Industry

Wage Theft Crisis In Bangladesh’s Garment Sector Demands Global Action

Textile Insights April 4, 2025

Bangladesh’s garment industry, a cornerstone of the global fast-fashion economy, is in the midst of a deepening wage theft crisis that threatens to tarnish the country’s development success. Despite employing over 4 million workers—most of them women—and producing apparel for top global brands

Industry

Bangladesh Struggles To Capitalize On China’s Zero-Duty Trade Benefits

Textile Insights April 4, 2025

Bangladesh has been unable to fully leverage the zero-duty trade benefits offered by China, largely due to a lack of product diversification. While imports from China have steadily risen, Bangladesh’s exports to its largest trading partner remain modest, failing to surpass the $1-billion mark. This imbalance highlights Dhaka’s increasing reliance on a single sourcing

Event

Cambodia Global Textile Summit 2025 Focuses On Innovation And Sustainability

Textile Insights April 4, 2025

The Cambodia Global Textile Summit 2025 (March 31-April 1) in Phnom Penh brought together government officials, international brand leaders, and industry stakeholders to discuss sustainability, innovation, and competitiveness in the textile and garment sector. Deputy Prime Minister Sun Chanthol, who presided over the inaugural session, emphasized Cambodia’s competitive

Fibre

Bangladesh Bans Yarn Imports Via Land Ports, Exporters Protest

Textile Insights April 4, 2025

The Bangladeshi government has halted the import of yarn through land ports, citing concerns over undervaluation and inadequate infrastructure to properly classify different yarn categories. The Ministry of Commerce, in a notification issued on March 27, stated that investigations based on information from the Bangladesh Textile Mills Association (BTMA) confirmed

Policies

Trump Slaps 26% Tariff On Indian Goods: Impact On Trade And Economy

Textile Insights April 4, 2025

US President Donald Trump has unveiled a sweeping tariff policy, imposing a 26% reciprocal duty on Indian imports as part of his broader economic strategy. Announcing April 2, 2025, as ‘Liberation Day,’ Trump accused foreign nations of exploiting the US through unfair trade practices and justified the move as a corrective measure rather than a […]

Corporates

Vadiraj Kulkarni Appointed Business Head of Cellulosic Fibres At Grasim

Textile Insights April 1, 2025

Vadiraj Kulkarni has taken over as the Business Head of the Cellulosic Fibres division at Grasim Industries, effective April 1, 2025. With over 28 years of experience in P&L management, operations, and manufacturing at ITC Limited, he joined the Aditya Birla Group on October 1, 2024. HK Agarwal, the former head of the Cellulosic Fibres […]

Event

ITMA ASIA+CITME, Singapore 2025, Opens Online Visitor Registration

Textile Insights March 29, 2025

Over 770 exhibitors confirmed for the premier textile technology exhibition Online visitor registration for ITMA ASIA+CITME, Singapore 2025, is now open, offering early registrants a 50% discount on onsite rates. The exhibition, set to take place from 28 to 31 October 2025, is expected to attract visitors from key textile and garment production hubs. Visitors […]

Trade & Market

Vietnam-India Business Meeting Strengthens Trade And Investment Ties

Textile Insights March 29, 2025

A Vietnam-India business meeting was held in New Delhi on March 26 to support Vietnamese enterprises in enhancing competitiveness and expanding their presence in the Indian market, further strengthening bilateral trade and investment. Ranjeet Mehta, Secretary-General and CEO of the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI), emphasized the trade potential between both

Sustainability

Aquafil Unveils Breakthrough In Textile Recycling

Textile Insights March 29, 2025

After over a decade of research and innovation, Aquafil has achieved a major milestone in textile recycling with the launch of the world’s first demonstration plant capable of chemically separating elastic fibres from nylon. This groundbreaking technology addresses one of the textile industry’s toughest recycling challenges, reinforcing Aquafil’s leadership in responsible

Industry

Kosovo Ambassador Meets BGMEA Administrator To Strengthen Trade Ties

Textile Insights March 29, 2025

Lulzim Plana, Ambassador of the Republic of Kosovo, met Anwar Hossain, Administrator of the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) and Vice Chairman of the Export Promotion Bureau (EPB), at the EPB office in Dhaka on March 24. The discussion centered on enhancing bilateral trade and investment, with a focus on expanding Bangladeshi garment […]