Trade & Market

Vietnam–Argentina Trade Talks Gain Momentum With Focus On Cotton And Textile Inputs

Vietnam and Argentina are accelerating efforts to deepen bilateral trade ties, with a strong focus on securing raw material supply chains for the textile industry particularly cotton as both sides push to conclude a preferential trade agreement (PTA) between Việt Nam and the MERCOSUR bloc. The development follows a recent virtual meeting between Deputy Minister […]
Special Report

Strategic Shift In Embroidery – From An Added Process To Becoming Bridge Between Production & Fashion!

By Dashan Embroidery is increasingly becoming a point of leverage, quietly influencing cost structures, production efficiency and buyer relationships, writes Dashan A brief look into how embroidery lives and works across different parts of the world through real observations, not assumptions. In large-scale garmenting, embroidery is often treated as a cost centre
Dyes & Chemicals

Lululemon Advances PFAS-Free Apparel Strategy, Tightens Chemical Compliance Framework

Lululemon Athletica has confirmed that its product portfolio is now free from PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances), marking a significant step in aligning with tightening global regulations and evolving industry standards on chemical usage in textiles. PFAS, long used in performance apparel for durable water repellency, are being phased out globally amid rising