The global trade of twine, cordage, ropes and cables (whether or not plaited or braided and whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or sheathed with rubber and plastics) of polyethylene or polypropylene has declined in 2019. However, the total trade rose 5.26 per cent from $2,059.75 million in the year 2017 to $2,168.14 million in 2019.Pic: ShutterstockThe total trade of twine, cordage, ropes, and cables of polyethylene or polypropylene declined 2.50 per cent in 2019 over the previous year a

If ever there was a time for the footwear industry to onboard 3D technology that time is now. Because the increasing reliance on digitization within footwear design and production, especially as design teams work from home, leaves very little room for inefficiency within the product development process.In addition to that, no longer can companies send their factory partners a sketch of a shoe and hope that they get it right on the first try, or waste time and product sending samples back and for

Adler Modemarkte, a textile retail chain in Germany, has reported 52.5 per cent revenue decline to €64.9 million in its second quarter (Q2) fiscal 2020 ended on June 30, 2020 compared to revenue of €136.7 million in same period previous year. Company’s operating expenses for the quarter were down 14.2 per cent to €24.3 million (Q2 FY19: €28.3 million).Pic: Adler ModemärkteEBITDA during Q2 FY20 reported a loss of €6.9 million compared to earnings of €27.4 million in same period previous year. Net

In consonance with the Government of India's vision of “Minimum Government and Maximum Governance”, a leaner government machinery and the need for systematic rationalisation of government bodies, the Government of India has changed the status of eight existing textiles research associations (TRAs) from 'affiliated bodies' to 'approved bodies'.Pic: Shutterstock"All TRAs do hereby cease to be ‘affiliated bodies’ of the ministry of textiles. The eight (8) TRAs shall hereaft

Walmart-owned Bangaluru based company Myntra has gone international joining up with the Middle East real estate giant Emaar Group’s e-commerce platform Noon.com and fashion portal Namshi.com to offer fashion-forward brands in the region. These brands and styles were chosen based on regional trends and consumer preferences.Figure: Walmart’s Myntra expands its fashion brand in the Middle East with 5X growth aimBoth Noon and Namshi are a conglomerate located in the UAE. Noon is a horizontal e-comme

Pakistan’s commerce ministry is busy trying to get the Textile Policy 2020-25 approved from the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) as unless it policy is implemented, rise in exports is not possible, according to adviser to the prime minister on commerce and textile Abdul Razak Dawood, who recently said the ministry is working on the procedures on how to implement it.Prime Minister Imran Khan approved the policy several months back.Supporting the demand of the textile sector for continuation

The World Federation of the Sporting Goods Industry (WFSGI), the world authoritative body for the sports industry, has announced the outcome of the July 2020 edition of its WFSGI Covid-19 Impact Survey. With the commitment and active participation of the people working in its industry, the WFSGI can now compare the results of the surveys of last four months.Pic: World Federation of the Sporting Goods IndustryAcccording to the survey, increasing online sales remained unchanged the most chosen opt

India will launch a Focused Product Investment Scheme to attract funding in the man-made fibre (MMF) segment to boost its share in the global textiles market, according to textiles secretary Ravi Capoor, who recently told the Invest India Exclusive Investment Forum (Japan Edition) through video conference that the scheme aims to promote both greenfield and brownfield investments in the segment.Pic: ShutterstockUnder greenfield investment, a company builds its new facilities, whereas brownfield f

No wonder that climate change is a thought-provoking and broadly discussed topic in the arena of sustainable fashion. But according to, a widely known American management consulting firm, biodiversity loss is another area that must be looked upon with greater importance to be addressed, discussed, and taken into concern for finding pragmatic solutions. As it is declining faster than at any other point of human history, the trend must be decelerated before time ticks away.Why thinking about ‘biod

YANGON – The Complaints and Disputes Committee of the Dutch Agreement on Sustainable Garments and Textiles has informed workers’ rights organisations SOMO, Action Labor Rights (ALR) and Clean Clothes Campaign (CCC) that it will take up its complaint that fashion retailer C&A has turned a blind eye to rights violations at its Myanmarese supplier, Roo Hsing.Since 2018, when Myanmar’s minimum worker wage was increased to US$3.30, staff at the site of Roo Hsing have been at loggerheads with the