Source: http://www.textileworld.com It all started with food. First people became concerned about the pesticides and pharmaceuticals they were unwittingly ingesting. Then they started worrying about the impact of their food purchases on the environment, animals, and farmers. Today, grocery shelves are… Read More ›

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Surviving in a world of speed
Source: https://www.thedailystar.net Fashion is perhaps the most dynamic industry of this modern age. We are living in an era of fast fashion where trends come and go, and where product is being regarded more and more as a disposable item…. Read More ›
Two garment factory disasters a century apart show how globalization has sapped labor’s power
Source: https://qz.com It would take weeks before the full number of dead from the Rana Plaza factory collapse was clear. “Each time we moved a slab of concrete, we found a stack of bodies,” Brigadier-General Siddiqul Alam, the Bangladeshi army officer… Read More ›
Nuggets on Arvind Mills
Source: https://www.thehindubusinessline.com Arvind Mills manages 15 global brands, has registered 22 global patents for environmental solutions and has reached out to over 80,000 acres of farmland under organic and BCI cultivation, according to its Sustainability Report, 2014-16. Company has a market… Read More ›
‘Diesel price hike affecting garment industries’
Source: http://www.business-standard.com The President of Garment Manufacturers and Wholesale Association of Telangana, Pavan Bansal, on Monday said that the recent rise in diesel prices was affecting the garment industries all over the country. Speaking to ANI, Bansal said, “Diesel rates have… Read More ›
Adidas, H&M and M&S among the world’s most transparent fashion brands
Source: https://fashionunited.in London – Change towards a more sustainable future may be slow within the fashion industry, but the leading companies, such as Adidas, H&M, and Esprit have taken steps to become more transparent over the past year. According to Fashion… Read More ›
Australian clothing brands won’t commit to garment workers’ safety
Source: https://www.theguardian.com A group of well-known Australian clothing brands has failed to sign a crucial accord protecting garment workers in the wake of the Rana Plaza disaster, according to Oxfam. Tuesday marks the fifth anniversary of the Rana Plaza collapse, Bangladesh’s… Read More ›
Textile Manufacturing Market Share, Growth By Top Company, Geographical Region, Application, Driver, Trends & Forecast To 2022
Source: https://themobileherald.com Textile Manufacturing market research and analysis report focus on rising market drifts to assist businesses find market opportunities and develop effective ways to optimise their market positions. Textile Manufacturing Market Report contains complete coverage, intensive analysis, and actionable market… Read More ›
Exports fall, apparel exporters shift focus to domestic market
Source: http://www.tribuneindia.com Perturbed over continuous decline in apparel exports from the country due to intense competitive pressures in the global market, Punjab-based apparel exporters are now shifting focus to domestic market. According to the industry, around 30-40% of the exporters have… Read More ›
Responsible fashion: the need of the hour
Source: https://www.financialexpress.com Chaitanya Kalia The apparel industry is expected to reach approximately $223 billion by 2021 in india. However, to gain a competitive edge, organisations need to follow the sustainability approach to differentiate themselves and promote growth. Sustainability is no longer… Read More ›