The €2,150 Question: Can Europe afford circular fashion at scale?
Europe's push to build a circular textile economy is facing an uncomfortable commercial truth. The technology capable of producing virgin-quality recycled polyester exists, but its economics remain far from competitive with conventional petrochemical production. As regulators tighten sustainability mandates... Read more
From cotton peaks to polyester pressures, textile supply chains face a rese…
The assumption that textile supply chains can absorb periodic swings in cotton prices has become untenable. During the first seven months of 2026, the global yarn and textile industry experienced a sharp reminder that raw material risk is no longer confined to cotton alone. Simultaneous increases in cotton ... Read more
Global sourcing reset exposes India’s apparel competitiveness gap
The assumption that global apparel sourcing would naturally shift from China to India is proving increasingly misplaced. Fresh trade data suggests that while brands are actively diversifying their supplier base, they are rewarding execution capability rather than simply moving production to the next-largest... Read more
The new fashion equation, quality, agility and value replace speed and disc…
The traditional order that once separated low-cost fast fashion from premium luxury is steadily breaking down as consumers become more selective about value rather than simply price. Rising operating costs, regulatory scrutiny on cross-border trade, digital-first retail, and the rapid increase of resale pla... Read more
AI goes invisible as fashion brands rewire design studios
The fashion industry's digital transformation is entering a new phase. After investing heavily in sophisticated 3D computer-aided design (CAD) platforms over the past decade, leading apparel companies are quietly changing course. Instead of expecting designers to master complex software, brands are embeddin... Read more
Natural fibers gain ground as global retail pushes back against polyester
A change is underway across the global textile industry as consumer preferences begin to alter sourcing decisions that have long favored synthetic fibers. Polyester, once regarded as the foundation of affordable fashion because of its durability and low production costs, is facing mounting pressure from con... 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
India’s T&A exports display operational divergence
India’s foreign trade performance in the textile and apparel (T&A) sector d... Read more
Bangladesh, Netherlands collaborate to promote circular textile economy
The bilateral trade framework between South Asia and Europe has reached a notable mil... Read more
Bombay Dyeing targets festive home demand with new bedding collections
Bombay Dyeing has launched three bedding collections - Saughat, Ethnicity and Urban L... Read more
Eastman takes US-made Naia fibers closer to Western Hemisphere apparel sour…
Eastman is taking its Naia cellulosic fiber and filament yarn portfolio to Guatemala&... Read more
Organic cotton valuations face potential volatility amid shifting supply dy…
The global organic cotton market is navigating a delicate equilibrium as stringent ce... Read more
Premium denim sector in trouble as luxury jeans labels restructure operatio…
The global premium apparel market faces renewed turbulence as macroeconomic pressures... Read more
Sustainable dyeing innovation takes center stage as Imogo opens new Swedish…
An affiliate of the Swedish textile machinery association TMAS, Imogo has established... Read more
Macroeconomic headwinds depress British apparel exports in mid-2026
The United Kingdom’s clothing export momentum faced a sharp pullback as outboun... Read more
Data-driven energy framework transmutes apparel manufacturing margins
Rising thermal power tariffs, natural gas supply constraints, and stringent decarboni... Read more
Global secondhand apparel market transitions away from traditional shipment…
The global secondhand apparel market, projected to reach $350 billion by 2028, is exp... Read more
Harvey Nichols acquisition reshapes luxury retail matrix for Frasers Group
Frasers Group’s pre-pack administration takeover of Harvey Nichols in an estima... Read more
London High Court dismisses copyright lawsuit against Temu
London’s High Court has dismissed Shein’s high-stakes copyright lawsuit a... Read more
European textile trade deficit compresses as production shrinks
The European Union’s textile and apparel trade deficit narrowed by 19.1 per cen... Read more
US tariff headwinds cut $1.25 billion from Indian textile exports
Indian textile and apparel exporters recorded a $1.25 billion decline in shipments to... Read more