Export

Swiss Import Duty Abolition Negates India’s Gains From FTA

Textile Insights January 10, 2024

Switzerland which introduced a policy to allow tariff-free entry for all industrial goods from all countries has negated India’s gains from the negotiations for a European Free Trade Association (EFTA) free trade agreement. Switzerland’s decision that took effect from January 1, 2024 resulted

Export

Three Global Fashion Companies To Compensate Mauritius Workers

Textile Insights January 10, 2024

Three global fashion companies have agreed to collectively pay US $420,593 to compensate apparel workers in Mauritius after the publication of an undercover investigation report into labour rights abuse. The three companies include PVH, owner of Tommy Hilfiger and Calvin Klein; Second Clothing and UK based brand Barbour. Transparentem, a US non-profit organisation

Sustainability

Are Fashion Brands Ready For Climate Commitment Regulations?

Textile Insights January 9, 2024

With 2025 climate commitments looming, fashion is under pressure to clean up its supply chains. Barriers persist, but incoming legislation, investment in technology and a gradual shift in brand-supplier power dynamics could propel the industry towards its targets. While traceability became a buzzword in 2023, global supply chains faced an onslaught of challenges, from cost

Event

425 Exhibitors Sign Up For Four FESPA Shows In Amsterdam

Textile Insights January 9, 2024

Over 425 exhibiting companies have already confirmed to participate at FESPA Global Print Expo 2024, European Sign Expo, Personalisation Experience and Sportswear Pro. “These co-held exhibitions will take place in Amsterdam at the RAI Exhibition Centre from March 19-22, 2024, where visitors will see an array of solutions from exhibitors from 36 countries,” FESPA said […]

Economy

Sri Lankan Textile & Garment Exports Dip 18.8% In Jan To Nov

Textile Insights January 9, 2024

In the period between January and November 2023, Sri Lankan exports of textiles and apparels decreased 18.84 percent from a year ago period to US $4.42 billion. Of this, earnings from garment exports declined 20 percent in the first eleven months of 2023, while overseas shipments of textiles fell slower at 4.84 percent as against […]

Industry

10 Uzbekistan Textile Companies Bag WRAP Certification

Textile Insights January 9, 2024

10 textile companies located in Uzbekistan have obtained the prestigious Worldwide Responsible Accredited Production (WRAP) international standard certificate. “The Uztex group was among the first textile companies in Uzbekistan and Central Asia to receive the WRAP certificate,” according to the Uzbekistan Textile and Garment Industry Association. The WRAP certificate

Economy

TAI Organising Conference On Sustainability & Circularity

Textile Insights January 9, 2024

The Textile Association (India), Mumbai Unit is organising an international conference, ‘Sustainability and Circularity – The New Challenges for The Textile Value Chain’ on January 31 at Hotel Lalit, Mumbai. TAI Mumbai has planned this conference to appraise the Indian textile fraternity, including designers and fashion schools about new circular sustainable models.

Export

Cotton Imports By Bangladesh Decline Significantly In 2023

Textile Insights January 9, 2024

Bangladeshi cotton imports declined significantly to 1.35 million tons, decreasing by 24.85 percent compared to 1.80 million tons in 2022. Imports of cotton, yarn and fabric by Bangladesh slipped in 2023, although exports of apparel grew 3.67 percent the same year But imports of manmade fibre registered a growth in 2023; due to Bangladeshi apparel […]

Export

2023 Most Difficult Year For Vietnam Textile & Garment Exports

Textile Insights January 8, 2024

2023 has been the most difficult year for textile and garment exports in the past 29 years. This was said by Cao Huu Hieu, Director of Vietnam Textile and Garment Group (Vinatex). Hieu said this while addressing a press conference while summarising the developments in the Vietnamese textile and apparel industry in 2023. Hieu added […]

Technical Textile & Nonwoven

China’s Technical Textile & Nonwoven Output Declines 3.4%

Textile Insights January 8, 2024

Between January and November, technical textile and nonwoven production of Chinese companies above designated size fell 3.4 percent year-on-year, a decline which is narrowing since the third quarter. However, overseas demand has tended to be still weak, putting exports from the industry under greater pressure. “However the production growth of cord fabrics continued