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
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The government has withdrawn the trans-shipment facility that allowed Bangladesh to export goods to third countries via Indian land customs stations, ports, and airports.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 […]
Bangladesh’s exports rose 11.44% year-on-year to US$ 4.25 billion in March, propelled by sustained momentum in the readymade garment (RMG) sector, according to data released by the Export Promotion Bureau (EPB). With this growth, the country’s total export earnings for the first nine months of FY2024-25 reached US$ 37.19 billion, reflecting a 10.63% increase from […]
The 2025 Vietnam Saigon Textile & Garment Industry – Fabric & Garment Accessories Expo (SaigonTex – SaigonFabric) opened on April 9 in Ho Chi Minh City, showcasing the full textile and garment supply chain. Spanning 34,000 sqm, the event features over 1,100 exhibitors from 25 countries, a 6% increase from last year. Key highlights include […]
The European Union (EU), in collaboration with the Federal Government of Nigeria, is advancing efforts to promote circularity in the fashion and textile sector, aligning with the United Nations’ International Zero Waste Agenda. Speaking at the International Zero Waste Day event held in Abuja on April 4, 2025, EU Ambassador to Nigeria and ECOWAS, Gautier […]
A substantial contingent of Italian textile machinery manufacturers is set to participate in Techtextil North America 2025, scheduled to take place in Atlanta, Georgia, from May 6 to 8. The presence is being coordinated by ACIMIT (Association of Italian Textile Machinery Manufacturers) in collaboration with the Italian Trade Agency, with a dedicated pavilion featuring 21
The lobby of the Hilton Hotel was impressively spacious, designed with thoughtful attention to detail. On one side, the reception desk welcomed guests, while the centre of the lobby featured an array of rectangular and round tables surrounded by two to four tub chairs. The atmosphere was lively, a dynamic crossroads of people arriving, meeting […]
Caldera, a Dover company, has launched its latest raster image processor (RIP) solution for Direct-to-Film (DTF) and Direct-to-Garment (DTG) digital textile printing. Designed for printed apparel creators, printers and producers, the new solution offers enhanced features and is compatible with both Windows and MacOS. Targeting the garment decoration market, Caldera’s





















