Industrial Jeans: New Age denim for blue collar workers
With clothes undergoing a paradigm shift from just something to cover oneself, to fashionable and trendy, and now eco-friendly, ergonomic and even thermochromic garments, the humble trouser has undergone a…
Pak govt offer to textile industry rejected by APTMA
Shahid Khaqan Abbasi, Federal Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources recently said the Ministry has offered textile industry a 24-hour electricity supply at 9 cents per unit if the industry…
Bangladesh court prosecutes Tazreen Fashions owners
The death of 112 workers in an industrial factory fire in 2012 has prompted a Bangladesh court to order 13 people to stand trial. Out of these, two are garment…
Dhaka set to host 'Denim Playground' in October
The fourth edition Denimjeans.com, Bangladesh is scheduled for October 7 and 8, at Radisson Dhaka. Nearly 28 companies from around the world are joining the invite only event, which focuses…
Pakistan scraps cotton tender
The Trading Corporation of Pakistan (TCP) has scrapped its fifth cotton tender. Not a single bidder submitted bids for procurement of the commodity mainly due to the 10 per cent…
US: Beltwide Cotton Conference in January
The Beltwide Cotton Conference will be held in the US from January 5 to 7, 2016. It will bring together stakeholders in the US cotton production sector, including growers, university…
ITMA 2015 in Italy to see huge turnout
ITMA will be held in Italy from November 12 to 19, 2015. Over 1,600 exhibitors from more than 40 countries are taking part. Expectations are that more than 1,00,000 visitors…
China to be largest apparel market by 2019
China will overtake the US and become the world’s largest apparel market by 2019. Annual apparel sales in China in 2019 would be up 25 per cent from 2014. In…
Lenzing's Modal turns 50 years old
Modal was developed 50 years ago by Lenzing. The fiber has become an essential part of the textile world and is used in an array of textile products. At the…
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From Tariffs to Textiles: Dornbirn GFC highlights strains and solutions in globa…
The just concluded annual Global Fibre Conference in Dornbirn put forth a complex picture of the synthetic fibre industry. While... Read more
The end of de minimis, small businesses face a trade shock in America
When the US government moved to terminate the long-standing de minimis exemption, the duty-free threshold for low-value imports, it sent... Read more
Rise of Regional Fashion: BRICS+ Summit signals shift in global fashion power
The recently concluded BRICS+ Fashion Summit in Moscow was more than just a series of runway shows; it was a... Read more
Nomura Report: Asian exporters absorb tariffs, rethink supply chains
As global trade enters a period of recalibration, Asian exporters are bearing the brunt of escalating US tariffs while simultaneously... Read more
The Soul of Style: BRICS+ Fashion Summit weaves a new narrative of ‘Culture, Cra…
In a world where fast fashion often dominates, a different conversation took center stage in Moscow. The recently concluded BRICS+... Read more
Fashion's New Fit: Tailoring and alteration services stitch a story of growth
From the runways of Paris to the digital storefronts of global e-commerce, the fashion industry is changing. As consumers increasingly... Read more
Fashion's New Frontier: Designers and innovators redefine 'Brand' at BRICS+ Fash…
The global fashion landscape is undergoing a "tectonic shift," and the inaugural BRICS+ Fashion Summit, held in Moscow from August... Read more
Luxury brands swap leases for deeds as global real estate strategy shifts
Luxury fashion houses are increasingly choosing to buy, not rent, the world’s most coveted retail spaces, marking a sharp shift... Read more
STAR Network joins hands with Fashion Industry Charter for Climate Action to adv…
An inter-regional alliance of garment producer associations, The Sustainable Textiles of the Asian Region (STAR) Network, has reaffirmed its commitment... Read more
More than a lookalike, 'dupe' culture is forcing premium brands to innovate
The $4.5 trillion global luxury market is under siege, not just from the traditional counterfeiters operating in back alleys and... Read more