CITI Global Textiles Conclave 2018 to cover the entire textile value c…
"Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI), one of the leading industry chambers of the textile and clothing sector of India, completed 60 years of its operation in 2018. To celebrate this milestone, the association will organise the ‘CITI Global Textiles Conclave 2018’ from November 27-28 in New Delh... Read more
Opportunities open up as global textiles supply chain heads for recali…
"Arvind Ltd will demerge some of the brand’s business and engineering business in about a month’s time. The company will relist the engineering and business in January 2019. “We are excited about the opportunity in the textile business as the world is heading for a large recalibration of supply chain ... Read more
Pakistan should develop its apparel sector to solve myriad issues
"Due to a massive crisis in its balance of payments (BoP), Pakistan is facing immense pressure on its Forex reserves. The country’s dollar reserves have fallen to $8,408 million, sufficient only to cover its import bill for few months. To buttress these depleting reserves, the country’s finance minister pla... Read more
Textile trade shows in Japan to address sustainability issues
"Japan Fashion Week Organisation will organise two of Japan’s biggest textile shows; ‘JFW Japan Creation 2019’ (JFW-JC) and the ‘Premium Textile Japan 2019 A/W’ (PTJ) salon, concurrently from Nov. 21-22, 2018 at the Tokyo International Forum. Exhibitors at both these trade shows will addre... Read more
Yoga pants conquer closets in the US, boosts fabric innovations
"The first pair of yoga pants for women were sold by Lululemon in 1998. A mix of nylon and Lycra, these pants were synthetic elastic fibers that provided the stretch and softness needed to manage all those sweat-inducing contortions during a lengthy session on the mat. Twenty years laters, yoga pants have conquered the... Read more
Cambodia’s Tonlé sets sustainability goals for global fashion industry
"The world is being plagued by environmental abuse from all kind of industries. Traditional economies, dominated by the use and throw policy, did not consider the material’s end use. It only sourced the inputs from the environment, manufactured them, and channeled them into the industrial process to make end prod... Read more
India’s textiles and clothing market, including exports grows in 2018
"As per key findings of the annual ‘Market for Textiles and Clothing (MTC)’: National Household Survey 2017, the overall market size of textiles and clothing including exports increased to $146.63 billion in 2016 and further to $164 billion in 2018. Aggregate demand for textiles & clothing was 41.06 bil... Read more
Revolutionising the clothing re-commerce market, some players take lea…
"As re-commerce, when particularly executed by partners, unleases a low-risk, high-reward market for goods, and offers a straightforward path into a more circular business model, clothing brands are increasingly turning to re-commerce partners to tap into secondary markets. As thredUp's 2018 Resale Report indicates, th... Read more
Bangladesh denim exports report healthy growth as it goes beyond China
"According to the US Office of Textiles and Apparel (OTEXA), from January to September 2018, Bangladesh witnessed a 14.20 per cent increase in its export earnings to the US; i.e. from $367.10 million to $419.21 million during the same period of 2017. China on the other hand earned a $683 million from exports a hike of ... Read more
From Casual to Chic: Streetwear comes of age
"Katie Smith, Retail Analyst and Insights Director, Edited points out the shift towards more comfortable and functional clothing led to an increase in activewear as a trend. According to the Cotton Council International & Cotton Incorporated’s activewear study, about 3 out of 5 consumers have adopted activewe... Read more
CMAI Apparel Index : Q2 records lowest ever growth at 0.18, Small bran…
"CMAI’s Apparel Index for Q2 (July-Sept FY 2018-19) indicates growth has fallen to almost a no growth level and touched 0.18 points. It is the lowest ever, in last five years. Small brands are the big losers with negative growth of -1.71 points. However, big brand’s (Mid, Large and Giant together) cumulativ... Read more
Positive sales predicted for apparel industry despite US-China trade w…
"In face-to-face interviews conducted with 234 buyers and 72 exhibitors, Centrestage, a fashion brand-promotion, launch platform and trade exhibition organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) noted that many industry players are optimistic about their sales prospects over the next 12 months. Around, ... Read more
Asia Pacific to dominate global knitwear market by 2026
"A new market report by Transparency Market Research titled ‘Knitwear Market – Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends, and Forecast, 2018-26 reveals the global knitwear market is expected to expand at a CAGR of 5.3 per cent from 2018 to 2026 reaching $817,402.7 million by 2026. In terms of vo... Read more
Denim capacity expansion plans for Kanoria Chemicals & Industries
"Kanoria Chemicals & Industries, which manufactures two million meters of denim fabric per month plans to ramp up its capacity to 27 million meters per month in the next three years. “We serve all mainstream brands such as: Otto Group, Inditex, TCP, TEDDY, H&M, Levis, VF Corp, and niche markets of the wor... Read more
Mexico, Turkey emerge new manufacturing destinations
