Gap upgrades its vendors in Asia
Gap is trying to create transparent working conditions in Asian garment factories. For this, it is partnering with an investment fund which hopes to raise a billion dollars and transform…
Kenya aims to global leader in textiles and apparels
Kenya wants to make a mark in global textile segment. The government is trying to lure textile manufacturers with a new subsidy, this year slashing the cost of power. It’s…
Bangladesh has a tough road ahead
Bangladesh has set a target of reaching $50 billion in readymade garment exports by 2021. This is not unrealistic, given the potential and growth momentum of the sector over the…
Vietnam's export turnover up 19 per cent
Vietnam's garment and textile export turnover is likely to increase 19 per cent over last year. This will be the largest increase in three years. The industry's efforts in the…
Jeanologia develops laser scraper
Jeanologia has been continuously creating new technologies which help the industry in its eco sustainable initiative. One of the company’s latest developments is the light scraper. This is a new…
Future Materials award for Sympatex
Sympatex Technologies has won the Future Materials Award 2014. The winning product Sympatex Phaseable is especially suitable for high levels of physical effort during sports and outdoor activities. The laminate…
Invista wins Chinese innovation award
Invista has received an award for its outstanding achievement and constant pursuit of innovation and industry transformation. The Innovation Upgrade Award recognizes those companies that make outstanding contribution to corporate…
Oeko-Tex develops new standard
Oeko-Tex has created a new certification for textiles that give priority to human ecology and that are additionally produced in a sustainable and socially responsible manner. The certificate is called…
Indian companies receive positive response at Apparelsourcing Paris
The eighth edition of Apparelsourcing Paris will commence from February 17 to 20, 2015. India, which is increasing its representation with more than 30 companies, experienced positive response at previous…
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Fashion’s double bind, innovation meets the economics of convenience
“We need to make fashion for worms. Fashion that can decompose in the soil.” When Arizona Muse, model and environmental... Read more
From satin to smart textiles, the rise of FDY in a changing market
In the complex world of polyester filament yarns, where POY (Partially Oriented Yarn) is the foundation and DTY (Drawn Textured... Read more
Polyester’s reign vs. Lyocell’s strain, can green fibers survive?
The recent job cuts announced by Lenzing, a pioneer in sustainable cellulosic fibers, are a stark reflection of the complex... Read more
Indian Textile and Apparel Exports Hit Hard in September: As US tariffs take hol…
The Indian textile and apparel industry has shown the first clear signs of being impacted by the new US tariffs,... Read more
Fast, cheap, unstoppable, Shein shockwave hits Germany’s fashion retial
In a country known for its deep-rooted retail traditions, discerning shoppers, and a growing emphasis on sustainability, the rise of... Read more
Europe’s Circular Turn: The Danish vision shaping a new industrial era
In a speech that captured both urgency and ambition, Danish MEP Rasmus Nordqvist stood before an audience of European policymakers,... Read more
“The US government’s economic data makes no sense. It’s a con.” says David Birnb…
“The US government’s economic data makes no sense. It’s a con,” declares David Birnbaum, strategic planner for the global garment... Read more
India's fiber sector spins a new thread of growth
India's clothing fiber sector is on the cusp of a revolutionary decade, moving beyond its traditional identity as a cotton... Read more
Global Supply Chain Earthquake: The 100% ‘Trump Tariff’ and the scramble for Chi…
The imposition of an additional 100% tariff on all Chinese goods by President Donald Trump—a move that underscores the fickleness... Read more
Trump's 100% Tariff on China: Why should Indian apparel exporters not view this …
The announcement by President Donald Trump to impose an additional 100% tariff on all Chinese goods, on top of existing... Read more