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US' Macy's changes leadership structure to fuel growth strategy

Macy's, Inc has announced leadership changes to support its Bold New Chapter strategy. Thomas J Edwards becomes COO and CFO from June 22. Barbie Cameron will r…

Mixed trend in Indian man-made & blended yarn; PC yarn prices decline - Textile Fashion News Fibre2Fashion

Man-made and blended yarn prices showed mixed trends across Indian markets. Polyester-cotton and viscose yarn prices declined due to weak demand, while special…

Fashion , Fabrics , Interior , Technical Textiles

The Brands: There's more than traceability in Tod’s My Gommino shoes' DPP

Tod's, a renown Italian luxury brand, recently completed its iconic My Gommino Shoe with a Digital Product Passport (DPP), following an earlier implementation …

Garment factory safety bodies respond to criticisms

DHAKA - A factory safety body set up to protect garment workers in Bangladesh, along with an international body established to make fashion brands responsible …

Fashion's Sustainable Future: How Brands Adapt to Consumer Demands

Historically, the fashion industry—and its retail counterparts—has been more inclined to listen to its customers than Congress when it comes to charting a cour…

Oysho and Fulgar partner in eco activewear

Oysho, the sportswear and leisurewear brand of the Inditex group, has partnered with Fulgar to introduce a new sustainable sportswear collection made with Q-Cy…

Fabrics , Technical Textiles

John Smedley names new managing director

John Smedley has announced the appointment of Jess McGuire Dudley as its new Managing Director, marking a significant shift as the first person from a creative…

Strong interest in Techtextil and Texprocess 2026

(Source: dfv, MM) With high registration numbers and a large number of new exhibitors, preparations are underway for Techtextil, the international trade fair …

Woodspin joint venture teeters on the brink

As part of its on-going review, Finland-based Spinnova says it’s assessing whether to continue its Woodspin operations or to close it down given it has a “heav…

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McLaren W1 hypercar benefits from new ART processing

Building on over 40 years of carbon fibre innovation, McLaren has unveiled a world-first in supercar engineering – aerospace-derived Automated Rapid Tape (ART)…

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Oysho and Fulgar partner in eco activewear

Oysho, the sportswear and leisurewear brand of the Inditex group, has partnered with Fulgar to introduce a new sustainable sportswear collection made with Q-Cy…

Fabrics , Technical Textiles

The Trends: Aura: “Our DPP's blockchain guarantees data longevity, privacy and trust”

Within the frame of the recent convention “ Digital Product Passport--Between law obligation and new horizons” organized by Fashion, sister publication of The …

Australian retail turnover rises 0.2% in February, online sales surge

Australian retail turnover rose 0.2 per cent in February 2025 and 3.6 per cent year-on-year, with department stores (+1.5 per cent) and online sales (+1.7 per …

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Jayanth Kashyap | Investment Lead | Good Fashion Fund

We provide long-term debt to SMEs in textile & apparel supply chain The Good Fashion Fund (GFF) is a pioneering impact fund dedicated to transforming the texti…

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Techtextil & Texprocess 2026 see high registration numbers

Techtextil and Texprocess 2026, set for April 21–24, are seeing high exhibitor interest, including many newcomers. Focused on innovation, sustainability, and e…

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AATCC to host textile events addressing sustainability challenges

AATCC has announced key conferences on sustainability in textiles. The 2025 PFAS Conference (April 24-25, Raleigh) will address PFAS concerns in textiles. A Di…

Volker Schuster | Head of Research and Development | Outlast Technologies

Transparency and scientific precision have always been part of Outlast’s DNA Outlast Technologies is a global leader in temperature regulation and insulation s…

Rwanda plans to raise contribution of garment units in domestic market

Rwandan PM Edouard Ngirente has informed Parliament of government plans to significantly raise the contribution of garment units to domestic consumers. The cou…

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Fruit of the Loom Transformed Workers' Rights in Honduras. It's Now Accused of Union-Busting.

The name had also been a promise. For the nearly 2,000 dismissed workers of Jerzees de Honduras, a Fruit of the Loom factory that produced clothing under the …

TômTex and Modern Meadow Dive Into Alternative Materials' Future

Material innovation continues to bring forth more sustainable alternatives for some traditional materials, like polyester, nylon or leather. Ross McBee, co-fo…

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Top Spring/Summer Trends 2025

1. White Ruffle Dress Light, airy, and definitely not shy, the ruffle dress is back, and it’s ready to steal the show. Whether you are headed to brunch or a b…

Top Fashion Influencers in the US You Need to Follow in 2025

1. Chiara Ferragni Let’s kick things off with one and only Chiara Ferragni! This Italian-born beauty isn’t just a fashion blogger, she’s a global force to be …

Top Fashion Designers from Africa You Should Definitely Check Out

1. Hanifa Anifa Mvuemba is absolutely killing it in the fashion world with her brand, Hanifa! This powerhouse designer is blending modern style with deep Afri…

Top Celebrities Who Have Launched Their Own Clothing Brands

1. Kylie Jenner – Khy Kylie Jenner, the ultimate beauty mogul, took her style game to the next level with her clothing line, Khy. Known for her impeccable fas…

Kastoria International Fur Fair- 2025

About the Fair 9th Apr, 2025 to 11th Apr, 2025 at Kastoria Fur Exhibition Center, Epar.Od. Kastorias - Argous Orestikou, Argos Orestiko 522 00, Greece With th…

