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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 Mon, 25 May 2026 02:58:02 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/new-zealand-s-apparel-imports-dips-8-to-88-mn-in-april-2026-310463-newsdetails.htm New Zealand’s apparel imports fell 8 per cent year on year to NZ$150.50 million in April 2026, reflecting a softer start to fiscal 2026–27, with sharper weakness in non-knitted garments. In contrast, apparel exports rose 19.3 per cent, led by strong growth in knitted apparel. Fabric imports increased, indicating resilient demand for textile inputs despite weaker garment sourcing. Apparel/Garments 310463 Mon, 25 May 2026 02:58:02 GMT noNew Zealand’s apparel imports fell 8 per cent year on year to NZ$150.50 million in April 2026, reflecting a softer start to fiscal 2026–27, with sharper weakness in non-knitted garments. In contrast, apparel exports rose 19.3 per cent, led by strong growth in knitted apparel. Fabric imports increased, indicating resilient demand for textile inputs despite weaker garment sourcing.New Zealand’s apparel imports fell 8 per cent year on year to NZ$150.50 million in April 2026, reflecting a softer start to fiscal 2026–27, with sharper weakness in non-knitted garments. In contrast, apparel exports rose 19.3 per cent, led by strong growth in knitted apparel. Fabric imports increased, indicating resilient demand for textile inputs despite weaker garment sourcing.Apparel/Garments https://www.fibre2fashion.com/news/apparel-news/argentina-s-apparel-imports-rise-68-in-q1-china-retains-edge-310462-newsdetails.htm Argentina’s apparel imports surged 68 per cent year on year to $238.84 million in Q1 2026, reflecting stronger domestic demand and faster sourcing activity. China retained its lead, accounting for 56.7 per cent of import value and 77.1 per cent of volume, while Vietnam, Bangladesh and Cambodia also posted strong gains, highlighting broad-based growth in Argentina’s apparel imports. Apparel/Garments 310462 Mon, 25 May 2026 02:58:02 GMT noArgentina’s apparel imports surged 68 per cent year on year to $238.84 million in Q1 2026, reflecting stronger domestic demand and faster sourcing activity. China retained its lead, accounting for 56.7 per cent of import value and 77.1 per cent of volume, while Vietnam, Bangladesh and Cambodia also posted strong gains, highlighting broad-based growth in Argentina’s apparel imports.Argentina’s apparel imports surged 68 per cent year on year to $238.84 million in Q1 2026, reflecting stronger domestic demand and faster sourcing activity. China retained its lead, accounting for 56.7 per cent of import value and 77.1 per cent of volume, while Vietnam, Bangladesh and Cambodia also posted strong gains, highlighting broad-based growth in Argentina’s apparel imports.Apparel/Garments https://www.fibre2fashion.com/news/apparel-news/crochet-linen-ballet-the-styles-ruling-spring-summer-2026-310507-newsdetails.htm Spring/Summer 2026 fashion is led by breathable, comfort-driven styles such as crochet, linen, knitted sets, flowy trousers, and tailored shirts. Experts highlight ‘controlled ease,' blending relaxed silhouettes with sharper details. Ballet-inspired dressing, napkin tops, artisan knits and maximalist prints are gaining traction, while Gen Z is moving away from rigid seasons towards more fluid. Apparel/Garments 310507 Mon, 25 May 2026 02:58:02 GMT noSpring/Summer 2026 fashion is led by breathable, comfort-driven styles such as crochet, linen, knitted sets, flowy trousers, and tailored shirts. Experts highlight ‘controlled ease,' blending relaxed silhouettes with sharper details. Ballet-inspired dressing, napkin tops, artisan knits and maximalist prints are gaining traction, while Gen Z is moving away from rigid seasons towards more fluid.Spring/Summer 2026 fashion is led by breathable, comfort-driven styles such as crochet, linen, knitted sets, flowy trousers, and tailored shirts. Experts highlight ‘controlled ease,' blending relaxed silhouettes with sharper details. Ballet-inspired dressing, napkin tops, artisan knits and maximalist prints are gaining traction, while Gen Z is moving away from rigid seasons towards more fluid.Apparel/Garments https://www.fibre2fashion.com/news/apparel-news/italian-apparel-group-oniverse-to-plan-to-set-up-2-factories-in-egypt-310492-newsdetails.htm Italian textile and apparel group Oniverse plans to set up two manufacturing units in Egypt, according to the latter’s General Authority for Investment and Free Zones. The two facilities, which are