Bangladesh aims to increase its annual exports to US$ 150 billion from the current US$ 50–55 billion by strengthening five to seven high-potential sectors, Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir has said. Speaking at a consultation workshop in Dhaka, the minister emphasised the need for
The UK’s Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has banned online advertisements by Adidas, Uniqlo and Calvin Klein after ruling that their environmental claims about recycled products could mislead consumers. The decision forms part of the regulator’s ongoing crackdown on greenwashing and follows an investigation into paid Google advertisements promoting
Bangladesh’s textile and garment industry is facing mounting challenges, with 151 textile and apparel factories permanently closing between August 2024 and June 2026 amid weak global demand and rising operating costs. Industry data shows that of the 457 factories that ceased operations during the period, 108 were members of the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and
The Hong Kong Research Institute of Textiles and Apparel (HKRITA) has signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Spanish textile technology company Jeanologia and US-based textile recycler Looptworks to establish the Green Machine Circular Textile Ecosystem, a collaborative initiative aimed at accelerating large-scale recycling of blended textiles. The
Dover Industries Italy Srl has achieved triple ISO certification for its two manufacturing facilities in Italy, strengthening its commitment to quality, environmental responsibility and occupational safety across the production of digital textile inks and printing machinery. The certification covers the company’s JK Group facility, which manufactures advanced digital
Bangladesh’s Export Promotion Bureau (EPB) has signed separate agreements with the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA), the Bangladesh Knitwear Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BKMEA) and BGMEA University of Fashion and Technology (BUFT) to strengthen workforce skills across the ready-made garment (RMG) industry. The three-year
Intertextile Shenzhen Apparel Fabrics 2026 concluded on June 11 after attracting more than 20,000 visits from 74 countries and regions, reinforcing its position as a leading sourcing platform for South China’s textile and apparel industry. Held alongside Yarn Expo Shenzhen and PH Value, the fair featured nearly 620 exhibitors from 11 countries and regions, showcasing
Tiruppur, India’s leading knitwear manufacturing hub, has achieved its highest-ever export turnover of Rs 46,000 crore in FY2025-26, registering a 3% increase over the previous year’s Rs 44,747 crore, despite global trade headwinds, including US tariff uncertainties and geopolitical tensions in West Asia. Announcing the milestone, the Tiruppur Exporters
India’s specialty chemical industry is expected to record around 6% revenue growth in FY2026-27, down from approximately 8% in each of the previous two fiscals, as weak exports and higher input costs weigh on the sector, according to Crisil Ratings. The agency’s analysis of 126 companies, representing about 40% of industry revenue, indicates that strong […]
Shahi Exports has outlined a comprehensive strategy to tackle rising heat stress across its manufacturing operations, calling for greater collaboration between brands and suppliers as climate change reshapes working conditions in the apparel industry. With more than 50 manufacturing facilities and a workforce of over 100,000 employees, the company said thermal comfort has





















