Youngone Corp to build vertically integrated textile plant in Uzbekistan
Youngone Corporation, a South Korean textile and garment giant plans to significantly expand its presence in Uzbekistan and take its investment to US $40...
Cotton Outlook further increases 2026/27 global cotton output
Cotton Outlook’s projection of global cotton output in 2026/27 was increased by a further 185,000 tons in June, to 25.64 million tons.This is the...
Clean energy emerges as critical factor for growth of Cambodia’s garment industry
Cambodia's garment sector can secure a stronger position in the global sourcing market if the country accelerates efforts to provide factories with verified renewable...
Rabanne Enters a New Chapter as Julien Dossena Steps Away
Few changes in fashion create as much discussion as the departure of a long-standing creative director. This week, the spotlight turned to Rabanne after...
US 2026/27 cotton crop estimate remains unchanged in USDA’s June report
In its latest June report, the USDA has kept unchanged US cotton production projection, at 13.3 million bales (1 bale = 480 pounds) for...
Uniqlo, Adidas & Calvin Klein advertisements banned in UK over recycled clothing claims
The UK Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has banned advertisements of apparel brands, Calvin Klein, Adidas and Uniqlo, which promoted clothing and shoes under the...
Driven by US markets Sri Lankan garment exports up almost 8% in May
Driven by double digit growth in apparel exports to the US market, Sri Lankan garment exports rose 7.96% year over year to reach to...
PSF import duty hike to discourage Bangladesh MMF-based garment exports
The Bangladesh's textile sector has expressed gloom and apprehension over a proposal to hike import duty on polyester staple fiber (PSF) to 5% from...
Indonesia moves to make halal certification mandatory for textiles & apparels
The implementation of mandatory halal certification in Indonesia is no longer limited to the food and beverage sector.Based on the regulatory phases of the...
Chinese company Hengyi Petrochemical develops biodegradable polyester fibre
Hengyi Petrochemical Research Institute has independently developed a biodegradable polyester fibre and also obtained several innovation patents for the fibre.This fibre utilises a green...
