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The Materials: Meet the winners of the International Woolmark Prize 2025

After his success at Paris Fashion Week and with rumors growing as a possible future creative director of Jean Paul Gaultier, the 37-year-old Dutch designer Du…

Fabrics , Technical Textiles

Fashion stock prices take a tariff hammering

Share prices at US and European fashion and apparel companies took a battering in early and late day trading due to the new US ‘reciprocal’ tariff regime – whi…

Fashion , Fabrics

Report highlights impact of denim finishing

VALENCIA – The Environmental Impact Measuring (EIM) platform, the global standard that measures sustainability in the garment sector, has launched a new report…

Fabrics

Luxury Shares Take a Hit, Price Hikes Loom in Wake of Trump Tariffs

After what HSBC dubbed “greedflation”—substantial price hikes amid euphoric post-pandemic purchasing—European luxury goods are set to become even more expensiv…

Fashion , Fabrics

USFIA condemns new tariffs as disproportionate, damaging

USFIA has criticised new tariffs imposed by the Trump Administration, warning they will severely impact American fashion brands, consumers, and supply chains. …

Fabrics

Circulose inks Tangshan Sanyou supply deal

Textile recycling pioneer Circulose, formally known as Renewcell, has signed a supply agreement with cellulosic fibre specialist, Tangshan Sanyou Chemical Fibe…

New Report Makes Case for Expanding Textile Recycling in Pakistan

Pakistan’s textile industry continues to grow, and a new report from the National Textile University in Faisalabad takes a look at how recycling could help red…

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Indian textile stocks defy market slump amid US tariff hike

Indian textile stocks surged up to 15.10 per cent, defying the broader market downturn, as investors reacted positively to the US imposing the lowest reciproca…

Revolutionising human touch

Haptic devices which enable communication through touch have evolved significantly since their introduction in the 1960s. Initially, they relied on rigid, gro…

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Monforts energy saving options outlined at IGATEX 2025

At the forthcoming IGATEX textile machinery exhibition in Karachi, Pakistan, from April 24-26, Monforts will highlight the benefits of its latest Universal Ene…

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Singapore 2025 edition attracts 770 Exhibitors

ITMA Asia + CITME ITMA Asia + CITME, Singapore 2025 sector plan (Source: ITMA Asia + CITME) Visitor registration has commenced for the highly anticipated ITM…

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International Woolmark Prize winners announced

Duran Lantink from the Netherlands has been announced as the winner of the 2025 International Woolmark Prize. Pieter Mulier and Südwolle Group were also named …

Fabrics , Technical Textiles

Performance Days showcases virtual design

Digitalisation is transforming the fashion industry, with artificial intelligence and 3D design tools at the forefront. At the spring edition of Performance Da…

What Are Cellulosic Fibres? Discover the Most Sustainable Choices!

Types and Classification of Cellulosic Fibres 1. Natural cellulosic fibres, and 2. Regenerative cellulosic fibres. Natural Cellulosic Fibres - Natural cellulo…

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2026 Fashion Predictions

1. Brown Teddy Coats Let’s start with cosy vibes, shall we? Teddy coats will be back and better than ever, and in 2026, it’ll be all about brown teddy cover-u…

US' 'Liberation Day' tariffs undermine industry stability, warns AAFA

AAFA has criticised White House's 'Liberation Day' tariff hike, warning it will raise costs for US companies and consumers. CEO Lamar called the move regressiv…

Fashion brand Mango opens first glasgow store to offer menswear range

Mango continues its UK expansion with a new 680 m² store on Glasgow's Buchanan Street, one of the city's busiest streets. It's the first in Glasgow to offer th…

ICRA

India's home textile exports grew 10 per cent in 9M FY2025, up from 3 per cent in FY2024, driven by global demand, the China Plus One strategy, and inventory r…

Interior

Securing Asia’s textile future via sustainability

With sustainability becoming a global priority, manufacturers in South and Southeast Asia, along with the Middle East, are accelerating efforts to modernise te…

Select apparel export countries listed by US reciprocal tariffs

The US has just announced the levies it will charge on countries through so-called reciprocal tariffs, with apparel producing countries with significant export…

Fabrics

Labor Department Bureau's Loss Will 'Put American Workers Last,' Trade Groups Say

Their letter to Jamieson Greer, who was confirmed in late February as the 20th United States Trade Representative, is the trade group and multi-stakeholder org…

African Designers Want Chinese Market and Investment to Grow Local Fashion Industry

Would the Chinese buy African fashion? Hannah Wanjie Ryder, chief executive officer of Development Reimagined, a Beijing-based consultancy that promotes Sino- …

NYFIC Awards $10K Grants to Eight New York Innovators

The Fashion Innovation Center () has named the first eight recipients of its $10,000 grant program. More than 60 applications from New Yorkers were submitted …

Fashion , Fabrics , Processing

Better Cotton Aims to Improve Healthcare for Côte d’Ivoire Workers

Better Cotton wants to help Côte d’Ivoire workers get access to quality healthcare. The global cotton sustainability initiative launched a two-year pilot proj…

EuRIC Textiles Publishes Circularity Manifesto

The European Recycling Industries’ Confederation ( EuRIC) Textiles has released a “textiles manifesto,” presenting five key policy recommendations to increase …

Fashion , Fabrics , Processing

Bringing Big Ideas for a Sustainable Future to the Nonwovens Industry

Big ideas come from many sources, but great big ideas come to life when strategic partners leverage collaboration in its highest form, including face-to-face n…

Uniqlo, Piece of Cake & SuperCircle Partner on Earth Month Recycling

announced Wednesday its partnership with Piece of Cake Moving and Storage and for its “UNtrash It” initiative for Earth Month to allow customers to give their …

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…

Fabrics

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)…

Fabrics , Processing

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 …

Interior

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…

Fashion , Fabrics , Processing

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…

Processing

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…

Fabrics

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 …

SaFR Flame-Retardant Viscose: Enhancing Safety with Sustainability

Key Takeaways SaFR flame-retardant viscose fibres by Birla Cellulose offer a sustainable, eco-friendly solution that combines safety, comfort, and performance…

Fabrics , Technical Textiles

Maximalism’s Bold Return: Power, Pattern, and Texture

Key Takeaways Maximalism is making a bold return in fashion, embracing complexity and individuality through rich colours, intricate textures, and powerful nar…

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…

Fabrics

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…