Apparel industry keeps a vigil eye on Trump’s plans
Now that Donald Trump has taken over as the President of the US, all eyes are on him to see his first move. Whatever plans Trump puts in place to…
Pakistan: Textile exports fal 1.65 per cent in the first half of this fiscal
Despite an improvement in export earnings from value-added sector, textile exports from Pakistan fell 1.65 per cent to $6.156 billion in the first half of the current fiscal year, an…
Curtains come down on Greenshowroom and Ethical Fashion show, Berlin
After three highly successful and action-packed days at the Postbahnhof venue, the Greenshowroom and the Ethical Fashion Show Berlin ended. Both shows saw substantially more visitor numbers and a variety…
Functionalized artificial spider silk using E.colibacteria developed
Making use of a concept called click chemistry to synthesize antibiotic spider silk, Professor Neil Thomas of the School of Chemistry of the United Kingdom-based Nottingham University collaborated with life…
World Patent Marketing introduces Yarn Slider for easy knitting
World Patent Marketing introduces the Yarn Slider, a craft invention that makes the knitting process faster and easier. Many people enjoy knitting but it can be a difficult task sometimes.…
Textile chemical market likely to cross $2.5 billion by 2021
With industrialization, surging consumption of textiles in engineered products and rising awareness about the benefits of using textile chemicals, the market in India is projected to cross $2.5 billion by…
US company West Point Home opens spinning unit in Bahrain
American textile manufacturer West Point Home has opened a new spinning facility in Bahrain. This will increase the company’s spinning capacity in Bahrain by 38 per cent. The $9 million…
Vietnam a strong market for Indian cotton
Vietnam may emerge as a major importer of Indian cotton. In 2016-17, Vietnam imported five million bales of cotton compared to 4.5 million bales a year before. Now it wants…
Sourcing at Magic in the US to focus on Africa
Sourcing at Magic to be held in the US, February 20 to 23, will host an Africa Pavilion on the show floor with countries such as Kenya, Ethiopia, Madagascar, Mauritius,…
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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