The decision to gradually or fully stop production of garments in Myanmar by various brands and retailers like M&S, Inditex and H&M can be turned into an opportunity for Indian garment exporters. H&M followed in the footsteps of Inditex, which owns Zara and announced that it will
UK has unveiled a new scheme called ‘Developing Countries Trading Scheme’ (DCTS) which will help Bangladesh export duty free apparels to UK, post its graduation from Least Developed Country (LDC) status. DCTS provides countries one of the most generous sets of trading preferences of any country in the world and which is similar to the […]
Bal Singh, Vice President of Information Technology (IT) at Shahi Exports, has been bestowed with Next100 India’s Future CIOs Award 2023 at the 24th CIO & Leader Conference. This recognition is a testament to his exceptional leadership and unwavering dedication, which continue to propel Shahi’s path of technological innovation forward. The company has extended
Leading comfort-focused lifestyle brand, Tommy John, has announced its partnership with Lincoln Kienholz, a four-star quarterback recruit for Ohio State. Both Tommy John’s co-founder, Tom Patterson, and Kienholz hail from South Dakota, adding a unique connection to their collaboration. Launching in August, the partnership will showcase Lincoln Kienholz as a prominent
Gap Inc. is undergoing a strategic overhaul with the appointment of Ian Daniels as the new head of sourcing, set to take charge in October. With an extensive career spanning three decades, Daniels brings a wealth of expertise in supply chain management and global sourcing to the California-based apparel giant. Formerly the vice president of […]
The employees of Rieter, led by CEO Thomas Oetterli, along with officials from Erbel Mümessillik company, Haluk Erbel and Erkan Atesler, paid a visit to Nazar Textile. The purpose of their visit was to extend warm congratulations on Nazar Textile’s new investment venture, set to employ 150 individuals. The event was also graced by the […]
Cintas Corporation has joined forces with Honda to give a sustainable second life to end-of-life rental uniforms worn by Honda associates across their U.S. manufacturing and research facilities. The uniforms, after reaching end-of-life, were transformed into shredded fibres, which were repurposed as sound-absorbing insulation in Honda and Acura vehicles. This collaboration
In September 2022, in response to the Ethical Trade Initiative (ETI)’s independent assessment on responsible business conduct within Myanmar, Primark made the challenging decision to initiate a responsible exit from the country. The conclusions drawn from this independent assessment solidified their recognition that they could no longer uphold the exacting ethical
Leading warp knitting machine manufacturer, Karl Mayer, and industrial giant Shenghong Group have partnered to craft cutting-edge 4-way elastic fabrics from a cotton-like yarn, catering to the growing demand for stylish yet comfortable business wear. The collaboration seamlessly amalgamated Karl Mayer’s warp knitting expertise with Shenghong’s man-made fibre
In a move towards a more sustainable future, the textile industry is setting its sights on effective and efficient utilization of recycled materials. With an increasing demand from environmentally-conscious consumers for recycled content in their textile purchases, the sector is at a pivotal juncture. The Uster Sustainability Bulletin, a comprehensive and enlightening





















