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Fast fashion brands come under fire for involvement in forced labor

Fast fashion brands, Uniqlo, Inditex, Skechers USA and French apparel group SMCP have come under fire after a French legal association Sherpa, human rights NGO Collectif Ethique Sur L’etiquette, the Uyghur Institute of Europe and an individual Uyghur victim filed a complaint against them with the ... Read more

Slowdown in EU, US create new opportunities for Chinese textiles and a…

The bull run that the Chinese textile and apparel industry experienced from November 2020 lasted until March 2021. However, by mid-M arch, the Chinese market started gradually weakening as in 2020 the US retail market struggled with inventory stabilization and recovery. US’ imports of textiles and appa... Read more

HKTDC International Sourcing Show underlines brands’ need to focus on …

In the webinar titled ‘The Perfect Storm: Future-Proofing Your Fashion Business’, Michael Ho, Marketing & Brand Partnerships Manager, Zalora, described 2020 as a year of expansion. The webinar was a part of the three fashion-related webinars hosted by the Online HKTDC International Sourcing Sh... Read more

Innovation and resilience to boost Bangladesh denim industry’s growth …

From production of basic wear, the Bangladesh and garment industry is fast transforming into a manufacturer of sophisticated garments aided by high-end technologies. A large part of this growth is being led by the denim industry, says a Denim Focus report. Already a reputed name in the world denim market, Ba... Read more

A new EU legislation may help thwart ‘land grab’ culture in Uzbekistan

The ban on Xinjiang cotton has shifted apparel brands’ attention to Uzbek cotton as well. As Apparel Insider report, huge tracts of land in Uzbekistan are being transferred to private operators for cotton cultivation. However, this has left many farmers destitute and poor. Farmers in the country are bei... Read more

COVID 19: An opportunity for luxury brands to create stronger value

The pandemic has brought profound challenges for the global luxury goods industry. As per a Bain & Company report, luxury goods sales fell to $331 billion in 2020. They are expected to reach 2019 levels only 2022-end or early 2023. A Forbes report estimates 2021 to be a year of transition for the luxury f... Read more

Green energy projects need policy support to boost COVID-19 recovery

Nearly all governments across the world have announced fiscal stimulus packages for their economies to recover from the effects of COVID-19. However, the proportion of funds allotted for sustainability initiatives in these packages is much lower than those announced during the Great Recession, says a report b... Read more

RMG focus can help Pakistan counter impending textile slowdown

As against the entire world, COVID-19 has proved to be a blessing in disguise for the Pakistan textile sector. The country has not only received backlogged orders but also orders diverted from other regional countries like India and Bangladesh. As per Business Recorder, against 5.6 per cent growth recorded du... Read more

Securing workers’ rights a major step towards building a better future

With order cancellations and payment deferrals becoming the order of the day during the pandemic, factory owners started laying off workers without paying even their due wages. As per an Al Jazeera report, some of these workers hail from countries that do not offer social security. In February 2020, a garment... Read more

Indonesia needs to focus on trade promotions to boost falling T&A …

COVID-19 changed public consumption patterns across the world last year. As per Indonesia’s industry ministry, consumption of textile and apparel products (T&A) declined to -8.8 per cent on an annual basis during the year. And as Redma Wirawasta, Secretary General, Association of Indonesian Fiber an... Read more

China needs to drive up use of lyocell fibers in textile industry

Despite being known as the green fiber of the 21st century, prices of lyocell’s prices increased only 6 per cent in January-February 2021 period, while prices of most other fibers increased over 30 per cent. As per a CCF Group report, one reason for this is the slackness in demand due to China’s L... Read more

Cutting consumption can reduce industry’s reliance on polyester

With lockdowns increasing demand for activewear, there has been 80 per cent rise in use of recycled polyester since 2019, says a report by The Gaurdian. A recent McKinsey & Company survey also finds a 151 per cent rise in search for sustainable activewear while 67 per cent consumers were seen scouting for... Read more

Spinning machines leader Marzoli India to relocate operations

Textile machinery manufacturer, Marzoli India plans to relocate its India assembly line from Hosur to Coimbatore. Incorporated in October 1994 in Bengaluru, Marzoli India’s parent company Marzoli International has over 170 years experience in manufacturing spinning machines. It was established... Read more

High-value apparel products will help India mitigate COVID-19 effects:…

Fashion retail markets across the world were under severe stress even before the COVID-19 crisis. A new KPMG report ‘Covid-19: Mitigation strategy for Indian textile and apparel sector’ highlights issues like deep discounting and damp consumer sentiments were already threatening the future p... Read more

Higher quality, better prices boost Vietnam’s ranking in global appare…

Superior quality fabrics and better experience in making high-end apparels are helping Vietnam outperform Bangladesh in apparel exports to the European Union and United States, says a Daily Star report. A 2020 research by the Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD), notes, Vietnam fetched $2,157.90 for 100 kg ... Read more

Innovation and sustainability rule at Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fa…

Hosting nearly 2,600 exhibitors from 17 countries and over 80,500 buyers, Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics – Spring Edition was a hybrid event this year with its online event being as well appreciated as its physical fair. Focus on innovative themes Held from March 17 – 19, 2021, the even... Read more

Lack of ftas, overemphasis on cotton hinder India’s T&A exports

India is currently in a sweet spot with regards its textile and apparel exports, opined Sudhir Sekhri, Chairman, Promotion, AEPC in a candid, freewheeling webinar interview with Salil Chawla, Director, DFU Publications. The webinar was organized by the FashionatingWorld and DFU Publications, on the sidelines ... Read more

Garment manufacturers gear up to tackle rising yarn prices

Tiruppur’s over 8,000 garment manufacturing units shut down recently to protest against rising yarn prices. Low supplies have pushed up yarn prices by almost 50 per cent to Rs 300-320 per kg in the last four months. Members of the Tirupur Exporters Association and the South India Hosieries Manufacturers... Read more

Yarn Expo Spring’21 brings innovative yarns, smart recycling technolog…

Held from March 17-19, 2021 at the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai, the 2021 Yarn Expo Spring focused on smart recycling technologies and customization. The meticulously planned expo managed to meet the multi-functional demands of its consumers. Yarn producers attending the expo, deliber... Read more

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