Apparel trade slumps as global textile mills move upstream

Global manufacturing is growing, but finished apparel is failing to capture that growth. United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) data shows global manufacturing output grew 3.1 per cent year-on-year, led by medium-high and high-technology industries, which grew 4.3 per cent. Wearing appar... Read more
Global apparel value chain converges in Shanghai as Intertextile Autumn 202…

The global apparel and textile community gathered in full force yesterday, August 25, 2026, as the Autumn Edition of Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics officially opened at the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai. Solidifying its standing as the international benchmark for apparel sourcin... Read more
Trade pacts, integrated manufacturing power India’s textile export ambition…

Global apparel sourcing is entering a new phase in which resilience, compliance and manufacturing depth matter as much as cost competitiveness. As global retailers diversify supply chains to reduce geopolitical risks and improve procurement certainty, India is positioning itself not merely as an alternative... Read more
Next-gen digital Indigo systems redefine textile manufacturing economics
The global textile sector is experiencing a structural shift as industrial-scale digital dyeing technologies replace traditional indigo vats in major apparel production facilities. Conventional denim manufacturing has long relied on water-heavy immersion vats that consume up to 20 gallons of water per garment... Read more
Fashion retail’s physical comeback, stores become experience hubs

Online shopping has permanently altered fashion consumption, making convenience, algorithmic recommendations, endless assortment and doorstep delivery standard expectations. Yet the economics of digital retail are forcing fashion companies to reassess the role of the physical store. Increasing customer acq... Read more
India reworks apparel export strategy as US tariffs squeeze margins

As tariff volatility, shorter retail buying cycles and aggressive price negotiations in the US expose weaknesses in the country’s traditional export model India’s textile and apparel export strategy is being reworked. With textile and apparel exports at around $36.6 billion, the pressure is no longer limi... 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
Marquee Brands to fuel global expansion with Roots acquisition
Marquee Brands has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Canadian lifestyle ... Read more
Shein launches $27 billion IPO on Hong Kong Stock Exchange
Online apparel titan Shein has officially launched its long-awaited initial public of... Read more
Louis Vuitton retreats from regional markets as luxury sector realigns
The luxury apparel and leather goods sector is undergoing a profound structural corre... Read more
FDCI commends India’s rise as global textile giant
Sunil Sethi, Chairman, Fashion Design Council of India has commended Prime Minister N... Read more
Walmart strengthens fashion portfolio with new women’s clothing collection
Walmart is strengthening its fashion portfolio with the introduction of a new i... Read more
New Wealth Tax policies impact luxury retail demand in China
The luxury retail sector in mainland China is experiencing a sharp contraction follow... Read more
Bangladesh textile mills lobby for stricter yarn import curbs to protect do…
Bangladesh’s domestic textile manufacturing sector has intensified its lobbying... Read more
Ferragamo accelerates global retail revolution with reimagined Rodeo Drive …
Italian luxury house Ferragamo has officially reopened its expansive flagship boutiqu... Read more
Gen Z demographics drive US Polo Assn global sales to over US$ 2.7 billion
Global sports apparel powerhouse US Polo Assn has reported a historic financial miles... Read more
Lee to blend mid-century cinematic history with contemporary design in new …
Marking the centenary of Marilyn Monroe, Lee plans to launch a worldwide limite... Read more
Sustainable innovations in focus at Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics- …
The upcoming autumn edition of Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics, scheduled from ... Read more
Cambodia boosts garment industry competetiveness with new framework
The Cambodian government has officially rolled out the inaugural segment of the Cambo... Read more
11th Centerstage to reflect shifting consumer preferences towards individua…
Asia's premier annual fashion showcase, Centrestage, is set to return to the Hong Kon... Read more
AEPC urges garment manufacturers to leverage FTA benefits at Tiruppur semin…
At the recently convened seminar in Tiruppur, the Apparel Export Promotion Council (A... Read more




