Africa Urged to Back Full Cotton-to-Clothing Chain, ITRC Says
Africa's textile industrialisation drive will falter unless investment is spread across the entire cotton-to-clothing value chain rather than concentrated in standalone garment factories, according to a new blueprint from the…
Chinese Scientists Grow Living Fabric That Rots in 41 Days
Chinese researchers have engineered a textile that stays alive after it leaves the lab, opening a new front in the search for garments that clean, repair and eventually dispose of…
ESG, Transparency and the Future of Bangladesh’s Garment Industry
Changes in global sourcing are reshaping Bangladesh’s ready-made garment (RMG) sector. Sustaining growth no longer depends solely on low costs and timely delivery; it also requires sustainability performance, including carbon…
Innovation, Evidence and Execution: How TIE Can Shape Bangladesh’s Apparel Future
As the Managing Director APS Knit Composite Ltd and a Director of BGMEA for the 2025–2027 term, Dr. Md. Hasib Uddin believes Bangladesh’s apparel industry stands at a pivotal juncture.…
NextGen RMG Skills highlights AI as the next growth driver for Bangladesh’s apparel industry
Artificial intelligence (AI) is poised to reshape Bangladesh's textile and apparel industry, with business leaders calling for faster digital adoption to enhance productivity, strengthen supply chains and maintain global competitiveness.…
Adidas’ 3D-Printed Boot Debut Honors Sullivan’s Bangladesh Ties
Sixteen-year-old Philadelphia Union midfielder Cavan Sullivan became the first footballer to wear Adidas' fully 3D-printed boots in a competitive match, debuting the bespoke pair during an MLS fixture against the…
A Tall Box Launches Tall Women’s Denim With 3 Body-Fit Cuts
A Tall Box, a new denim label built exclusively for tall women, will officially launch in September 2026, with preorders opening in August at atallbox.com, the company said. The Bentonville,…
Sweden Moves to Ban PFAS in Clothing Ahead of 2028
Sweden has proposed a national ban on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, the chemical class known as "forever chemicals," in clothing, footwear and several other consumer goods, moving ahead of a…
Fish-Scale Collagen Meets Jersey Knit in Trimalhas’ BIONIC 300 Launch
Portuguese knit manufacturer Trimalhas has introduced BIONIC 300, a jersey fabric built around a collagen-infused fiber the company says delivers lasting hydration, odor control and antistatic performance without sacrificing the…
Playtime New York 2026 Drives Global Kidswear Trade
Playtime New York opened on Sunday, bringing together international buyers, designers and brands in one of the most influential children’s fashion trade events in the United States, as the global…