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Eileen Fisher Renews Secondhand Clothes with Indigo

Brands are preparing for Earth Month with special collections.. On Tuesday, Eileen Fisher will launch the Indigo Overdye Collection, a line of secondhand garm…

Transparency is ‘First Step into a Sustainable Textile Industry'

Circularity is moving past the proof of concept stage, but work is still needed to advance adoption of recycled materials. Accelerating Circularity was founde…

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Ksubi Debuts Its Most Exaggerated Women’s Jeans

On Tuesday, the Australian denim streetwear brand launched Ksuper, its most exaggerated women’s fit to date. The Ksuper is the baggiest jean in Ksubi’s women’…

2026 Fashion Predictions: What Will We Be Wearing Next Year?

Key Takeaways In 2026, fashion will embrace bold and innovative styles, including cosy brown teddy coats, versatile cropped blazers, and whimsical balloon ski…

The Brands: Olivia Sjöberg, Filippa K: “Our strategy? Start small, then scale”

Among participants in the convention “Digital Product Passport - Between law obligation and new horizons” organized by Fashion, they presented various case hi…

Fashion InStyle 2025 Hong Kong's Premier Global Fashion Innovation Hub

Hong Kong stands at the crossroads of the world. A vital sourcing hub and headquarters for material and design innovation, Hong Kong is also where global desig…

The Shows: New management for Munich Fabric Start

The fabric trade show Munich Fabric Start is reorganizing its top management with the appointment of two new managing directors, as reported by Textil Wirtscha…

Fabrics , Interior , Technical Textiles

The Trends: Digital Product Passport: new opportunities and horizons

The Digital Product Passport, as part of European ESPR (Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation) represents a significant advance in product transparency…

Fashion , Fabrics

New Report Highlights the Financial Gains of Regenerative Agriculture

Sustainable cotton consultancy Cotton Connect’s new impact report describes how its family of cotton programs achieved positive results in 2023-2024. The Lond…

FDRA Survey: Q1 Exec Sentiment Is Most Pessimistic in Survey History

Footwear executives have never been as pessimistic as they are now, according to a Q1 Shoe Executive Business Survey from The Footwear Distributors and Retaile…

Bangladesh Halts Yarn Imported Via Land Ports in 'Suicidal' Move

The government’s decision follows requests from textile mill owners who suggested should be imported only via seaports. The mills claim that the land ports lac…

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The Brands: Supreme launches collaboration with Marithé + Francois Girbaud

Marithé + François Girbaud, the French fashion house founded in 1972 by designers, denim veterans and experimenters, and sustainable pioneers François Girbaud …

TENCEL™: Redefining Sustainable Fashion with Innovation

Key Takeaways TENCEL™ fibres combine sustainability with high performance, using a closed-loop process to recycle water and solvents. With REFIBRA™ technology…

Fashion , Fabrics , Technical Textiles

US' HB Fuller launches Millennium PG-1 EF ECO2

HB Fuller has launched the Millennium PG-1 EF ECO2, an eco-friendly roofing adhesive using ECO2 Driven technology. It eliminates chemical blowing agents, reduc…

IAF supply chain webinars hosted by Ecotextile News

The most recent IAF webinar examined a white paper authored by former Rockport CEO John S. Thorbeck, now of Chainge Capital. The paper states that sustainable …

How Organic & Regenerative Farming Practices are Becoming the Next Frontier for Sustainability

Key Takeaways Regenerative agriculture is transforming textiles by enhancing soil health, biodiversity, and carbon sequestration. Cotton, hemp, and wool benef…

Fashion , Fabrics

Spinners eye cotton yarn price hike, but south India market stable - Textile Fashion News Fibre2Fashion

Cotton yarn prices in south India remained steady despite spinning mills attempting price hikes due to rising cotton costs. Demand from the consumer industry w…

Fashion , Fabrics

IAF: apparel buyers and suppliers should re-imagine relationships

This webinar examines a white paper, authored by John S. Thorbeck of Chainge Capital, which calls for sustainable and systemic change in the global fashion ind…

Hyosung’s Textile Solutions Help Brands Meet Sustainability Regulations

Key Takeaways Hyosung leads in sustainable textiles with innovations like recycled nylon and bio-based elastane. The company is building a bio-BDO facility in…

Driven by Sustainability

Key Takeaways OEKO-TEX® focuses on sustainability, safety, and transparency through strict testing and digital tools to ensure product integrity. Dr. Beerli s…

Fabrics , Interior

New perspectives for sustainable fibers

nova-Institute The winners of "Cellulose Fibre Innovation of the Year 2025" (Source: nova-Institute) On March 12-13, 2025, around 200 participants from 32 co…

ShinWon joins AAFA

ShinWon Corporation, a leading global apparel manufacturer, has officially joined the American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA), becoming only the second …

US' PVH Corp eyes resilience in FY25 with brand-building strategy

PVH Corp has reported a 6 per cent revenue decline to $8.653 billion in FY24, impacted by the sale of its women's intimate's business and the 53rd week in 2023…

Walter Bickel steps down as Lenzing's chief transformation officer

Lenzing Group has announced that Dr Walter Bickel, chief transformation officer, stepped down in March 2025. Appointed in April 2024, he led the company's perf…

Techtextil and Texprocess 2026 bookings surge

High registration numbers and a significant influx of new exhibitors signal a strong Techtextil and Texprocess 2026. Taking place from 21 to 24 April 2026, the…

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