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EU reforms to curtail fast fashion’s green-washing gimmicks

Fast fashion brands are aware of the consumer mindset change towards sustainable fashion. In a bid to appear environmentally-conscious, many fast fashion brands are paying lip service to sustainability, resulting in deceiving consumers with “green-washing”. The European Union has seen through ... Read more

Fast Fashion grows at 7.7% CAGR despite dissent

As underdeveloped countries transit to developing status, their retail sectors are getting better organised and enabling a large number of brands use the affordability and accessibility platforms to reach out to the masses. The global fast fashion market size is expected to grow from $91.23 billion ... Read more

US Cotton Trust Protocol sets the stage for use of sustainable cotton …

In November 2021, the COP26 summit held in Glasgow held up a red flag for global fashion industry and the need to act fast and now. According to McKinsey report, under the current trajectory, the fashion industry will overshoot greenhouse gas emissions needed to achieve a 1.5º C global warming ... Read more

Argentinian clothing manufacturers face cost-related challenges

For a country facing numerous economic challenges for long, the fact that its clothing sector has about 50 per cent import component is in itself a challenge. As per The National Institute of Statistics and Censuses (INDEC), clothing is one of the highest performing sectors year-on-year. By June 2022, th... Read more

Uganda needs more zeal to better utilize AGOA’s duty-free access to US…

In spite of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) providing duty-free access to the US market for over 6,000 products, Uganda government believes AGOA‘s potential hasn’t been maximized to its fullest potential even two decades later. The legislation’s primary goal was to pr... Read more

EU textile sector wants cap on gas price

The European textiles industry has called on the European Union to adopt a wholesale price cap for gas. It says a cap above a certain level will result in collapse of businesses. It wants the TTF benchmark parameters to be changed and TTF to be decoupled from the electricity market and the revision... Read more

Christmas bells jingling for India with export of festive items on the…

The Yuletide is a couple of months away and Indian exporters of Christmas offerings have reasons to deck their companies with successes. It has been reported that India now ranks among the top five countries that makes the festive season merry in the US with offerings of festive T-shirts and decorat... Read more

Indian exports optimistic despite downtrend

India’s upbeat export figures weren’t immune to the pandemic outbreak and Russo-Ukrainian conflict. Last month, exports recorded a decline of 1.15 per cent year-on-year. The worst hit were cotton yarn, fabrics and handloom products which experienced negative growth of nearly 33 per cent. Weak... Read more

Centrestage begins in Hong Kong

Centrestage is being held in Hong Kong, September 9 to 11, 2022. This is Asia's premier fashion event being organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC). A number of renowned and emerging fashion brands from Hong Kong and overseas are presenting their spring/summer 2023 collec... Read more

Party time for private labels in fashion retail markets

he Indian fashion market has seen many changes after the pandemic, and one of the most prominent has been the sharp rise of private labels in both online and offline retail. These two advantages of high availability and cheaper pricing than national brands, have made private-label products con... Read more

Autumn Fair, gift show opens in the UK

Autumn Fair is being held in the UK, September 4 to 7, 2022. Spring and Autumn Fair are the UK’s most vibrant marketplaces for wholesale home, gift, fashion, and sourcing. As the definitive shop for shops, they support the retail industry like no other.This is a wholesale marketplace for home, gift, fas... Read more

Munich Fabric Start reflects optimism

Munich Fabric Start was held August 30, 2022, to September 1, 2022. The positive, motivated and ambitious mood of the trade show with inspiring new products, innovative contents and future-oriented themes was transferred to the industry: More than ever, especially in addition to intensive discussio... Read more

China’s fashion manufacturers increase focus on sustainability to gain…

Several companies in China are launching new sustainable innovations. For instance, a leather handbag specialist, Guangzhou-based Veshin Factory has collaborated with Ralph Lauren-backed material science company Natural Fiber Welding to use its plastic-free leather-like textile Mirum. Similarly, Hon... Read more

Birmingham’s Design & Source fair to showcase Indian manufacturers…

A one stop shop for consumers’ product needs across home, gift and fashion sectors, the Design & Source fair will be held under the aegis of Autumn Fair 2022 at NEC Birmingham from September 04-07, 2022. Featuring over 100 global manufacturers of homewares, textiles, gifts, stationary, fas... Read more

Rising cotton prices in India will pressurize textile players’ profit …

International cotton prices traded at seven-week high in August while prices in India jumped over 12 per cent during the month. The rise in cotton prices is mainly a result of crop losses due to pests and heavy rains across cotton-growing areas despite a rise in area under cultivation, says Ravindra... Read more

Vietnam’s garment sector aims to be less dependent on imported raw mat…

At a recent conference to connect the supply and demand of raw materials for Vietnam’s textile and garment industry, the Ministry of Industry and Trade confirmed the country has risen to be the third largest clothing exporter in the world. Organized by the Trade Promotion Department under the ... Read more

Sustainable supply chains will boost Sub-Saharan Africa’s cotton expor…

Accounting for 16 per cent of global exports, cotton remains an important export for Sub-Saharan Africa. Cotton production in the region has grown in recent years due to increased area under cultivation and improved yield, indicates the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) and the... Read more

With several new innovations, upcoming Munich Fabric Start to be bigge…

With the theme ‘Far Furore’, the upcoming edition of Munich Fabric Start is set to be bigger than ever, says Sebastian Klinder, Managing Director, Munich Fabric Start. To be held on August 30 and September 1, 2022, the exhibition will feature 1,500 collections from 900 exhibitors spread across... Read more

Adopting China’s cotton growing techniques can benefit Pakistan: Repor…

Xinjiang cotton offers comparative advantage for Pakistan, says a report by Gwador pro. The industry enables Pakistani farmers to adopt Chinese techniques of intercropping and double cropping. Close cooperation in mechanical harvesting Mehmood Ul Hassan Khan, Director, Center for South Asia & Intern... Read more

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