BKMEA, ZDHC plan chemical management in Bangladesh apparel
During a recent meeting, both organisations outlined a programme aimed at helping factories adopt more effective chemical management systems, strengthen…
Manufacturing
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Kardem readies itself for new AI systems
As I visit Kardem’s Istanbul headquarters, the company is in the midst of a digital transformation. While it is already…
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IFCO: Turkish apparel suppliers choose quality over quantity
This year’s IFCO marked the event’s 10th edition and the final time the show will be held in August. Moving…
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China retains global garment export lead as Bangladesh, Vietnam close gap
In its August 2026 issue of The Textiles Observer, the ICAC reported that, while China remains the largest exporter, Bangladesh…
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Manchester-made apparel has factories but where are the buyers?
Greater Manchester remains one of the UK’s largest textile and apparel clusters, with commercial databases identifying more than 500 active…
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AMI announces 2027 launch of new Textiles Manufacturing Expo
The event, scheduled to take place on 7–8 April 2027 at the Charlotte Convention Centre in North Carolina, will run…
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Fashion’s 80% AI production gap
All the spend on AI in fashion marketing is largely wasted, The F Word argues in a new report, unless…
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Crystal International advances green energy shift with solar and I-RECs
This multi-pronged approach increases the share of renewables in the company’s operations, particularly in markets where direct access to clean…
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WAWWA invests in automated fabric cutting to save time and reduce waste
With this investment, the company aims to address one of its most significant production bottlenecks, as fabric is currently cut…
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Sri Lankan apparel coalition signs pledge for disability inclusive jobs
The initiative, known as Inclusive Threads, is part of the Better Work Sri Lanka programme, a collaboration between the International…
