LaundRe Launches in London, Pioneering Sustainable Denim Refinishing and Education
A groundbreaking laundry refinishing and R&D hub is opening in Canning Town, East London, as LaundRe prepares to welcome its first visitors. Founded by Salli Deighton and Kelly Farewell, the…
Global Textile Industry Faces Prolonged Stagnation Amid Weak Demand: ITMF Report
The International Textile Manufacturers Federation (ITMF) released its latest Global Textile Industry Survey on June 17, 2025, revealing a global textile market caught in a holding pattern—neither collapsing nor recovering…
Pakistan’s Cotton Market Shows Signs of Recovery Despite Budget Pressures
KARACHI — The cotton market in Pakistan is showing encouraging signs of stability, with increased business activity and a rise in spot rates. The Karachi Cotton Association’s Spot Rate Committee…
Switchback 2025 Wins Praise As Outdoor Industry Reconnects at New Trade Show
NASHVILLE – The outdoor industry gathered in force at Switchback 2025, a new standalone trade show that drew nearly 1,300 attendees and won enthusiastic reviews from brands and retailers seeking…
BFA members honoured with royal warrants by King Charles III
LONDON – The British Footwear Association (BFA) has announced that three of its member companies—Tricker’s, Crockett & Jones, and John Lobb—have been awarded Royal Warrants by His Majesty King Charles…
Coats Footwear launches sustainable insole solutions
Coats Footwear, a division of UK-based Coats Group PLC, has announced the launch of its Insole Solutions portfolio, a comprehensive range designed to enhance sustainability, performance, and safety in footwear…
Interloop Acquires Dutch Sock Brand Bonnie Doon, Eyes Further Expansion
FAISALABAD — Pakistan’s largest listed textile company, Interloop Limited, has strengthened its global footprint with the acquisition of Dutch sock brand Bonnie Doon. The deal was made through Textile Hub,…
Denim Innovation and Collaboration Take Center Stage at Pitti Uomo
FLORENCE — Pitti Uomo, one of the world’s premier menswear showcases, is in full swing this week (17–20 June), drawing buyers and brands from across the globe to view spring-summer…
Fashion for Good Report Challenges Denim’s Biggest Myths
Fashion for Good has published a new report dismantling persistent myths about denim production and spotlighting advancements in sustainable materials, manufacturing, and recycling. The paper draws on findings from the…
New Zealand Apparel Imports Reach $417 Million with China Leading
The Vietnam International Trade Fair for Apparel, Textiles and Textile Technologies (VIATT) is returning to the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC) from 26 to 28 February 2026, expanding its…