Apex Footwear reinforces sustainability drive
Apex Footwear Limited, one of Bangladesh’s largest footwear producers and retailers, has emphasized that sustainability is more than a statement—it is a structured system embedded across all operations. According to…
Pakiza Software boosts ERP push in Bangladesh garment sector
Bangladesh’s garment manufacturers are facing mounting pressure to accelerate digital transformation, prompting local enterprise software providers such as Pakiza Software Limited to step up their push for Industry 4.0 adoption…
Rieter Hits Strategic Milestone with Barmag Integration
Swiss textile machinery maker Rieter said it has reached a key milestone in its strategic repositioning following the successful completion of the Barmag acquisition, as the company prepares for long-term…
Sri Lanka Apparel Exports Slide in US and EU as January Demand Stays Uneven
Sri Lanka’s apparel exports started 2026 on a softer footing, with total shipments falling nearly 3% in January amid subdued demand from key markets, data from the Joint Apparel Association…
Bangladesh Textile Industry Pilots Water Recycling and Sustainable Financing Model
Bangladesh’s textile sector is piloting a modular wastewater recycling system paired with a novel consumer-backed financing model, as the country seeks to curb industrial water pollution while maintaining its position…
Indigenous Fashion Weeks Gain Global Spotlight
Indigenous Fashion Weeks have become growing international platforms that promote First Nations creativity, cultural heritage and sustainable design while giving Indigenous designers a stage to break into mainstream fashion circuits.…
Deichmann Opens New Essen Campus Entrance
DEICHMANN SE, Europe’s largest privately‑owned shoe retailer, has officially opened a new central entrance building at its corporate campus in Essen as part of a broader investment push tied to…
World Braces for Possible Oil Price Spike Amid Gulf Tensions
Global energy markets are jittery as escalating tensions involving the United States and Iran stoke fears of a sharp spike in oil prices, a development that could weigh heavily on…
UNIFI® Strengthens REPREVE® Strategy With Expanded 2030 Recycling Goals
UNIFI®, the makers of REPREVE®, has announced a new goal to recycle 65 billion plastic bottles by fiscal 2030, reinforcing its strategy to scale circular materials across the global textile…
Why Buyers Now Choose Capability Over Cost
For years, Bangladesh’s garment industry thrived on low costs and preferential trade access. But global apparel buyers are shifting their priorities. Today, cost competitiveness alone no longer secures orders. Buyers…
