Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles – Autumn edition to focus on contr…
"Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles attracts leading local and international brands. The last edition held in August 2018 featured leading fabric brands such as Enzo Degli Angiuoni Spa from Italy, Jab Anstoetz from Germany and Prestigious Textiles from the UK, domestic big names such as Beijing Yada and Beijing Euroar... Read more
Despite difficulties, China continues to lead world textile & appa…
"Year 2018 was a landmark in the history of global apparel manufacturing as China’s dominance declined due to rising labor costs, slower economy and the government’s desire to decrease exports and increase production for domestic consumption. However, China will continue to remain top supplier to the US for... Read more
Global textile industry learning to survive difficult times
"Poised delicately between a slow recovery of a second slide, the global economy demands a collaboration between brands and solutions for the entire supply chain. It is important for brands now to deliberate on the current situation and formulate future strategies. Continuous global crisis, high oil prices and turmoil ... Read more
ISPO Munich 2019 focuses on women’s sportswear
"ISPO Munich, the world’s largest trade fair for sporting goods, focused on sportswear for women athletes this year. The show, held on March 2, 2019 at the Messe Munchen Exhibition Centre in Munich welcomed around 80,000 industry visitors from 120 countries. Around 2,943 exhibitors showcased their products and in... Read more
Gartex, Messe Frankfurt India collaborate for unified platform
"Mex Exhibitions and Messe Frankfurt India have entered into a strategic alliance to create a unified industry platform called ‘Gartex Texprocess India.’ The event will be a part of Messe Frankfurt’s Texpertise Network and leverage on the group’s strong global network and expertise in the sector... Read more
Intertextile Sanghai Home Textiles-Spring edition attracts 30 per cent…
"Around 300 domestic and international suppliers will present a wide range of home textiles that include bedding and toweling, curtains, table and kitchen linen, etc. Prominent brands like Bambi Enterprises & Jaspa Herington from Australia, Mistral Home NV from Belgium, Shanghai Shuixing Home Textile, Sunvim Group ... Read more
CEO Conclave: Discusses the strategies for reviving confidence in text…
"Organised by DFU Publications with Textiles Association (India) as the knowledge partner, The CEO Conclave-Investment and Partnership Summit concluded on an optimistic note. The two day event held on February 19 and 20 at HICC, Hyderabad was attended by over 150 leaders of the textile supply chain including mill owner... Read more
India’s textile machinery exports grows over 11 per cent in Q2 FY18-19
"Exports of textile machinery in the second quarter of FY 18-19 totaled $227.31 million, registering 11.10 per cent growth over previous quarter. Spinning, twisting and yarn preparation machinery accounted for 41 per cent of total exports during the quarter. Vietnam emerged as the top export market for India’s te... Read more
Vietnam imports 20% more cotton in 2018
"In January 2019, export value of textiles and garments reached $2.65 billion, decreasing 4.3 per cent month on month. However, it increased 6.4 per cent year on year. In 2018, export value of Vietnam’s textile and garments amounted to $3.04 billion, increasing 16 per cent year on year. Growth rate increased 6 pe... Read more
The growth of the worldwide denim market
"Even as joggers and leggings have emerged as the top fashion bottom worldwide, the classic appeal of jeans along with new styles continues to attract consumers. A top reason for this is the addition of stretch to both men’s and women’s jeans. And Marshal Cohen, Chief Industry Advisor, NPD Group credits str... Read more
Intertextile Sanghai Apparel Fabrics 2019 to showcase innovative produ…
"The Spring edition of Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics will be attended by over 3,000 exhibitors from over 20 countries and regions. The event, to be held from March 12-14, 2019 will span a huge range of textile product categories, from fashion to technical innovation. The event will have comprehensive product zo... Read more
Techtextil to focus on shaping future urban life through technical tex…
"The trade fair, on all four days, will comprise lectures, discussions and interactive sessions with the Techtextil Forum. The forum, which replaces the Techtextil Symposium, will be held in exhibition Hall 4.1. Trade visitors can look forward to contributions in the following thematic areas: sustainability, digital tr... Read more
Texprocess to focus on micro-factories for quicker, flexible and susta…
"All four micro-factories at the upcoming Texprocess will demonstrate how integrated textile processing works and where micro-factories are already being used. The event, in collaboration with the German Institutes of Textile and Fibre Research in Denkendorf and partners from the industry will display a ‘Digital ... Read more
Winter Magic focuses on the US-China trade talks, rolls out new trends
