BASF Acquires Full Control of Alsachimie
BASF has acquired DOMO Chemicals’ 49% share in the Alsachimie joint venture, becoming the sole owner of the production facility in Chalampé, France. This move consolidates BASF’s position as a…
RE&UP Tackles Textile Recycling Barriers at Future Fabrics Expo
At the recent Future Fabrics Expo in London, textile recycling specialist RE&UP convened a private breakfast session titled “Yesterday’s garments, today’s raw materials – what’s holding us back?” The event…
Ukrainian Brand Ukrainian Revives Cherry Motif in New Summer Collection
Kyiv-based fashion label KseniaSchnaider, created by husband and wife duo Anton and Ksenia Schnaider, has unveiled its latest collection blending “rural nostalgia with urban irony.” This line radiates a summery…
Footwear Industry Navigates Tariff Uncertainty Amid U.S.-China Trade Talks and Temporary Pause
The U.S.-China trade relationship remains in flux as a 90-day pause on escalating tariffs on Chinese imports continues at a temporary 30 percent rate, down from an initially proposed 55…
Harsh Saini Appointed Interim CEO of Cascale
Cascale, the global nonprofit alliance previously known as the Sustainable Apparel Coalition, has announced the appointment of Harsh Saini as its interim CEO, effective August 1 2025. The decision follows…
India Moves to Overtake Bangladesh and Vietnam in Global Apparel Export Race
India is intensifying its efforts to emerge as the next global powerhouse in the apparel export industry. As global sourcing patterns shift away from China, and major brands reconsider their…
Pacsun Launches ‘Field of Study’ — A Premium Men’s Collection Focused on Purposeful Design
Pacsun is stepping beyond its familiar lineup of licensed graphic tees and swim trunks with the launch of Field of Study by Pacsun, a new in-house men’s collection designed to…
China Warns Nations Not to Sign Trade Deals with US at Its Expense
China has issued a stern warning to countries considering trade agreements with the United States that could undermine its interests. The Chinese Ministry of Commerce stated that it would "firmly…
Bangladesh Garment Exports at Risk as Chittagong Port Strike Freezes Trade
A major customs strike at Bangladesh’s busiest seaport, Chittagong, has brought cargo processing to a standstill, threatening a $222 million blow to the country’s garment export sector — which makes…
Argentina’s Apparel & Fabric Imports Surge January–April 2025
Argentina’s apparel and fabric imports saw a sharp surge during the January to April 2025 period, signaling a strong rebound in demand and liberalization in trade policies. According to Fibre2Fashion,…