Cotton Australia Appoints Richard Gray and Annette McCaffery to Key Roles
Cotton Australia said it has hired two new senior staff members, naming Richard Gray as Regional Manager for Northern New South Wales and Annette McCaffery as its myBMP Sustainability Implementation…
ICAC Launches Carbon Footprint Tool to Track Emissions in Cotton Farming
The International Cotton Advisory Committee (ICAC) has launched a new carbon footprint application designed to help farmers, researchers, and policymakers assess the net greenhouse gas emissions associated with cotton cultivation.…
Back-to-School Boost Lifts U.S. Apparel Retail
Key Stats +1.0% apparel sales in August vs. July +0.6% overall retail sales (same period) +4.8% year-to-date apparel sales (Jan–Aug 2025 vs. 2024) +3.8% year-to-date overall retail sales U.S. apparel…
Calik Denim adopts Heraeus anti-odour AGXX technology
Calik Denim adopts AGXX anti-odour technology to boost sustainable denim innovation
Building Trade Bridges Across Continents: A Conversation with Dewan Saiful Alam
In a rapidly shifting global trade landscape shaped by tariffs, new supply chain strategies, and the rise of emerging markets, Hong Kong continues to play a pivotal role as a…
Uzbekistan Textile Industry Spotlighted at Marzoli Event
Italian textile machinery manufacturer Marzoli on Wednesday evening hosted a high-level forum in Tashkent with leading companies from Uzbekistan textile and garment sector, underscoring the industry’s growing role in the…
Bangladesh Advances on Global Circular Fashion Path with Netherlands Trade Mission
Bangladesh has taken another bold step in its effort to strengthen its credentials in the global circular fashion movement. A high-level delegation from the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association…
AI Boosts Bangladesh’s Garment Sector—but at What Cost?
The $47 billion ready-made garment (RMG) business in Bangladesh is undergoing a fast transformation due to artificial intelligence. This is increasing efficiency and exports, but it is also causing concerns…
Vietnam’s Textile & Garment Exports Rise 8.5% in Jan–Aug 2025
Vietnam’s textile & garment exports grew 8.5 percent in the January–August 2025 period, marking a continued upswing for the sector amid a challenging global trade environment. According to Fibre2Fashion, the…
The Role of Communication Skills in the Success of Textile and Apparel Professionals
Why Strong Interpersonal, Written, and Cross-Cultural Communication Determines Competitiveness in a Globalized Industry