"With the deadline for China and the US to conclude their tariff negotiations just around the corner, the air at the recent Winter Magic event was rife with speculations regarding the impact of tariffs on the fashion sector. As Julia K Hughes, President of the United States Fashion Industry Association (USFIA) noted th... Read more
Higher imports, resolution of US-China dispute to support cotton price…
"World cotton production declined in 2018 to an estimated 118.4 million bales due to lower acreage and yields. The US was not the only country plagued by weather and pest issues in 2018. As compared to 2017, India’s crop declined by 2.0 million bales. Australia harvested 43.4 per cent less acreage in 2018 due to ... Read more
4th Texworld Denim showcases denim brands and independent designers
"The 4th edition of Texworld Denim the trade show for sourcing denim textiles and clothing, part of the Fairland of Fashion, Paris, attracted around 30 exhibitors from major countries in the denim sector including Bangladesh, China, India, Pakistan and Turkey. The show attracted ready-to-wear labels that weavers ... Read more
Avantex Paris presents innovative services, processes for fashion segm…
"Organised from February 11 to 14, 2019 at Le Bourget, Paris The Fairyland for Fashion recorded a new high in number of visitors, with a 2.35 per cent increase over February 2018. A total of 13,929 visitors attended this event." True to its concept for pioneering technical and technological solutions, the 8th session ... Read more
Energy and sustainable development in focus at Texworld Paris
"The Sustainable Development segment showcased exhibitors that observe the criteria for sustainable materials, environmentally friendly processes or transparent social standards. In parallel with this trend, and still very much in keeping with the Avantex Paris show, fabrics or manufacturing methods that incorporated i... Read more
16th Apparel Sourcing, Shawls & Scarves Paris showcased latest ser…
"The products offered at Apparel Sourcing Paris suited every budget. This allowed buyers to keep in mind future collections while looking for suppliers. The return of Ethiopia generated a positive response. Desta Garment, Eltex Textile and Velocity Apparel, manufacturers of casual clothing, reflected the range of speci... Read more
Hong Kong International Home Textiles and Furnishings Fair: A one stop…
"The 10th HKTDC Hong Kong International Home Textiles and Furnishings Fair will be held from April 20-23, 2019 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. The fair is an ideal sourcing platform and an information exchange hub for fine home textiles. The fair will be held concurrently with the HKTDC Hong Kong Hou... Read more
Fairyland for Fashion: Five shows for the fashion industry that attrac…
The trade shows organised by Messe Frankfurt France, under the Fairyland for Fashion umbrella maintain their significance as an international business platform for the fashion industry. This year around 13,929 visitors attended this mega event, a 2.35 per cent increase over previous years. America clocks... Read more
Hong Kong: Upcoming Fashion Access to attract OEMs, ODMs, brands and b…
"To be held from March 13 to 15, 2019 in Hong Kong. Fashion Access is a prime destination for fashion sourcing populated by bags, handbags, travel wear, footwear, leather goods and fashion accessories. The trade fair, in each of its edition, attracts international buyers seeking professional and reliable Original Equip... Read more
Demand for technical textiles increases but challenges galore
"Data from the Taiwan Technical Textiles Association (TTTA) reveals, the island’s output of technical textiles more than doubled at the beginning of the decade reaching NT$130 billion (US$4.2 billion) in 2017. It already accounts for roughly one-third of Taiwan’s total textile output.Based on their use, tec... Read more
ITMA 2019 Exhibitor Preview: XORELLA
SCHWÄBISCH HALL, Germany — March 11, 2019 — XORELLA has been a leading-edge manufacturer of equipment for conditioning and heat setting of textiles ever ... Read more
Circular knitting machines: Most ideal to make shoe uppers
Compared to warp knitting machines, circular knitting machines create shoe upper material that offers better breathability, more design possibilities and less waste. Even... Read more
Zünd cutting solutions at Sign & Digital UK
Zünd UK returns to Sign & Digital UK with a showcase of its precision cutting systems. © Zünd UK Zünd UK will once again return to Sign & D... Read more
The growth of the Digital Textile Print Bureau
Debbie McKeegan discusses how digital textile printing, web to print software and vibrant ecommerce platforms have contributed in the growth of the Digital Textile Prin... Read more
Three-day Textile, Garments Exhibition IGATEX Pakistan Successfully Concludes--A…
Attracting over 15,000 quality trade visitors and closing billions of rupees deals of the most modern technology and machinery, three-day textile and garments exhibition ... Read more
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China Interdye, China Textile Printing exhibitions in April
China Interdye and China Textile Printing will take place from April 10 to 12, 2019. With a tot... Read more
Britain in no hurry for FTA with India
Post Brexit, India will have to wait a while to sign free trade agreement with Britain. Britain... Read more
Bangladesh jute cloth to face duty in India
