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Textiles, Clothing & Footwear Business Insights
TCF POST Report COLOMBO — Hela Apparel Holdings PLC, a significant player in the global apparel manufacturing sector, is currently navigating a period of intense financial restructuring and operational transformation. As part of a strategic initiative to streamline operations and settle liabilities, Hela Apparel Holdings successfully offloaded its shares in Focus Brands Limited (UK). The … Read more
TCF POST Special Report Evervan Kothari Footwear Pvt. Ltd. officially broke ground on a new manufacturing facility in the Mayanur area of Karur, Tamil Nadu, on July 10, aimed primarily at producing non-leather footwear for the global brand Adidas. This project is a joint venture between the Taiwan-based Evervan Group, a major global footwear manufacturer, … Read more
TCF POST Special Report The latest industry research has identified mechanisms that can help apparel manufacturers in South Asia and across the developing world succeed in balancing two dual goals: profitability and sustainability. The researchers at Southern Cross University’s Faculty of Business, Law and Arts suggest that by utilizing advanced traceability technologies, companies can move … Read more
TCF POST report DHAKA, Bangladesh — A groundbreaking study published in the American Chemical Society’s prestigious journal ACS Omega has unveiled a new method for functionalizing cotton fabric with zinc oxide (ZnO) nanoparticles, successfully solving a long-standing industry dilemma: how to achieve high-level antimicrobial protection without sacrificing wearer comfort. The research, titled “ZnO-Functionalized Cotton Textiles … Read more
TCF Post Report YONDOSHI HOLDINGS INC., a major Japanese luxury brand group, reported strong overall group growth for the first quarter, even as its Apparel Business segment faced a contraction in profits despite modest sales growth. For the period from March 1, 2026, to May 31, 2026, the group reported significant improvements across its primary … Read more
TCF POST Analysis Despite maintaining positive growth, Cambodia’s core textiles sector—comprising knitted and non-knitted apparel—is experiencing a cooling trend in terms of its overall contribution to the national export portfolio. According to government data, while total national exports surged by 19.5% in the first half (H1) of 2026, the traditional garment sector growth significantly trailed … Read more
TCF POST Desk The Cabinet of the Government of Montenegro adopted a decree amending the regulations on chemicals that pose risks to human health and the environment. The rules include tighter controls on chemicals present in textiles, as well as toys, cleaning products, electronic equipment, and materials intended for contact with food. This legislative update … Read more
TCF POST News Brief LONDON — The global sportswear industry, a dominant force in the retail sector, is bracing for a period of profound transformation. According to new data from Euromonitor International, while the category is projected to exceed USD 460 billion in global sales by 2030, the path forward is marked by significant … Read more
TCF POST Report MANILA — The Philippine textile industry is entering a new era of sustainable innovation following the launch of the Department of Science and Technology – Philippine Textile Research Institute’s (DOST-PTRI) ONWARD: Philippine Nonwoven Textile Innovation initiative. Held on July 1 at SM North EDSA, the event highlighted how local manufacturers are successfully … Read more
TCF POST Analysis Effective 27 June 2026, the Colombian government has reinstated a 35% ad valorem tariff on footwear imports, applicable for five years. This measure targets imports from non-FTA countries—a category that includes Colombia’s primary footwear suppliers: the Chinese Mainland, Vietnam, and Indonesia. This policy, designed to protect domestic manufacturers from a surge in … Read more