UK fashion sourcing shifts south as Bangladesh overtakes China
The UK’s apparel sourcing has seen a realignment in recent years, as retailers increasingly diversify production away from traditional East Asian manufacturing bases toward South Asia and selected nearshore markets. The shift reflects geopolitical uncertainty, supply chain disruptions, cost pressures ... Read more
Why European consumers are spending more but buying less fashion
For much of the last two decades, the European fashion industry operated under the assumption that rising consumer wealth would naturally translate into higher apparel demand. Instead, the opposite has unfolded. Consumer spending across Europe’s largest economies has grown since 2005, yet fashion&rsqu... Read more
Why US apparel prices defied inflation while product quality improved
As inflation reshapes nearly every aspect of American household spending, one consumer category continues to stand apart. Housing costs have risen, grocery bills have climbed steadily, and utility expenses have gone up alongside energy prices. Yet apparel and footwear have largely resisted the inflationary ... Read more
The Resale Revolution: Vinted’s marketplace model reshapes European retail
The French fashion market has reached a turning point. In a development that highlights the growing influence of circular commerce, Vinted has emerged as the leading fashion retailer in France in terms of volume of items sold, overtaking a roster of established apparel giants that have long dominated the ma... Read more
France declares war on ultra-fast fashion with new green law, will reshape …
France has become the first major economy to legislate specifically against the ultra-fast fashion business model, a watershed moment for the global apparel industry. By approving landmark legislation aimed at curbing the environmental impact of high-volume, low-cost fashion imports, the French Parliament h... Read more
France declares war on ultra-fast fashion with new green law, will reshape …
France has become the first major economy to legislate specifically against the ultra-fast fashion business model, a watershed moment for the global apparel industry. By approving landmark legislation aimed at curbing the environmental impact of high-volume, low-cost fashion imports, the French Parliament h... Read more
Italian textile machinery manufacturers intensify R&D towards sustainable pr…
Despite prevailing geopolitical instability and a contraction in traditional investment cycles, Italian textile machinery manufacturers are securing their leade... Read more
HKRITA, Jeanologia, Looptworks team up for Green Machine Circular Textile Ecosys…
The Hong Kong Research Institute of Textiles and Apparel (HKRITA) has launched a tripartite initiative, the Green Machine Circular Textile Ecosystem in collabor... Read more
Textiles Recycling Expo 2026 highlights industry shift to industrial-grade circu…
Held at Brussels on June 24-25, 2026, the second edition of the Textiles Recycling Expo marked a definitive shift from small-scale pilot projects to industrial-... Read more
Chanel secures strategic future for iconic shirtmaker Charvet
Chanel has officially acquired the storied Parisian shirtmaker Charvet, marking a sig... Read more
Global price parity stalls gains from India's cotton duty waiver
According to Indian textile mills, the government's temporary suspension of the 11 pe... Read more
Indian hits milestone apparel exports to EU in FY25-26
Indian apparel exports to the European Union reached a record-breaking US$4.66 billio... Read more
US Polo Assn leverages 250th American anniversary for global media expansio…
The official sports brand of the United States Polo Association (USPA), US Polo Assn ... Read more
Source Fashion London expands reach with largest edition till date
Europe’s premier destination for responsible apparel sourcing, Source Fashion h... Read more
Italian textile machinery manufacturers intensify R&D towards sustainab…
Despite prevailing geopolitical instability and a contraction in traditional investme... Read more
States lead charge in leading textile event with localized industrial ecosy…
As Bharat Tex 2026 convenes in New Delhi, the assembly is defined by a strategic shif... Read more
Primark expands North America presence with new retail formats in Houston, …
Primark is aggressively scaling its presence in the United States, targeting key reta... Read more
India leads global textile sourcing stability and opportunity
India has secured the top position in the 2026 Global Textile Sourcing Risk Index (GT... Read more
India achieves new milestone as apparel exports to EU rise to US$ 4.66 bill…
India’s apparel sector reached a historic milestone in FY25-26, with exports to... Read more
Lacoste forays into premium lifestyle segment in partnership with Alpine
Lacoste is intensifying its foray into the premium lifestyle segment, moving beyond t... Read more
Pact Group boosts circular textile supply chain via stake acquisition in Pl…
Australian industrial packaging leader Pact Group has finalized a strategic investmen... Read more
Primark expands US footprint with dual mid-year openings
Primark is accelerating its American growth trajectory, announcing the opening of two... Read more
Taiwan textile sector integrates circularity through material engineering
Taiwan’s textile manufacturers are aggressively shifting from basic recycled co... Read more