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
From exclusivity to engagement, luxury retail rewrites its growth strategy …
The global luxury industry is entering a different growth cycle. After years of post-pandemic spending riding on affluent consumers and aggressive price increases, the sector is now moving from rapid growth to a more measured phase where sustainable growth depends less on pricing power and more on customer ... Read more
Shaping the future of fashion at BRICS+ 2026
The upcoming BRICS+ Fashion Summit in Moscow promises to be a pivotal international gathering, offering a dedicated platform for fast-growing production and commercial hubs to establish direct trade and manufacturing partnerships. Taking place from September 28-30, 2026, the forum stands as the largest inte... Read more
The 10.3 mn-tonne cotton trade boom will be driven by scarcity, not surplus
The global cotton trade is entering an unusual expansion phase. Trade volumes are expected to rise steadily over the next four years, yet production is moving in the opposite direction. Rather than reflecting abundant supply, the projected increase in international shipments signals a reshaping of sourcing ... 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
Adopt next-gen textile machinery: India ITME urges Coimbatore mills
The India International Textile Machinery Exhibitions (India ITME) Society has formal... Read more
Fair trade and sustainability to drive India’s $100 billion textile export …
Addressing international trade shifts, Piyush Goyal, Commerce and Industry Minister, ... Read more
Intex & INMAC Sri Lanka accelerates $8 billion apparel export goal
The conclusion of the Intex & INMAC Sri Lanka exposition in Colombo marked a stru... Read more
East India RMG, hosiery sectors boost investments in high-precision product…
The RMG and hosiery sector in East India is accelerating capital deployment into high... Read more
UK retail campaign pushes for 90 minutes of free high-street parking
Spring & Autumn Fair has launched a national campaign calling for at least 90 min... Read more
Ester Industries posts Q1 FY27 turnaround as value-added films lift margins
Ester Industries reported a sharp improvement in consolidated performance for the qua... Read more
Chinese company initiates development of new export hub in Egypt
China’s Zhejiang Jasan Holding Group has initiated construction on a self-finan... Read more
Polish retail giant LPP restores supply relations with Bangladesh textile s…
Polish apparel conglomerate LPP SA has rescinded its brief operational suspension in ... Read more
On recalibrates retail distribution with a focus on margins over wholesale …
Swiss performance brand On Holding AG is recalibrating its retail distribution strate... Read more
Canada Goose strengthens Board to accelerate global retail growth
In a decisive governance move to support its multi-season retail expansion, Canada Go... Read more
RSWM to build Industry 5.0 Garment Hub with Spain’s NDS9
A part of the LNJ Bhilwara Group, Indian textile manufacturer RSWM has entered into a... Read more
US textile exports contract as upstream fiber and fabric shipments decline
United States T&A exports recorded a 7.6 per cent volume contraction during H1,&n... Read more
India accelerates technical textile commercialization via seed grant alloca…
India’s Ministry of Textiles has allocated Rs 13.65 crore in government assista... Read more
India to protect textile export margins with new industrial circularity fra…
To safeguard its $40 billion textile and apparel export corridor against tightening i... Read more