The opening ceremony, held from 22 to 25 October at the Venetian Macao, stood out as particularly spectacular. It featured a groundbreaking robot fashion show, where a robot model took to the runway alongside six vibrant children, creating a mesmerizing and unforgettable visual experience for the audience.

This innovative segment embodied the perfect fusion of fashion and advanced technology. Six emerging local designers crafted bespoke outfits for the robots, transforming their sleek mechanical forms into stunning displays of fashion vitality. The performance ignited a sense of boundless creativity, presenting a futuristic and captivating spectacle that successfully captured the attention of all attendees.

For more details, please visit the links below:

• CPTTM website: https://www.cpttm.org.mo/macao-fashion-festival-2025/
• CPTTM Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cpttm
• CPTTM Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/macaofashionfestival/

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US$1.7 million in immediate business was recorded, with an expectation of US$4.1 million in sales over the next 12 months. In total, 1,238 new contacts were made with international buyers, expanding opportunities for national brands in the North American market.

“We have been participating in Coterie for 20 years and we know that it is a continuous work of building and consolidating the market, which is already bringing important results for companies,” highlights Lilian Kaddissi, Superintendent of Marketing and Business at Abit.

Some companies had the support of Abit and others belonged to partner entities such as Abest (Brazilian Association of Fashion Designers), Abicalçados (Brazilian Association of Footwear Industries) and IBGM (Brazilian Institute of Gems and Precious Metals).

Another group of Brazilian brands also recorded good business at the September edition of Première Vision Paris with consistent commercial results and relevant insights for improving future international promotion actions. Considered one of the main global showcases of the textile and creative fashion industry, the fair brings together buyers, brands, designers and suppliers from around the world twice a year at the Parc des Expositions Paris Nord Villepinte, in the French capital.

In this edition, Brazil was represented by 12 companies, which presented their creative and sustainable solutions in the segments of fabrics, leather, printing, accessories, and garment manufacturing services. In total, USD 268,000 in immediate business was generated, with an expectation of an additional USD 1.18 million in the next 12 months.

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Het bericht Fair Wear and the International Apparel Federation United in Their Commitment to Fostering a Culture of Shared Responsibility within the Global Garment Industry verscheen eerst op IAF.

During the event, farmers shared how regenerative farming practices are transforming their land and improving their livelihoods. Their stories reflect the real impact of sustainable agriculture — healthier soils, resilient communities, and a better future for the next generation of cotton growers.

Interloop extends its appreciation to all partners and a special thanks to the farmers who continue to lead the way in building a more sustainable cotton ecosystem.

Het bericht Celebrating Our Farmer Partners verscheen eerst op IAF.

The conference program was met with great enthusiasm and featured a diverse range of high- level discussions on topics shaping the future of the global industry — including technology adoption, evolving legislation, fibre innovation, audit fatigue reduction, decarbonisation, AI applications, and the transformation of the Indonesian textile and apparel sector. The event also showcased innovation, sustainability, and collaboration through inspiring presentations by the winners of the ITMF Awards.

Beyond the conference sessions, ITMF and IAF continued their tradition of hosting memorable and culturally rich social events. Delegates were welcomed by the Sultan of Yogyakarta at a distinguished opening dinner, while the Gala Dinner held in front of the iconic Prambanan Temple provided a spectacular setting for networking and celebration. This special evening also marked the beginning of the tenures of ITMF President Juan Parés and IAF President Stefano Festa Marzotto.

The convention program also included company visits showcasing Indonesia’s dynamic textile and apparel ecosystem. Delegates visited PT Dan Liris, PT Pan Brothers, PT Ambassador Garmindo, Gallery Batik Jawa, PT Golden Tekstil Indonesia (GTI), and PT Ungaran Sari Garment, gaining firsthand insights into the country’s manufacturing excellence, innovation capacity, and commitment to sustainability.

The success of the 2025 convention was made possible through the strong support of the Indonesian Textile Association (API) as well as PT Dan Liris and PT Pan Brothers, both ITMF and IAF member companies. Together, they showcased Indonesia’s vibrant and forward-looking textile and apparel industry — projecting a positive and ambitious image of the country as a premier location for both textile and garment production.

Het bericht Press Release: ITMF and IAF Conclude Successful Joint Convention 2025 in Yogyakarta, Indonesia verscheen eerst op IAF.

Infor and the IAF are partnering to empower apparel and footwear manufacturers—especially multi-tier suppliers represented by IAF’s national association members, reaching over 100,000 manufacturers worldwide—to navigate the growing complexity of regulatory and buyer-driven sustainability demands with confidence, eFiciency, and actionable insights. At the center of the partnership is the Infor Nexus multi-enterprise business network platform and NexTrace Infor Nexus’ powerful traceability solution, purpose-built for complex, multi-tier supply chains.

“This collaboration brings together IAF’s powerful global network and Infor Nexus’ platform scale and expertise in supply chain traceability and intelligence,” said Matthijs Crietee, Secretary General of the IAF. “Together, we aim to ease the compliance burden on manufacturers and promote practical innovation that benefits the entire industry.”

