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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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
The pandemic has accelerated demand for clothes made from performance fabrics because of its moisture-wicking, anti-odor and cooling properties they... Read more
Apparel dominates Brand Finance’s 2021 luxury brands list with 62% value
In 2021, 62 per cent of the total value generated by the world’s top 50 valuable luxury and premium brands... Read more
Innovations to help China’s luxe brands retain sheen despite official crackdown
New rules by China’s State Administration of Market Regulation for technology firms have halted the bull run of Chinese luxury... Read more
PLI scheme will make Indian textile industry self-reliant
Fuelling industrial growth since the pre-British era, Indian textile industry is likely to reach a value of $300 billion by... Read more
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