Ironing and pressing technologies will be among the standout attractions at the Garment Tech Istanbul Exhibition, set to take place from June 25–28, 2025, at the Istanbul Expo Center (IFM). The exhibition will gather the full spectrum of machinery and systems used in garment and ready-to-wear
Textile interior design reaches a new creative zenith as Heimtextil, the world’s leading trade fair for home and contract textiles, makes its mark at Milan Design Week. Following its acclaimed January debut in Frankfurt, star designer Patricia Urquiola’s immersive installation ‘among-us’ continues its narrative in Milan, spotlighting the vital role of textiles in holistic,
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 metres across 13 exhibition halls. ITMA, held every […]
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
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
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
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
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 […]
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
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 […]





















