India’s textile sector is experiencing an unexpected revival as shifting global trade dynamics, particularly US tariffs on China, Vietnam, and Bangladesh has derived international apparel brands to source more from India. This redirection of supply chains has positioned India as a viable
Building on the successful launch of Frenchie X in Goa, VIP Clothing Limited, a pioneer in India’s innerwear industry, has expanded its premium collection to over 100 stores across Mumbai, Pune, and Delhi. This marks a significant step in the brand’s mission to offer comfortable, stylish, and high-quality innerwear to a wider customer base. The […]
The Clothing Manufacturers Association of India (CMAI) has signed an MoU with the Chhattisgarh Government to establish a Textile & Apparel Facilitation Centre in Raipur, in the presence of Hon’ble Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Deo Sai, during the FAB Show 2025 in Mumbai. This strategic partnership aims to boost textile investments, support MSMEs, generate employment, […]
In a landmark recognition of its legacy and impact, T.T. Brand, one of India’s oldest and most widely distributed innerwear and clothing brands, has been officially accorded “Well-Known Trademark” status by the Indian Trade Marks Registry. The announcement was made in the Trade Mark Journal dated April 14, 2025. T.T. now joins an exclusive club […]
Euro-Mediterranean industrial ties, EURATEX (European Apparel and Textile Confederation) and FTTH (Fédération Tunisienne du Textile et de l’Habillement) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Monastir, Tunisia. The agreement aims to boost cooperation in sustainability, investment, and trade under the updated Pan-Euro-Mediterranean Convention. The signing took
Ambercycle, a pioneer in circular materials, and Highsun Holding Group (HSCC), a global leader in polymer and yarn production, have entered into a strategic partnership to accelerate the development and adoption of textile-to-textile (T2T) regenerated synthetic materials. The collaboration aims to establish a closed-loop recycling model at scale, leveraging shared
The Lesotho National Development Corporation (LNDC), in partnership with the Competitiveness and Financial Inclusion (CAFI) project, hosted a two-day WRAP (Worldwide Responsible Accredited Production) Technical Training to promote ethical and sustainable practices in the country’s struggling textile and apparel industry. Held at Avani Maseru, the training was led by WRAP
The International Apparel Federation (IAF), representing manufacturers across 40+ countries, has raised strong concerns over the U.S. administration’s punitive tariffs imposed on April 2. The federation warns these measures threaten global apparel supply chains, destabilize economies, and jeopardize millions of jobs worldwide. While the suspension of some tariffs is
Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai on Wednesday urged the textile industry to leverage the state’s investor-friendly ecosystem, backed by a reimagined industrial policy and abundant natural resources, to fuel its next phase of growth. Speaking at an event organised by the Clothing Manufacturers Association of India (CMAI), following the signing of a Memorandum of
Innovation and Sustainability at the Core: The Success Story of V. Thangavel & Sons Pvt Ltd (VTS) V. Thangavel & Sons Pvt Ltd (VTS), a third-generation family-run enterprise, has built a strong legacy rooted in trust and reliability. Over the years, the company has achieved significant milestones in modernization and innovation by adopting LMW’s advanced […]