The 53rd India International Knit Fair (IIKF), held from September 16–18, 2026, at the IKF Complex in Tiruppur, brought together exporters, buyers and sourcing professionals, with a focus on man-made fibres (MMF), innovation and sustainability. Organised by the India Knit Fair Association
Bangladesh’s ongoing power and gas shortages are disrupting production across the knitwear sector, with 78% of surveyed factories reporting partial production shutdowns, according to a survey by the Bangladesh Knitwear Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BKMEA). The energy crisis has also resulted in shipment delays, higher operating costs and pressure on
The Clothing Manufacturers Association of India (CMAI), the country’s leading association representing the garment industry, has entered into two strategic Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) with the Noida Apparel Export Cluster (NAEC) and the Garment Exporters Association of Rajasthan (GEAR). These agreements, signed yesterday in Mumbai, are poised to elevate garment















