Textile

When handloom fabrics meets androgynous styling

In our collective consciousness, handloom fabrics have been associated with our strong identity since time immemorial.  They powerfully represented our cultural heritage and traditions through local weaves. To that...

Beyond the festival stage: Identity in modern Bangladesh

Bangladesh is home to numerous communities, each with its own history, customs and ways of understanding the world....

Syed Saymun Haque Nayim on reimagining denim fabric

Denim is usually associated with structure and durability, and familiar garments such as jeans, jackets, and shirts. A...

The hidden language we speak through jewellery

Long before jewellery became a fashion statement, it was a way of saying something without uttering a word....

What drove US’ Capri Holdings’ Q1 FY27 revenue decline?

American luxury fashion group Capri Holdings has reported a softer first-quarter (Q1) fiscal 2027 (FY27) performance, as subdued consumer...
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BTMC leasing more 3 mills to boost textile production

As per the new strategy of Bangladesh Textile Mills Corporation (BTMC), they will revitalize three dormant textile mills situated in Chittagong, Kurigram, and Sylhet...

Ghana extends Zero VAT policy for domestic textile manufacturers

In Ghana, the Zero VAT policy for domestic textile manufacturers has been extended for the second consecutive time, providing continued relief from Value-Added Tax...

Timeless elegance on a budget: The Gentleman’s Wardrobe revolution

Timeless elegance on a budget: The Gentleman's Wardrobe revolution Photo: Courtesy Shabab Din Shareq is a true connoisseur of style and an entrepreneur with a passion...

Newly announced US labor policy makes the garment industry worry

Entrepreneurs say, need not to worry as Bangladeshi factories operate in accordance with the ILO convention and invest heavily in working environment and worker...

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...
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