Apparel, Fashion, Retail

India May Launch QR Code To Tackle Counterfeit Branded Apparel

Textile Insights March 12, 2024

India is looking to lay down norms in the form of QR codes to counter the menace of counterfeit products, mimicking names and labels of brands of apparels. The representatives from the garment industry stated that they’re ready to share available data on counterfeit products to aid better

Apparel, Fashion, Retail

UK’s Latest Budget Will Not Help Fashion Retail Industry: BRC

Textile Insights March 8, 2024

Responding to UK’s budgetary announcement, UK apparel retailers and trade bodies said the latest budget will not help the fashion retail industry. On the other hand the UK government claimed its latest budget delivers lower taxes and more investment. The British Retail Consortium (BRC) in a statement said the budget will do nothing for retailers […]

Apparel, Fashion, Retail

Sri Lanka’s Apparel Sector Unveils New Transparency Initiative

Textile Insights March 7, 2024

Sri Lanka’s apparel sector has unveiled a unified QR code system for clothing labels and is designed to significantly improve visibility throughout the entire supply chain. The Sri Lankan clothing sector by launching the code is responding to the global call for heightened transparency and sustainability in manufacturing practices. The garment industry has

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US Bill Aims To Incentivise Fashion Reshoring & Circularity

Textile Insights March 7, 2024

A new US trade bill aims reduce reliance of textiles and apparel on Chinese imports and support domestic industry, while also boosting circular fashion offering US $14 billion in incentives. The Americas Trade and Investment Act seeks to encourage reshoring and near-shoring of manufacturing supply chains with a heavy footprint in China. It also aims […]

Apparel, Fashion, Retail

Swedish Apparel Retailer H&M Moves Towards Textile Circularity

Textile Insights March 7, 2024

H&M Group and Vargas Holding launched Syre, a new initiative to manufacture textile-to-textile recycled polyester fibre. Syre is also backed by TPG Rise Climate and aims to rapidly scale textile-to-textile recycling of polyester and contribute to a more sustainable textile industry. H&M Group has signed an agreement with Syre to purchase US $600 million worth […]

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Clothing Retailer Gap To Use Ambercycle’s Regenerated Polyester

Textile Insights March 6, 2024

Clothing retailer Gap and Ambercycle will leverage textile-to-textile recycled materials in Athleta products, by using Ambercycle’s Cycora regenerated polyester. Ambercycle’s Cycora regenerated polyester is a high-performance material created from end-of-life textiles that seamlessly replaces conventional polyester. Starting in 2026, Athleta, a Certified B Corporation

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Aditya Birla Fashion Unveils ‘Fashionabling Earth’ 3D Book At Bharat Tex 2024

March 3, 2024

Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Limited (ABFRL) unveiled its “Fashionabling Earth,” a 3D coffee table book at Bharat Tex 2024. The book is aimed at providing an immersive and inspiring experience. Going beyond conventional reading, this book integrates interactive 3D features and captivating pop-up images to breathe life into sustainable stories. Reflecting

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RIL In Talks With Primark For Indian Market Entry

March 3, 2024

Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) is in initial discussions with British fashion retailer Primark to introduce the brand in India. Primark, known for its affordable clothing and footwear, has been eyeing the Indian market for some time. With over 400 stores globally, Primark is exploring a partnership with Reliance, potentially through a joint venture or licensing […]

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Vietnamese Garment Exporters Launching Own Brands Worldwide

Textile Insights February 28, 2024

Vietnamese clothing manufacturing companies are actively launching and promoting brand development, with many of planning to introduce these brands in various countries. These companies began by introducing ‘Made in Vietnam’ apparel brands in the domestic market and then started launching them in overseas markets For example, May 10 Corporation has recently introduced two

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CMAI Anticipates Rs 5,000-7,000 Crore Loss To Apparel Sector

Textile Insights February 20, 2024

Indian MSME apparel manufacturers may face a loss of Rs 5,000-7,000 crore in the January-March quarter according to the Clothing Manufacturers Association of India (CMAI). CMAI said an amendment in the Income Tax Act states that payments to MSMEs need to be made within 45 days. CMAI claimed that this has pushed retailers to cancel […]