expected to create more than 3,000 direct jobs, will operate under Egypt's private free zone regime. All products from the units would be exported, with operations expected to start by the end of 2027. Apparel/Garments 310492 Mon, 25 May 2026 02:58:02 GMT noItalian textile and apparel group Oniverse plans to set up two manufacturing units in Egypt, according to the latter’s General Authority for Investment and Free Zones. The two facilities, which are expected to create more than 3,000 direct jobs, will operate under Egypt's private free zone regime. All products from the units would be exported, with operations expected to start by the end of 2027.Italian textile and apparel group Oniverse plans to set up two manufacturing units in Egypt, according to the latter’s General Authority for Investment and Free Zones. The two facilities, which are expected to create more than 3,000 direct jobs, will operate under Egypt's private free zone regime. All products from the units would be exported, with operations expected to start by the end of 2027.Apparel/Garments https://www.fibre2fashion.com/news/apparel-news/india-s-vishal-fabrics-fy26-pat-rises-23-income-5--310480-newsdetails.htm Indian denim fabric manufacturer Vishal Fabrics has reported a 23 per cent YoY rise in FY26 PAT to ₹35.64 crore (~$3.70 million), while total income grew 5 per cent to ₹1,603.25 crore (~$166.42 million). Q4 FY26 PAT increased 22 per cent YoY. The company attributed its performance to operational efficiencies, steady demand, value-added products, and resilient supply chains. Apparel/Garments 310480 Mon, 25 May 2026 02:58:02 GMT noIndian denim fabric manufacturer Vishal Fabrics has reported a 23 per cent YoY rise in FY26 PAT to ₹35.64 crore (~$3.70 million), while total income grew 5 per cent to ₹1,603.25 crore (~$166.42 million). Q4 FY26 PAT increased 22 per cent YoY. The company attributed its performance to operational efficiencies, steady demand, value-added products, and resilient supply chains.Indian denim fabric manufacturer Vishal Fabrics has reported a 23 per cent YoY rise in FY26 PAT to ₹35.64 crore (~$3.70 million), while total income grew 5 per cent to ₹1,603.25 crore (~$166.42 million). Q4 FY26 PAT increased 22 per cent YoY. The company attributed its performance to operational efficiencies, steady demand, value-added products, and resilient supply chains.Apparel/Garments https://www.fibre2fashion.com/news/apparel-news/india-s-page-industries-fy26-pat-grows-4-8-to-76-4-mn-310474-newsdetails.htm Page Industries has reported steady FY26 growth, with revenue rising 6.3 per cent YoY to ₹52.47 billion (~$524.7 million). Meanwhile, EBITDA went up 8.5 per cent to ₹11.53 billion (~$115.3 million), and PAT increased 4.8 per cent. In Q4 FY26, sales volume grew 10.8 per cent, revenue rose 14.1 per cent, EBITDA increased 10.7 per cent, and PAT grew 9 per cent, supported by healthy demand. Apparel/Garments 310474 Mon, 25 May 2026 02:58:02 GMT noPage Industries has reported steady FY26 growth, with revenue rising 6.3 per cent YoY to ₹52.47 billion (~$524.7 million). Meanwhile, EBITDA went up 8.5 per cent to ₹11.53 billion (~$115.3 million), and PAT increased 4.8 per cent. In Q4 FY26, sales volume grew 10.8 per cent, revenue rose 14.1 per cent, EBITDA increased 10.7 per cent, and PAT grew 9 per cent, supported by healthy demand.Page Industries has reported steady FY26 growth, with revenue rising 6.3 per cent YoY to ₹52.47 billion (~$524.7 million). Meanwhile, EBITDA went up 8.5 per cent to ₹11.53 billion (~$115.3 million), and PAT increased 4.8 per cent. In Q4 FY26, sales volume grew 10.8 per cent, revenue rose 14.1 per cent, EBITDA increased 10.7 per cent, and PAT grew 9 per cent, supported by healthy demand.Apparel/Garments https://www.fibre2fashion.com/news/apparel-news/us-govt-formally-implements-extension-of-agoa-till-2026-end-310461-newsdetails.htm Exporters in many African nations have regained duty-free access to the US after the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) was extended till 2026 end by a US presidential proclamation. The extension follows a lapse in the programme in late 2025, which had caused uncertainty for African exporters dependent on US market access. Gabon was reinstated as an AGOA beneficiary, reversing its 2023 removal. Apparel/Garments 310461 Mon, 25 May 2026 02:58:02 GMT noExporters in many African nations have regained duty-free access to the US after the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) was extended till 2026 end by a US presidential proclamation. The extension