Italian textile machinery exports on growth track
As per figures released by the economics department at ACIMIT, the Association of Italian Textile Machinery Manufacturers, orders for textile machinery rose during the fourth quarter of 2013. It shows…
Pakistan balances China loss with EU gain in textiles exports
Pakistan's textile exports to China are in the form of low value-added fabric and yarn. China transforms the product into a higher value-added form. There has been a slowdown in…
C.L.A.S.S. eco library returns to Copenhagen Fashion Summit
C.L.A.S.S. has once more joined hands with NICE and the Danish Fashion Institute to be their official materials partner for textiles at the 3rd edition of the Copenhagen Fashion Summit…
Vietnam grants licenses to build two apparel complexes
Two investment licenses have been granted by the Ho Chi Minh city Export Processing and Industrial Zones Authority in Vietnam that will lead to the construction of two apparel complexes…
Apparel firms protest against forced labour practices
Leading apparel retailers like Adidas, Marks and Spencer, Patagonia and Phillips-Van Heusen have taken steps against cotton from Uzbekistan entering their supply chain to protest against forced labour practices in…
Sustainable, eco-friendly textile production
Conventional textile production is one of the most polluting industries on the planet. It's estimated that the textile industry is responsible for as much as 20 per cent of land…
Pakistan's cotton imports surge
With a sudden surge in import of cotton in the last two months, Pakistan is expected to import a total of 2.5 million bales during the ongoing fiscal 2013-14. Pakistan…
SLIPS, the innovative anti-stain textile coating developed
A team of scientists has given cotton and polyester fabrics a coating that repels almost any type of substance. SLIPS (Slippery Liquid-Infused Porous Surfaces) is a slick coating that repels…
Coats revenue grows to $1,075 million in 2013
Guinness Peat Group has released its preliminary financial results for the year ended December 31, 2013, incorporating the preliminary results for Coats, world’s leading industrial thread and consumer textile crafts…
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China’s CPTPP membership could create hurdles for US’ textile industry
Textile and apparel companies have been on a high alert ever since China submitted its application to join the 11-member... Read more
Sustainability pressures compel brands to relook raw material choices
The pandemic has accelerated demand for clothes made from performance fabrics because of its moisture-wicking, anti-odor and cooling properties they... Read more
Apparel dominates Brand Finance’s 2021 luxury brands list with 62% value
In 2021, 62 per cent of the total value generated by the world’s top 50 valuable luxury and premium brands... Read more
Innovations to help China’s luxe brands retain sheen despite official crackdown
New rules by China’s State Administration of Market Regulation for technology firms have halted the bull run of Chinese luxury... Read more
PLI scheme will make Indian textile industry self-reliant
Fuelling industrial growth since the pre-British era, Indian textile industry is likely to reach a value of $300 billion by... Read more
Innovation labs helping brands launch new, sustainable materials
The activewear industry has received a huge push in the last three years with brands from Adidas to Pangaia to... Read more
Bangladesh: New Accord fails in brands’ legal accountability to suppliers
The recent renewal of the Bangladesh Accord has sparked a debate amongst industry leaders on the feasibility its renewal. While... Read more
Diversification can help Vietnam lift production amid latest COVID-19 outbreak
The outbreak of COVID-19’s Delta variant has paralyzed Vietnam’s garment industry. Though factories are allowed to operate they have to... Read more
Cotton prices to be bullish this year predict analysts
Cotton futures contract reached a 7.5-year high in August as falling global supply gave a boost to demand from China.... Read more
Collaborations to be key for future textile industry growth
Collaborations are an important part of supply chain management in the textile industry. They help the industry create the right... Read more