Vietnam and India have significant potential to strengthen cooperation in the textile and garment sector, particularly as new reciprocal tariffs introduced by the United States are expected to increase export costs for both countries. According to Bùi Trung Thướng, Trade Counselor at the
The U.S. administration’s sweeping tariff hikes on imported goods are disrupting global textile and apparel value chains and pushing up apparel prices for American consumers. This unilateral move marks a departure from the established global trade framework, traditionally governed by multilateral (WTO), regional and bilateral (FTA) agreements. V. Srinivasan, President of
Inditex, in collaboration with the Asian University for Women (AUW), has launched a scholarship programme aimed at supporting the academic development of female textile workers in Bangladesh. The global fashion retailer will allocate €3.75 million to fund the education of 50 women over the next five years, providing them with access to pre-university and university […]
Tecnorama, a leader in textile dyeing automation, has been awarded the prestigious Italyx Certification, recognizing its outstanding commitment to innovation, design and quality—values that epitomize Italian tradition. This certification follows the company’s earlier qualification as an Innovative SME by Italy’s Ministry of Economic Development. The Italyx
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 production, from sewing and cutting to embroidery, denim, packaging […]
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





















