Press Releases

SHANGHAI, CHINA: China’s pet economy is booming, especially amongst younger generations, and pet apparel – from designer outfits to functional garments – was a RMB 3.5 billion (over USD 500 million) market in 2024, growing more than 20% annually[1]. To help exhibitors harness this trend, Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics – Spring Edition 2026 w...

TOKYO, JAPAN:YKK Corporation held a groundbreaking ceremony on January 29 for the Phase 3 expansion of YKK Vietnam Co., Ltd.’s Nhon Trach Factory.

Approximately 40 people attended the ceremony, including Yoshimine Kobayashi, Executive Vice President and Head of the Manufacturing & Engineering Division of YKK Corporation, and Yuji Furukawa, President...

HONG KONG: Crystal International Group Limited (“Crystal International” or the “Group”) has been spearheading smart transition across all operations in global factories. The knits division of Crystal International is building a new zone of Logistics Centre in its lifestyle wear factory in China, as part of the entire smart manufacturing model, with...

PUNE, INDIA: Pune witnessed a defining fashion moment as Neeta Lulla presented her fashion showcase in the city - an evening shaped by discipline, depth, and decades of lived design experience. Held on Tuesday, 27th January 2026 at 7 PM, at The Westin Pune, the showcase took place in collaboration with VivZ Fashion School. Actor Vaani Kapoor walked...

JEDDAH, SAUDİ ARABİA: Organised by Pyramids Group, the 4th Saudi Fashiontex Expo is set to open its doors from 24 to 27 September 2026 at the Jeddah Center for Exhibitions & Events (JCEE) . As the region's most influential fashion and textile gathering, the event serves as a strategic gateway for global exporters to capitalise on the historic...

NEW DELHI, INDIA: Gaurav Gupta has marked a defining milestone for the house with the launch of its first-ever dedicated menswear flagship boutique at DLF Emporio, New Delhi. Spanning approximately 2,300 sq. ft., the store represents a long-term commitment to menswear as a core pillar of the brand, offering the Gaurav Gupta Man a permanent...

KANSAS CITY, U.S.: eVent Fabrics, a leader in breathable waterproof, weatherproof, and windproof laminate technologies, has announced Whitespace, makers of industry-leading snowboard apparel and accessories, is now using the high-performance, PFAS-free alpineST laminate in their top-of-the-range Performance 3L Pant.

Co-Founded by Shaun White and...

YILDIRIM, TÜRKIYE:Durak Tekstil, maintaining its profitability and turnover levels in 2025 compared to the previous year, prioritizes growth through its export-oriented sales strategy. Increasing both its capacity and utilization rate, the company anticipates further gains in 2026 through expansion in global markets.

As one of the leading...

Washington, DC, U.S.: The Secondary Materials and Recycled Textiles Association (SMART) has applauded the U.S. House of Representatives for passing legislation on January 12 to extend the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) for one year. The bill passed with strong bipartisan support by a vote of 340–54, underscoring the importance of...

NEW DELHI, INDIA: Summer Away introduces Athena, a Holiday Resort'26 collection inspired by summer nights on vacation. The kind where you get dressed without rushing, go out for dinner, and stay longer than planned. It’s about that city-to-shore feeling, being in town one minute, by the water the next.

The collection mixes signature Summer Away...