"As per a new McKinsey study, western brands are finding it easier to produce in low-cost countries due to the rising costs in China. For brands selling in the US, Mexico has emerged as the most suitable option while for labels selling in Europe, Turkey is a prime manufacturing destination. According to McKinsey, labor... Read more
AEPC organises the Fabric of Unity to commemorate the Indian Textiles …
"AEPC, to mark the unveiling of the ‘Statue of Unity’ in Gujarat on October 31, 2018, organised the ‘Fabric of Unity", an event to commemorate the Indian textiles industry. Smriti Zubin Irani, Union Minister of Textiles, Government of India graced the event attended by EC Members of AEPC, Officials fr... Read more
Maroc in Mode-Maroc Sourcing 2018 focuses on fast fashion, sustainabil…
"Fast Fashion, denim, knit, tailoring, leather and the latest offers by the Moroccan brands were highlighted at Maroc in Mode-Marc Sourcing fair, held from October 11-12, 2018 at Marrakech. In line with current market trend, the fair focused on fast fashion and sustainable ecosystems. It deployed a specific promotion s... Read more
Titas underscores the primacy of need for ‘Global Smart Value Chain’
"Organised by the Ministry of Economic Affairs’ Bureau of Foreign Trade and the Taiwan Textile Federation from October 16-18, 2018 in Taipei, the 22nd Edition TITAS 2018 “Taipei Innovative Textile Application Show” focused on smart textiles, sustainable environmental protection, and functional applica... Read more
Indian apparel industry plagued by volatile prices, fabric-sourcing ch…
Fabric sourcing, till a few years ago, was one of the most challenging tasks. But increasing options of fabric sourcing, advanced technologies and awareness about quality have improved the conditions for fabric sourcing; though some challenges still prevail and industry continues to struggle with those issues. The pro... Read more
Intex to transform South Asia into a textile and garment powerhouse
"The 4th edition of Intex South Asia, to be held in Sri Lanka from November 14-16, 2018, is the biggest and only international textiles sourcing show that brings together the entire supply-chain and value-chain for the textiles and apparel industry under one networking platform. A show for yarns, apparel fabrics, denim... Read more
Prosperity Textile aims to touch 100 million yards per annum mark next…
"A global leader in denim fabric Prosperity Textile has introduced multi fiber types. These are different fibers like cotton, Tencel, polyester rayon, etc, blended together to improve performance and the features. The company, founded in 1999 in China, will also start operating its Vietnam unit from next month. The uni... Read more
Interfilere Shanghai 2018: The meeting point of all global players in …
Visitor flow remained steady and strong as 2017at Interfilere Shanghai, while the quality, as endorsed by the suppliers, was once again ensured at its premium level where all the attendees had been validated as industry professionals. In the 14 edition of Interfilere Shanghai held from September 27-28, 2018, 75 per cen... Read more
Not just location, the ‘Made in USA’ label is a stamp of quality
As per 2016 stats, US imported textiles and apparels worth $120 billion. However, the value of exports of the same variety is six times less. Despite this, 80 per cent Americans prefer to buy domestic made goods if given a choice and 60 per cent are willing to pay 10 per cent more for the “Made in America” ... Read more
MBFW Russia focuses on Contrafashion
The fifth day of the Merdeces-Benz Fashion Week Russia started off with a collective show by the Contrfashion (standing for Contradiction Fashion) project, collecting you... Read more
A 3-in-1 extravaganza at the The Mercedes Benz Fashion Week
Around 175 Russian and foreign designers presented their new collections of clothing and accessories at the just concluded Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Russia. These includ... Read more
Mercedes Benz Fashion Week in Moscow showcases futuristic, trendy styles
"The October edition of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week kicked off with traditional finale of the Futurum Moscow providing a fresh start to the event. The show kick started wi... Read more
Success for STOLL at ITMA Asia + CITME 2018
Once again STOLL has inspired many visitors with the latest innovations and developments presented at the fair. The booth was entirely dedicated to knitelligenc... Read more
SHIMA SEIKI to exhibit at Expotextil Peru 2018
Leading Japanese computerized flat knitting machine manufacturer SHIMA SEIKI MFG., LTD. will exhibit at the upcoming Expotextil Peru 2018 show in Lima, Peru. A... Read more
Shima answers call for automation in Korea
Leading computerised knitting machine manufacturer Shima Seiki, of Wakayama, Japan, together with its Korean subsidiary Shima Seiki Korea, will participate in the Korea I... Read more
APAC to lead digital textile printing market in 2018-27
The global digital textile printing market’s revenue is projected to expand at a compound annual growth rate of 16.3 per cent during 2018-2027, according to a new r... Read more
Mexico Digital Textile Printing Inks Market Expected to Grow $51 Million by 2023
"Rapid growth in screen-printing fuels the digital printing market, which leads the market players to develop new and improved ink types such as Elva Jet Punch EP to cope... Read more
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US refuses to back off on trade dispute
The US has refused to back down from its ongoing trade dispute with China. Instead it has warne... Read more
