The Aid by Trade Foundation (AbTF) has announced strong results for the 2024 financial year, underscoring its role as a global driver of sustainable raw materials in the textile industry. Through its flagship initiatives Cotton made in Africa (CmiA) and the Good Cashmere Standard (GCS), the
Championing Comfort, Style & Everyday Fashion AD, the contemporary ready-to-wear brand from the House of Arvind, has announced actor and youth icon Raghav Juyal as its new brand ambassador. Celebrated for his authentic personality and effortless style, Raghav embodies AD’s ethos of comfortable, breathable, and fashionable everyday wear designed for today’s
From microsurgical sutures to aircraft wings, UK-based textile machinery innovators are set to demonstrate how advanced fibres are reshaping high-value industries at the upcoming ITMA Asia + CITME 2025 in Singapore. A 20-company delegation from the British Textile Machinery Association (BTMA) will showcase technologies spanning medical, aerospace, defence, renewable
The US textile and apparel (T&A) import market saw a sharp reshuffle in July 2025, with Vietnam, Bangladesh, and India strengthening their positions even as China’s exports continued to fall steeply. According to OTEXA data analysed by CITI, Vietnam’s shipments to the US rose 14.2% year-on-year, while Bangladesh grew 5.2% in July. India clocked 9.1% […]
The Clothing Manufacturers Association of India (CMAI) hosted a roadshow in Malad, Mumbai, on September 4 to promote the upcoming 3rd North India Garment Fair (NIGF) 2025, scheduled from November 25–27 at Yashobhoomi, New Delhi. The roadshow showcased opportunities for regional brands to expand their presence in Northern India’s growing apparel market by connecting with
The Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI) has partnered with the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) to launch the Improving Transparency for Sustainable Business (ITSB) initiative in India on September 10. Backed by the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida), the programme aims to strengthen sustainability practices and reporting standards
Stand space application is now open for ITMA 2027, the world’s largest textile and garment technology exhibition, which will be held at Messegelände Hannover, Germany, from 16–22 September 2027. With the theme “Co-creating the Future of Textiles,” the seven-day event will bring together global leaders and innovators to showcase technologies, forge partnerships, and drive
The global textiles and apparel sector, which employs over 90 million workers, predominantly women, migrants, caste-affected groups and refugees, remains plagued by poverty wages, unsafe conditions, and systemic discrimination, according to Peter Dawkins, Senior Manager at GRI Standards. In a new article, Dawkins stresses that entrenched inequalities based on gender,
India’s Central government has extended the waiver of the 11% import duty on cotton until December 31, 2025. The measure, initially valid between August 19 and September 30, is intended to stabilize yarn prices and provide relief to exporters grappling with the fallout of steep 50% US tariffs on Indian textiles. The decision has been […]
The global home textile market, valued at US$ 148.23 billion in 2022, is projected to reach US$ 192.83 billion by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 3.9% between 2023 and 2029, according to Valuates Reports. China leads global production with a 32% share, followed by Europe (16%) and India (15%), making Asia-Pacific the fastest-growing region […]





















