Tailoring makes a comeback as men recast the suit around individual style
After nearly a decade of oversized hoodies, rubber-soled sneakers and workplace casualisation, tailoring is making a commercial comeback in global menswear. But the return of the suit does not mean a revival of the rigid corporate uniform. Instead, it reflects a change in why men buy tailored clothing. The global men... Read more
Global activewear, lingerie brands shift more production to India
As activewear and lingerie brands reassess their dependence on concentrated manufacturing bases in China and Vietnam sourcing patterns are changing across the world. Rising wages, tariff uncertainty, geopolitical risk and capacity constraints are pushing buyers to diversify production. India, traditionally ... Read more
Beyond the Catwalk: Ready to Show 2026 charts new global sourcing frontiers…
While the world’s fashion capitals prepare for the Spring/Summer 2027 runways, the operational engine room of European retail is convening on the outskirts of Milan. Running from September 12 to 14, 2026, Ready to Show returns to Fiera Milano-Rho, transforming Hall 10 into an epicenter of internationa... Read more
India’s FTA push reshapes textile export strategy, but import risks persist
India’s new free trade agreements (FTA) are expected to redraw competition for the textile and apparel industry, opening wider preferential access to major consumer markets while exposing parts of the domestic value chain to greater import pressure. India is targeting preferential trade agreements cov... Read more
EU traceability rules force fashion brands to rethink fragmented supply cha…
European sustainability regulation is beginning to alter the commercial pattern of the global textile and apparel industry, pushing brands closer to fibre producers, recyclers, spinners and material innovators. The shift is getting a boost from the European Union’s Ecodesign for Sustainable Products R... Read more
India’s $350 bn textile ambition rests on a twin-engine strategy
India’s textile and apparel (T&A) industry is approaching an inflection point. The 200th Report of the Department-Related Parliamentary Standing Committee on Commerce has highlighted vulnerabilities in the country’s export sector, including effective US tariff burdens of 18-25 per cent, tran... Read more
Synthetic slowdown pushes textile mills towards premium natural blends
Traditional economics of high-volume synthetic fabrics are giving way to higher-value natural fibres, cellulosics and engineered multi-fibre constructions in global textiles industry. The shift is not simply a sustainability response. It reflects a broader reworking of mill economics, retail sourcing and re... Read more
Walmart targets Shein, off-price rivals with private-label ‘Scenario’
Walmart is making a fresh push to reshape its softlines business with the launch of ‘Scenario’, a proprietary womenswear label designed to capture fashion spending that currently leaves its business. The 280-piece collection spans modern bohemian apparel, footwear and accessories, with most prod... Read more
Synthetic slowdown pushes textile mills towards premium natural blends
Traditional economics of high-volume synthetic fabrics are giving way to higher-value natural fibres, cellulosics and engineered multi-fibre constructions in global textiles industry. The shift is not simply a sustainability response. It reflects a broader reworking of mill economics, retail sourcing and re... Read more
Walmart targets Shein, off-price rivals with private-label ‘Scenario’
Walmart is making a fresh push to reshape its softlines business with the launch of ‘Scenario’, a proprietary womenswear label designed to capture fashion spending that currently leaves its business. The 280-piece collection spans modern bohemian apparel, footwear and accessories, with most prod... Read more
Madhya Pradesh consolidates textile power with new investments
Madhya Pradesh is rapidly cementing its status as a cornerstone of India’s textile value chain, securing Rs 1,592 crore in fresh investment proposals duri... Read more
Italy, India collaborate to build more resilient supply chains
Actively pursuing an expanded industrial footprint within India’s textile sector, Italy seeks to leverage the momentum from the recently elevated Special ... Read more
Textile Ministry to infuse high-solutions in weaving with ‘Handloom Hackathon 20…
The Ministry of Textiles aims to infuse high-tech solutions into India’s decentralized weaving industry with the recently inaugurated ‘Handloom Hack... Read more
Heimtextil 2027 redefines performance standards for global textile manufact…
Global textile manufacturers are accelerating research into multi-functional fiber architecture... Read more
RE&UP scales next-gen cotton to transform European private-label appare…
Textile-to-textile recycling is crossing a critical threshold as technology provider RE&UP ... Read more
Eltex to optimize technical heat-setting operations with automated yarn ten…
Textile machinery innovator Eltex has launched its advanced ACT-MULTI system, bringing automate... Read more
Sethani Creation strengthens position in men’s ethnic fabric supply market
Sethani Creation is strengthening its position in India’s men’s ethnic fabric suppl... Read more
Unresolved tax discrepancies threaten India’s synthetic textile growth
India’s expanding man-made fiber sector faces critical working capital constraints follow... Read more
Global machinery giants secure multi-million dollar contracts at Dhaka text…
The silver jubilee edition of the Bangladesh Textile Series of Exhibitions concluded ... Read more
Retail buyers convene at Autumn Fair 2026 to secure Q4 textile inventories
The opening day of Autumn Fair 2026 at the NEC Birmingham drew significant footfall f... Read more
Global apparel brands accelerate sourcing shifts at CHIC Autumn Shanghai 20…
The recent conclusion of the autumn apparel showcase at CHIC Autumn Shanghai 2026 tra... Read more
PVH reports mixed performance in Q2, FY27 as revenues decline while profits…
Global apparel conglomerate PVH Corp. has reported a mixed financial performance in Q... Read more
Sustainable textile demand propels cellulose fiber market toward US$ 80.24 …
The global textile and apparel manufacturing industry is undergoing a structural real... Read more
Tashkent to accelerate Central Asia textile modernization with CAITME 2026
The textile and apparel manufacturing sector is gathering momentum as Tashkent prepar... Read more
British designer labels target international retail markets
British independent apparel houses are aggressively restructuring their distribution ... Read more
Lululemon market declines following sluggish regional demand
Lululemon Athletica experienced a severe market sell-off after missing its revenue ta... Read more
Shein pursues strategic brand partnerships to diversify revenue streams
Shein is aggressively expanding its brand acquisition and partnership initiatives to ... Read more