Source: https://www.livemint.com Bangladesh has become one of Asia’s most remarkable and unexpected success stories in recent years. Once one of the poorest regions of Pakistan, Bangladesh remained an economic basket case—wracked by poverty and famine—for many years after independence in 1971…. Read More ›

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Textile Sustainability is Really a Thing. Are You Ready for It?
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
Textile industry banks on expo to promote Gujarat as garment hub
Source: http://www.dnaindia.com In a bid to transform Gujarat from a fabric manufacturing hub to apparel manufacturing hub, textile players are organising a three-day expo ‘Farm to Fashion’ from May 4 in Ahmedabad. Local manufacturers will display their offerings to buyers from… Read More ›
PVH, WWF tie up to protect water bodies in Ethiopia, India
Source: http://www.fibre2fashion.com PVH Corp , parent company of brands like Tommy Hilfiger, Calvin Klein, Van Heusen, Arrow and Izod, will collaborate with conservation organization World Wildlife Fund (WWF) for three years to support water stewardship efforts in key sourcing communities and… Read More ›
Luxury fashion brands under fire for hidden supply chains
Source: https://www.telegraph.co.uk Top luxury brands including Christian Dior, Dolce & Gabbana and Chanel are among the least transparent businesses when it comes to labour conditions in their supply chains, according to research released five years after the Rana Plaza disaster, the… Read More ›