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Country’s biggest apparel manufacturer brings waterless dyeing technology to commercial scale, in a move that could reshape a $100 billion global denim industry. “For more than a century, the industry has accepted that authentic denim comes with an enormous environmental cost,” said WTRLSS’ co-founder, chairman, and chief scientist Dr Mickaël Mheidle in a press release […] The post WTRLSS…
The Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) and Bangladesh Industrial Development and Engineering Company (BIDEC) today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote the adoption of BIDEC’s patented and locally developed technology for converting conventional capacitor-type ceiling fans into energy-saving BLDC fans among Bangladesh’s garment factories.The MoU was…
Bangladesh’s textile and apparel sector is facing increasing production disruptions as frequent load shedding and gas shortages continue to reduce factory operating hours. The situation is making production planning difficult, increasing operational costs and putting pressure on factories to meet export commitments. A load-shedding record from August 2026 highlights the severity of the situation.…
The Retailers Association of India (RAI) successfully organised the 9th edition of the Chennai Retail Summit 2026 on 19th August 2026, at the prestigious ITC Grand Chola Chennai. The summit brought together leading retailers, industry experts, and key decision-makers from across India’s retail ecosystem. Centred around the theme The Changing World of Retail, the summit […] The post RAI Chennai…
UK-based fashion and luxury digital magazine platform invites Indian apparel, footwear, watches, handbags, jewellery, fragrance and beauty brands to showcase their stories to an international audience. Luxyora, a fashion and luxury digital magazine platform launched by UK-registered Markestra Ltd, is expanding opportunities for brands seeking greater international visibility through editorial…
Saitex has released its 2025 Manufacturing Mill Impact Report, highlighting progress in sustainable manufacturing, renewable energy, circularity, resource efficiency, social responsibility and technology-driven transparency. Production Growth and Energy Efficiency Since its establishment in 2001, Saitex has evolved from an apparel manufacturer into a vertically integrated manufacturing ecosystem…
Ocean Textile Effect has announced the promotion of Engr. Zahedul Huque to the prestigious position of Global Head, recognizing his outstanding contribution, extensive industry expertise, and strong leadership over the years. In his new role, Engr. Huque will oversee not only the company’s Bangladesh operations but also its global business, marking a significant step forward […] The post Engr.…
With just days to go, industry enthusiasm is building for the opening of Yarn Expo Autumn, Asia’s premier yarn and fibre trade fair, running from 25 – 27 August at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai). Across 27,000 sqm in Hall 8.2, buyers will find nearly 600 exhibitors from 14 countries and regions, spread […] The post Expansive innovations converge in Shanghai as Yarn Expo…
Maeen Md Khairul Akter, Managing Editor, Textile Focus Bangladesh’s apparel exports reached $38.82 billion in 2025. Vietnam reached $39.64 billion. A gap of $817 million — less than a rounding error by the standards of global trade — was enough to push Bangladesh from second to third in the global garment export rankings, a position […] The post Bangladesh loses its 2nd position to Vietnam: The…
Textile Commissioner, Vrunda Desai Champions ‘Freedom from Unused Garments’ Movement Marking India’s 80th Independence Day, Clothing Manufacturers Association of India (CMAI), in collaboration with ReFiber, powered by OterRi, Tisser Artisan Trust, UNIDO and Lions International, successfully launched a nationwide ‘Freedom from Unused Garments’ collection drive to raise awareness and encourage…
