France Passes Law to Curb Ultra-Fast Fashion Platforms Like Shein and Temu
France has taken a groundbreaking step by approving a law targeting ultra-fast fashion, aiming to curb the environmental and social damage caused by low-cost, high-volume clothing platforms. The legislation, recently…
Bangladesh’s RMG Exports to EU Surge 24% in First Four Months of 2025
Bangladesh’s readymade garment (RMG) exports to the European Union reached $8.07 billion during January–April 2025, marking a sharp 23.98% year-on-year growth from $6.51 billion during the same period in 2024.…
China’s Share Drops to 46.8% in Japan’s Apparel Imports but Remains on Top
China’s dominance in Japan’s apparel market is gradually weakening, with its share falling to 46.8% in the first four months of 2025. Although China remains the largest apparel supplier to…
India Extends Export Obligation for QCO-Free VSF to 18 Months
In a major relief for the Indian textile sector, the government has extended the export obligation period to 18 months for imports of viscose staple fibre (VSF) exempted from the…
Global Textile Finishing Agents Market Poised for Significant Growth by 2035
The global textile finishing agents market is projected to reach 9.3 million tons by 2035, with a total market value estimated at $22.1 billion, according to the latest report by…
Future Fabrics Expo 2025 to Spotlight Circularity, Climate Action, and Regenerative Innovation
The upcoming edition of the Future Fabrics Expo, set to take place from June 24–25, 2025, is gearing up to be the most ambitious yet, as the event expands its…
South Korean Start-Up Troisième Objet Turns Heads in Milan with Upcycled Denim Bags
At the prestigious Mipel accessories exhibition in Milan, six South Korean start-ups showcased their creative potential—but none attracted more attention than Troisième Objet, a Seoul-based brand transforming discarded denim into…
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…
