Entries by Anouk Delfgou

Join Us in Chicago for the 2025 SPESA Executive Conference (August 27-29, 2025)

24 July 2025 in /by

IAF Members Receive $100 Discount on Registration with Code “IAFChicago” The SPESA Executive Conference brings together stakeholders from across the sewn products supply chain to discuss the most pressing issues facing our industry. So, naturally, this year’s discussion topics focus on building resilient, future-ready businesses. Our goal is to provide conference attendees with the tools, insights, and inspiration needed […]

81st National Garment Fair Concludes with Record Business Turnover of INR 2500 Crores Draws Over 50,000 Buyers Across India

24 July 2025 in /by

The 81st National Garment Fair (NGF), organised by the Clothing Manufacturers Association of India (CMAI), concluded on a historic note with an estimated business turnover of INR 2500 Crores. The fair witnessed an unprecedented footfall of over 50,000 buyers, including retailers, distributors, agents, and wholesalers from across India. Held in two segments — Kidswear in […]

FashionUnited expands to 100 countries

18 July 2025 in /by

FashionUnited is set to significantly expand its global footprint, adding 60 countries to its platform in the coming months. By the end of this year, this expansion will enable over 80% of fashion professionals worldwide to access industry news, job vacancies, and essential data in their own country and language. This significant expansion is the […]

Newest Member of IAF : MAS ACME USA: A Strategic Dimension of Global Value Chains

16 July 2025 in /by

MAS ACME USA is not a traditional manufacturing operation. It is a U.S.-based orchestration hub within MAS Holdings; purpose-built to reduce complexity, leverage data, and unlock speed where it matters most: closest to demand. Operating from North Carolina, MAS ACME USA bridges the power of MAS’s global network with the flexibility required by today’s U.S. […]

Interloop Regen Kapas Achieves Regeneagri Certification

16 July 2025 in /by

Interloop Limited’s Regen Kapas project has earned Regenagri® certification from Control Union, advancing the company’s sustainable cotton journey. Launched a year ago, Interloop Regen Kapas spans 25 villages across southern Punjab, partnering with 1,000 farmers covering 6,000+ acres. Working with grassroots partner REEDS Pakistan, the project supports farmers transitioning to regenerative practices that restore soil […]

As the flagship of the Turkish fashion industry, IHKIB continues to drive the sector’s twin transformation forward through EU-funded grants.

3 July 2025 in /by

  Istanbul Apparel Exporters’ Association (IHKIB) continues to accelerate the twin transformation of the sector with grant support received from the European Union (EU). Launched with a €1 million EU grant under the European Digital Innovation Hubs (EDIH) program, İHKİB’s Manufacturing Innovation Digitalization Advancement Services Hub (MIDAS) Project will bring SME-scale companies one step closer […]

London Climate Action Week: Manufacturers launch new initiative to transform sustainability across the global apparel and textile industry

1 July 2025 in /by

  “The launch of ATTI marks a new era in our eff orts to transform the industry,” said Matthijs Crietee, Secretary General of IAF. “Manufacturers are not just participants—they are leaders in developing the practical solutions our sector urgently needs.” ATTI introduces a structured framework for national implementation, supported by governance at a global level. […]

New IAF Member-GOTS

25 June 2025 in /by

Global Standard is a non-profit organisation and leading voluntary sustainability standard setter. It owns and operates the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS), the world’s foremost standard for processing organic textiles from fibre to finished product. GOTS sets strict environmental and social criteria across the entire textile supply chain and ensures full traceability and credibility. GOTS […]

Texbrasil attends debates at the Global Fashion Summit 2025

25 June 2025 in /by

The Program reinforces the urgency of a bold transformation in global fashion. From June 3 to 5, in Copenhagen, Denmark, Texbrasil (Brazilian Textile and Fashion Industry Internationalization Program) — a partnership between Abit (Brazilian Textile and Apparel Industry Association) and ApexBrasil (Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency) — took part in the Global Fashion Summit […]

Portugal 2025 Trade Mission

25 June 2025 in /by

Abit promotes strategic internationalization agenda for the Brazilian textile industry in Portugal Brazilian entrepreneurs from the textile and apparel industry took part in the Portugal 2025 Trade Mission, held in Porto from May 26 to 30. The event focused on expanding the exchange of knowledge, fostering business opportunities and strengthening the presence of the Brazilian […]