The 10.3 mn-tonne cotton trade boom will be driven by scarcity, not su…
The global cotton trade is entering an unusual expansion phase. Trade volumes are expected to rise steadily over the next four years, yet production is moving in the opposite direction. Rather than reflecting abundant supply, the projected increase in international shipments signals a reshaping of sourcing ... Read more
From Volume to Value: How fashion supply chains are defending margins …
For decades, the global textile and apparel industry measured success through factory utilisation. Full order books, high machine occupancy and uninterrupted production were considered indicators of commercial strength. That equation is now breaking down. Today's manufacturers are discovering that running f... Read more
US cotton blacklist reshapes global textile supply chains
The US’ latest expansion of the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) Entity List is more than another trade sanction. By adding 43 Chinese companies on August 3, the US has shifted regulatory scrutiny from finished apparel to the beginning of the textile value chain. The move increases the black... Read more
Vietnam overtaking Bangladesh signals a new rulebook for global appare…
Vietnam replacing Bangladesh as the world's second-largest ready-made garment (RMG) exporter is more than a change in rankings. It marks a modification in how global fashion companies evaluate manufacturing partners. Labour cost, long considered the defining advantage in apparel sourcing is steadily giving ... Read more
Textile giants spin a stronger profit story in Q1 FY27
After nearly two years of battling volatile cotton prices, higher Minimum Support Prices (MSP), weak global demand and lower spinning spreads, India's leading yarn and textile manufacturers entered FY27 on a markedly stronger footing. The April-June quarter reflects more than a cyclical recovery, it signals... Read more
India must drive scale and competitiveness to expand global textile ma…
India’s long-term growth in textiles and apparel hinges on expanding global export volume, building manufacturing scale, and sharpening cost competitiveness, according to Navdeep Sodhi, Director at global textile consultancy Gherzi. Speaking exclusively to Salil Chawla, FashionatingWorld on the sidel... Read more
India and Taiwan set for deeper textile synergy beyond competition, sa…
Taiwan and India are uniquely positioned to build a highly complementary, cross-border textile ecosystem that leverages Taiwanese technological innovation alongside India’s abundant raw materials and vast market scale, according to Justin Huang, President of the Taiwan Textile Federation (TTF), speaki... Read more
EURATEX Chief Calls for Stronger India-EU Synergy Amid Global Trade Tu…
Speaking exclusively to Salil Chawla, FashionatingWorld, at the inauguration of Bharat Tex 2026, Dirk Vantyghem, Director General of the European Apparel and Textile Confederation (EURATEX), called for a deeper, mutually beneficial partnership between India and the European Union to navigate an increasingly... Read more
India well-positioned in 'China+1' shift, says IAF Chief Stefano Festa…
The global apparel industry is grappling with a turbulent operating environment marked by geopolitical friction, fluctuating tariffs, and a rapidly evolving regulatory landscape. Despite these headwinds, India is poised to emerge as a key winner in the ongoing realignment of global supply chains, according ... Read more
Vietnam wins, US lag as American retail rewire global apparel supply c…
For years, global retailers expected tariffs, geopolitical tensions and supply chain disruptions to spark a manufacturing renaissance across North and Central America. The assumption was that apparel production would come closer to US consumers as brands sought to reduce risk and shorten lead times. Instead... Read more
Madhya Pradesh consolidates textile power with new investments
Madhya Pradesh is rapidly cementing its status as a cornerstone of India’s textile value chain, securing Rs 1,592 crore in fresh investment proposals duri... Read more
Italy, India collaborate to build more resilient supply chains
Actively pursuing an expanded industrial footprint within India’s textile sector, Italy seeks to leverage the momentum from the recently elevated Special ... Read more
Textile Ministry to infuse high-solutions in weaving with ‘Handloom Hackathon 20…
The Ministry of Textiles aims to infuse high-tech solutions into India’s decentralized weaving industry with the recently inaugurated ‘Handloom Hack... Read more
Bangladeshi associations come together to hold annual exhibition on textile…
Bangladesh’s primary textile and garment trade bodies have established a joint ... Read more
Gartex Texprocess paves the way for automation acceleration ahead of new FT…
Indian garment and textile manufacturers are scaling capital expenditure in automated... Read more
State capital infusion accelerates technical textile diversification in Tir…
Tamil Nadu has launched the Technical Textiles Transformation Scheme (TTTS) alongside... Read more
Global polyester fiber market to reach $191.4 billion by 2033
The global polyester fiber market is projected to reach $191.4 billion by 2033, expan... Read more
Digital market linkages accelerate handloom exports growth in India
India’s handloom and artisanal apparel sector is restructuring its supply chain... Read more
Export pressures force Sri Lankan T&A sector to restructure operations
The value of Sri Lanka’s apparel and textile (T&A) exports declined by 5.8 ... Read more
Tariff elimination sets stage for growth of Indian textile exports in UK
The elimination of a 12 per cent duty disadvantage under the India-UK Free Trade Agre... Read more
GBTL launches new fabric range with shape retention properties
Rising demand for multi-occasion apparel is driving a technical shift across India's ... Read more
Downstream integration and value-added yarns drive profitability for RSWM
Rising operational efficiency and a deliberate strategic expansion into finished appa... Read more
Reduction in low-margin commodity fiber production boosts profitability for…
A deliberate reduction of low-margin commodity fiber production has boosted net profi... Read more
Higher raw fiber floors spur mill automation and export realignment
The revision of India's cotton Minimum Support Price (MSP) for the MY26–27 - se... Read more
Lenzing rationalises European production to shift to high-margin hygiene fi…
Rising European energy expenses, elevated labour costs, and market saturation in comm... Read more
Lenzing realigns industrial footprint to secure specialty margin growth
Austrian cellulosic fiber leader Lenzing Group is restructuring its global manufactur... Read more
Heimtextil 2027 expands Bed, Bath & Living with new ‘Comfort & Conn…
Heimtextil has expanded its Bed, Bath & Living portfolio with the launch of &lsqu... Read more
US DHS adds 43 new Chinese firms to UFLPA Entity List
The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has significantly expanded its enforceme... Read more