Urgent action needed to revive the Indian garment industry
In a classic case of administrative delays hampering development, tax refunds worth Rs 5,000 crore ( .70 billion) are pending with the government. In March 2019, the government introduced a new scheme for the garment exports sector. Called the Rebate of State and Central Taxes and Levies (RoSCTL), the scheme sought to ... Read more
US-China tariff battle ends with trade deal, apparel sector unhappy wi…
"United States will reduce the 15 per cent tariffs imposed on a wide range of Chinese consumer goods by half and also cancel another round of tariffs implemented in December. On its part, China will buy an additional $12.5 billion worth of agricultural products from the US in the first year and $19.5 billion worth of g... Read more
Product quality, infrastructure to help Bangladesh counter Ethiopian c…
"Giving tough competition to Bangladesh, Ethiopia has emerged strong as a sourcing destination for apparels. However, how much Bangladesh needs to fear its new rival is a question being raised by many experts. The Ethiopian government is investing lots of efforts in promoting its apparel industry. The country is invest... Read more
More operational investments to help brands grow, manage unsold invent…
"Sound inventory management is gaining importance as this year around 11 of the 16 major retail companies globally, selling apparel, footwear or accessories, filed for bankruptcy. Majority of companies are dominated by private label products. Poor inventory management is driving retailers to such dire straits who have ... Read more
With growing popularity of licensed apparels, Disney clinches new bran…
"Disney fashion was the exclusive prerogative of kids not so long ago but today, even fashion-conscious youngsters are choosing to wear Disney inspired apparels and accessories. Having seen the market potential Gucci at a recent runway show held at Le Palace in Paris by unveiled a $4,500 plastic purse shaped in the for... Read more
Fashion to become more sustainable with rise in manmade fibers and fin…
The world’s leading provider of industrial machine needles, precision parts and fine tools, Groz Beckert Asia offers its customers systems and services for production and joining of textile fabrics. The company, founded in 1852, employs more than 9,000 people and has production sites in Germany, Belgium, the Czec... Read more
Ecommerce technologies changing shopping experiences across India
The world's sixth-largest economy, India also has the world’s youngest population. According to India Brand Equity Foundation, this will boost consumer expenditure in the country to $3.6 trillion by next year as emerging new technologies is changing the overall shopping experiences. As Prasad Shejale, Founder an... Read more
The Fairyland for Fashion is creating dimensions for fashion industrie…
"The Fairyland for Fashion represents a unique location where visitors can make contact with the main international suppliers for fabrics (cotton, denim, silk, linen and hemp, wool, leather and related materials, synthetic fibres, suiting, embroidery and lace, jacquard, plain or printed fabrics, etc.), finished clothin... Read more
A great year ahead for the Turel Group as demand for machines grows
Banking on the growing demand for its machines, Turel Group expects 2020 to be a great year for the company.Viraf Turel, Chairman expounds on the company’s operations, future plans and the market in Ludhiana Unperturbed by the economic recession, the Turel Group of companies grew by 20 per cent in 2019. ... Read more
Pitti Uomo: Slow start but gains momentum with more visitors and event…
"International menswear show Pitti Uomo, held from January 7 to 10, 2020 in Florence's Fortezza da Basso, launched many new collections for F/W 2020-21. Though the show started on a slower note, its second and third days were busier and livelier, and hosted more number of visitors" International menswear show ... Read more
Localisation, Technology and Spinternet gain attention
"Globalisation is leading to a reformation in thinking of global economies that are shifting their focus to localisation. Now, wars are being raged over tech, rather than trade. The new economic paradigms, emerging in response to world’s social, environment, political and economic challenges, call for new rules o... Read more
Rental fashion to be grab the limelight in 2020
Starting a new trend, Banana Republic launched its own rental services in 2019. However, the road ahead seems challenging as even big rental companies like Rent the Runway have been facing tough times of late. The company faced several service glitches in 2019 and even had to shut down its subscription facilities for a... Read more
Apparel Textile Sourcing Canada 2020 plans comprehensive trade additio…
