Apparels

Zeel Climate Clothing has shown summer apparel prototypes at Bharat Tex 2026 using UV-resistant, heat-resistant and moisture-absorbent synthetic fabric with fan-assisted air circulation.
The India-focused launch signals growing demand for functional fashion as heatwaves reshape clothing needs.
Zeel is selling direct-to-consumer first, with scale-up planned after consumer response data.

Bata India predicts ongoing growth, leveraging a comprehensive retail network coupled with advanced digital tools. The brand intends to increase its revenue through a focus on premium goods and strengthened brand value. Key to its strategy is targeting emerging opportunities, expanding into smaller markets, and prioritizing product innovation to maintain robust demand across its brand lineup.

On Monday, the Bengaluru-based company reported a 70% year-on-year (YoY) growth in its operating revenue to Rs 737 crore in the June quarter of FY27, up from Rs 493 crore reported in the same period last year. Kushwaha attributed this growth to strong same-store sales growth (SSSG) of 39% YoY.

New Zealand’s apparel imports fell 3.2 per cent year on year to NZ$1.03 billion (~$603.5 million) in January-June 2026, reflecting cautious consumer demand and disciplined retailer inventories, despite a modest recovery in June.
Meanwhile, apparel exports rose 5.8 per cent in the first half and 28.9 per cent in June, driven mainly by strong growth in knitted apparel exports.

Canada Goose has completed its first five-year sustainability strategy, cutting market-based Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 50% from its FY19 baseline and securing SBTi-approved climate targets.
In FY26, it diverted 100% of global warranty waste from landfill, expanded circularity and responsible sourcing, and outlined new priorities on climate action, transparency and sustainability.

Bangladesh’s RMG exports fell 1.64 per cent to $38.70 billion in FY2025-26, masking sharper mid-year weakness.
Official and association data identify 151 textile-apparel factory closures amid wider industrial exits.
TexPro data points to product and market churn rather than a major concentration shock.
New units are opening, but worker absorption remains uneven.

TexPro data show China’s apparel exports rose just 3.2 per cent in June 2026, behind 12.2 per cent growth in textiles and 27 per cent in goods exports.
First-half textile exports reached $73 billion, while apparel slipped 0.7 per cent to $72.96 billion.
Sourcing shifts may move sewing across Asia, but Chinese yarn and fabric inputs remain central.

By agreeing to return the licence to its owner Kering in mid-2027, Coty will effectively ​give up about $115 million of its annual adjusted EBITDA, or 15% of total profits, according to Barclays analyst Lauren Lieberman’s estimates. The deal with Kering, which last year agreed to sell the Gucci fragrance and cosmetics licence to L’Oreal along with Kering’s entire beauty business, will free up $250 million upfront, ​with $150 million to follow before October 2027.

BlueStone added 12 new stores during the quarter, taking its network to 352 stores across 139 cities. The company entered five new cities, all in Tier-II and Tier-III markets, as it continued to deepen its offline presence.

Synthetic clothing fibers rely heavily on petroleum, facing potential price hikes. Petrochemical companies see mixed impacts as apparel firms secure supplies. Disruptions in oil shipments are now affecting synthetic fiber output. Recycled materials and natural fibers offer alternatives for fashion brands. Transportation costs also contribute to rising expenses for clothing.