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
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
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
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
Global Fashion Group prioritizes margin quality over volume in H1, FY26
Global Fashion Group (GFG) posted a milestone financial performance for the second qu... Read more
Global textile suppliers convene in Dhaka to strengthen apparel supply chai…
The four-day 13th Bangladesh Yarn, Fabrics and Accessories Show 2026 opened at the In... Read more
Rising mill demand and shrinking inventories drive up global cotton costs
Global cotton consumption for the MY26-27 is projected to reach 122.9 million bales, ... 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
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