India Ramps Up Coal Gasification to Avert Energy Crunch
India is accelerating plans to expand coal gasification capacity as it prepares for potential energy shortages triggered by global fuel supply disruptions, according to government officials and industry reports. The…
Yarn Expo Spring 2026 Highlights Asia’s Grip on Global Yarn Sourcing
Yarn Expo Spring 2026 reinforced Asia’s dominant position in global yarn sourcing, as the industry increasingly diversifies supply chains while remaining firmly anchored in the region. Held at the National…
Why Sustainability Now Requires Proof, Not Promises
Fashion and textile supply chains are at a crossroads. Sustainability is no longer aspirational—it is regulated, scrutinized, and increasingly enforceable. Yet many sustainability and origin claims are still built on…
AI Adoption Grows Across Textile Supply Chains Despite Integration Challenges
The textile and apparel industry is accelerating its adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) across key stages of the value chain, from design and production to logistics, although structural and cultural…
PERFORMANCE DAYS Fair Opens in Munich Showcasing Sustainable Textiles
The PERFORMANCE DAYS Functional Fabric Fair opened on March 18, 2026 at Messe München, drawing designers, buyers and material specialists from around the globe for a two‑day showcase of the latest in performance…
India Textile and Apparel Exports Dip Amid Weak Global Demand
India’s textile and apparel exports slipped in February 2026 as subdued global demand and pricing pressures hit shipments from one of the country’s key manufacturing sectors, domestic industry data showed, underscoring…
Fakir Group Marks Eid with Employee Gift Initiative
Fakir Group marked the Eid festival by distributing gifts to its workforce, reinforcing its focus on employee welfare and workplace unity in Bangladesh’s ready-made garment (RMG) sector. Senior leadership, including…
Colorifix, Woolmark Showcase Bio-dyed Wool Blend at Performance Days
Colorifix, in collaboration with The Woolmark Company and FACOL - Tinturaria de Fios Lda, has unveiled a bio-dyed wool blend at Performance Days, demonstrating the commercial potential of low-impact coloration…
IAF Calls For Fair Sourcing Practices Amid Global Supply Chain Shocks
The International Apparel Federation (IAF) has called on global fashion brands and retailers to adopt fairer sourcing practices as the industry faces growing pressure from economic uncertainty, geopolitical instability and…
Global Fashion Groups Urge Saks To Support Independent Designers
Leading global fashion organisations have called on Saks Global to ensure fair treatment and payment for independent designers as the U.S. luxury retailer continues its restructuring process. In a joint…