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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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
Luxury brands join the resale bandwagon as demand for sustainability grows
Over the next few years, the resale fashion market is expected to grow 11 times faster than the regular fashion... Read more
Despite repeated calls, fashion industry fails to achieve sustainability targets
The fashion industry, a major polluter fails to achieve carbon neutrality despite repeated calls by environmentalists and experts. A new... Read more
Hong Kong clothing manufacturers drive growth with new trends, technologies
Traditionally, one of the largest clothing exporters, Hong Kong saw a major decline in garment shipments in 2020. As a... Read more
New sustainability rules across EU to transform the fashion industry
With no laws to curb environmental pollution and eliminate labor exploitation, the fashion industry is highly under regulated. However, governments... Read more
Brand commitment can help American lawmakers address forced labor issues
Time and again, American customs officials have detained goods suspected of being made by forced labor. As per an AOL... Read more
Production revamp and consumer awareness can boost leather use in fashion
Time and again, industry experts have reiterated the importance of leather as one of the most sustainable materials for the... Read more
Need for large fashion brands to accelerate climate change intiatives: Report
A recent report by market researcher Kantar accuses Indian consumers of being profit oriented and ignoring their environmental commitments. Titled... Read more
Armenia’s domestic clothing market gets a boost with a ban on Turkish imports
Imposed earlier this year, Armenia’s ban on clothing imports from Turkey has given a boost to local garment manufacturers. Many... Read more
PLI Scheme to boost India’s MMF-based garment exports to Japan
World’s third largest importer of textiles and apparels (T&A), Japan’s imports in the category grew by 1.2 per cent CAGR... Read more