The New Rules of Resale: EPR turning secondhand into fashion’s strategic gr…
The global fashion industry is facing a decisive regulatory and commercial reset. What began as a sustainability narrative around reuse and recycling is now evolving into a hard-edged business imperative, driven by the rise of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR). Across major markets, parti... Read more
The 2027 Mandate: Why denim’s future hinges on verifiable data
For decades, the global denim industry has relied on a narrative of durability, heritage, and authenticity. That narrative is now being stress-tested by a new operational reality: data integrity. As per Nicolas Prophte, Founder of the Denim Deal Foundation and former supply chain executive acr... Read more
Europe’s textile core unravels as costs, imports and policy pressure bite
Europe’s textile and apparel sector, long seen as a benchmark for craftsmanship and industrial depth, is slipping into a prolonged slowdown. The latest EURATEX data signals a third consecutive year of decline, with industry leaders warning of a steady erosion in global competitiveness. T... Read more
Automation, innovation, regulation are the forces shaping textiles in 2026
The global textile sector has entered a new era. Early 2026 saw the industry breach a $1.06 trillion valuation, reflecting a transformation that goes far beyond production volumes or labor cost arbitrage. Today, technical sophistication, regulatory navigation, and material intelligence define competit... Read more
The new Brussels rulebook, every EU apparel order is now a balance-sheet ri…
The humble export order sheet is undergoing a transformation. What was once a straightforward commercial instrument: SKU, volume, FOB price, delivery window, is rapidly becoming a risk document shaped by regulatory pressure from Brussels. With the European Union’s Ecodesign for Sustainab... Read more
Why 2026-27 could be a defining cotton year for India’s farm-to-fashion eco…
The global cotton economy is entering a more constrained phase, and for India, the implications run far beyond the farm gate. The International Cotton Advisory Committee’s April 2026 outlook, which projects a 4 per cent decline in world production to 24.9 million tonnes, signals the emer... Read more
STCH highlights deep-tech integration in apparel supply chain with new fund…
Bengaluru-based textile technology firm STCH has successfully closed a $5.5 mil... Read more
Cambodia T&A sector remains resilient with exports worth $3.8 billion i…
Cambodia’s T&A sector demonstrated significant resilience in Q1, FY26... Read more
Arvind Ltd accelerates international expansion with Arvind Atelier acquisit…
Arvind Limited has accelerated its international diversification strategy with ... Read more
Odisha accelerates textile ‘Farm-to-Fabric’ strategy with Rs 124 crore spin…
Led by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, the Odisha Cabinet has formally appro... Read more
LSKD teams with Samsara Eco to integrate recycled nylon in collections
In a decisive move for the Australian performance apparel sector, Gold Coast-ba... Read more
Levi Strauss sued over supply chain transparency and ethical marketing
In a high-stakes development for global apparel retail, the Dutch office of the... Read more