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Shein faces new scrutiny as Greenpeace finds hazardous chemicals in its clothing
Nearly one-third of tested Shein garments exceeded EU chemical safety limits, renewing concerns over fast-fashion’s environmental and health risks.A...
Bangladesh’s RMG exports hold steady despite global slowdown — but emerging markets decline raises flags
Bangladesh’s garment exports grew 1.4% in July–October FY26, signalling resilience despite global uncertainty — yet falling orders in emerging...
Tiruppur garment exporters halt production as U.S. doubles tariffs on Indian imports
50% duty threatens ₹6,000 crore in exports; industry explores UK and alternative marketsIndia’s knitwear capital, Tiruppur, is facing a...
U.S. tariffs slash India’s exports by 37.5% as textile shipments plunge
India’s exports to the United States have sharply declined following a new wave of tariff hikes imposed by the...
BGMEA receives dual honors from New York state for leadership in sustainable apparel
The Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) has received two distinguished recognitions from the New York State Assembly...
Zimbabwe’s secondhand Clothing Boom Devastates Local Textile Industry
In the eastern city of Mutare, markets brim with secondhand jeans and T-shirts from Western brands such as Marks...
China’s October4128 to invest $19.7m in high-end garment plant in Bangladesh
Chinese apparel maker October4128 (BD) Ltd has announced a $19.7 million investment to build a high-end garment factory in...
Can the Bangladeshi clothing industry, the world’s second largest clothing exporter, reach its US$100 billion export target for 2029/30?
Bangladesh is the world’s second largest clothing exporter. In its 2024/25 financial year, which ended on June 30, 2025,...
Thai garment industry urges government to fast‑track EU FTA amid rising cost pressures
Thailand’s garment sector is urging the government to rapidly conclude negotiations on a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the...
Vietnam’s textile and garment exports post 8.5% growth despite tariff pressures
Vietnam’s textile and garment industry has continued to demonstrate strong resilience in 2025, achieving 8.5% year-on-year growth in exports...
Sri Lanka’s garment exports surge 9% to $2.85 billion in 2025
Sri Lanka’s garment exports rose by about 9 per cent in the first seven months of 2025, reaching US...
Japan’s clothing imports fall 4% in 2025, textile machinery exports rise
Japan’s apparel imports recorded a decline in July 2025, slipping 4% year-on-year to $2.13 billion, according to the latest...
Bangladesh’s RMG boom: Exports skyrocket 24.7% to $3.96B in July
Bangladesh’s readymade garment (RMG) sector delivered a stellar performance in July 2025, with exports surging 24.7% year-over-year to an...
SMART’s New Position Statement Urging Local Governments to Support the Responsible Use of Clothing Collection Bins
As the global textile waste crisis intensifies, governments worldwide are adopting forward-thinking policy solutions, such as Extended Producer Responsibility...
US Tariff hurts garment workers in Bangladesh and Cambodia
Manufacturing hubs such as Bangladesh and Cambodia will face tariffs of 35% and 36% respectively, while neighboring countries are...
Garment Tech Istanbul exhibition opened its doors with thousands of visitors from 82 countries
Garment Tech Istanbul Exhibition, Turkiye's only and most comprehensive meeting point in the field of garment and ready-to-wear technologies,...
UK clothing imports rise sharply in 2025 amid strong global demand
The UK saw a marked increase in clothing imports in April 2025, reflecting a continued surge in consumer demand....
The 20th ITCPE Guangzhou International Textile, Clothing & Printing Industry Expo (2025) ignites industry passion
On May 19th, the 2025 Guangzhou (20th) International Textile, Clothing and Printing Industry Expo (ITCPE) opened at the Poly...
YKK makes the switch to 100% Low-Carbon Aluminum for Use in Aluminum Alloy Zippers
YKK Corporation will begin using only low-carbon aluminum (*1) as the source for all aluminum alloy wire procured for...
Texworld Paris to return with 1,300 exhibitors in September
Texworld Apparel Sourcing Paris is set to return from September 15–17, 2025, at the Paris-Le Bourget Exhibition Centre, featuring...
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The LYCRA Company opens its largest ever spandex production facility in...
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The LYCRA Company, a global leader in innovative and sustainable fiber solutions for the apparel and personal care industries, today announced the official opening...
