Global Buyers Eye Bangladesh’s Growing Leather Sector at 2025 Dhaka Expo
BJ Desk The 9th Bangladesh Leather and Footwear Expo 2025 concluded successfully on Saturday, highlighting the country’s rising potential as a global hub for leather and footwear production. Held at…
New Report Challenges Denim’s Vague Sustainability Claims
BJ Desk In a move to promote transparency in the denim industry, non-profit organization Transformers Foundation has teamed up with Naveena Denim, a leading textile mill in Pakistan, to release…
India-UK Free Trade Deal: What It Means for Bangladesh and India in the UK Fashion Market
On 24 July 2025, India and the United Kingdom finalized a historic Free Trade Agreement (FTA) that eliminated tariffs on 99% of Indian exports to the UK—including garments, fabrics, leather…
HKRITA Symposium Rallies Industry Around Sustainability Goals
The Hong Kong Research Institute of Textiles and Apparel (HKRITA) hosted its annual Innovation & Technology Symposium 2025 on 22 July, bringing together government officials, business leaders and academics to…
While Tackling US Tariffs, Let’s Not Overlook the EU Hurdle
The United States has recently announced a 35% tariff on Bangladeshi products—a major blow to our export-driven economy. This decision has sparked concern and discussion among government bodies, private sectors,…
Adriano Goldschmied Unveils “Indigo Chaos” with Pioneer Denim and Soko
A striking collaboration titled “Indigo Chaos” was unveiled at the Pitti Uomo trade show in Florence, blending the design legacy of Adriano Goldschmied with the premium material expertise of Pioneer…
China’s Footwear Export Revenue Declines, Leather Shoe Shipments Show Resilience
China's footwear export sector is experiencing a mixed performance in 2025, as total export values decline despite slight growth in shipment volumes, according to data from the China Leather Industry…
VEOCEL Unveils Enhanced Cleaning Lyocell Fibers at WOW 2025
At the World of Wipes (WOW) 2025 conference in Columbus, Ohio, Lenzing’s flagship nonwovens brand VEOCEL introduced a new innovation aimed at reshaping the future of surface cleaning: VEOCEL Lyocell…
EU–China Deepen Climate Partnership at 25th Summit
At the 25th EU–China Summit, held in Beijing to mark the 50th anniversary of EU–China diplomatic ties and the 10th anniversary of the Paris Agreement, Chinese President Xi Jinping and…
Are Fashion’s Circular Goals Putting Workers at Risk?
As major fashion brands ramp up circular economy efforts—such as take-back schemes, recycling, repairs, and resale—concerns are growing about unintended impacts. A wave of recent reports warns that these programs…