Digital supply chains to transform fashion industry in future
"Digitisation is taking the fashion industry by storm with many fashion e-commerce companies achieving the unicorn status in the industry. A prominent example of this is the Singapore-based privately held e-commerce start-up Zilingo which is digitising the entire fashion supply chain by unifying the HR systems, logisti... Read more
Interfiliere Shanghai re-emphasises on sustainability with its focus o…
"A meeting point of all global players in the lingerie and swimwear industry, Interfiliere Shanghai offered a China-based view of textiles and textile accessories for lingerie and swimwear industry. Organised from September 26-27, 2019 in the Chinese capital city, the event reflected the current fashion trends in China... Read more
ITSA-The most trusted platform for industry leaders celebrates 25 year…
"The recently concluded Autumn Edition of Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics marked the 25th year of the launch of this trading platform. With 89,662 visitors from over 120 countries and regions, the exhibition proved to be an ideal platform for them to meet global partners. “Exhibitors use this platform to un... Read more
China’s textile industry gears up for a structural transformation
"Official statistics released by the China Customs reveal the textile manufacturing sector is going through an intense transformation. Few years ago, many garment factories in China refused to manufacture less than 1,000 pieces of clothing on a single model. These factories also calculated their profit margins based on... Read more
Home textiles takes to sustainability with recycling, product certific…
"For decades the home textiles business focused on launching a wide range of products. These included everything from bed sheets and comforters to towels. But recently, the industry has started to curtail its product excess as it is finally discovering that less is often more. This was particularly evident at this year... Read more
Time running out for the launch of Blockchain project in Italy
"Launched by the Italian Ministry for Economic Development (MiSE) in collaboration with Sistema Moda Italia (SMI) and International Business Machines Corporation (IBM), an American IT company, the Textile Blockchain Project is currently facing a crisis as the time for its implementation is fast running out. The project... Read more
Tariff impact dominates discussions at New York apparel shows
"Though buyers at the recently held New York City trade shows - -Coterie, Moda, Fame for Apparel and The Accessories Show-pondered over new collections for the Spring/Summer 2020 and Fall/Winter 2019 seasons; increasing tariffs on US imports fueling a trade war between the US and China, dominated most of their discussi... Read more
Hemp to help revive American interest in fashion
"Though a Bureau of Economic Analysis NIPA table notes Americans spent $391.5 billion on their clothing and footwear in 2018, their share of disposable income on these items declined from 3.8 per cent in 2007 to 3.0 per cent in 2019. Even more alarming is the fact that their global share of expenditure on fashion was o... Read more
Time to set a new paradigm in knitwear production
"Tailored Industry, Co-founded by Alex Tschopp, believes many knitwear brands today are forced to plan lengthy production cycles and undertake astronomically high order quantities which prevents them from launching new collections. Their chronic overproduction also results in vast quantities of unwanted apparel ending ... Read more
Product differentiation to help denim industry tide over 2020 recessio…
"As was evident from the 2008 recession, the global denim industry is not immune to the effects of economic crisis that looms large in 2020. The 2008 recession hit the denim industry like a storm. It set new standards of the focus of many brands shifting to newer markets such as Asia. Consumers could no longer spend $3... Read more
Maroc in Mode Sourcing to offer a complete overview of the Morrocon te…
"The upcoming Maroc in Mode - Maroc Sourcing, to be held from October 17-18, 2019 in Marrakech, will offer international buyers and retailers a complete overview of the Moroccan textile and clothing industry by focusing on varied topics ranging from fast fashion to sustainable production." The upcoming Maroc i... Read more
Volatile market, unstable prices compel Chinese weavers to wait and wa…
Even though the September-October period is known as the peak season for sale of rayon grey fabric in China, the market did not perform as well as expected. Production in weaving mills of Gaomi, Nantong and Shijazhuang surpassed sales leading to a lot of unsold inventory. Fabric mills in Shandong, Hebei, Shaanxi and Zh... Read more
US-China trade war saps world economy, affects livelihoods globally
