Footwear
Barbie and Reebok Launch Basketball Shoes and Doll as Signature of Superstar Angel Reese
TCF POST Desk Barbie has unveiled a brand-new doll in the likeness of professional basketball superstar Angel Reese, alongside the…
Footwear
Clothing
Beyond the Blue: How Levi’s is Redefining its Legacy in Asia
TCF POST OPED For decades, the name Levi Strauss & Co. has conjured a singular, immutable image: rugged, indigo denim…
USA
Strengthening U.S. Fashion Manufacturing and Supply Chains: CFDA and SOURCING by Informa Forge Alliance
Uncategorized
Boston Proper Rebrands With ‘Defy All Expectations’ Platform, Targets Growth Through Age-Inclusive Fashion
Uncategorized
Delta Galil Posts Record Q2 Sales and Profit as Tariff Refund Boosts Cash Flow, Growth Investments
Clothing, USA
Anthropologie Expands Pilcro Denim Range with New Washes, Inclusive Fits for Fall 2026
Clothing, USA
New Era Launches 2026 NFL Sidelines Collection with Weather-Engineered Designs and Athlete-Led Campaign
Footwear, USA
Diabetic Footwear Market Set for Strong Growth on Rising Demand for Preventive Foot Care
Fashion & Market
HKTDC Celebrates 60th Anniversary Unveiling Structural Overhaul and Emerging Market Push
HONG KONG — Marking its diamond jubilee, the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) has announced a sweeping organizational overhaul…
Textile
CITI Sees US Tariff Decision Puts Indian Clothing and Textiles Exporters at Disadvantage and Risk
New Delhi — The Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI) expresses grave concern over the United States imposing a 10%…
Australian Natural Fibres Summit Held Vibrantly in Dhaka
TCF POST Report DHAKA: The Australian Natural Fibres Summit was held in Dhaka on Tuesday, June 23, drawing more than 150 spinners, manufacturers, and brand representatives who gathered to hear directly from Australian cotton and wool industry leaders. The summit delivered key market updates on what is driving the Australian natural fibers industry, while its … Read more
KOFOTI to catalyze a renaissance for “K-fashion” and domestic production of military textiles
TCF POST Report The Korea Federation of Textile Industries (KOFOTI) is launching a three-year mission focused on three core goals. Its leadership aims to achieve 100% localization of defense fibers (materials used in military uniforms and equipment), revitalize startups in the textile and fashion sectors, and discover and promote promising textile and fashion companies. While … Read more
Beyond the Price War: Vietnam’s Textile Giants Bet on Intellect and Green Tech
TCF POST Desk HANOI — Despite earning $18.8 billion in exports (a 5.6% YoY increase) during the first five months of 2026, Vietnam’s apparel sector is actively ditching ruinous price wars to prepare for a volatile second half of the year, as they see the period and later global market will remain volatile and changing. … Read more
IAF Launches Apparel Manifesto Advocating Shift from ‘Lowest Unit Cost’ to Total System Productivity
TCF POST Report The International Apparel Federation (IAF) has stated that the apparel industry’s greatest losses occur not primarily in manufacturing costs, but in systemic inefficiencies—including overproduction, excess inventory, markdown cycles, lost capital, and operational friction across supply chains. The IAF Business Innovation Committee (BIC), in its newly launched manifesto, points out that the industry … Read more
Primary Textile Manufacturers Urge Gov’t to Retain 30% Value-Addition Rule
TCF POST Report DHAKA — Bangladesh’s primary textile manufacturers have formally opposed recent government policy shifts, warning that a blanket simplification of raw material imports for the export-oriented apparel sector could cripple the domestic industry. At a press conference on Saturday, leaders of the Bangladesh Textile Mills Association (BTMA) strongly urged the government to retain … Read more
Vernachio Returns to Columbia Sportswear as President of SOREL
TCF POST Report Columbia Sportswear Company (Nasdaq: COLM) has announced the appointment of Joe Vernachio as the next President of SOREL, effective June 22. Founded in 1962 as a line of winter sport and work boots, SOREL was acquired by Columbia Sportswear in 2000. It has since expanded into functional lifestyle footwear and work-related garments. … Read more
Framework renewed by Cambodia’s employers, workers, and importers
TCF POST Report The Employers Association and the Trade Unions in Cambodia have renewed a framework for Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBA), which will be effective from July 1, 2026, to July 31, 2029. Defined as “renewed template for CBA,” the legally binding framework is supported by brands to standardize wages and benefits across garment, textile, … Read more
EU’s New Textile Regime: How Bangladesh, Vietnam, and India Are Positioning
TCF POST Report As the European Union aggressively shifts its sustainability, traceability, and circularity mandates from voluntary corporate pledges into hard trade law, it views Asia’s three major garment sourcing destinations—Bangladesh, Vietnam, and India—as still requiring significant structural improvements, with each displaying distinct strengths and weaknesses. A newly released European Parliament briefing document, titled “EU … Read more
Cambodia Reports “Satisfactory” Investment and Exports in Garment and Footwear Industry
TCF POST Report The Cambodian government sees that, despite global uncertainty, the trend in investments and export shipments in the garment, footwear, and travel goods sector is fairly encouraging. “Investment has remained strong, with 262 Qualified Investment Projects approved between 2025 and April 2026 worth USD 1.76 billion, expected to create 320,000 jobs,” Cambodia’s Labour … Read more
European Commission Urged to Update Textile Labelling Regulation with “Must-Have” Elements
TCF POST Desk Five influential European organizations have urged the European Commission (EC) to update key elements of the current Textile Labelling Regulation (TLR) to ensure it complements emerging EU textile policies. In a joint statement, the European Branded Clothing Association (EBCA), the Federation of the European Sporting Goods Industry (FESI), the European Recycling Industries’ … Read more