Source India 2018: Offers a great platform for buyers/suppliers of man…
"The 2nd edition of ‘Source India’, a three-day mega event organized by Silk & Rayon Textile Export Promotion Council (SRTEPC) is on in Surat from September 21-23, 2018 at the Surat International Exhibition & Convention Centre. The mega textile show, backed by the Union Ministry of Commerce, is... Read more
Next edition of Heimtextil to be bigger, better
"The world’s leading trade fair for home and contract textiles, Heimtextil, to take place from January 8-11, 2019 in Frankfurt, is now expanding its spectrum across a six hall levels. With over 400 international manufacturers, the product range of upholstery and decorative fabrics as well as upholstery and artifi... Read more
Made in Georgia tag shining in UK
"In the past few years, the EU has contributed €69 million under EU4Business in Georgia, triggering €882 million worth of loans to Georgian companies, supporting almost 40,000 enterprises and creating more than 10,000 new jobs. Funded by the EU and implemented by GIZ, the ‘SME Development and DCFTA in G... Read more
Technology remains the bedrock of Japan’s textile industry
"Dubbed as one of the most technologically advanced nations, Japan has been bringing interesting concepts in the world of textiles. Technical textiles that integrate cyber-technologies, such as Toray’s bio-electrode conductive nanofibre ‘hitoe’, a bio-electrode conductive fibre that monitors a user&rs... Read more
Bangladesh upstages Mexico as the US’ new denim partner
"Apparel business from the US is gradually skewing towards Bangladesh. Recent OTEXA figures reveal, Bangladesh exported denims worth $507.90 million to the US in 2017, a 9.57 per cent surge over previous year. Mexico’s exports, on the other hand dipped 7.92 per cent to reach $793.46 million. During the first six ... Read more
Uncertainty forcing US fashion industry to wait and watch
"That United States Fashion Industry Association (USFIA) tagline -- dedicated to fashion made possible by global trade, is very pertinent today given the kind of policies being pursued by President Trump. As per the US Trade Commission estimates in 2016 textiles and apparel accounted for 9.7 per cent of imports from Ch... Read more
US-China tariff war sees newer sourcing destinations emerging strong
"The escalating US-China trade war is driving many China-based manufacturers and their US clients out of China to other low-cost countries like Vietnam, Cambodia, etc, leather brand Steve Madden is shifting handbag production to Cambodia, Techtronic Industries is moving out to Vietnam while Flex is planning to shift pr... Read more
Pakistan needs to enhance its export competitiveness
"Pakistan has consistently got low rankings on Global Competitiveness Index. It ranked 115 out of 137 economies for 2017-18, compared with India (40), Iran (69), Sri Lanka (65), and Bangladesh (99). Pakistan needs to amplify exports competitiveness just the same way as East Asian economies, such as South Korea, Taiwan,... Read more
Digital is the new way to enhance apparel value chain
"As Industry 4.0 is slowly making its place in manufacturing, retail diaspora too needs to catch up as it’s not an advantage, it’s a dire necessity. Today, digital transformation is not about speed and reduced time to market, it’s about efficiency, earlier validation, creating better products and, mor... Read more
GSP Plus: Enabling Sri Lanka compete with region’s apparel industry
"Sri Lanka faced export revenue losses of around Rs 250 billion after being blackballed and losing its GSP+ concession in August 2010 on allegations of human rights. The country, which according to the International Trade Centre, was much ahead of Vietnam, Pakistan and Cambodia in apparel exports in 2009, trailed them ... Read more
NAFTA 2.0 to change US apparel sourcing norms
"The US demand raises one big question of whether trade-preference levels (TPL) could be altered, allowing for some non-regional yarns and fabric to be used even though garments were produced within the free-trade area; thus enabling them to receive duty-free status. US representatives, in their previous trade negotiat... Read more
India’s cotton production to grow 7.25 per cent this year
"As per the Cotton Advisory Board (CAB), cotton production in India in the current season (2017-18) is expected to touch 37 million bales growing at 7.25 per cent. The northern zone produced 4.6 million bales of cotton during 2016-17, registering a growth of 28.67 per cent. And Haryana emerged the topmost cotton produc... Read more
Sustainable materials, certifications driving apparel industry
"More and more companies are acquiring industry materials and manufacturing certifications as a part of their sustainability goals and brand building. The latest include the Oeko-Tex’s Eco Passport certification, recognised as a Level 3 ZDHC MRSL Conformance Indicator for the ZDHC Roadmap to Zero Program. This sh... Read more
US cotton most preferred by mills, manufacturers across the world: Stu…
"Exporting three times more cotton than its closest competitor, the United States achieved a 40 per cent share of cotton fiber exports in its latest marketing year. A study conducted on mills and manufacturers from across the world aimed to understand how the US industry maintains high share of exports found the qualit... Read more
Indian garment manufacturers need to speed up to grab global business
