Apparels

In a massive boost to the textile industry, the Indian Governemnt has approved 96 companies under round-III of Textile PLI Scheme; which will bring a total investment of Rs 2,339.14 crore, as per the statement by the Ministry of Textiles.

Gold and silver prices witnessed a sharp correction from recent highs, raising hopes of stronger jewellery demand. Industry experts expect wedding and festive purchases to improve after Adhik Maas ends, with lower prices encouraging buyers across urban and rural markets.

US textile and apparel imports fell 12.06 per cent year on year to $31.11 billion in January-April 2026, led by a sharp decline in shipments from China.
Vietnam remained the largest supplier and expanded its market share, while Cambodia also posted strong growth.
Apparel imports dropped 11.90 per cent, reflecting shifting sourcing strategies and weaker overall import demand.

US AAFA has published the Global Apparel, Footwear, & Accessories Glossary of Traceability Terms to establish a common reference point for terminology used across that industry.
The glossary will define key traceability-related terms and address terminology that may appear in existing or emerging regulations, helping to promote clarity, consistency and shared understanding across the global supply chain.

Bangladesh-based Humana Apparels has improved operational efficiency after implementing Coats Digital’s FastReactPlan solution.
The outerwear manufacturer achieved a 15 per cent increase in capacity utilisation, an 8 per cent productivity gain and a 5 per cent improvement in on-time delivery performance.
Real-time planning and synchronised production processes reduced idle time.

The Cambodia-China AEO mutual-recognition pact is expected to streamline customs procedures and improve apparel supply-chain efficiency.
With China supplying nearly $1.97 billion of textile inputs to Cambodia in January-April 2026, faster clearance and fewer inspections could support garment exports.
The deal affirms the importance of customs trust and trade facilitation in apparel competitiveness.

Founded as a fashion-focused eyewear brand, QUE Universe currently offers a portfolio of more than 150 eyewear styles and serves a community of over 100,000 consumers.

Austria’s apparel imports fell to $1.59 billion in the first quarter of 2026 from $1.86 billion a year earlier, while sourcing patterns shifted notably towards Asia.
Germany remained the largest supplier, but its market share dropped to 34.3 per cent from over 47 per cent a year ago.
China and Bangladesh gained ground as Austrian buyers increasingly sought more cost-competitive sourcing options.

Extreme heat is fast turning one of the most serious threats to worker safety and supply chain resilience in the global apparel industry, a NYU Stern Center for Business and Human Rights report said.
Rising temperatures and humidity are already disrupting factory output, reducing productivity, damaging product quality, harming worker health and driving up absenteeism across South and Southeast Asia.

The stores will be supported by TechnoSport’s super stockist network and brand-led marketing initiatives. The company said the format is designed to leverage its existing supply chain infrastructure while expanding retail reach.