Suominen Corporation has announced a change in its Executive Management Team, effective August 1, 2025. Jonni Friman, Executive Vice President of the Transformation Management Office (TMO), will be leaving the company to explore new opportunities outside the organization. President & CEO
The newly elected Board of Directors of the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA), led by President Mahmud Hasan Khan, officially assumed office for the 2025–2027 term at a handover ceremony held at the BGMEA Complex. Outgoing Administrator Anwar Hossain and the Support Committee handed over responsibilities to the new leadership during the
European imports of textiles and clothing soared in the first quarter of 2025, driven by a sharp rise in Asian shipments ahead of escalating U.S.-China trade tensions, according to data from the French Fashion Institute (IFM). Compared to the same period last year, clothing imports rose by 21% and textile imports by 16%, despite remaining […]
Smart, Digital-First Hub for the Global Textile Industry Cotton Incorporated has officially launched its reimagined CottonWorks website, unveiling a comprehensive digital platform designed to serve professionals across the global textile and apparel value chain. More than just a redesign, the new CottonWorks.com is a modern, intuitive and fashion-forward hub that supports
On June 16, 2025, Indonesia’s Anti-Dumping Committee (KADI) officially announced the termination of its anti-dumping investigation into synthetic fibre filament yarn imported from China. In Announcement No. AD.02/253/KADI/06/2025, KADI cited insufficient domestic supply as a key reason, concluding that imposing anti-dumping duties would not serve the national interest. The
Rohit Kansal, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, chaired the 4th ESG Taskforce Meeting, bringing together a diverse group of stakeholders from government bodies, industry, associations, academia, think tanks, multilateral agencies, and civil society. The meeting focused on advancing a collective vision for a sustainable, circular, and
The East Providence Fire Department has become the first in the U.S. to fully equip its firefighters with non-PFAS turnout gear, setting a national precedent for clean protective gear. This landmark transition was made possible through a collaboration with Fire-Dex, a leading protective gear manufacturer, and Milliken & Company, a textile innovation firm. Funded by
Shima Seiki Mfg. Ltd., a leading flat knitting solutions provider from Wakayama, Japan, has launched APEXFiz Design-Sox, a new addition to its APEXFiz subscription software lineup, tailored specifically for sock design. This new package simplifies the adoption of 3D virtual sampling in the sock industry by integrating 3D functionality as a standard feature, eliminating the
Mango, one of the world’s leading fashion brands, has become the first company to partner with Circulose since its restart, marking a major step in its journey toward circularity. The partnership will integrate Circulose—a next-generation material made from recycled cotton waste—into Mango’s supply chain, reinforcing its commitment to low-impact, traceable fashion.
The Northern India Textile Research Association (NITRA) and Welspun Living Limited have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly develop eco-friendly textile products using Milkweed fibre—an emerging sustainable raw material. The agreement was formalised on June 20, 2025, at Welspun’s Anjar facility in Gujarat. The MoU was signed by Updeep Singh





















