Despite growth, Indian textile exports continue to suffer
Though a slowdown in China, political unrest in Bangladesh and labour and other issues in Vietnam gave an opportunity to Indian textile exporters, the segment managed to expand its performance…
Surat textile market suffers because of payment defaults
Surat's textile markets are getting negatively affected because of defaulters from Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. Defaults worth over Rs 700 crores have been reported from these markets…
Coats buys GSD supply management
Coats, world’s leading industrial thread and consumer textile crafts business, has acquired GSD. Coats is a recognised industry leader, with long standing expertise and deep industry relationships.GSD, a UK based…
Bangladesh's exports to US up 6.25 per cent
Bangladesh's ready-made garment exports to the US increased by 6.25 per cent in the first quarter of 2015 compared to the corresponding period last year. However, apparel exports from Vietnam…
US apparel imports rise 19 per cent in March
As e dollar remained strong against other currencies, US apparel imports rebounded in March. Apparel imports surged 19 per cent in March, compared to the same month last year, to…
Aditya Birla adopts forest policy to reduce carbon footprint
One of world's largest fabric makers for the fashion industry, Aditya Birla has decided to abide by the policy to exclude fiber produced at the expense of endangered forests, reports…
Vietnam's garment exports up 16 per cent
In 2014, Vietnam's textile and garment sector saw a 16 per cent rise in the level of exports. While exporting garments is big business in Vietnam, investors should not ignore…
Textile industry in Pakistan apprehensive about closure
In case the Pakistan government alters the Reduced Rate Regime, and fails to release stuck up funds and ensures immediate liquidity supply from banks, the textile industry will face 50…
TPP effects on Vietnam: 'Yarn Forward'
‘Yarn forward’ forms a key part of the proposed format of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), a United States led trade agreement involving twelve countries, which is under negotiation. In essence,…
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Nomura Report: Asian exporters absorb tariffs, rethink supply chains
As global trade enters a period of recalibration, Asian exporters are bearing the brunt of escalating US tariffs while simultaneously... Read more
Fashion's New Fit: Tailoring and alteration services stitch a story of growth
From the runways of Paris to the digital storefronts of global e-commerce, the fashion industry is changing. As consumers increasingly... Read more
Luxury brands swap leases for deeds as global real estate strategy shifts
Luxury fashion houses are increasingly choosing to buy, not rent, the world’s most coveted retail spaces, marking a sharp shift... Read more
STAR Network joins hands with Fashion Industry Charter for Climate Action to adv…
An inter-regional alliance of garment producer associations, The Sustainable Textiles of the Asian Region (STAR) Network, has reaffirmed its commitment... Read more
More than a lookalike, 'dupe' culture is forcing premium brands to innovate
The $4.5 trillion global luxury market is under siege, not just from the traditional counterfeiters operating in back alleys and... Read more
Recycling at Risk: How virgin polyester growth threatens fashion’s green goals
The global fashion industry is facing a sobering contradiction. Even as some of the world’s largest apparel brands proudly champion... Read more
Beyond the label, RepRisk flags human rights and environmental hazards in fashio…
The global apparel and textile industry, long celebrated for its role in democratizing fashion and creating jobs across continents, is... Read more
Made abroad, worn at home imports are replacing US garment production
The story of America’s clothing industry is one of contrast: booming demand from consumers but shrinking capacity at home to... Read more
Uniform GST rate ends duty anomalies, brings relief to textile manufacturers
When Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman rose to chair the latest GST Council meeting, few expected the sweeping changes that would... Read more
Renewables, recycling, and resilience, fashion’s blueprint for Net Zero
The mid-2025 stage is important. As the world inches toward 2030, the fashion industry finds itself at a crossroads between... Read more