"As India aims for 20 per cent yearly growth in exports over the next decade, Indian manufacturers need to develop a business strategy that can help the country to succeed in the US and European markets. In 2025, global trade in the textile and apparel market will cross $1.2 trillion. China has nearly 40 per cent share... Read more
Need for Fast fashion retailers to tighten their eco goals
"A new report by Changing Markets Foundation on sustainability has yet again brought fast fashion retailers under scanner as the biggest pollutants. The report concludes that many firms are still not doing enough to ensure sustainability of their textile supply chains. While there has been bold leadership from some ret... Read more
Demand for temperature sensitive clothing on the rise
"Today’s consumers are concerned about their personal comfort, and that may be part of the reason why the current population has been dubbed the indoor generation. A survey by Velux, a window manufacturing company, says on average people spend 90 per cent of their day, or about 21 hours, indoors. According to Pet... Read more
CENTRESTAGE to consolidate Hong Kong’s position as an Asian fashion hu…
"The third edition of CENTRESTAGE, Asia's premier fashion event will be held from September 5 to 8, 2018 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), the event, since its inception, has consolidated Hong Kong's position as a fashion hub in Asia, offeri... Read more
US-China Tariff Fallout: Cambodia emerges new investment destination
"A study by the US Fashion Industry Association indicates almost 67 per cent respondent’s expected value or volume of goods sourced from China to decrease over the next two years. A striking example of this is Steven Madden, which expects to source 15 per cent of its handbags from Cambodia this year, with this pe... Read more
India needs to adopt a more positive approach towards RCEP
"The messy state of Indian democracy has made it difficult to achieve a modest consensus on the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership or RCEP - a giant trade deal that weaves India, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), Oceania, China, Japan and Korea together. The country has to arrive at construct... Read more
Companies moving towards responsible viscose production
"A by-product of spinning, hydrogen sulphide (H2S) is a toxic gas that causes eye irritation, function impairment, and neurobehavioural changes. The toxic gas smells of rotten eggs. Other harmful chemical for health and environment are: Sodium hydroxide (NaOH) and sulphuric acid (H2SO4). NaOH is highly toxic if absorbe... Read more
Next-Gen textiles fastrack development in fiber and fabrics
"One of most striking examples is the development and widespread commercial usage of Unifi Inc.’s Repreve polyester fiber made from recycled post-consumer plastic water bottles. Two years ago, Unifi opened a bottle processing facility in Reidsville, N.C., to convert plastic bottles into polyester fiber and yarn, ... Read more
SAC’s Higg Materials Tool aids designers in assessing environmental im…
"The Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC) has announced an update to the Higg Materials Sustainability Index (Higg MSI), a tool that enables the apparel, footwear, and textile industry to assess the environmental impact of materials used in global manufacturing. With the most recent update, businesses around the world c... Read more
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Italy textile machinery makers to display at Techtextil
Italian machinery manufacturers involved in the production of machines for technical textiles will show their innovative solutions at Techtextil, US, May 22 to 24. Italia... Read more
Digital Printing Zone to debut at Intertextile Shanghai Spring Edition
"Despite the economic ups and downs in China over the last few years, demand for premium European textiles remains high. Whether it be premium wool for the flourishing su... Read more
Textile coatings market forecasted to grow over 3 per cent
Global textile coatings market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 3.9 per cent from 2017 to 2025. Of all the segments, the polyurethane and polyvinylchloride sub-segments h... Read more
GMMSA 2018 ends on a high note
The 3rd Edition of the Garment Machine Manufacturers Suppliers Association (GMMSA) ended on a positive note in Ludhiana. The exhibitors showcased their range of technolog... Read more
Knitting technology expo GMMSA 2018 in Ludhiana attracting footfalls
The third edition of Garments Machinery Manufacturers & Suppliers Association (GMMSA) expo is now on in Ludhiana, the knitwear hub of India. The event is focussed on ... Read more
Latest edition of WTMC in China discusses issues facing global textile indu…
World Textile Merchandising Conference (WTMC) was held in China, September 20 to 21. The confer... Read more
Tajikistan expands cotton area
About 60,000 tons of cotton have been harvested in Tajikistan in this cotton harvest season. Si... Read more
Japan-Vietnam partnership aiming to yield positive dividends
Japan and Vietnam are strengthening ties. Bilateral economic cooperation has developed in recen... Read more
Marchi & Fildi to introduce new collaborations at Filo trade fair
Marchi & Fildi, leading Italian manufacturer of Ecotec smart cotton, will launch Spring/Sum... Read more
