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All rights reserved by www.fibre2fashion.com http://www.fibre2fashion.com/news/apparel-news Free Apparel News - Apparel RSS XML Feeds - Get Free News through xml Feeds - Textile, Fashion, Apparel and Retail Industry across the world - Fibre2fashion.com en-us Wed, 15 Jul 2026 19:33:02 GMT 2 142 18 http://www.fibre2fashion.com http://www.fibre2fashion.com/images/logo_f2f.gif no Free Apparel News - Apparel RSS XML Feeds - Get Free News through xml Feeds - Textile, Fashion, Apparel and Retail Industry across the world - Fibre2fashion.com Free Apparel News - Apparel RSS XML Feeds - Get Free News through xml Feeds - Textile, Fashion, Apparel and Retail Industry across the world - Fibre2fashion.com https://www.fibre2fashion.com/news/apparel-news/bangladesh-s-eu-export-decline-points-to-a-shift-in-apparel-sourcing-311763-newsdetails.htm BKMEA says H&M’s Bangladesh orders are ~40 per cent lower YoY, while FY26 apparel exports fell 1.64 per cent, led by a 3.31 per cent drop in EU shipments. Germany’s imports from Bangladesh fell 11.5 per cent ($570 million), driving most of the country’s $645 million export decline. India gains with UK tariff-free access, a pending EU FTA, and ₹95,000 crore in planned textile investments. Apparel/Garments 311763 Wed, 15 Jul 2026 19:33:02 GMT noBKMEA says H&M’s Bangladesh orders are ~40 per cent lower YoY, while FY26 apparel exports fell 1.64 per cent, led by a 3.31 per cent drop in EU shipments. Germany’s imports from Bangladesh fell 11.5 per cent ($570 million), driving most of the country’s $645 million export decline. India gains with UK tariff-free access, a pending EU FTA, and ₹95,000 crore in planned textile investments.BKMEA says H&M’s Bangladesh orders are ~40 per cent lower YoY, while FY26 apparel exports fell 1.64 per cent, led by a 3.31 per cent drop in EU shipments. Germany’s imports from Bangladesh fell 11.5 per cent ($570 million), driving most of the country’s $645 million export decline. India gains with UK tariff-free access, a pending EU FTA, and ₹95,000 crore in planned textile investments.Apparel/Garments https://www.fibre2fashion.com/news/apparel-news/africa-s-apparel-exporters-have-less-than-six-months-of-certainty-311760-newsdetails.htm Africa’s apparel exports reached $8.62 billion in 2025, but AGOA’s expiry in 170 days is limiting long-term investment despite supporting current orders. While short-term renewals preserve production, uncertainty is delaying textile value-chain expansion, leaving key exporting hubs such as Lesotho vulnerable and slowing deeper industrial development. Apparel/Garments 311760 Wed, 15 Jul 2026 19:33:02 GMT noAfrica’s apparel exports reached $8.62 billion in 2025, but AGOA’s expiry in 170 days is limiting long-term investment despite supporting current orders. While short-term renewals preserve production, uncertainty is delaying textile value-chain expansion, leaving key exporting hubs such as Lesotho vulnerable and slowing deeper industrial development.Africa’s apparel exports reached $8.62 billion in 2025, but AGOA’s expiry in 170 days is limiting long-term investment despite supporting current orders. While short-term renewals preserve production, uncertainty is delaying textile value-chain expansion, leaving key exporting hubs such as Lesotho vulnerable and slowing deeper industrial development.Apparel/Garments https://www.fibre2fashion.com/news/apparel-news/us-tariffs-favour-cotton-yet-it-loses-in-6-of-8-categories-311753-newsdetails.htm TexPro’s $9.97-billion analysis shows cotton lost value share in six of eight matched apparel categories in Q1 2026, despite its tariff advantage over man-made fibres. Performance requirements, cost competitiveness and preferential trade agreements continue to sustain synthetic apparel demand, suggesting sourcing is shifting by geography rather than through broad fibre substitution. Apparel/Garments 311753 Wed, 15 Jul 2026 19:33:02 GMT noTexPro’s $9.97-billion analysis shows cotton lost value share in six of eight matched apparel categories in Q1 2026, despite its tariff advantage over man-made fibres. Performance requirements, cost competitiveness and preferential trade agreements continue to sustain synthetic apparel demand, suggesting sourcing is shifting by geography rather than through broad fibre substitution.TexPro’s $9.97-billion analysis shows cotton lost value share in six of eight matched apparel categories in Q1 2026, despite its tariff advantage over man-made fibres. Performance requirements, cost competitiveness and preferential trade agreements continue to sustain synthetic apparel demand, suggesting