China Strengthens Lead in Textile Value Addition
China has reinforced its global leadership in textile value addition, with yarns and fabrics accounting for nearly half of its total textile and apparel exports in the first seven months…
Adidas partners with Arte Antwerp to honor African diaspora influence
Sports group adidas has unveiled a long-term collaboration with Belgian streetwear label Arte Antwerp, focused on reimagining sportswear through the influence of African diaspora culture. The partnership launches with the…
UKFT Unveils National Plan to Build Circular Textile Economy by 2035
The UK Fashion and Textile Association (UKFT) has unveiled its National Textile Recycling Infrastructure Plan, a sweeping framework designed to steer the United Kingdom toward a fully circular textile economy…
Functional Fabric Fair Launches First Winter Edition in Orlando for 2026
Registration is now open for the first-ever winter edition of Functional Fabric Fair powered by Performance Days, scheduled for January 21–22, 2026, at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando,…
Bangladesh Defies Predictions as Apparel Exports to U.S. Rise by 26.62% in a decade
Despite forecasts of a steep downturn, Bangladesh’s apparel exports to the United States have strengthened over the past decade, underscoring the country’s growing competitiveness in the world’s largest clothing market.…
When Will apparel Prices Really Start Rising?
For most of 2025, U.S. apparel prices have stayed unusually quiet. Some small fluctuations appeared, but nothing significant. Compared to the rest of the economy, clothing has been the calm…
Process for Partial Exporters to Import Duty-Free Raw Materials
Bangladesh Expands Duty-Free Imports for Partial Exporters to Reduce Dependence on Garments In a significant policy shift aimed at reducing Bangladesh’s reliance on the garment sector and supporting small and…
Bangladesh Garment Workers Suffer Extreme Heat, Illness as Climate Change Strikes
Garment workers across Bangladesh are already enduring severe health and livelihood impacts as climate change pushes temperatures higher, a survey has found, with worsening conditions both inside factories and at…
Lenzing Cuts 600 Jobs in Austria Amid Strategic Shift to High-Performance Fibres
Austrian fibre producer Lenzing AG said it is refining its strategy to strengthen competitiveness and profitability in what it called a 'challenging environment,' announcing sweeping cost-cutting measures, a sharper focus…
AEPC Showcases India Pavilion at Saudi Fashion & Tex Expo in Jeddah
AEPC participates in Saudi Fashion & Tex Jeddah — India Pavilion inaugurated at apparel expo