ICA resorts to mediation
The England-based International Cotton Association (ICA) used to expel members that deal with companies that are blacklisted for defaulting on contracts.But now mediation services will be introduced. This will help…
Pakistan wants action on GSP Plus
Pakistan wants to formulate an aggressive policy for export of readymade garments and for attaining maximum benefits under the GSP Plus status. The European Union granted duty free access to Pakistani…
Spinexpo Shanghai witnesses positive business activity
Spinexpo Shanghai, held at the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition & Convention Center of Pudong, Shanghai from September 2 to 4, 2014 witnessed a lot of business activity and rise in number of international visitors, asserting its international leadership…
Indian jute mills protest imports from Bangladesh
Bangladesh has announced incentives for jute exports to India.However jute mills in India are not amused. They are planning to file an anti dumping case. They feel such subsidized exports to India…
Issues dog transatlantic treaty
The Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) is a proposed free trade agreement between the EU and the US.This is a deal involving the world’s two biggest economies. Some say the…
Outsourcing orders shifting to Vietnam
There is a growing trend of orders shifting from China and Bangladesh to Vietnam.Multinational groups have realized that outsourcing in China is no more the optimal solution. Production costs in…
Beyond Denim Hall witnesses 25% bigger space
Autumn 2014 edition of Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics to be held at Shanghai New International Expo Centre in Shanghai, China, from October 20 to 23, 2014. Exhibition will see a newly…
Cambodia to grow by 7.5 per cent
Cambodia's economic growth is estimated to reach 7.2 per cent this year, driven by garment export, construction, and services sectors.Growth has held up well in Cambodia despite domestic uncertainty and…
CISMEF 2014 in October
The China International SME Fair 2014 (CISMEF) will be held this month.The fair would provide exposure to 1.1 million small and medium enterprises of the world. CISMEF 2014 would be…
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China’s CPTPP membership could create hurdles for US’ textile industry
Textile and apparel companies have been on a high alert ever since China submitted its application to join the 11-member... Read more
Sustainability pressures compel brands to relook raw material choices
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Apparel dominates Brand Finance’s 2021 luxury brands list with 62% value
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Innovations to help China’s luxe brands retain sheen despite official crackdown
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PLI scheme will make Indian textile industry self-reliant
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Innovation labs helping brands launch new, sustainable materials
The activewear industry has received a huge push in the last three years with brands from Adidas to Pangaia to... Read more
Bangladesh: New Accord fails in brands’ legal accountability to suppliers
The recent renewal of the Bangladesh Accord has sparked a debate amongst industry leaders on the feasibility its renewal. While... Read more
Diversification can help Vietnam lift production amid latest COVID-19 outbreak
The outbreak of COVID-19’s Delta variant has paralyzed Vietnam’s garment industry. Though factories are allowed to operate they have to... Read more
Cotton prices to be bullish this year predict analysts
Cotton futures contract reached a 7.5-year high in August as falling global supply gave a boost to demand from China.... Read more
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