SHEIN faces multiple accusations in US, South Africa of using slave labor a…
A coalition named "Shut Down SHEIN" is running a campaign to raise awareness of Shein's alleged human rights abuses and questionable business practices. Shein is a fast-fashion company based in China, claimed to have with links to TikTok and the Chinese Communist Party. The campaign's objective is ... Read more
Right merchandising can help fashion brands succeed in today’s uncertain en…
“Great merchandising, like great value, never goes out of fashion. In a dynamic and increasingly digital apparel, fashion, and luxury market, companies that get merchandising right tend to outperform their peers,” says McKinsey. In their article ‘Great merchandising never goes out ... Read more
Proposed mega textile parks a potential game-changer for India's textiles i…
The government’s decision of setting up seven Mega Integrated Textile Region and Apparel parks across the country will boost India’s textile industry and take it to the next level. The initiative aims to create world-class facilities, state-of-the-art infrastructure and an integrated val... Read more
As Sri Lanka’s apparel workers face lay-offs, brands need to take responsib…
Yohan Lawrence, Secretary General, Joint Apparel Association Forum (JAAF), Sri Lanka, is optimistic the country can increase its annual apparel export revenue by at least $500 million if they are allowed to export more items to India. Indeed, Sri Lanka’s apparel manufacturers have succes... Read more
India’s fashion retail segment poised for good growth with return to normal
Finally India’s fashion retail can look ahead with more optimism as the sector is expected to see good double digit sales growth in FY23. As per a report by credit rating agency ICRA, rising discretionary spending and normalisation of store operations post pandemic, India’s fashion retai... Read more
Global inflation hits some countries harder
Top apparel exporters have been hit badly by ongoing inflation and unstable prices across the globe.Retail outlets are finding it tough to pay electricity bills,shipping charges and other logistics. At the same time, food prices have almost doubled leaving consumers cash-strapped in many countries a... Read more
February sees US apparel store sales grow as India’s exports share rise: Wa…
Despite inflationary pressures, monthly apparel store sales in the US for February 2023 recorded a 13 per cent increase to reach an estimated $14.9 billion compared to the same month of 2022. In 2022, sales were 7 per cent higher than in 2021. This was revealed in Wazir Advisors March 2023 ‘Ap... Read more
As inflation impacts sales, fashion brands look for ways to cope with press…
Global fashion industry, just like most other consumables industries have realised the ongoing inflation isn’t going to slow down any time soon as the world couldn’t find time to recover from the pandemic before being hit by the economically-disruptive Russian invasion of Ukraine. High inflati... Read more
Global lingerie segment to jump from $78.7 billion to $ 119.4 billion in si…
Lingerie has come a long way since the time it was considered a female tool of seduction and titillation.The global lingerie marketwas worth $78.7 billion in 2022, reinforcing demand worldwide. A study by the IMARC Group expects the market to reach $119.4 billion by 2028, growing at a compounded ann... Read more
Report on environmental cost of online’s free returns policy in UK released
According to a report by the British Fashion Council's Institute of Positive Fashion, “Solving fashion’s product returns: How to keep value in a closed-loop system”, outlines a framework of recommendations to address the issue. The report highlights the need for the fashion industry to t... Read more
Global ethnic wear market to reach $177.2 Billion by 2031, driven by rising…
The global ethnic wear market is expected to reach $177.2 billion by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 7.2 per cent from 2022 to 2031, according to a new report published by Allied Market Research. The report cites increasing demand for fusion wear globally, the emergence of mix-and-match styles, the availabili... Read more
Global home textile market to be a $140 billion industry by 2027: Study
Canada-based Transparency Market Research has published a comprehensive analytical report on the global status of the home textile sector. The research covering 2019 to 2027 states, the market growing at a CAGR of 5 per cent will be worth $ 140 billion. In another report published by Markets & R... Read more
Men’s formal suit segment undergoes alterations
The traditional classic readymade men’s suit will always stay relevant in the premium formal wear retail segment, even if its popularity has slightly waned in post-Covd dress-down times. With an USP of making the wearer stand out whenever and wherever, this is a forever style even when bespoke or made-t... Read more
China’s exports move south as global companies relocate production
Weakening demand from globally fashion brands due to supply chain chaos, higher manufacturing costs post-Covid and international concerns about inhuman factory working conditions are leading to a major economic slowdown in China. With supply chain risks, many brands across the apparel industry are r... Read more