follows a lapse in the programme in late 2025, which had caused uncertainty for African exporters dependent on US market access. Gabon was reinstated as an AGOA beneficiary, reversing its 2023 removal.Exporters in many African nations have regained duty-free access to the US after the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) was extended till 2026 end by a US presidential proclamation. The extension follows a lapse in the programme in late 2025, which had caused uncertainty for African exporters dependent on US market access. Gabon was reinstated as an AGOA beneficiary, reversing its 2023 removal.Apparel/Garments https://www.fibre2fashion.com/news/apparel-news/us-vf-corporation-returns-to-fy26-growth-q4-revenue-up-310458-newsdetails.htm VF Corporation has returned to growth in FY26, with revenue up 1 per cent and ex-Dickies revenue rising 4 per cent. Margins expanded, operating income reached $577 million, and leverage improved to 3.1x. Q4 revenue rose 1 per cent, led by Americas momentum, The North Face and Timberland growth, while VF reinstated FY27 guidance for continued growth and higher margins. Apparel/Garments 310458 Mon, 25 May 2026 02:58:02 GMT noVF Corporation has returned to growth in FY26, with revenue up 1 per cent and ex-Dickies revenue rising 4 per cent. Margins expanded, operating income reached $577 million, and leverage improved to 3.1x. Q4 revenue rose 1 per cent, led by Americas momentum, The North Face and Timberland growth, while VF reinstated FY27 guidance for continued growth and higher margins.VF Corporation has returned to growth in FY26, with revenue up 1 per cent and ex-Dickies revenue rising 4 per cent. Margins expanded, operating income reached $577 million, and leverage improved to 3.1x. Q4 revenue rose 1 per cent, led by Americas momentum, The North Face and Timberland growth, while VF reinstated FY27 guidance for continued growth and higher margins.Apparel/Garments https://www.fibre2fashion.com/news/apparel-news/tiruppur-s-synthetic-bet-meets-the-oil-wall-310451-newsdetails.htm Tiruppur’s MMF and performancewear pivot remains strategically necessary, but 2026 cost shocks are testing its economics. TexPro data shows knitted exports down 8.6 per cent in January-February 2026, while crude-linked polyester, dyeing, LPG and packaging costs have surged. The cluster’s next advantage will depend on scale, backward linkages, contracts and cost pass-through discipline. Apparel/Garments 310451 Mon, 25 May 2026 02:58:02 GMT noTiruppur’s MMF and performancewear pivot remains strategically necessary, but 2026 cost shocks are testing its economics. TexPro data shows knitted exports down 8.6 per cent in January-February 2026, while crude-linked polyester, dyeing, LPG and packaging costs have surged. The cluster’s next advantage will depend on scale, backward linkages, contracts and cost pass-through discipline.Tiruppur’s MMF and performancewear pivot remains strategically necessary, but 2026 cost shocks are testing its economics. TexPro data shows knitted exports down 8.6 per cent in January-February 2026, while crude-linked polyester, dyeing, LPG and packaging costs have surged. The cluster’s next advantage will depend on scale, backward linkages, contracts and cost pass-through discipline.Apparel/Garments https://www.fibre2fashion.com/news/apparel-news/georgia-s-apparel-imports-expand-as-post-war-spending-strengthens-310402-newsdetails.htm Georgia’s apparel imports rose 16.5 per cent year on year to $97.15 million in Q1 2026, supported by stronger domestic consumption and higher clothing spending after the Russia-Ukraine war reshaped migration and economic patterns. Trousers, T-shirts, and jerseys led imports, while the country’s apparel market continued its strong post-2021 expansion trend. Apparel/Garments 310402 Mon, 25 May 2026 02:58:02 GMT noGeorgia’s apparel imports rose 16.5 per cent year on year to $97.15 million in Q1 2026, supported by stronger domestic consumption and higher clothing spending after the Russia-Ukraine war reshaped migration and economic patterns. Trousers, T-shirts, and jerseys led imports, while the country’s apparel market continued its strong post-2021 expansion trend.Georgia’s apparel imports rose 16.5 per cent year on year to $97.15 million in Q1 2026, supported by stronger domestic consumption and higher clothing spending after the Russia-Ukraine war reshaped migration and economic patterns. Trousers, T-shirts, and jerseys led imports, while the country’s apparel market continued its strong post-2021 expansion trend.Apparel/Garments