Indian textile secretary Ravi Capoor will soon consult representatives from all textile-related associations across Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka and weavers, and seek their suggestions on thethat is being framed by the government, according toPic: ShutterstockThough most problems had already been discussed at the higher level, many issues stay unresolved, he said.The Indian textile industry would be able to cash in on the slowdown in the sector in China, which is facing the c

Over 50% of Bangladesh’s textile and textile-related goods including garment accessories are imported from China. In addition, about 40% of capital machinery and spare parts for the textile and garment industry come from the country. For the outbreak of ongoing Coronavirus, the supply chain of raw materials for the sector is being disrupted, which ultimately will affect apparel production and its exports.Considering this reality Bangladesh should set strategies to mitigate the adverse consequenc

Image Courtesy: /i.ytimg.comBrowzwear, 3D design and prototyping software solution provider,has launched the latest version of its VStitcher and Lotta design and workflow solution for increased efficiency, reduced sample production and speed time to market.The new features include a 16 bit support for displacement maps, whichprovides depth and detail to the two-dimensional object making them resemble a three-dimensional and customisable avatar poses.Also, the designers and merchandisers would be

Japanese global apparel retailer Uniqlo is going to launch its third store in India at DLF Avenue, Saket in South Delhi district on 29 February 2020. The new store will be spread over 21,500 square feet of 2floors retail space.Uniqlo DLF Avenue Saket follows the brand’s successful debut in October 2019 at Ambience Mall, Vasant Kunj and its second store in November 2019at DLF CyberHub in Gurugram.Figure: Japanese global apparel retailer Uniqlo is going to launch its third store in India.The retai

Zaber and Zubair Fabrics Ltd, a sister concern of Noman Group has successfully concluded its 6th edition of fabric week for the season of Spring-Summer 2021 at their new corporate office Gulshan Avenue from 2 to 5 February. In this fabric week, more than 200 buyers were visited.Figure: Buyers visited the 6th edition of Z&Z Fabric Week in BangladeshFabric week is a practice of global brands and retailers for selecting seasonal and special products from different suppliers. In Bangladesh Zaber

Textile manufacturers and fashion retailers are increasingly dependent on third-party logistics (3PL) companies, especially when those brands want to grow their businesses and boost profits. Here are some compelling reasons why fashion industry enterprises often conclude that 3PLs can help them meet their goals.Figure 1: Textile manufacturers and fashion retailers are increasingly dependent on third-party logistics (3PL) companies.3PLs can help the fashion industry become more responsiveSome clo

Nike, one of the biggest fashion brands globally, has announced to temporarily close down half of its outlets in China owing to the outbreak of coronavirus in the country.Image Courtesy: highsnobiety.comThe deadly virus, as per the latest media reports, has so far killed over 560 people in China as the outbreak is showing no signs of slowing down.As far as the stores that are open are concerned, the company said that it is working with reduced hours and witnessing lower than planned retail traff

Asics, the prominent sportswear brand from Japan, has been recognised by Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) for its efforts to reduce carbon emission.On the basis of questionnaires on governance, targets, value chain engagement and scope three indirect emissions, around 4,800 firms were assessed by CDP following which Asics has become one of the 160 companies to make it to CDP’s list.Image Courtesy: matcha-jp.comAnd what’s helped Asics to be in the esteemed list!The brand’s strategies and actions t

Export earnings from apparel items fallen by 5.71% in July-January 2019-20 period in comparison to July-January 2018-19.According to the Export Promotion Bureau (EPB) data, earnings from RMG (Ready-made Garments) export for Export performance (Goods) for FY 2019-20 July-January is USD19.06 billion.Earning from woven garments fell by 6.29% to $9.44 billion in July-December of FY2019-20 from $10.07 billion in the same period of last fiscal year. On the other hand, knitwear export fell by 5.13% to

The 6th edition of the bi-annualDigital Textile Congress 2020will take place in Ghent, Belgium (3Square,), from 24-25 September 2020. This international conference intends to bring forward the best research, latest developments on digital technologies, including hardware, software, digital inks, printed materials and their related applications. “It’s about all the aspects of digital technologies that go into making creative, functional textile, from clothing, soft signage, technical, outdoor and