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Nordic Council adopts new roadmap for transparent fashion industry

The Nordic Council has adopted a new recommendation urging Nordic governments to strengthen sustainability standards across the fashion and textile industry. The move aims to improve transparency, reduce greenwashing,...

Kontoor to sell Lee brand to Authentic in $1 billion deal

Kontoor Brands has agreed to divest the Lee brand to Authentic Brands Group in a deal worth up...

Why are stakeholders divided over Bangladesh’s labour reforms

Bangladesh’s labour law amendments are widely seen as one of the country’s most important reforms in recent years,...

| US T&A imports fall 11.9% by volume in Q1, exports also decline

United States (US) recorded an 11.93 per cent year-on-year decline in textile and apparel import volumes across all...

India’s textile & apparel export down 3.4% to $2.88 bn in April 2026

India’s textile and apparel exports declined 3.42 per cent in the first month of fiscal 2026-27 (April-March). Apparel...
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Uncertainty Forrest Cookson, PhD

This article takes an overview of the developments in the garment sector and the impact on the Bangladesh economy. The single most important point...

Apparel News in Brief for July, 2025

High US dependence may bring over 250 RMGs to edge as high tariff looms; 1,000 more factories will also feel the pressure Over 250 Bangladeshi...

The New Uzbekistan – The Big Country with Big Opportunities:

Uzbekistan’s transformation in spotlight with major investment forum showcasing opportunity A report by ‘Invest Uzbekistan’ It is a paradox that Uzbekistan, whose history stretches back deep...

Apparel News in Brief for April, 2025

Bangladesh’s Apparel Exports Climb 10.84% in FY25 Q3 Bangladesh's readymade garment (RMG) exports increased by 10.84% year on year between July and March of FY2024-25,...

The Cultural and Symbolic Significance of Pohela Boishakh in Bangladesh

The Apparel Digest Analysis Pohela Boishakh is not just another date on the calendar but a time that brings people together and celebrates the rich,...

Fast Fashion’s Role in Bangladesh’s Troubled Economy

Ridan Mahbub Bangladesh is one of the global hubs of the world fast fashion industry.The products its garment factories export stock the shelves at H&M,...
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