India's NABL certifies BGMEA testing lab
The testing laboratory of the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) has obtained a certificate from India’s National Accreditation Board for testing and calibration Laboratories (NABL). The certificate relates…
GOTS releases Version 4.0 for textile processing
The Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) International Working Group has released Version 4.0 of the worldwide recognized standard for processing of textiles made from at least 70 per cent or…
Bangladesh garments export picks up as stability returns
Work orders from international buyers are picking up with the return of political stability in Bangladesh after the January 5 national elections. Garment makers aim to achieve their export growth target…
Bangladesh RMG exporters exploring newer markets
Readymade garment exporters of Bangladesh are looking to diversifying their market. Reason: Their traditional export destinations, the EU and the US, are laying down stringent conditions related to workplace safety…
APTMA seeks strict vigilance over cotton trade from India
APTMA Punjab, Chairman has asked the Indian ministry of commerce and ministry of textile industry and Cotton Export Corporation India to implement strict measures on the Wagha border to strengthen…
Apparel manufacturing returns to UK
Following the footsteps of the largest importer of apparels, the US, now the UK has decided to focus on bringing mass-market garment production back to the country. However, experts speaking…
Made in Pakistan Expo comes to Mumbai
Pakistan Readymade Garments Manufacturers & Exporters Association (PRGMEA) in collaboration with EVECON is organizing the ‘Made in Pakistan Expo 2014’ at the World Trade Centre from April 3-7, 2014 in…
Spain's laid off textile workers to get aid
Unemployed textile workers in Spain's Valenciana region could get European Globalisation Adjustment Fund (EGF) aid worth €840,000 to help them find new jobs under plans approved by Parliament's Budgets Committee.…
NSIC offers subsidy to Indian players for Techtextil Russia
The National Small Industries Corporation (NSIC) is offering subsidies for Indian companies participating in Techtextil Russia to be held in Moscow from March 11 to 13, 2014. This is an…
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Collaborations to be key for future textile industry growth
Collaborations are an important part of supply chain management in the textile industry. They help the industry create the right... Read more
Luxury brands join the resale bandwagon as demand for sustainability grows
Over the next few years, the resale fashion market is expected to grow 11 times faster than the regular fashion... Read more
Despite repeated calls, fashion industry fails to achieve sustainability targets
The fashion industry, a major polluter fails to achieve carbon neutrality despite repeated calls by environmentalists and experts. A new... Read more
Hong Kong clothing manufacturers drive growth with new trends, technologies
Traditionally, one of the largest clothing exporters, Hong Kong saw a major decline in garment shipments in 2020. As a... Read more
New sustainability rules across EU to transform the fashion industry
With no laws to curb environmental pollution and eliminate labor exploitation, the fashion industry is highly under regulated. However, governments... Read more
Brand commitment can help American lawmakers address forced labor issues
Time and again, American customs officials have detained goods suspected of being made by forced labor. As per an AOL... Read more
Production revamp and consumer awareness can boost leather use in fashion
Time and again, industry experts have reiterated the importance of leather as one of the most sustainable materials for the... Read more
Need for large fashion brands to accelerate climate change intiatives: Report
A recent report by market researcher Kantar accuses Indian consumers of being profit oriented and ignoring their environmental commitments. Titled... Read more
Armenia’s domestic clothing market gets a boost with a ban on Turkish imports
Imposed earlier this year, Armenia’s ban on clothing imports from Turkey has given a boost to local garment manufacturers. Many... Read more
PLI Scheme to boost India’s MMF-based garment exports to Japan
World’s third largest importer of textiles and apparels (T&A), Japan’s imports in the category grew by 1.2 per cent CAGR... Read more