“Collaborating with IAF allows us to deliver meaningful solutions to a vast segment of the global apparel and footwear manufacturing base,” said Heidi Benko, VP of Product Management & Strategy at Infor Nexus. “Together, we can unlock scalable traceability and compliance, while driving new eEiciencies and business value.”

“IAF’s mission aligns closely with our commitment at Infor Nexus to support manufacturers through scalable, digital-first solutions,” said Heidi Benko, VP of Product Management & Strategy at Infor Nexus. “This partnership creates a powerful platform to turn regulatory pressure into opportunity—especially for those manufacturers who have long operated in the blind spots of complex global supply chains.”

Het bericht Press Release: The International Apparel Federation (IAF) Announces Strategic Collaboration with Infor to Drive Traceability, Compliance, and Supply Chain Innovation verscheen eerst op IAF.

MFF 2025 is jointly organized by Macau Productivity and Technology Transfer Center (CPTTM) and Commerce and Investment Promotion Institute (IPIM) of the Macao SAR. Serving as a dynamic platform for business networking, the event offers visitors the opportunity to discover the latest fashion trends, innovative designs, and distinctive works of Macao’s fashion designers. Over the course of four days, the festival will feature runway shows and exhibitions showcasing the newest collections from local designer brands.

Under the theme “Fashion Voyage”, MFF 2025 will highlight original design brands from Macao and provide an immersive experience to the public. As part of the event, there is also an exhibition of the works of designers form other cities of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, so as to promote cooperation of the fashion and creative industries in the region.

For more details shows online, please visit the links below:

• CPTTM website: https://www.cpttm.org.mo/macao-fashion-festival-2025/
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• CPTTM Instagram: https://www.insta gram.com/macaofashionfestival/

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The Brazilian Textile and Apparel Industry Association (Abit) participated in the trade mission organized by the National Confederation of Industry (CNI) to Washington, DC, in the United States, on September 3–4. The delegation also included leaders from associations in various sectors—machinery and equipment (Abimaq), aluminum (Abal), meat (Abiec), wood (Abimci), coffee (Cecafé), tools (ABFA), ceramics (Anfacer), stone (CentroRochas), leather (CICB), among others—as well as the state industry federations of São Paulo (Fiesp), Goiás (Fieg), and Santa Catarina (Fiesc), in addition to companies.

The purpose of the initiative was to expand dialogue with the US government and the manufacturing sector in light of the challenges posed by the 50% tax on Brazilian exports and ongoing investigations under Section 301 of the US Trade Act.

The delegation members took part in bilateral meetings to discuss trade relations in the context of tariffs and operational strategies. They met with government officials, including Assistant Secretary of the State Department Christopher Landau and Undersecretary of Commerce for Industry and Security Jeffrey Kessler, members of parliament, and the Brazilian Ambassador to the United States, Maria Cecília Ribeiro Viotti.

Ambassador Roberto Azevêdo, CNI’s consultant for the negotiations, met with the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR), the government agency responsible for developing and implementing foreign trade policy. Azevêdo also represented the institution at the USTR public hearing investigating Brazil’s trade practices under Section 301 of the US Trade Act.

“The mission continues. We have carried out business diplomacy work, which consists of facilitating negotiations, whether to reduce tariffs, expand the list of exceptions, or even create opportunities,” said CNI President Ricardo Alban.

Abit also took the opportunity to meet with its counterparts in the United States — NCTO (National Council of Textile Organizations) and AAFA (American Apparel & Footwear Association) — to discuss topics of common interest.

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Located on the Suez Canal, the facility provides Interloop, through its Associate Company, direct access to key markets in the U.S., Europe, the Middle East and Africa. This strengthens the company’s ability to serve global customers with shorter lead times and competitive costs, while Egypt’s trade agreements with the U.S., EU and regional blocs support nearshoring and diversified sourcing strategies for Interloop’s partners.

The agreement was formalised at SCZONE headquarters in Egypt’s New Administrative Capital and signed by Syed Fasihuddin Biyabani and Walid Gamal El-Din, Chairman of SCZONE.

Navid Fazil, CEO of Interloop Limited, said: “This Egypt investment is a strategic next step in building a multi-origin, tech-enabled hub for our customers. SCZONE gives us near-market access to U.S. and Europe, competitive operating economics, and an ecosystem that strengthens supply chain resilience. We will embed the same transparent, sustainable manufacturing playbook that defines our operations globally.”

With this project, Interloop’s manufacturing network extends across Pakistan, China, Sri Lanka and Egypt, supported by sales offices in North America, Europe and Japan.

Het bericht Interloop Expands Manufacturing In Egypt’s Sczone verscheen eerst op IAF.

“YUKWA” is a Macau-based heritage embroidery fashion brand led by designer Doris Lam. The brand skillfully integrates traditional Chinese bridal wear (qungua) with Western aesthetics, reflecting both a deep respect for traditional techniques and a creative reinterpretation of contemporary fashion.

CPTTM aims to continue facilitating the participation of Macau brands in Greater Bay Area fashion events, further expanding the development opportunities for local fashion brands, strengthening exchanges and collaboration with GBA fashion design platforms, and exploring more potential business opportunities. For more information, please visit: https://www.cpttm.org.mo/en/macau-intangible-cultural-heritage-fashion-brand-participated-in-the-gba-fashion-night/

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