"The US-China trade war is threatening the health of global economy as world trade is deteriorating rapidly. During the current year, trade is expected to expand by only 1.2 per cent, its weakest growth since 2009. The WTO has warned that intensifying trade conflicts may pose a direct threat to jobs and livelihoods, be... Read more
With 698 exhibitors and 54, 202 visitors, CHIC Shanghai ends September…
"The autumn edition of CHIC Shanghai from 25 to 27 September 2019 ended on a successful note. The exhibition recorded 698 exhibitors and 718 brands from 10 countries and 54,202 trade visitors. The exhibitors displayed their new collections on 62,000 square meters at the National Exhibition & Convention Center. CHIC... Read more
International Sourcing Expo to weave new path for jute lifestyle produ…
"This year, the International Sourcing Expo Australia will welcome the Jute Product Development and Export Promotion Council (JPDEPC) and around 10 of their member organisations who will showcase the benefits of jute to the Australian market. The expo, co-located with Footwear and Leather Show Australia and China Cloth... Read more
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H&M and Ikea examine chemicals in recycling
H&M and Ikea are studying the chemical content in post-consumer textile recycling. H&M ... Read more
Esprit gets closer to online players
Esprit wants to strengthen its agreements with online players like Asos, Zalora and Tmall. The ... Read more
Asia to dominate Kingpins Amsterdam
Kingpins Amsterdam will be held October 23 to 24, 2019. More than 50 exhibitors are expected to... Read more
Turkey textile exports down five per cent
Turkey’s textile exports decreased 5.5 per cent in the first three quarters of 2019. The ... Read more
Taiwan sets textile standards
Taiwan’s textile industry is a major provider of functional fabrics for outdoor and sport... Read more
Sustainable processes acquire urgency says report
Environmental-friendly sourcing is a priority across the apparel space, says McKinsey. Reflecti... Read more
Flux enters fashion trade
The global fashion industry is in a state of flux. As one of the more cost-sensitive sectors, t... Read more
US emerges as the biggest importer of Jordan apparels
According to a study released by the European bank for reconstruction and development (EBRD), U... Read more
Fynd launches retail app
Fynd has launched Uniket. This is a direct-to-retail solution which will enable shopkeepers in ... Read more
Fortum, Spinnova unveil wheat straw-based clothing at Vancouver Conference
Fortum, a major European energy company building new business options in the circular economy, ... Read more
US emerges as the biggest importer of Jordan apparels
According to a study released by the European bank for reconstruction and development (EBRD), U... Read more
Fynd launches retail app
Fynd has launched Uniket. This is a direct-to-retail solution which will enable shopkeepers in ... Read more
Fortum, Spinnova unveil wheat straw-based clothing at Vancouver Conference
Fortum, a major European energy company building new business options in the circular economy, ... Read more
Bangladesh Denim Expo in November
Bangladesh Denim Expo will be held from November 5 to 6, 2019. The world’s leading denim... Read more
Exhibitors pleased with International buyer presence at 48th edition of IHG…
Indian exhibitors are pleased with the turnout of overseas buyers at the 48th edition of IHGF-D... Read more
FashionatingWorld receives Media Award at Intertextile
FashionatingWorld, the leading global network of webplatforms, steered by DFU Publications, was... Read more
Polartec unveils military inspired collection
Polartec, a provider of sustainable textile solutions, has unveiled the iconic, American-made, ... Read more
Uniqlo plans new store in partnership with El Corte Inglés
Japanese Company Uniqlo plans to launch its third store in Madrid, Spain. The brand currently o... Read more
Prada launches new military range
Prada’s fall/winter line Linea Rossa has a strong military theme. There are lots of khak... Read more
Jeanologia to develop a new training model
Jeanologia is collaborating with international universities and bodies to develop a more effici... Read more
Fitness trends drive sportswear
Increase in health awareness is shifting the focus of Indian consumers toward sportswear. The... Read more
Myanmar to set up textile-garment zones in Yangon, Mandalay
The Ministry of Industry of Mynamar plans to set up special zones for textiles and garments in ... Read more
Adidas launches new initiative for used clothing
Sportswear giant Adidas has launched a new sustainable initiative that rewards customers with c... Read more
First ‘K Generation Talk and Award Ceremony’ held at Shanghai Fashion Week
As a part of Shanghai Fashion Week, Kering and global innovation platform Plug and Play held th... Read more