Entries by Yorick Starke

Uzbekistan Emerges as a New Textile Sourcing Destination

Uzbekistan is rapidly transforming from a cotton-producing country into a vertically integrated textile and apparel manufacturing hub. Over the past decade, manufacturers have invested heavily in modern production equipment supplied by leading European companies. These technologies enable Uzbek manufacturers to meet the quality, productivity and consistency requirements of international brands and retailers. Today, international buyers […]

CPTTM Showcases the Works of Macao’s Emerging Fashion Designers at China Graduate Fashion Week 2026

The Macau Productivity and Technology Transfer Center (CPTTM) led a delegation of its fashion design students to participate in the 2026 China Graduate Fashion Week held in Beijing from May 15 to 20. CPTTM presented a runway show on May 19 to highlight the creativity and technical skills of Macao’s emerging talented designers. ‘Your Design […]

Manufacturing in the Age of Climate Breakdown

Guest perspective from industry leaders By Vidhura Ralapanawe The news on climate and weather continues to be grim, with extreme heat taking hold of multiple countries, creating droughts and wildfires. Ocean heat is driving more intense cyclones while high heat in air, which carries high moisture increases rainfall intensity. The news is grim, with things […]

Brazil strengthens international presence at Playtime Paris 2026

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), supported the participation of seven Brazilian companies at Playtime Paris 2026. The international trade fair, focused on children’s fashion and lifestyle, was held between June 27 and 29 in […]

Overproductie doet kledingsector de das om: “We produceren tien stuks en verkopen er drie” 

Giselle Nath – De Standaard – 19 juni 2026 “Zo kan het niet verder.” Voor het eerst noemt de internationale federatie van textielproducenten overproductie van goedkope kledij het grootste probleem van de kledingindustrie. “We verbranden ons kapitaal.” Weinig economische sectoren werken volgens het principe: tien stuks maken, slechts drie rendabel verkopen. Nog minder sectoren verkopen […]

Brussels Textiles Forum 2026: competitiveness, circularity and the future of Europe’s textile industry

On 11 June, EURATEX hosted the Brussels Textiles Forum 2026, bringing together 150 participants from the European textile and apparel ecosystem, EU institutions, industry, social partners and consumer organisations. Sponsored by Indorama Ventures, the event provided a timely platform to discuss the challenges and opportunities shaping the future of the sector. The Forum took place […]

The latest SS27 trends, collections and news, in one place

For IAF members, staying competitive means reading the season before it arrives. As Spring/Summer 2027 collections move through the fashion weeks and trade shows and the buying season approaches, FashionUnited has opened a dedicated SS27 section to help members and their buyers prepare. Trend insight and need-to-know news In one place, the section brings together […]

Redefining the trade fair experience: Val:ue Milan unveiled – a curated boutique business hub for high-end apparel textiles

Messe Frankfurt continues to expand its international textile network with the announcement of Val:ue Milan. Moving beyond the traditional trade fair model, Val:ue Milan debuts as a prestigious, boutique-style business hub exclusively dedicated to elected fabrics and accessories for apparel. Taking place from February 3 to 5, 2027, at The Mall in Porta Nuova, the […]