (T&A) export sectors. Despite holding a significant overall share, the state's dominance in all categories nece... Read more
Growing Textile Treadmill: EU’s consumption, waste crisis, and ESG imperati…
The European Environment Agency (EEA) report's revelation of growing textile consumption and waste in Europe underscores a pressing environmental challenge. In 2022, the average European consumed 19 kg of textiles, generating 6.94 million tonnes of waste. This rise, coupled with the alarming 85 per cent of ... Read more
Hong Kong’s seven mega trade fairs attract 100,000 global buyers, unlock ne…
Seven major trade exhibitions organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) concluded successfully, drawing nearly 100,000 buyers from 131 countries and regions. These events, held in late April and covering lifestyle products, printing and packaging, and licensing opportunities, saw increase... Read more
Denim’s DIY Revolution: Customization, on-demand shaping global jeanswear s…
At a time where individuality and self-expression reign supreme, the denim and jeanswear industry is witnessing an unprecedented shift toward customization, do-it-yourself (DIY) fashion, and on-demand production. Consumers are no longer satisfied with off-the-rack designs; they want to infuse their personal... Read more
Bangladesh vs Vietnam who scores higher as global apparel supplier
The global apparel market is witnessing a fascinating competition between Bangladesh and Vietnam, each vying for dominance after China. Data collated from sources like Eurostat and the USDA, reveals Vietnam has historically been a larger apparel exporter to the US compared to Bangladesh. This could be due t... Read more
China's shifting export dynamics and the declining importance of the US mar…
A recent analysis by David Birnbaum reveals a significant shift in China's export focus, specifically concerning the US’ as a major destination for Chinese goods. While the US remains a big player in certain sectors, particularly garments, the overall importance of the US market to China's economy is ... Read more
Apparel demand remains strong, but economic clouds loom: Wazir Advisors rep…
Wazir Advisors April 2025 ‘Apparel trade scenario in key global markets and India’ captures the evolving dynamics of global apparel trade and retail. Data from major supplier and buyer nations points toward a steady recovery in demand, even as underlying economic signals hint at emerging challen... Read more
Global Textiles Wrap Up 2024, Outlook 2025: Year of resilience and transformation
Year 2024 has seen dynamic shifts and surprising resilience in the global textile sector. Despite facing numerous challenges, the industry demonstrated an i... 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
Santoni launches new XT intarsia machine
Leading Italian circular knitting machine builder SantoniSpA has launched its new unique XT intarsia machine that combines all of the knitting possibiliti... Read more
Gartex Texprocess to be launched as a hybrid event
In conjunction with MEX Exhibition, Messe Frankfurt Trade Fairs India will hold Gartex Texprocess India as a hybrid event. The event will scheduled alongs... Read more
Shima Seiki and Lonati partner to digitize and decarbonize sock manufacturi…
Japan’s Shima Seiki Mfg, Ltd and Italy’s Lonati S p A have joined f... Read more
India eyes doubling UK RMG market share to 12% with FTA boost: CareEdge
India is set to double its market share in the UK’s ready-made garment (R... Read more
CHINA INSIGHTS
Amid unprecedented Non Woven growth, China revises mask quality standards
With the daily output of masks touches over 20 million, China introduces new standards for... Read more
China: Silk city Shengze is pilot zone for the world-class textile cluster
Shengze, home to the largest silk wholesale market known for silk and man-made s... Read more
Wazir Advisors support Good Fashion Fund’s sustainable investment in India’…
The Good Fashion Fund (GFF), managed by Fount and supported technically by Wazi... Read more
Roberto Cavalli teams up with Arav Group to develop children’s clothing ran…
Owned by Dubai-based Vision Investments since 2019, Italian luxury fashion hous... Read more
Anil Rajbanshi named as the new Vice Chairman, Matexil
Anil Rajbanshi, President, Reliance Industries has been named as the new Vice C... Read more
We need to boost Khadi for future expansion: Gautam Hari Singhania, CMD, Ra…
Speaking at the India@2047 Summit hosted by ABP Network, Gautam Hari Singhania,... Read more
Hugo Boss launches recycled polyester yarn ‘NovaPoly’
Hugo Boss is launching an innovative recycled polyester yarn, ‘NovaPoly,&... Read more
GIP teams up with Ghana-based MGIL for a production facility in Koforidua
An investment platform established by British International Investment (BII), G... Read more
SIMA hails India-UK FTA as game changer for textile exports, eyes growth wi…
In a major push for India's textile sector, the Union Government has concluded ... Read more
India-UK free trade deal to double RMG exports, remove 9.6% tariff hurdle: …
The Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC) has hailed the India-UK free trade agreem... Read more
India-UK FTA presents significant opportunity for exports growth: Sudhir S…
Sudhir Sekhri, Chairman, AEPC opines, the landmark free trade agreement between... Read more
India-UK FTA, to help increase presence in the UK market: Experts
Welcoming the treaty, the Indian textile industry terms the India-UK Free Trade... Read more
Puma’s Q1, FY25 profit margins decline as brand focuses on cost cutting
The Q1, FY25 profit margins of sportswear giant Puma declined and the brand rep... Read more
Muscat Grand Mall introduces ‘Little India’ in partnership with SRED
A premier shopping complex managed by Tilal Development Company, Muscat Grand M... Read more
93rd edition of TIWC to be held in Portugal from October 7-10, 2025
The 93rd Textile Institute World Conference (TIWC 2025) is set to be held at th... Read more