Apparel’s inflation premium in the US signals a tough road for retailers
The latest inflation data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics has conveyed an important warning for the fashion and retail industry. While headline inflation remains a concern across the broader economy, apparel prices are now rising faster than the overall consumer basket, creating a difficult balanci... Read more
The Alchemy of Adornment: Decoding the ‘Runway Trends’ and ‘Sartorial Shift…
As the global luxury sector navigates shifting economic currents, Milan continues to solidify its role as the definitive compass for style and retail strategy. Following a highly successful winter event, the international fashion community is turning its focus to the upcoming autumn edition of Milano Fashio... Read more
Engineered to Perform: How bio-based textiles are rewiring the $1.15 trilli…
The global athleisure industry is entering a reset as the next phase of competition shifts from celebrity endorsements and logo visibility to material engineering and textile innovation. What was once a brand-led market is rapidly evolving into a technology-led sector where the competitive advantage increas... Read more
China’s inward turn, domestic demand is rewriting the export model
China is undergoing one of its most consequential economic recalibrations in decades, driven by geopolitical instability, rising Western protectionism, and a prolonged domestic property downturn. Once heavily dependent on export-led manufacturing to sustain growth, Beijing is now moving quickly towards inte... Read more
Why Shein sees itself as a technology company, not a fashion brand
The modern fashion industry has traditionally been defined by creativity, merchandising expertise and global sourcing networks. Yet few companies have challenged that formula as aggressively as Shein, whose leadership has long maintained that it is not fundamentally a fashion company using technology, but a... Read more
India’s textile sector turns crisis into competitive advantage
India’s textile and apparel industry has emerged from one of the most turbulent periods in its recent history, transforming a combination of global disruptions into the foundation of a new growth cycle. According to Wazir Advisors’ sector pulse report tracking earnings discussions across 13 lead... Read more
Global spinning machinery market eyes milestone growth by 2033
The global spinning machinery landscape is undergoing a significant transformation, with market valuations projected to reach US$ 8.3 billion by 2033. This grow... Read more
Global textile industry transitions to automated circular-integrated systems
The global textile machinery landscape is undergoing a decisive transformation, characterized by a transition from traditional production to highly automated, c... Read more
Lenzing scales bio-based innovation to reshape nonwovens market
The Lenzing Group is accelerating its transition toward fossil-free production by scaling its proprietary Lenzing Nonwoven Technology (LNT). Following a series ... Read more
Europe’s apparel slowdown exposes the limits of low-cost sourcing
Europe’s apparel market is sending a stark warning to the global garment indu... Read more
India-US trade pact nears finish line; raises hopes for apparel and textile…
India and the United States have entered the final phase of negotiations on an interi... Read more
Vietnam’s textile sector navigates fragile growth amid global headwinds
Vietnam’s textile and garment industry is currently navigating a period of temp... Read more
HGH India 2026 to integrate traditional craftsmanship into mainstream suppl…
Opening on June 30. 2026 at the Bombay Exhibition Centre in Mumbai, the 19th edition ... Read more
Independent retailers embrace human-centric growth strategies at Autumn Fai…
As the retail landscape navigates shifting consumer habits and economic pressures, th... Read more
Source Fashion 2026 to align ethical sourcing with commercial performance
Scheduled for July 7–9, 2026, at ExCeL London, the upcoming event – Sourc... Read more
Performance apparel sector transforms with cellulosic fibers integration in…
Long defined by a reliance on petroleum-derived synthetics, the Performance Apparel s... Read more
Florence to host Pitti Filati 99 with 119 international spinning and knitti…
The global textile sector converges in Florence this week as Pitti Filati 99 commence... Read more
USDA urged to expand domestic textile revitalization agenda
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is facing fresh calls to broaden i... Read more
India reinforces trade safeguards on Chinese PET resin imports
The Indian Government has officially extended the anti-dumping duty on bottle-grade P... Read more
Meghna Executive Holdings strengthens position with a focus on luxury appar…
Meghna Executive Holdings (MEH) is reinforcing its position in the Bangladeshi market... Read more
Fiscal incentives alone insufficient to secure sector’s future: BGMEA
Following its 43rd AGM on June 20, 2026, the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exp... Read more
Riyadh advances creative economy with launch of Fashion District
Saudi Arabia has initiated a significant advancement in its retail and creative infra... Read more
Bangladesh apparel exports across non-traditional markets contract
The ready-made garment (RMG) sector in Bangladesh is contending with a contraction in... Read more