India is expected to regain the top-producer status in 2019-20 season, surpassing China, which became the leadingproducer in 2018-19, according to the US department of agriculture (USDA). India’s cotton production during the season is forecast to increase by 3-million-bales to 28.5 million bales, while China is likely to produce 27.75 million bales.“For 2019-20, India’s cotton area is forecast to rise slightly to 12.35 million hectares (30.5 million acres), as price expectations remain favourabl

Bangladesh Small and Cottage Industries Corporation (BSCIC) and Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy jointly organizing the 10-day jamdani fair from 16 may for the sixth time with 25 stalls to promote Bangladesh’s centuries-old traditional weaving fabric called Jamdani.Figure: Various types of Jamdani sarees are being presented in the stalls. Courtesy:DhakaTribuneTextile and Jute Minister Golam Dastagir Gazi, Industries Minister Kamal Ahmed Majumder and State Minister for Culture Affairs KM Khalid were

PHILADELPHIA — Fashion retailer Urban Outfitters has announced that Nuuly, a subscription-based rental service for women’s apparel, will launch this summer.Urban Outfitters has confirmed Nuuly will be live as of 'Summer 2019'The platform will initially offer subscribers the chance to rent six items per month, with the company claiming this model could offer users up to US$800 worth of apparel for around a tenth of the retail price.Nuuly will stock more than 1,000 styles to begin with, bu

Vladimir Groysman, Ukraine's Prime-Minister.Ukraine plans to attract up to US$ 300 million of investments in the development of the domestic technical textiles and nonwovens industry in the next several years, according to the Ukrainian Cabinet of Ministers.This is seen as a response to the recent plans of the Russian government to make heavy investments in the development of technical textiles, mainly to be supplied for the ever-growing needs of the Russian defence sector.According to Vladi

Tintex experimental colour coating on cotton. © Anne PrahlThe focus of this season’s functional fabric fair Performance Days was on updates for Winter 2020/21 and new ideas for Summer 2021 and the overarching focus topic of‘The Beauty of Function’provided a creative framework for the latest developments in performance sportswear and so-called athleisure fabrics.The beauty of function was convincingly demonstrated by innovation around appealing handle, surprising textures and surfaces, super ligh

Nike has come up with a new workbook ‘Circularity: Guiding the Future of Design’, to provide designers and product creators across the industry with a common language for circularity. The guide was created in collaboration with the students and staff of Central Saint Martins, University of the Arts London and with inspiration from Global Fashion Agenda.Pic: NikeThe guide follows on the notion that the future of design is one of opportunity. Belief in that conviction is crucial to Nike’s design e

India’sPromotion Council for Handicrafts (EPCH) has set up an International LaceCentre [ILTC] in Narsapuram in Andhra Pradesh under the Comprehensive Handicrafts Cluster Development Scheme (CHCDS) of the ministry of textiles to help craftsmen, artisans, producers and exporters in the state’s East Godavari and West Godavari districts.Help will be offered to develop new designs, to adopt production techniques of lace products, and toand export through exhibition and craft bazaar. The centre will e

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) recently set up a committee to revive the’s,and garment industry following the earlier restriction of official foreign exchange supply to textile importers to boost domestic production. Bank governor Godwin Emefiele said the target is to revive and set up at least 50 textile companies by 2023.The panel’s formal name is Textile Revival and Implementation Committee (TRIC), according to Nigerian media reports.Nigeria needs to reclaim its textile and garment industr

Australia and the International Labour Organisation (ILO) have strengthened their partnership to improve working conditions, advance women's economic potential and boost the competitiveness of Bangladesh's readymade garment (RMG) sector. The partnership has been strengthened by the re-commitment of funds for the ‘Better Work Bangladesh’ (BWB) programme.A joint International Finance Corporation-ILO programme, BWB is being used as part of Australia’s ongoing partnership with ILO to empower

Turkey's Boyner Holding and Qatari investment firm Mayhoola have agreed to terminate their financial partnership by signing a newunder which the former will be the sole owner of Boyner Grand Retailing Inc. and Altinyildiz, while latter will hold a majority share in Beymen and Ay Marka brands, with a 96.89 per cent stake.Pic: BoynerThe agreement was reached to restructure Boyner Retail and Textile Investments Inc., which incorporates Boyner Grand Retailing Inc., Beymen, AY Marka and Altinyild