Rise in KG Denim net sales
During the period ended September 30, 2018, KG Denim’s net sales were Rs 183.60 crores as... Read more
Tirupur hopes for FTA with Russia
Knitwear industrialists in Tirupur feel a free trade agreement (FTA) with Russia will help them... Read more
India’s apparel exports increases 54 per cent in October
Apparel exports increased by 54 per cent in rupee terms in October compared to the same month l... Read more
C&A Foundation’s cotton program helps Indian farmers
C&A Foundation provides interest-free loans to smallholder and marginal cotton farmers in I... Read more
Levi’s opens largest-ever flagship store in New York
Levi’s opened a 16,902-sq-ft, multi-level store at the “crossroads of the world&rdq... Read more
Pakistan withholds MFN status for India
Pakistan has no immediate plans to grant the Most Favored Nation (MFN) status to India. The cou... Read more
Myanmar wage hike may not benefit workers
Garment workers in Myanmar are unlikely to benefit from recent increase in minimum wages. Reaso... Read more
Profits of listed textile, garment firms' rise in Bangladesh
According to the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE), the earnings per share (EPS) of 30 out of 53 liste... Read more
Korea hopes to access India through RCEP
Korea expects to benefit from the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), if and wh... Read more
H One launches Res.Q| MI for managing and protecting textile machines
H One, an IT solutions provider, launched Res.Q| MI; an all-encompassing machine management sol... Read more
China’s investment in Africa to outpace US
As per QNB’s weekly economic commentary China’s investment in Africa is rapidly out... Read more
Bangladesh exports to Chile increase by 33.32 per cent in FY 2017-18
As per Export Promotion Bureau, Bangladesh’s exports to Chile rose by 33.32 per cent in F... Read more
Bangladesh apparel segment gets Japanese funding
Japanese investors are showing keen interest in Bangladesh. The main reasons are low wages and ... Read more
Bangladesh exports of T-shirts to increase
Bangladesh expects to export more number of T-shirts in the coming season due to an extended su... Read more
India, Peru to discuss FTA in New Delhi next month
With bilateral trade between India and the South American country Peru touching an all-time hig... Read more
Versace Jeans merged with Versus
Versace will merge Versace Jeans and Versus. The merger will allow the company to further devel... Read more
US imports $3,088.98 million worth apparels till Sept 2018
The USA imported $3,088.98 million worth of apparels from Canada and Mexico during January to S... Read more
Uptrend in Indian apparel exports in October
India’s apparel exports grew 54 per cent in October 2018 as compared to October 2017. Tex... Read more
Fashion industry testifies at USMCA hearing in Washington DC
United States Fashion Industry Association (USFIA) President Julia K. Hughes testified during t... Read more
CCI introduces US Cotton Trust Protocol
Ted Schneider, President, Cotton Council International (CCI), at the Cotton Sourcing USA Summit... Read more
Surat’s Valsad, Umbergaon cluster ask for power subsidy
The Valsad and Umbergaon power loom clusters have submitted a representation to the state gover... Read more
Reducing energy costs with Monforts eco applicator
Monforts technology is behind many denim innovations. As an alternative to conventional padding... Read more
Rebranded version of Momad to be held in February 2019
Ifema is reorganising its fashion and footwear trade shows. Its global sector event will be ren... Read more
Meghalaya operationalises largest apparel manufacturing unit
Meghalaya recently operationalised its largest apparel manufacturing unit owned by the School o... Read more
Retail industry expresses concern over Brexit deal
The retail industry has expressed concern that the proposed Brexit deal may not pass through Pa... Read more
Germany to host Performance Days
Performance Days will take place in Germany on November 28 and 29, 2018. The fair was founded i... Read more
With CPTPP on the anvil, FDI pours into Vietnam
French group Scavi is investing heavily in Vietnam with the country joining the CPTPP. Scavi is... Read more
Fall in Indian cotton output likely
India’s cotton output is likely to decline by 11 per cent this year. There has been crop ... Read more
European parliament recommends continuation of Transition Accord
The European Parliament has passed a resolution urging the Bangladesh government to allow the w... Read more
Hong Kong, Australia to sign FTA and investment agreements
China's Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR) and Australia have concluded the negotiat... Read more
Bangladesh apparel exports up 20 per cent in October
Bangladesh’s apparel exports grew 20 per cent from July to October 2018. Earnings from kn... Read more
CCI plans two cotton purchasing centers in AP
The Andhra Pradesh government and Cotton Corporation of India (CCI) have jointly planned to set... Read more
Contrasting results for Italian textile machinery sector
According to a survey by ACIMIT, textile machinery orders index for July to September 2018, rem... Read more
US women’s apparel prices fall in October
Women’s apparel prices in the US fell 1.7 per cent in October after rising 1.6 per cent i... Read more
Portugal to star at Pitti Uomo in Italy
Menswear show Pitti Uomo will be held in Italy from January 8 to 11, 2019. Portugal has been se... Read more