Vietnam and India have agreed to step up efforts to raise bilateral trade to $25 billion at an early date, while improving market access for products from both countries. The agreement was reached during talks between Vietnamese Prime Minister Le Minh Hung and Indian Prime Minister Narendra
Bangladesh has retained its position as the second-largest apparel supplier to the US market during January-July 2026, overtaking China as American apparel imports declined amid weaker consumer demand. According to the latest data from the Office of Textiles and Apparel (OTEXA) under the US Department of Commerce, Bangladesh’s apparel shipments to the US stood at […]
Scientists at Nottingham Trent University (NTU) have developed a smart textile vest that can continuously monitor body temperature and identify potential signs of hypothermia in older people. The technology is designed to address the higher risk of hypothermia among elderly people, who can lose body heat more quickly and may have reduced temperature regulation due […]
A major fire broke out at Salasar Textile Market in Saroli, Surat, on Wednesday, damaging at least four shops and destroying large quantities of textile stock. No casualties were reported. The fire erupted on the fifth floor of the market, where firefighters faced difficult conditions because of the building’s unusual design. The complex has double-height […]
A garment featuring an abstract, hypnotic pattern has been designed to test how artificial intelligence-based surveillance systems identify people in public spaces. Called Digital Camouflage, the garment uses an engineered textile pattern based on an adversarial attack, a technique in which visual inputs are altered in ways that can cause computer-vision systems to
The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) is set to establish a Central Processing Department (CPD) in Delhi to create a centralised, faceless and jurisdiction-free system for processing trade-related applications. The initiative by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry is aimed at moving export-import related regulatory processes towards a paperless and centralised
Researchers at Kyoto University’s Institute for Integrated Cell-Material Sciences (iCeMS) have developed a foam-based technology that can produce brilliant white materials and water-repellent surfaces without using titanium dioxide (TiO₂) pigments or fluorinated chemicals known as PFAS. Published in Nature, the research introduces a materials platform that could have
Ralph Lauren Corporation has reported a 42% reduction in absolute greenhouse gas emissions from its FY20 base year as the company completed the first year of its Timeless by Design 2030 global citizenship and sustainability strategy. The US fashion and lifestyle company said it made progress across four key areas – industry collaboration, natural resource […]
Uzbekistan’s efforts to expand its sericulture industry are facing scrutiny following allegations by farmers and home-based cocoon producers of production quotas, coercive contracting practices, payments for production shortfalls and delays in receiving payment for cocoons. The allegations have been documented by the Uzbek Forum for Human Rights, which has monitored labour
BAM has introduced its Any Weather Mac, a lightweight longline outerwear piece designed to combine weather protection, versatility and circularity. The mac features a slightly sporty silhouette with hidden cinching and adjustable cuff details, allowing wearers to customise the fit. Designed for rainy commutes, outdoor walks and changeable weather conditions, the coat is






















