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Last updated 15h ago · Sep 15, 2026, 7:39 AM
BGBA–NRB Bank Strategic Engagement to Enhance Member Banking Solutions
The Bangladesh Garment Buying House Association (BGBA) recently held a meeting with NRB Bank PLC to explore opportunities for strengthening banking facilities and financial solutions for BGBA members. The meeting was attended by Md. Abdul Hamid, President, BGBA, along with members of the BGBA Board of Directors. NRB Bank PLC was represented by Kimiwa Saddat, AMD & CBO, NRB Bank PLC, Uttara Branch,
Executive Cotton Update: September 2026
Macroeconomic Overview: Recent activity in bond markets has refocused attention on inflation and interest rates ahead of the next Federal Reserve meeting on September 16. The last time the Fed cut rates was in December 2025. The last time the Fed lifted rates was in July 2023. With the rise in bond yields, expectations that the central bank will maintain or raise rates may have increased. The late
Mimaki Advances DTF Productivity and Stability with New TxF330-800
New TxF330-800 direct-to-film (DTF) printer enhances automation and supports longer, continuous garment decoration. Mimaki Europe , a leading manufacturer of industrial inkjet printers and cutting plotters, announces the TxF330-800 , its new direct-to-film (DTF) printer. Designed to support stable, high-quality garment decoration in demanding print environments, the system combines automated maint
BKMEA seeks policy, energy reforms in six-point proposal to PM
The Bangladesh Knitwear Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BKMEA) has submitted a six-point proposal to Prime Minister Tarique Rahman to ensure sustainable growth in the country's garment industry, energy security, and policy coordination. BKMEA President Mohammad Hatem disclosed this information on Monday (September 14). These proposals were outlined in a letter signed by the BKMEA presiden
Industries await relief as govt assures to restore gas, power supply tonight
Business leaders are optimistic that initiatives will commence tonight (Tuesday) to resolve the recent gas and electricity shortages in industrial factories and restore supplies to previous levels. This assurance was given yesterday, Monday, following a nearly three-hour meeting at the Secretariat chaired by the Prime Minister with representatives from 21 business organizations including BGMEA, BK
Louis Vuitton Writes the Book on Its Menswear
The first menswear title in Thames & Hudson’s “Catwalk” series brings together more than 1,200 runway images spanning five creative eras, from Marc Jacobs to Pharrell Williams.
EXCLUSIVE: Yang Zi Is Givenchy’s New House Ambassador in China
The seasoned actress said she relishes "the opportunity to explore new expressions of style."
Autry Names New CEO Tasked With Brand Evolution, International Push
Industry veteran Danilo Piarulli has joined the footwear brand from Golden Goose.
Global Standards launches new benchmark for responsible textile processing
Global Standards, the organization behind the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS), has launched a new standard for responsible textile processing. Called the Global Responsible Textile Standard (GRTS), the new standard covers a wider range of certified fibers. It applies to fibers certified under third-party standards recognized by Global Standards. The standard aims to give textile processors
Minnow, the Family Lifestyle and Swimwear Brand, Expands Into Cashmere Sweaters
The company is seeing sizable growth in its women’s business.
Rhone Names Puma, Lululemon Executive as First Chief Merchandising Officer
Alexa Andersen has worked at performance brands for more than two decades.
Dickies and Budweiser Partner to Celebrate the Beer Brand’s 150th Anniversary
The campaign and capsule are also intended to celebrate hardworking Americans.
Trusted apparel & textile sources
A hand-picked shortlist of the publications, associations, and standards bodies I follow for reliable news on apparel manufacturing, sourcing, and compliance.
Top 10 for the industry
My five-star shortlist — the sources I check most often for signal over noise.
Fibre2Fashion
Textile, garment & fashion news
Business of Fashion (BoF)
Fashion business, luxury, retail, sourcing
Sourcing Journal
Supply chain & sourcing
Women's Wear Daily (WWD)
Global fashion industry news
Just Style
Apparel manufacturing & sourcing
Textile World
Textile industry insights & technology
Textile Today
Textile & apparel innovation
Textile Focus
South Asian textile & apparel
BGMEA
Bangladesh garment manufacturers
AATCC
Textile testing & standards
Global apparel headlines
Business, retail, sourcing, and supply-chain coverage from leading trade publications.
Manufacturing, machinery & innovation
Trade press covering textile production, knitwear, technical textiles, and process innovation.
Testing, inspection & certification
Especially valuable for garment technology and quality — standards bodies and global testing labs.
Sustainability, materials & ESG
Standards, coalitions, and initiatives driving responsible materials, chemistry, and cotton sourcing.
Circular economy & textile recycling
Foundations, coalitions, and innovators advancing textile-to-textile recycling and circular business models.
Ellen MacArthur Foundation
Circular economy thought leadership
Fashion for Good
Innovation platform for circular fashion
Global Fashion Agenda
Circular fashion policy & summit
Textile Recycling Association (TRA)
UK textile recycling body
Accelerating Circularity
Textile-to-textile recycling projects
Reverse Resources
Post-industrial waste tracing & recycling
Worker rights & ethical sourcing
Foundations, unions, and multi-stakeholder initiatives advancing fair wages, safe workplaces, and ethical supply chains.
Fair Wear Foundation
Improving factory labor conditions
Ethical Trading Initiative (ETI)
Ethical trade base code & practice
Clean Clothes Campaign
Garment worker rights advocacy
Worker Rights Consortium
Independent factory monitoring
Fair Labor Association
Workplace standards & accreditation
ILO — Textiles, Clothing & Footwear
International labor standards
Traceability & supply-chain transparency
Open databases, disclosure standards, and traceability platforms mapping the apparel supply chain from fibre to retail.
Open Supply Hub
Open database of global production facilities
Transparency Pledge
Minimum standard for supplier disclosure
Fashion Revolution
#WhoMadeMyClothes transparency advocacy
TrusTrace
Material & supply-chain traceability platform
TextileGenesis
Fibre-to-retail traceability tech
Sourcemap
End-to-end supply-chain mapping
Rules, certifications & standards
Official regulators and certification bodies for textile and apparel compliance.
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