sourcing is shifting by geography rather than through broad fibre substitution.Apparel/Garments https://www.fibre2fashion.com/news/apparel-news/pds-busana-apparel-to-build-next-gen-of-global-apparel-manufacturing-311758-newsdetails.htm PDS Limited has partnered with Indonesia's Busana Apparel Group to strengthen its global manufacturing ecosystem. The alliance expands their combined manufacturing footprint across Asia, Central America and Europe, enabling greater production scale, supply chain resilience, faster speed-to-market and enhanced support for global fashion brands seeking diversified sourcing. Apparel/Garments 311758 Wed, 15 Jul 2026 19:33:02 GMT noPDS Limited has partnered with Indonesia's Busana Apparel Group to strengthen its global manufacturing ecosystem. The alliance expands their combined manufacturing footprint across Asia, Central America and Europe, enabling greater production scale, supply chain resilience, faster speed-to-market and enhanced support for global fashion brands seeking diversified sourcing.PDS Limited has partnered with Indonesia's Busana Apparel Group to strengthen its global manufacturing ecosystem. The alliance expands their combined manufacturing footprint across Asia, Central America and Europe, enabling greater production scale, supply chain resilience, faster speed-to-market and enhanced support for global fashion brands seeking diversified sourcing.Apparel/Garments https://www.fibre2fashion.com/news/apparel-news/india-s-textile-exports-rise-apparel-exports-decline-in-june-2026-311720-newsdetails.htm India's textile and apparel exports rose a marginal 0.21 per cent YoY to $2.91 billion in June 2026 as higher textile shipments offset weaker apparel exports. However, exports fell 2.95 per cent during April–June and 2.21 per cent in FY26, while raw cotton imports surged amid continued pressure from weak global demand and higher costs. Apparel/Garments 311720 Wed, 15 Jul 2026 19:33:02 GMT noIndia's textile and apparel exports rose a marginal 0.21 per cent YoY to $2.91 billion in June 2026 as higher textile shipments offset weaker apparel exports. However, exports fell 2.95 per cent during April–June and 2.21 per cent in FY26, while raw cotton imports surged amid continued pressure from weak global demand and higher costs.India's textile and apparel exports rose a marginal 0.21 per cent YoY to $2.91 billion in June 2026 as higher textile shipments offset weaker apparel exports. However, exports fell 2.95 per cent during April–June and 2.21 per cent in FY26, while raw cotton imports surged amid continued pressure from weak global demand and higher costs.Apparel/Garments https://www.fibre2fashion.com/news/apparel-news/indonesia-cambodia-lead-the-shift-in-us-apparel-sourcing-311743-newsdetails.htm US apparel imports fell 9.3 per cent in January–May 2026, but Cambodia (+15% value, +18% volume) and Indonesia (+5.5%, +13%) expanded market share. Bangladesh remained the No. 2 supplier, yet exports fell 8.1 per cent by value and 6.2 per cent by volume. China’s exports plunged 42.8 per cent, with sourcing shifting mainly to Cambodia, Indonesia and Vietnam. Apparel/Garments 311743 Wed, 15 Jul 2026 19:33:02 GMT noUS apparel imports fell 9.3 per cent in January–May 2026, but Cambodia (+15% value, +18% volume) and Indonesia (+5.5%, +13%) expanded market share. Bangladesh remained the No. 2 supplier, yet exports fell 8.1 per cent by value and 6.2 per cent by volume. China’s exports plunged 42.8 per cent, with sourcing shifting mainly to Cambodia, Indonesia and Vietnam.US apparel imports fell 9.3 per cent in January–May 2026, but Cambodia (+15% value, +18% volume) and Indonesia (+5.5%, +13%) expanded market share. Bangladesh remained the No. 2 supplier, yet exports fell 8.1 per cent by value and 6.2 per cent by volume. China’s exports plunged 42.8 per cent, with sourcing shifting mainly to Cambodia, Indonesia and Vietnam.Apparel/Garments https://www.fibre2fashion.com/news/apparel-news/china-s-apparel-got-cheaper-but-us-imports-still-fell-42-8--311719-newsdetails.htm US apparel imports from China fell 42.8 per cent in January–May 2026 despite China offering the lowest average import value at $1.43 per SME. Buyers increasingly prioritised tariff certainty, compliance and supply-chain resilience over cost, shifting orders to higher-priced sourcing markets while using China’s low benchmark to negotiate elsewhere. Apparel/Garments 311719 Wed, 15 Jul 2026 19:33:02 GMT noUS apparel imports from China fell 42.8 per cent in January–May 2026 despite China offering the lowest average import value at $1.43 per SME. Buyers increasingly prioritised tariff certainty, compliance