Indian cotton exports to China expected to rise
India’s cotton exports to China may see a fivefold jump after China slapped additional du... Read more
FESPA Africa 2018 attracts higher number of visitors
FESPA Africa 2018, held from September 12-14, 2018 attracted 6,494 visitors, with 5,907 unique ... Read more
Asian giants China, Japan, South Korea work toward FTA
China, Japan and South Korea are working toward a free trade agreement. Speeding up FTA negotia... Read more
Israel to strengthen fashion industry with a 22 million new shekels plan
The Israeli Ministry of Economy, has launched a national plan to strengthen clothing and fashio... Read more
Primark cotton programme to be extended to Pakistan
Primark plans to expand the Primark Sustainable Cotton Programme to encompass suppliers in Paki... Read more
Vietnam: Textile industry to witness transition period in 2019, say experts
Experts at the Hà Nội Textile & Garment Industry – Fabric & Garment Access... Read more
TCA meeting in Lubbock discusses issues facing cotton supply chain
About 220 people representing all segments of cotton supply chain such as producers, warehouse ... Read more
India: SIMA CD&RA gets new office bearers
The SIMA Cotton Develoment and Research Association has made several new appointments. R Elango... Read more
Tariffs threaten US-China apparel and textiles sector
The US is hoping to use tariffs to bring about a deal with China that would, among other things... Read more
US cotton demand to move north despite trade disputes
Demand for US cotton in China is expected to increase by one million bales over previous years.... Read more
Shima Seiki to participate in upcoming PH value 2018 AW in Shanghai
Leading computerised knitting machine manufacturer Shima Seiki, alongwith its Hong Kong subsidi... Read more
US denim imports up eight per cent till July 2018
United States denim imports from January to July 2018 rose 8.22 per cent in terms of value. In ... Read more
India: TSC appoints T Rajkumar as new chairman
T Rajkumar is TSC (Textile Sector Skill Council) chairman. DL Sharma is vice chairman. TSC was ... Read more
Japanese bags brands use Cordura
Cordura has launched a fabric series in collaboration with leading Japanese bag brands. This is... Read more
NCTO approves IPR enforcement efforts to resolve trade inequities with Chin…
The National Council of Textile Organisations (NCTO) has applauded the recent Section 301 tarif... Read more
Denim Days back at New York from September 22
New York Denim Days will be held from September 22 to 23. The second annual show returns with a... Read more
India to impose anti-dumping duty on Chinese flax yarn
India plans to impose anti-dumping duty of up to $4.83 per kg on Chinese flax yarn of below 70 ... Read more
Hong Kong mill Novetex uses innovative ways to separate fabric blends
Novetex, a Honk Kong-based textile spinning mill is harnessing pioneering recycling technology ... Read more
Texfusion & The London Print Design Fair to feature 230 exhibitors
Texfusion and The London Print Design Fair, to be held from October 31-November 1, 2018 will fe... Read more
Wrangler to introduce eco-friendly denim using innovative foam-dyeing proce…
American denim brand Wrangler will release a line of denim made using a new eco-friendly foam-d... Read more
From fibers to technology on display at ongoing Hanoi Tex show in Vietnam
Hanoi Tex is on at Vietnam from September 19 to 21. This show is about textile products made of... Read more
Export value of Central Java's textile and textile goods recovering after a…
As per the Central Java Indonesian Enterprenuers Association (Apindo), although the export valu... Read more
Synthetic prices to rise in India with increasing crude oil price
Synthetic fabric and textiles in India are likely to become costlier as the raw materials used ... Read more
Pakistan reduces regulatory duty on raw material imports
The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government, which is in the process of reshaping economic po... Read more
Adriano Goldschmied to launch denim knit tee at Denim Days
Adriano Goldschmied, known as the godfather of denim, will launch his limited edition of Godfat... Read more
Lenzing develops new web technology
Lenzing has developed a new technology platform. The web technology is a nonwoven web formation... Read more
ThreadSol to venture into Africa
ThreadSol is all set to explore the African apparel industry to transform manufacturers to supe... Read more
Indonesia to focus on increasing textile production
The Indonesian minister of trade Enggartiasto Lukita has urged the Indonesian Textile Associati... Read more
China to levy $60 billion as tariffs for US goods
China plans to levy $60 billion as tariffs on US goods in retaliation to the 10 per cent tariff... Read more
New York to host Agoa expo from Septmeber 25
Agoa expo and trade fair will be held in New York from September 25 to 30. This is a business p... Read more
NCTO lauds tariffs announcements of Chinese textile products
The National Council of Textile Organisation (NCTO) has applauded the Trump administration&rsqu... Read more
Sri Lanka cuts VAT on fabric import
Sri Lanka has slashed the value added tax on fabric imports to five per cent from 15 per cent. ... Read more
China-US trade war to affect Vietnam in 3 years
As per a new report by the National Centre for Socio-Economic Information and Forecast (NCIF) u... Read more