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Threadbare Foundations: Bangladesh’s RMG boom hangs by Indian yarns

Threadbare Foundations: Bangladesh’s RMG boom hangs by Indian yarns

    Bangladesh’s ready-made garment (RMG) industry is a global juggernaut. Second only to China in apparel exports, the sector is the pride of its economy—driving growth, creating millions of jobs, and contributes 80 per cent of export earnings. But beneath the glittering surface lies a brit... Read more

Global fashion brands brace for tariffs, Zara, Shein, H&M, Fashion Nova…

Global fashion brands brace for tariffs, Zara, Shein, H&M, Fashion Nova navigate uncertain waters

    Inditex, the parent company of fast-fashion giant Zara, remains "optimistic" about its growth prospects in the United States, even amidst rising tariffs and concerns about consumer demand, according to CEO Oscar Garcia Maceiras. This confidence comes as the company navigates a complex economic lands... Read more

Where do donated clothes go? Report debunks landfill myth, highlights globa…

Where do donated clothes go? Report debunks landfill myth, highlights global reuse economy

  Forget the image of mountains of discarded clothing polluting landfills. A new white paper by Bank & Vogue Ltd/Ltée reveals the vast majority of secondhand textiles find new life through a complex global network of reuse, resale, and recycling. The report, ‘Beyond the Landfill Myth: Mappi... Read more

India-UK FTA: New opportunities beckon Indian fashion retailers and brands

India-UK FTA: New opportunities beckon Indian fashion retailers and brands

    The just concluded Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between India and the UK, a culmination of over three years of negotiations, will significantly impact India's fashion and apparel market. While it aims to boost trade and strengthen strategic partnership between the two, its implications for domestic co... Read more

ESG backlash and the future of sustainability in textiles, apparel, and fas…

ESG backlash and the future of sustainability in textiles, apparel, and fashion

    Julia Vol’s LinkedIn post, echoing the Financial Times headline ‘ESG fund outflow hit record as sustainable investing backlash grows’, strikes a raw nerve in the discourse surrounding sustainable investing. Her assertion in the article that ESG, in its current form, has faltered in... Read more

Hermès' Singular Vision Pays Off: Overtakes LVMH in market cap through deca…

Hermès' Singular Vision Pays Off: Overtakes LVMH in market cap through decades of disciplined growth

    In a compelling narrative of focused growth versus diversified expansion, luxury powerhouse Hermès has shown the power of brand discipline, culminating in a market capitalization of €247.5 billion, slightly surpassing the €244.4 billion of its multi-brand rival LVMH. This according ... Read more

Price of ‘Made in America’ clothes could rise, revealing hidden costs of fa…

Price of ‘Made in America’ clothes could rise, revealing hidden costs of fast fashion

    The allure of ultra-cheap clothing often masks the intricate economic and social factors that enable low prices. While online platforms tempt consumers with dresses priced as low as $5, a growing discourse examines the true cost, particularly when considering domestic production with fair labor prac... Read more

Shrinking slice of the wallet leads to dip in apparel expenditure in the US

Shrinking slice of the wallet leads to dip in apparel expenditure in the US

    The assertion that Americans in 2023 spent less than 3 per cent of their annual income on clothing, a significant drop from the 14 per cent seen in the first half of the 20th century, highlights a fundamental shift in consumer expenditure and behavior. Why the dip in apparel expenditure There are ... Read more

Luxury Under Cloud: ‘Exclusivity’ in focus as authenticity, origin, and sta…

Luxury Under Cloud: ‘Exclusivity’ in focus as authenticity, origin, and status symbol in flux

  The rarefied world of luxury goods is facing a numerous challenge that strikes at the very heart of its allure: exclusivity. Social media platforms like TikTok have become a stage for Chinese factories to assert their role in producing handbags for iconic brands such as Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Hermes, Dior, C... Read more

EU Green Deal: New ecodesign rules prioritize textiles for a sustainable fu…

EU Green Deal: New ecodesign rules prioritize textiles for a sustainable future

  The European Commission has released its first Working Plan under the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR), and textiles and apparel have been identified as the top priority. This initiative signals a major shift towards integrating sustainability into the textile industry, driven by the sec... Read more

The Fabric of Success: Examining Tamil Nadu's dominance in textile exports

The Fabric of Success: Examining Tamil Nadu's dominance in textile exports

  While Tamil Nadu continues its reign as the top textile exporting state in India, a deeper dive into the data reveals a nuanced perspective on its leadership across various textile and apparel (T&A) export sectors. Despite holding a significant overall share, the state's dominance in all categories nece... Read more

