Apparels

Virat Kohli has partnered with Indian sportswear startup Agilitas Sports, bringing his lifestyle brand One8 under its umbrella. He had ended his Puma deal in April and instead invested in Agilitas. The company, which acquired shoe maker Mochiko and raised significant funding, will lead One8’s retail expansion in India and globally.

Australian clothing and fashion manufacturers cut inventory by 64.7 per cent in Q3 2025 to the lowest level since 2019, while boosting margins by 8.19 per cent despite weaker sales, as per data from Unleashed.
Lead times improved and firms shifted from pandemic stockpiling to leaner, data-driven operations.
Executives said recovery signs are emerging.

Readymade garment workers in Bangladesh who are part of trade unions earn 10 per cent higher gross wages than non-unionised RMG and non-RMG workers, a study by the Bangladesh Institute of Development Studies (BIDS) has revealed.
Meanwhile, climate change is affecting production in garment factories in Bangladesh as rising temperatures reduce worker productivity, another BIDS study found.

Rajasthan-based Manomay Tex India is prioritizing capacity expansion and cleaner production for sustainable growth. The company is also enhancing its presence in domestic and international markets, with plans to boost exports to countries like Colombia and Mexico. Manomay Tex has implemented measures such as zero liquid discharge and water recycling to improve sustainability.

The new category will be retailed through Superdry’s existing network operated by Reliance Brands Ltd (RBL), which holds a 76% stake in the brand’s IP for India, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh. Superdry currently has over 200 points of sale across 50 Indian cities, supported by a nationwide e-commerce presence.

Footwear brand Inc.5 is set to open 100 company-operated stores by April. The company is also focusing on enhancing its digital presence and creating a seamless online and offline shopping experience. Inc.5 aims to reach 120 stores by the end of next fiscal year. Investments will target technology integration and consumer insights. The brand currently operates 92 stores across India.

Australia’s apparel imports dipped marginally in July–October but stabilised as October inflows improved ahead of festive demand.
Textile yarn and fabric imports grew strongly, reflecting steady domestic manufacturing, while fibre imports rose on replenishment needs.
Fibre exports fell year-to-date but rebounded sharply in October as Asian demand revived.

Trump’s tariffs have jolted the global apparel sector, pushing many Asian exporters to reassess dependence on the US market and accelerate their shift toward Europe.
Bangladesh, China, India, Pakistan, and especially Cambodia reportedly posted strong EU gains in the first nine months of 2025, with Cambodia leading the surge as Europe emerged as a high-value, fast-expanding destination.

BasicNet has agreed to acquire Sundek and its owner Kickoff S.p.A. for an initial consideration of about €10 million (~$10.9 mn), paid entirely in treasury shares, with potential earn-outs of up to €10 million tied to revenue targets through 2030.
The deal adds a historic beachwear brand to BasicNet’s portfolio.
Kickoff posted €27.6 million revenue in 2024.
Closing is expected by December.

Bangladesh’s RMG exports rose 1.40 per cent to $12.99 billion in July–October 2025, driven by stronger woven and home textile shipments.
Growth slowed in October as weaker demand from key markets hit orders, pulling monthly apparel exports down 8.39 per cent.
Despite short-term volatility, long-term prospects remain supported by sustainability investments and a shift towards higher-value production.