Demand for plus size clothing reinforces the niche category’s global growth
On, February 22, 2023, Amazon India went live with its plus size store that has the finest collection of plus size clothing for Indian consumers, curated from leading fashion brands in India – Biba, Bigbanana, Pluss, Allen Solly, NYKD and the U.S. Polo Association among others. The outlet offe... Read more
Recovering China textile markets reflect unpredictable demand
While analysts await the results of China’s textile demand in the first quarter of 2023, there seems to be some improvement in textile end-user demand compared to the second half of 2022, mainly apparent in the country’s domestic demand. Although end-user demand graph may be close to the peri... Read more
Unique interpretations rebound jeanswear at Milan Fashion Week 2023
The comeback of denim was already evident during the January menswear shows and was even more pronounced during the recent Milan shows. Each designer offered their own unique interpretation of the trend, showcasing their sensitivity and taste. Brands and designers offer their unique interpretations... Read more
Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics – Spring Edition 2023: Showcase for h…
The Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics – Spring Edition is a highly anticipated textile platform that will take place in Shanghai, China from March 28-30, 2023. The event is designed to meet the growing demand for high-end apparel products by exhibitors worldwide. The exhibition will feature a d... Read more
‘Bangladesh wants to cooperate and collaborate instead of competing with India,’ BGMEA President
Bangladesh apparel industry has bounced back from the pandemic with order books full and deliveries happening across the globe. Expecting to touch $41 billion in apparel ... Read more
‘Suppliers, brands need to rebuild relationships not to repeat similar mistakes in future’, IAF President
The pandemic and now the Russia-Ukraine war have put a lot of pressure on global apparel market across the value chain. The industry is coping with numerous issues includ... Read more
Growing demand from domestic, foreign players boosts India’s textile machinery b…
Heralding a textile revolution in India, the textile machinery industry is transforming from labor-intensive to a more modern and automated manufacturing ... Read more
Innovation key highlight at ITMA 2023
ITMA has announced it will continue to present and share innovative manufacturing technology and materials with the industry at its 19th edition in Milan.... Read more
Santoni launches new XT intarsia machine
Leading Italian circular knitting machine builder SantoniSpA has launched its new unique XT intarsia machine that combines all of the knitting possibiliti... Read more
Gartex Texprocess to be launched as a hybrid event
In conjunction with MEX Exhibition, Messe Frankfurt Trade Fairs India will hold Gartex Texprocess India as a hybrid event. The event will scheduled alongs... Read more
Kornit Digital reports revenues of $57.4 million in Q3
Kornit Digital reported revenues of $57.4 million in its third quartercompared to $47.3 million, net of $2.4 million attributed to the non-cash impact of ... Read more
Yarn Expo Spring 2023 to feature several fashion shows, trend zones
The Yarn Expo Spring 2023 trade fair is set to take place from March 28-30, 202... Read more
White announces launch of new fashion event format - White Resort
White, the fashion event organizer, has announced that it will be launching a n... Read more
CHINA INSIGHTS
Contributed by Mr. Zhao Hong & Ms. Xing Rong
Amid unprecedented Non Woven growth, China revises mask quality standards
With the daily output of masks touches over 20 million, China introduces new standards for... Read more
China: Silk city Shengze is pilot zone for the world-class textile cluster
Shengze, home to the largest silk wholesale market known for silk and man-made s... Read more
Vietnam's textile and garment industry goes green to meet partners' demands
Vietnam's textile and garment businesses are taking action to switch to green p... Read more
Market optimistic for gradual rebound in brand and buyer attendance at Shan…
Shanghai Fashion Week is set to host more than 12 showrooms and trade shows, in... Read more
Japanese sportswear brand ASICS launches first store in Riyadh
ASICS Arabia, a subsidiary of the Japanese sportswear brand, has announced an a... Read more
Europe and US drive exports for Indonesia's TPT industry
Indonesia's textile and footwear industries are driving the country's economy a... Read more
Inatex and Indo Intertex : Shaping Indonesia a TPT industry leader
The Indonesian Textile Association (API) and several other associations will ho... Read more
China's spandex exports decline in first two months of 2023
China's spandex exports have seen a decline in the first two months of 2023, ac... Read more
India's apparel exports decline despite all-time high exports to UAE
India's exports of various products such as gems and jewellery, automobiles, co... Read more
US apparel imports decline in value, volume in January 2023
After reaching a record-high apparel import value of US $99.93 billion in 2022,... Read more
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