Event

Hanover Prepares For ITMA 2027 After Three Decades

Textile Insights April 14, 2025

Hanover is set to welcome participants of ITMA 2027, the world’s largest textile and garment technology exhibition, marking the first time the city hosts the event in over 30 years. The exhibition will take place from 16 to 22 September 2027 at Messegelände Hannover, spanning 200,000 square

Sustainability

URBN Joins U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol To Strengthen Sustainable Sourcing Goals

Textile Insights April 14, 2025

The U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol has announced that global retail group URBN has become its latest member, reinforcing the company’s commitment to responsible cotton sourcing and sustainable supply chain practices. URBN, whose portfolio includes popular brands such as Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie, Free People, FP Movement, and Nuuly, aims to source 100% of its cotton from

Corporates

VIP Clothing Expands Digital Reach With Zepto Partnership

Textile Insights April 14, 2025

VIP Clothing Ltd, one of India’s leading innerwear brands, has partnered with Zepto, the country’s fast-growing quick-commerce platform, to make its premium range—Frenchie, Feelings and VIP—available for rapid doorstep delivery. This strategic move enhances VIP’s digital footprint, aligning with the brand’s vision to meet the evolving needs of today’s convenience-driven

Corporates

Hohenstein Invests In GTS To Drive Data Standardization In Textiles

Textile Insights April 14, 2025

Global testing and research leader Hohenstein has acquired shares in Global Textile Scheme GmbH (GTS), reinforcing its commitment to advancing harmonized and automated data exchange across the textile and apparel supply chain. The GTS initiative aims to establish an international standard for managing structured product data throughout the industry. By joining forces with

Corporates

eBay Invests US$ 300,000 In Refiberd To Scale Circular Fashion Solutions

Textile Insights April 14, 2025

eBay, the global marketplace and leading destination for branded pre-loved fashion, has announced a US$ 300,000 investment in Refiberd as part of its Circular Fashion Fund programme. This funding aims to support fashion startups in scaling circular solutions. Refiberd was also named the winner of eBay’s Circular Fashion Innovator of the Year Award, which recognized

Cotton

US Cotton Loses Ground In Bangladesh Over Shipping Delays: USDA

Textile Insights April 10, 2025

The United States is steadily losing ground in cotton exports to Bangladesh, primarily due to shipping delays and logistical concerns, according to the latest report by the US Department of Agriculture (USDA). In the marketing year (MY) 2023–24, beginning August, Bangladesh imported 7.8 million bales of cotton, with US cotton accounting for only 9% of […]

Trade & Market

India Withdraws Trans-Shipment Facility For Bangladesh Export Cargo

Textile Insights April 10, 2025

The government has withdrawn the trans-shipment facility that allowed Bangladesh to export goods to third countries via Indian land customs stations, ports, and airports. The facility, introduced in June 2020, enabled seamless cargo movement to nations such as Bhutan, Nepal, and Myanmar using Indian infrastructure. The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC), in

Policies

Trump Announces 90-Day Pause On Reciprocal Tariffs, Excludes China

Textile Insights April 10, 2025

United States President Donald Trump has announced a 90-day pause on reciprocal tariffs for most countries, with a notable exception – China, which will instead face a steep tariff increase to 125%, according to a statement posted on his Truth Social account. Trump justified the move by citing China’s ongoing trade practices, stating, “At some […]

Export

Bangladesh’s March Exports Jump 11.44%, Driven By RMG Growth

Textile Insights April 10, 2025

Bangladesh’s exports rose 11.44% year-on-year to US$ 4.25 billion in March, propelled by sustained momentum in the readymade garment (RMG) sector, according to data released by the Export Promotion Bureau (EPB). With this growth, the country’s total export earnings for the first nine months of FY2024-25 reached US$ 37.19 billion, reflecting a 10.63% increase from […]

Event

SaigonTex – SaigonFabric 2025 Draws Over 1,100 Exhibitors In HCM City

Textile Insights April 10, 2025

The 2025 Vietnam Saigon Textile & Garment Industry – Fabric & Garment Accessories Expo (SaigonTex – SaigonFabric) opened on April 9 in Ho Chi Minh City, showcasing the full textile and garment supply chain. Spanning 34,000 sqm, the event features over 1,100 exhibitors from 25 countries, a 6% increase from last year. Key highlights include […]