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 […]
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 […]
A group of 21 Brazilian brands participated in a series of events that make up Miami Swim Week 2026 in the United States, and achieved significant results. The volume of business conducted during the event exceeded US$426,500, and the expectation for the next 12 months is approximately US$2.03 million. Together, they made more than 460 […]
CMAI has been an integral part of Bharat Tex for the last three editions, bringing in participants from Pan India and also maintaining an earmarked Pavilion – Brands of India, which is the major attraction at the event for all trade visitors flying in from abroad. This year, CMAI has gone a step ahead and […]
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 […]
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 […]
On April 28, the Brazilian government signed the presidential decree allowing the immediate application of the Mercosur–European Union Trade Agreement in Brazil, enabling its entry into force on May 1. With the commercial chapter entering into force, even on a provisional basis, the agreement provides for: gradual tariff reductions; elimination of trade barriers; and greater […]
Speaking at the Conference Titled “Transformation Journey of the Turkish Apparel Industry,” IHKIB Chairman Mustafa Paşahan: Customs Union Agreement Must Be Updated Without Delay for Our Competitiveness Mustafa Paşahan: “The Customs Union, in its current form, has more of a restrictive effect than a supportive one on our cooperation. The free trade agreements the EU […]
It gives us great pleasure to present the upcoming Global Sourcing Summit 2026, scheduled to be held on 3 & 4 June 2026 in Bangkok, Thailand, alongside the 2nd Asia Sourcing Show 2026 (Textiles & Apparel) at the IMPACT Exhibition & Convention Center in Bangkok. Convened at a defining moment for the global textile and […]
