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A recurring theme at the 63rd Global Fibre Congress at Dornbirn from 11–13 September was recycling and the associated circular economy. It stressed on the urgent need for everyone in the value chain, from machine manufacturers to manufacturing and retail, to find a common denominator—the only way to provide the consumer with products which are sustainable and affordable.

Sustainability must be globally branded in one set of images, symbols and stories based on archetypes that align with and inform sustainability.

Sustainability is less of a destination and more of a journey and it is critical that stakeholders in the textile-fashion industry are honest about how they communicate their sustainability credentials to avoid greenwashing, was a thought that echoed around the sprawling grounds of the recently concluded Functional Fabric Fair at New York.

E-commerce in India is on an upward trajectory and the trend is expected to continue, with forecasts suggesting that it will comprise nearly 10% of the retail market by mid-2024. Brands that embrace the omni-channel retail approach will be well-positioned to meet consumer expectations, achieve higher levels of customer engagement, and drive long-term success in the competitive retail market.

A less known sector of the Indian leather industry is its leather gloves segment which has been witnessing a steady growth buoyed by some regional powerhouses. But is this momentum merely a fleeting trend, or does the leather gloves market hold the potential to become a major player in the country’s leather exports? An in-depth analysis.

As the fashion industry continues to evolve, the insights and innovations presented at the Global Fashion Summit served as a powerful reminder that sustainable transformation is possible, but it requires collective effort, transparency, and a willingness to embrace new paradigms.

The recent Earthsight report on cotton farming in Brazil generated a lot of heat and dust. But there's more to the issue than meets the eye, and the trials and tribulations of farming communities everywhere remain unnoticed and unacknowledged. A compelling perspective from the ground in Mexico.

Will Bangladesh be able to capitalise on the three-year breather before it loses duty-free market access under various trade agreements as it seeks to graduate from Least Developed Country (LDC) status? An analysis.

Since Independence a land-that-was, the eastern Indian state of Bihar is going all out to reclaim its glory and the recent Bihar Business Connect 2023 was just the catalyst it needed, drawing more than 5,000 investors, entrepreneurs, designers, exporters, buyers and exhibitors from all over the country and abroad.

The fashion industry shifted from the sidelines to a more prominent role in the discussions at this climate conference. Time it is also for the sector to match its green rhetoric with robust measures to decarbonise, invest in renewable energy and phase-out reliance on fossil fuels. A first person account from the COP28 event in Dubai.