The £7 Billion Question: Who pays for fashion’s ‘free rental’ habit?
The global fashion industry is facing an uncomfortable paradox: its most valuable customers may also be its most destructive. A recent study commissioned by Waste and Resources Action Programme (WRAP), through its Textiles 2030 initiative (WEFT), identifies a concentrated group of ‘high-... Read more
India, China Bangladesh face fresh headwinds as global apparel markets reba…
Global apparel trade is entering a more uneven recovery phase, with demand growth persisting but losing uniform momentum across major consumer markets. The latest ‘Monthly Global Apparel Consumption & Trade Update’ from Wazir Advisors shows cumulative monthly apparel imports ac... Read more
Global cotton enters a deficit year in 2026 as supply drop meets logistics …
The global cotton economy has entered a fragile and sensitive phase. Early projections for the 2026-27 season suggest that world lint production will fall 4 per cent to 24.9 million tonnes, while consumption is expected to remain broadly unchanged at 25 million tonnes. That narrow imbalance ma... Read more
India’s textile trade gets a Pacific push as New Zealand FTA removes tariff…
India and New Zealand have inked a ‘once-in-a-generation’ Free Trade Agreement (FTA), one that will have a profound impact on Indian textile and apparel industry. Signed by commerce & industry minister Piyush Goyal, and New Zealand’s minister for trade and investment Todd... Read more
Lululemon’s world-first nylon circularity push signals a new apparel arms r…
The global apparel industry’s circularity narrative is entering a more technically demanding phase. Polyester recycling once the flagship of sustainable synthetics, is rapidly approaching maturity. Nylon, however, the performance engine behind leggings, technical outerwear, and compressi... Read more
Beyond the DTC Rush: Levi’s hybrid channel strategy sets a new retail bench…
The global apparel sector is entering a phase where channel strategy is no longer a tactical lever but a core determinant of profitability. Levi Strauss & Co. has emerged as a defining case study in this shift, reporting that direct-to-consumer (DTC) channels now account for 52 per cent of... Read more
KHY shifts to ‘Everyday Luxury’ with Los Angeles-made collection
The fashion label founded by Kylie Jenner, KHY has executed a significant brand... Read more
Adidas reports 14% rise in revenue in Q1, FY26
Adidas AG has reported a robust start to FY26, delivering a 14 per cent increas... Read more
Odisha emerges as global hub for carbon-neutral apparel production
The formal commissioning of Epic Group’s US $100 million Trimetro Manufac... Read more
Bangladesh eyes Chinese tech for MMF transition
The Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) is inten... Read more
India targets Oceania as New Zealand trade deal unlocks duty-free textile a…
The Southern India Mills’ Association (SIMA) has officially endorsed the ... Read more
Vardhman Textiles secures Green power hedge via ReNew equity acquisition
Vardhman Textiles has formally approved a Rs 24.29 crore investment to acquire ... Read more