Textile

Apparel News in Brief for February, 2026

Bangladesh–India Trade Slows in Current Fiscal Year Bangladesh’s merchandise exports to India fell by 4.98 per cent to $1.05 billion during July to January of fiscal 2025-26, down from $1.10...

Bangladesh Bank issues circular on loan support for export-oriented industries to ensure wage payments

Bangladesh Bank has issued a circular directing all scheduled banks to provide loan facilities to export oriented industrial...

US Trade Deal Gives Bangladesh Garment Industry the Edge

Dewan Mashuq Uz Zaman Bangladesh’s ready-made garment sector is set to reap a strategic advantage in the US market,...

US’ Steven Madden’s 2025 revenue rises 11% on Kurt Geiger boost

American designer of apparel and footwear Steven Madden, Ltd has reported higher sales for the full year ended...

BGMEA and Bangladesh Brand Forum sign MoU to strengthen global branding of RMG sector

Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) and Bangladesh Brand Forum (BBF) have signed a memorandum of understanding...
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Apparel sector urged to display PEFC in fashion’s label

According to a recent report, fashion brands are missing a valuable opportunity by not prominently displaying the Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification...

India to stop importing Chinese knitwear

India’s trade body has urged the Prime Minister to impose import restrictions on knitwear from China. At present, the Indian textile industry is facing...

Fashion week review by Lydia Brearley

As we approach party season we're seeing a host of new initiatives, including Nobody's Child, who are trialing a rental proposition, in partnership with Zoa. Customers can choose...

Sami Alam from Bangladesh makes waves in the French fashion scene

On 23 October the fashion capital of the world, Paris, was left in awe as it was treated to an immersive journey showcasing Bangladeshi...

Inditex and Maersk partner to reduce sea transport emissions by 80%

Inditex, the parent company of fashion brands such as Zara and Massimo Dutti, entered into a partnership with Maersk to reduce its global GHG footprint...
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