India may impose a duty on jute sacking cloth from Bangladesh. The thinking is, the product is ... Read more
Target joins CanopyStyle initiative
Target has joined the CanopyStyle initiative which is gaining serious industry traction among p... Read more
Spinners lead Bangladesh textile industry growth
Spinning mills in Bangladesh are contributing remarkably to the growth of the readymade garment... Read more
Soorty builds supply chain platform
Future Possibilities, based in the UK, is a platform built by Soorty that travels the world to ... Read more
Nilit launches softer, durable version of nylon
Nilit has launched Sensil®, a softer, stronger and more durable version of nylon which prov... Read more
NCTO appoints new office bearers
The National Council of Textile Organisations (NCTO) held its 16thAnnual Meeting from M... Read more
Indonesia to host machinery show Peraga
Peraga will be held in Indonesia from March 28 to 30, 2019. This is a comprehensive internation... Read more
Alpaca fiber market witnessing high growth
The alpaca fiber market is witnessing high growth mainly due to the upsurge in demand for alpac... Read more
Blue Lab initiative aims at saving water
A unique initiative called Blue Lab, created by the NGO Drip by Drip, aims at developing altern... Read more
Germany hosts textile coating event
Textile Coating and Laminating (TCL) was held in Germany, March 14 to 15, 2019. This is an even... Read more
Egypt builds on its textile strength
Egypt has attracted the attention of many world textile and garment enterprises. The country&rs... Read more
Chinese textile industry steers along on a steady growth track
The Chinese textile industry adheres to the general tone of work, striving for stability and pr... Read more
Chinese textiles exports down 11 per cent
China’s textile and apparel exports fell 11.61 per cent from January to February 2019. Te... Read more
Tamil Nadu looks at removing middlemen for small weavers
Tamil Nadu is looking to weed out middlemen and increase the scope and income of small weavers.... Read more
Pakistan textile exports up one per cent
Pakistan’s textile exports grew over one per cent in eight months of the ongoing fiscal y... Read more
UN launches new initiative ‘UN Alliance for Sustainable Fashion’
The United Nations has launched a new alliance aimed at uniting businesses to combat the fashio... Read more
Indonesia signs FTA with Australia
After nine years of negotiations, Indonesia and Australia have finally signed a free trade agre... Read more
Germany to host Techtextil in May
Techtextil will be held in Germany from May 14 to 17, 2019. This is a trade fair for technical ... Read more
Asia export slump to continue
Asia’s export slump is expected to deepen. China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, South Kore... Read more
Milano Unica Shanghai showcases Italian excellence in textile production
The 15th edition of Milano Unica Shanghai showcased Italian excellence in textile production to... Read more
Bangalore has silk testing centers
The Silk Mark Organisation of India (SMOI) has set up nine testing centers in prime retail hubs... Read more
Brands, manufacturers looking at a closed loop chain
Some forward-thinking brands are aiming at creating a closed-loop textile supply chain. To brin... Read more
Pakistan’s textile exports up two per cent
Pakistan’s textile and clothing exports rose two per cent year-on-year in the first eight... Read more
Textile Forum, UK gets a thumbs-up from exhibitors, visitors
Textile Forum was held in the UK, March 13 and 14, 2019. The show is a one-stop sourcing platfo... Read more
Report highlights wools’ damaging environmental impact
A recent “Pulse of the Fashion Industry” report shows, sheep farming, just like cat... Read more
Rising cotton prices alarm Indian apparel industry
The sudden rise in cotton prices in India might slowdown the already dull apparel business. Cot... Read more
BCI experiences historic uptake in 2018
Better Cotton Initiative (BCI) experienced a historic uptake in 2018 as 93 retailers and brands... Read more
Arvind Envisol mulls water treatment plant in Bangladesh
Arvind Envisol plans to execute water treatment projects in Bangladesh, whose economy depends h... Read more
UK Materials Show in May to attract manufacturers, brands
Materials Show will be held in the UK from May 1 to 2, 2019. This is the first European event o... Read more
DyStar’s Color Solutions releases latest colour report
The 6th Color Analysis report by Color Solutions’ for Autumn/Winter 2020 features 54 Colo... Read more
CCI introduces quality norms for cotton
This season onwards, Cotton Corporation of India has introduced stricter quality norms for ginn... Read more
No deal Brexit: UK exporters to face tariffs
In the event of a no-deal Brexit, the UK will impose tariffs on manufacturers and exporters. Al... Read more
South African cotton projects create employment
Almost 50,000 jobs have been created in South Africa’s cotton industry as a result of the... Read more
Ramco Fabrics builds yarn dyeing plant in Tamil Nadu
Ramco Fabrics will set up a yarn dyeing and weaving plant in Tamil Nadu in order to produce dye... Read more
Picanol’s revenues fell three per cent in 2018
Picanol revenues fell three per cent compared to the previous year. Gross profit percentage dec... Read more