Growing Textile Treadmill: EU’s consumption, waste crisis, and ESG imperati…

Growing Textile Treadmill: EU’s consumption, waste crisis, and ESG imperative

  The European Environment Agency (EEA) report's revelation of growing textile consumption and waste in Europe underscores a pressing environmental challenge. In 2022, the average European consumed 19 kg of textiles, generating 6.94 million tonnes of waste. This rise, coupled with the alarming 85 per cent of ... Read more

Loosen Up: Dawn of comfort in gymwear and beyond

Loosen Up: Dawn of comfort in gymwear and beyond

  The reign of the skin-tight legging, once the undisputed monarch of the fitness world, is showing signs of a graceful abdication. A revolution is brewing in the changing rooms, a shift that mirrors the broader evolution of fashion towards comfort and self-acceptance. The era of restrictive gymwear is gracef... Read more

Denim’s DIY Revolution: Customization, on-demand shaping global jeanswear s…

Denim’s DIY Revolution: Customization, on-demand shaping global jeanswear segment

  At a time where individuality and self-expression reign supreme, the denim and jeanswear industry is witnessing an unprecedented shift toward customization, do-it-yourself (DIY) fashion, and on-demand production. Consumers are no longer satisfied with off-the-rack designs; they want to infuse their personal... Read more

Bangladesh vs Vietnam who scores higher as global apparel supplier

Bangladesh vs Vietnam who scores higher as global apparel supplier

  The global apparel market is witnessing a fascinating competition between Bangladesh and Vietnam, each vying for dominance after China. Data collated from sources like Eurostat and the USDA, reveals Vietnam has historically been a larger apparel exporter to the US compared to Bangladesh. This could be due t... Read more

China's shifting export dynamics and the declining importance of the US mar…

China's shifting export dynamics and the declining importance of the US market

  A recent analysis by David Birnbaum reveals a significant shift in China's export focus, specifically concerning the US’ as a major destination for Chinese goods. While the US remains a big player in certain sectors, particularly garments, the overall importance of the US market to China's economy is ... Read more

 
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Strafe Outerwear launches eco-forward Palisade Down Insulator for FW 2025-2…

   Strafe Outerwear, known for its innovative mountain gear, has launched its firs... Read more

M S Parmar appointed Director General of NITRA, India

   M S Parmar, a veteran textile scientist with over three decades of service at t... Read more

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Amid unprecedented Non Woven growth, China revises mask quality standards

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

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

AAFA welcomes US-China tariff pause, urges long-term trade solution

   The American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) has responded to the Joi... Read more

GHCL to invest Rs 1,000 crore towards expansion of spinning and knitting op…

  GHCL Textiles plans to invest Rs. 1,000 crore (approximately $120 million) towards ex... Read more

Ramsons’ shifts company philosophy with enhanced focus on sustainability

   Leading manufacturer in the apparel and textile equipment industry, Ramsons is ... Read more

Denimandjeans India to showcase innovations in the denim sector

   As India consolidates its position as a denim and textile powerhouse, the 7th E... Read more

Include all stakeholders in drafting of national cotton policy, urges KCA

   Hailing the recent joint initiative by the All Pakistan Textile Mills Associati... Read more

Sutlej Textiles and Industries reduces Q4, FY25 net losses to Rs 12.59 cror…

   In Q4, FY25, Sutlej Textiles and Industries reduced its net loss to Rs 12.59 cr... Read more

British wool returns hit highest level since 2018 amid rising demand and pr…

   British Wool has reported its highest member returns since 2018, driven by stro... Read more

Swiss Textile Machinery Association elects new President Davide Maccabruni

   The Swiss Textile Machinery Association has appointed Davide Maccabruni, CEO of... Read more

US, China agree to 90-day tariff pause, cut rates by 115 points in major tr…

   The United States and China agreed on May 12 to a 90-day pause on reciprocal ta... Read more

PTEA urges for a revamp of the electricity rate structure for industrial us…

   In a letter to Jam Kamal, Commerce Minister and Sardar Awais Leghari, Power Min... Read more

Cambodia’s T&A exports rise by 20% in Q1, FY25

   In Q1, FY25, Cambodia's textile and garments exports increased by 20 per cent, ... Read more

IAF welcomes temporary halt in punitive tariffs by the US

   The International Apparel Federation (IAF) has welcomed the decision to tempora... Read more

Primus Partners launches roadmap to boost textile exports to $100 billion i…

   Leading Indian management consulting firm Primus Partners has launched a detail... Read more