Apparels

Nigeria’s Association of Women in Fashion Tech (WIFT) has called for an end to garment imports as that is stifling the domestic industry’s growth.
WIFT has developed solutions to safeguard members’ products against design theft and counterfeiting.
Funding policies for women entrepreneurs should be reviewed as many fashion business owners remain excluded from support schemes due to debt burdens, it said.

Indian fashion jewellery manufacturers are struggling against a surge of cheap Chinese imports, which have doubled their market share in five years. Importers are allegedly under-invoicing and misclassifying goods to bypass anti-dumping duties, making Chinese jewellery significantly cheaper. This situation is severely impacting local businesses in major manufacturing hubs, leading to production cuts and job losses, despite increased customs duties.

Switzerland’s apparel imports grew 4.85 per cent in H1 2025 to $4.19 billion, with trousers and shorts leading at nearly a quarter of total imports.
Jerseys also posted strong growth, reflecting rising demand for casual wear.
Despite European inflation and disruptions, stable yearly trade and China’s dominance highlight Switzerland’s resilient, diversified sourcing base.

Carter’s has launched a limited-edition T-shirt collection designed by Boys & Girls Clubs of America youth, chosen from a nationwide contest.
Available in sizes 12M–adult, the collection celebrates creativity and self-expression.
For each shirt sold, $5 will benefit Boys & Girls Clubs of America, with added in-store donations open through October 18, 2025.

Goldiam International has secured Rs 202 crore through a QIP, with Morgan Stanley among the investors, to fuel the expansion of its lab-grown diamond brand, ORIGEM. The company plans to establish 70–90 stores across India within the next two years. ORIGEM has already launched six stores in the last 10 months.

Cambodia’s apparel exports to the US fell 0.72 per cent in January–July 2025 to $1.99 billion, hit by tariff uncertainty after Washington briefly imposed a 49 per cent duty before lowering it to 19 per cent.
The US remains Cambodia’s top market with 23.5 per cent share, though export volatility highlights the sector’s reliance on trade policy shifts and global demand.

The rise of ‘guochao’—national-pride styling in China—has only intensified.
Adidas and Nike will face new challenges in the country, given current trade relations.
Exposure to the American consumer remains limited for the Chinese brands, so they face manageable tariff risks.
Long game is to deepen loyalty at home and eventually credibly translate it abroad.

The US imposition of an additional 25 per cent tariff on Indian textile and apparel imports is triggering a major shift in sourcing strategies.
Many retail giants have reportedly paused sourcing from India, creating uncertainty among Indian exporters.
Analysts predict an estimated revenue loss of $4 to $5 billion for the Indian textile sector.

The TJX Companies has posted strong Q2 FY26 results with net sales up 7 per cent to $14.4 billion, comparable sales rising 4 per cent, and EPS climbing 15 per cent to $1.1.
Net income reached $1.2 billion, and margins improved on efficiencies.
H1 sales grew 6 per cent to $27.5 billion.
TJX raised its FY26 EPS outlook to $4.52–$4.57 and remains confident despite tariff pressures.

BRAC Institute of Governance and Development recently launched a project funded by the Danish embassy in Bangladesh that will assess energy use in textile and garment factories, provide strategic recommendations to improve efficiency and encourage renewable energy adoption.
The aim is to generate evidence-based policy recommendations to support a sustainable and competitive garments sector.