and supply-chain resilience over cost, shifting orders to higher-priced sourcing markets while using China’s low benchmark to negotiate elsewhere.US apparel imports from China fell 42.8 per cent in January–May 2026 despite China offering the lowest average import value at $1.43 per SME. Buyers increasingly prioritised tariff certainty, compliance and supply-chain resilience over cost, shifting orders to higher-priced sourcing markets while using China’s low benchmark to negotiate elsewhere.Apparel/Garments https://www.fibre2fashion.com/news/apparel-news/cambodia-ilo-review-draft-workplace-safety-law-311695-newsdetails.htm Cambodia has advanced its first comprehensive occupational safety and health law after a tripartite consultation in Phnom Penh. The draft consolidates more than 20 existing legal instruments, signalling a potential compliance shift for employers and sourcing teams. The ILO-backed process seeks alignment with international labour standards and stronger workplace safety systems. Apparel/Garments 311695 Wed, 15 Jul 2026 19:33:02 GMT noCambodia has advanced its first comprehensive occupational safety and health law after a tripartite consultation in Phnom Penh. The draft consolidates more than 20 existing legal instruments, signalling a potential compliance shift for employers and sourcing teams. The ILO-backed process seeks alignment with international labour standards and stronger workplace safety systems.Cambodia has advanced its first comprehensive occupational safety and health law after a tripartite consultation in Phnom Penh. The draft consolidates more than 20 existing legal instruments, signalling a potential compliance shift for employers and sourcing teams. The ILO-backed process seeks alignment with international labour standards and stronger workplace safety systems.Apparel/Garments https://www.fibre2fashion.com/news/apparel-news/india-s-lux-industries-to-expand-west-bengal-s-dankuni-unit-to-rmg-hub-311707-newsdetails.htm The foundation stone for a $62.7-million garment manufacturing hub by Lux Industries in Dankuni in West Bengal’s Hooghly district was recently laid. The Lux Cozi expansion project will transform the 800,000-sq-ft unit into a 2-million-sq-ft integrated manufacturing campus. It will add an annual production capacity of 200 million garment pieces, boosting the group’s annual capacity to 360 million. Apparel/Garments 311707 Wed, 15 Jul 2026 19:33:02 GMT noThe foundation stone for a $62.7-million garment manufacturing hub by Lux Industries in Dankuni in West Bengal’s Hooghly district was recently laid. The Lux Cozi expansion project will transform the 800,000-sq-ft unit into a 2-million-sq-ft integrated manufacturing campus. It will add an annual production capacity of 200 million garment pieces, boosting the group’s annual capacity to 360 million.The foundation stone for a $62.7-million garment manufacturing hub by Lux Industries in Dankuni in West Bengal’s Hooghly district was recently laid. The Lux Cozi expansion project will transform the 800,000-sq-ft unit into a 2-million-sq-ft integrated manufacturing campus. It will add an annual production capacity of 200 million garment pieces, boosting the group’s annual capacity to 360 million.Apparel/Garments https://www.fibre2fashion.com/news/apparel-news/hsbc-bgmea-join-hands-to-boost-bangladesh-rmg-sector-s-global-reach-311688-newsdetails.htm Trade body BGMEA recently signed a strategic partnership agreement with HSBC to expand Bangladesh apparel sector’s global footprint through joint market-expansion initiatives. The two sides will organise a major apparel roadshow in Hong Kong to connect exporters from Bangladesh with global buyers, brands and business partners. The partnership will also leverage the upcoming Bangladesh Textile Expo. Apparel/Garments 311688 Wed, 15 Jul 2026 19:33:02 GMT noTrade body BGMEA recently signed a strategic partnership agreement with HSBC to expand Bangladesh apparel sector’s global footprint through joint market-expansion initiatives. The two sides will organise a major apparel roadshow in Hong Kong to connect exporters from Bangladesh with global buyers, brands and business partners. The partnership will also leverage the upcoming Bangladesh Textile Expo.Trade body BGMEA recently signed a strategic partnership agreement with HSBC to expand Bangladesh apparel sector’s global footprint through joint market-expansion initiatives. The two sides will organise a major apparel roadshow in Hong Kong to connect exporters from Bangladesh with global buyers, brands and business partners. The partnership will also leverage the upcoming Bangladesh Textile Expo.Apparel/Garments