Apparel Textile Sourcing Canada, one of the renowned international sourcing event focused on the North American apparel, textile, and fashion sectors is proud to announce that it will be doing its fifth annual edition at a new venue, the Toronto Congress Centre, August 17th to 19th 2020. ATSC 2020 is expec... Read more
Pure London shares womenswear edit and debut Barbara Hulanicki collect…
The incredible founder and designer of Biba, Barbara Hulanicki has collaborated with slow-fashion ethical label Flare Street for a new AW20 collection which will be launching in the UK at Pure London. Barbara has created a hand-drawn textile design exclusively for Flare Street featuring on a range of modern and meticul... Read more
Dr. A Sakthivel takes charge as the new Chairman of AEPC
"Padma Shri Dr. A Sakthivel has taken over as the new chairman of the Apparel Export Promotion Council from January 6, 2020. He was elected to the Board of Directors of Apparel Export Promotion Council in the year 1982 and has served the council for almost four decades. He is also the first person in the history of AEP... Read more
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EUROJERSEY presents the SS 2021 Ready-to-Wear Collection with comforting fa…
EUROJERSEY brings Sensitive Fabrics a new collection called "conscious tech". A new feeling, a ... Read more
Puma associates with Psv Eindhoven
Sportswear celebrated company PUMA has entered into a new long- term partnership with PSV Eindh... Read more
Diesel Partners to develop sustainable denim strategy
Diesel, the Italian denim brand has partnered sustainability and communications consultancy com... Read more
Bangladesh lists focus areas for garment products
Bangladesh will focus on certain garment products for value addition and exports. The global ma... Read more
Vietnam faces a dip in orders as buyers shift to cheaper countries
Vietnamese textile manufacturers are seeing orders decline as buyers are moving to other, cheap... Read more
Hemp Horizons to expand into fashion
Indian start-up dealing in hemp-based products, Hemp Horizons is looking to expand into the fas... Read more
Competitors thwart Indian apparel exports
The ongoing global trade war has opened doors for Indian apparel exporters. However, it would r... Read more
Turkish yarn exports fall six per cent
In 2019, Turkish yarn exports decreased 6.1 per cent. Exports of home textiles increased 1.8 pe... Read more
Chinese products selling on Amazon in the US
Chinese manufacturers are selling products to US consumers through Amazon. And they are succeed... Read more
Tommy Hilfiger, shares finalists of the 2019 Tommy Hilfiger Fashion Frontie…
The global program uplifts to support entrepreneurial start-up and scale-up businesses developi... Read more
Turkish yarn exports fall six per cent
In 2019, Turkish yarn exports decreased 6.1 per cent. Exports of home textiles increased 1.8 pe... Read more
Chinese products selling on Amazon in the US
Chinese manufacturers are selling products to US consumers through Amazon. And they are succeed... Read more
Tommy Hilfiger, shares finalists of the 2019 Tommy Hilfiger Fashion Frontie…
The global program uplifts to support entrepreneurial start-up and scale-up businesses developi... Read more
Articulating sustainability with contemporary design
Designer Priyanka Prasann recently launched Navi Mumbai’s first multi-designer store call... Read more
Scoop announces AW20 campaign associating with The Aspinall Foundation
From February 9th to 11th 2020, the UK’s leading premium contemporary womenswear trade sh... Read more
Menswear week on in Paris
Paris Menswear Week fall/winter 2020-21 is being held from January 13 to 20, 2020. The show fea... Read more
Lululemon expects 20 per cent revenue jump
Lululemon expects a revenue increase by 20.5 per cent. In 2019, Lululemon initiated a strategic... Read more
Bangladesh sets up leather parks
Bangladesh will set up three footwear and leather goods industrial parks. The aim is to meet lo... Read more
Tie-ups help fashion brands in China
Fashion brands and platforms have turned to collaborations in China, particularly when trying t... Read more
Trade war affect, Sri Lanka’s apparel exports up two per cent in November
Sri Lanka’s apparel exports grew 2.8 per cent in November 2019. This is due to an increas... Read more
India hopes to triple textiles and apparel exports
India hopes to triple its textile and apparel exports by 2024-25. The country now has a five pe... Read more
Bangladesh apparel exports to the US up nine per cent
Bangladesh’s apparel shipments to the United States edged up in the first 11 months of 20... Read more
Secondhand beauty products is gaining momentum
As per Vogue Business report, already trending in Japan, beauty resale is primed to take off in... Read more
The Binding Threads brings in womenswear Chhaap collection
The binding threads is about modern Indian dressing with a hint of ethnic identity. As our firs... Read more