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
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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%…
FIT and X-Rite Pantone Partner to Revolutionize Digital Color Education for the Textile Industry
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — In a strategic move to bridge the gap between academic training and modern industrial workflows, X-Rite Pantone and the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) of the State University of New York have announced a landmark partnership. The collaboration aims to embed advanced digital color science and end-to-end management systems directly into … Read more
Burkina Faso’s Mission to Increase Cotton Output and Bypass Middlemen in Exports
For decades, the global trade of West African cotton has followed a well-worn, asymmetric path: raw fiber harvested by smallholder farmers in landlocked nations like Burkina Faso is sold to major international trading houses, which capture substantial commercial margins before reselling the lint to spinning mills across Asia and Europe. Now, Burkina Faso’s primary cotton … Read more
ITOCHU expands sales of Warren Buffets Owned Underwear Brand in Indonesia
In a move to capture Southeast Asia’s rapidly growing consumer market, Japanese conglomerate ITOCHU Corporation has signed a major licensing agreement with PT Brightspot Indonesia to expand the footprint of FRUIT OF THE LOOM® across the Indonesian market. The deal marks a significant step forward in ITOCHU’s strategy to scale the legendary American essential wear … Read more
UN Forum Pushes for Traceability and Global Interoperability in Textiles and Materials Chains
GENEVA — Global stakeholders from across the textile, garment, and raw materials sectors have signaled a strong readiness to unite under a shared framework to enhance traceability and sustainability data. Convened by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (ECE)—reporting under the broader purview of the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) of the United Nations—the … Read more
Revitalizing Bangladesh’s Garment and Textile Sectors: PM Pledges Energy Solutions and Fast-Track Reforms
DHAKA — Prime Minister Tarique Rahman assured business leaders that tangible improvements in the country’s critical power and gas sectors will materialize within a year or so. Addressing industry concerns during separate high-level meetings on July 22 with delegations from the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) and the Bangladesh Textile Mills Association (BTMA), … Read more
Zellerfeld Unveils Major Platform Update to Digitize the Footwear Industry
AUSTIN, Texas — Zellerfeld has officially launched a comprehensive platform update to modernize how consumers discover, fit, and acquire 3D-printed footwear. Operating production facilities in Austin, Texas, and Hamburg, Germany, Zellerfeld utilizes automated 3D-printing infrastructure to manufacture footwear entirely on demand. The process eliminates conventional manufacturing constraints—including traditional molds, stitching, glue, and assembly lines—turning digital … Read more
McRae Industries Continues Receiving US Military Boot Contracts
McRae Industries continues a flurry of major defense contract awards from the United States Government DLA Troop Support, alongside updates on tariff refunds and its latest financial performance. The North Carolina-based footwear manufacturer on July 20 announced that it has locked in another contract with the federal government for Navy Safety Toe Boots with a … Read more
Avantium, Casa da Malha, and Lacatoni Collaborations Succeed with PEF-Based Textile Sportswear
Portuguese textile manufacturer Casa da Malha and sportswear brand Lacatoni have succeeded in producing a prototype sports shirt using PEF (polyethylene furanoate), a plant-based, high-performance polymer known as releaf®. releaf is a brand of the Dutch company Avantium, which is a leader in renewable and circular polymer materials innovations. releaf® opened huge potential for the … Read more
EU Continues Pushing for Sustainable Fashion: Textile Apparel Top Priority Under ESPR Framework and DPP
TCF POST Report BRUSSELS — The European Union is stepping up its green transition for the fashion and retail sectors. Under the newly implemented Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR). The initiative seriously aims to overhaul how garments are designed, marketed, and managed throughout their lifecycle, backed by overwhelming support from stakeholders. A new European … Read more
Seafolly in China: A Strategic Expansion to cultivate Swimwear Opportunities and overcome Challenges
TCF POST Report The word ‘Seafolly’ originates from the stand-out bikini garments that mermaids—who live in the sea—typically wear. Building on that playful heritage, the iconic Australian swimwear brand is now on a strong mission to expand its global network, bringing its creations within reach of customers worldwide and satisfying a growing passion for fashion … Read more