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Textiles, Clothing & Footwear Business Insights
TCF POST Analysis HONG KONG — Sustainability in fashion has stopped being a cost of doing business and started being a source of profit, according to new sectoral findings released this week by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC). The HKTDC ESG Index 2026, based on surveys of 134 fashion-industry buyers and exhibitors across ten … Read more
TCF POST Report Shanghai — August 22, 2026-Chinese sportswear group XTEP used a splashy Shanghai launch event on Friday to introduce two new proprietary running technologies, marking what the company calls a strategic shift from elite racing gear toward a broader lineup spanning competition, training and everyday wear. Held under the banner “RUN TO X,” … Read more
TCF POST Report BEIJING — August 22, 2026: Li-Ning’s footwear and apparel businesses are strengthening the Chinese sportswear brand’s position at the intersection of performance, technology and fashion, as the company expands its product portfolio across running, sports casual, women’s wear and outdoor categories. The development comes just days after the prestigious Brand Finance Apparel … Read more
TCF POST Report HONG KONG — China Lilang Limited, one of China’s leading menswear companies, posted strong revenue growth in the first half of 2026 as new retail, smart casual products and value-for-money offerings helped offset cautious consumer spending. Revenue for the six months ended June 30 increased 19.5% year on year to RMB2.065 billion … Read more
TCF POST Report XIAMEN, China — Xiamen Bella Fitness Co., Ltd., commercially known as Bellasports, is strengthening its marketing around technical fabrics, flexible manufacturing and OEM/ODM capabilities as China’s expanding outdoor and performance-wear market creates opportunities for domestic brands and import-oriented buyers. The Xiamen-based manufacturer is positioning itself not simply as an apparel producer but … Read more
TCF POST Special Report BEIJING — China’s textile industry is entering a new phase as softer apparel exports, resilient textile-material shipments, stronger domestic demand and rising two-way trade with Asian suppliers reshape its traditional role as the world’s manufacturing and export powerhouse. Ken Research estimates China’s textile market at US$636.6 billion in 2025, projected to reach … Read more
TCF POST Report NEW YORK — Tapestry, Inc. (NYSE: TPR), the New York-based house of iconic handbags and lifestyle accessories built around Coach and Kate Spade New York, closed fiscal 2026 with record net sales of roughly $8.0 billion, as a 23% full-year surge at Coach more than offset continued weakness at Kate Spade. Company’s … Read more
TCF POST Special Report Guangzhou, China — Chinese apparel manufacturers are quietly retooling their production lines. The target is no longer volume alone. It is flexibility. Guangzhou-based Huilin Fashion is one example. The company recently expanded its OEM and ODM services for smaller fashion brands. Its focus now includes startups, independent designers, and e-commerce labels. These … Read more
Researchers reveal how controlling dye aggregation can enhance color quality, reduce defects, and improve industrial dyeing of protective fabrics. TCF POST Report A new international study has identified why dyeing meta-aramid fibers—used in firefighting suits, military apparel, aerospace textiles and industrial protective clothing—has long challenged the textile industry. By controlling the aggregation of vat dye … Read more
FUZHOU, China – As the apparel and textile sectors continue to evolve toward higher-end and more sustainable production, Barmag, a subsidiary of the Rieter Group, recently hosted a major industry gathering to showcase advancements in man-made fiber (MMF) technology. The “Customer Day” event, held in Fuzhou on June 28, 2026, brought together nearly one hundred … Read more
