25 March 2022, Mumbai:

Popeye the Sailor Man has launched a new Popeye x Wrogn men’s apparel collection in collaboration with Indian cricket star Virat Kohli.

The collection offers a range of 28 T-shirts featuring classic poses of the spinach-eating sailor paired with the graphic Wrogn logo.

It also features tie-dye detail, an oversized Wrogn logo, etc.

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The graphic tees will be available on Shoppers Stop, Pantaloons, Myntra, and the brand’s exclusive outlets.

Owned by King Features Syndicate, a unit of Hearst, Popeye is home to some of the world’s most popular entertainment characters. 

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Its partnership with Wrogn offers fans a fresh line of unique, on-trend merchandise celebrating his ‘strong to the finish’ lifestyle, says Carla Silva, Vice President, General Manager, Global Head, Licensing, King Features.

Anjana Reddy, CEO, Universal Sportsbiz, Owner, Wrogn adds, this collaboration gives the brand the perfect opportunity to present its fun and quirky renditions to customers.

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23 March 2022, Mumbai:

Sharad Amalean, Chairman of the Joint Apparel Association Forum (JAAF), says, the global apparel industry will reach $2.2 trillion by 2025.

With sharp price points and the constant pursuit of cost efficiencies, the apparel industry currently faces competing priorities, Amalean adds.

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The pandemic has brought these aspects even more sharply into focus; brands and companies have increased their vigilance on the social, environmental, governance, and ethical aspects of manufacturing.

Only those that take a holistic view of their production and eco-system will thrive while those with scant respect for ethics, the environment, and social responsibility will not find favour with customers.

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Having built a reputation of being a sustainable and ethical manufacturing destination, Sri Lanka is well placed to thrive in this evolutionary phase.

The Sri Lankan apparel industry is on track to achieve its revenue target of $8 billion by 2025, adds Amalean

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25 March 2022, Mumbai:

There was a preference for bespoke or customized clothing in India long before ready-to-wear apparel made inroads in the domestic market.

However, the entry and growth of international and domestic fashion brands in the 1990s gave rise to the ready-to-wear clothing culture in the country.

Yet, there are many who prefer made-to-order clothes. They demand a better quality and fit in their garments over traditional ready-to-wear clothes that could often be ill-fitting.

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This is once again giving rise to the organized custom clothing sector in the country with a wave of new business erupting on high streets across metros.

Memorable shopping experiences for customers Rather than just a product, these new companies focus on offering a memorable shopping experience.

They offer a great alternative to ready-to-wear clothes through their adoption of a technology-focused lean methodology to test products, get user feedback and engage with influencers.

Rapid advancement of fashion technology is also enabling fashion firms to upgrade their supply chains, develop digital channels and increase revenues.

The pandemic has compelled these companies to adopt change and technology innovations for more customer enhancement.

AR/VR and online marketplaces emerge

Many of these companies are exploring digitalization in the form of VR/AR configuration, 3D design and graphics, virtual fitting and trial rooms, digital Apparel, AI buyer prediction testing, etc.

They are also employing sustainable materials. Others are developing a bespoke clothes online marketplace to help buyers select fabrics, accessories, and styles, as well as designers, tailors, and manufacturers. Most of these platform use AI and data analytics to scan and analyze millions of data on different social media platforms.

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This helps fashion marketers estimate customer demand and trends accurately. With the help of data, companies can schedule their product releases. 3D software and apps enable customers try new clothes Buyers can also use the 3D design on the platform to take their photos and post them on the app.

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These photographs help buyers generate a 3D model to enable customers try on new clothes from their home. They can also use other apps including bespoke apparel design in 3D view, quick order tracking with ERP, confirming orders via WhatsApp using a 3D engine, and a virtual QR textile sample book, etc.

Another is uploading the photo of their preferred clothes from any source and identifying the most appropriate product from the brand’s website with the aid of visual AI, natural language processing, and tailored search engines.

Solutions for contact-free shopping

AR and VR systems can also serve customers for contact-free purchasing in retail stores.

They can provide 3D e-commerce experience to help compare products from anywhere. Fashion startups across India are trying to build new technologies either internally or through collaborations. They aim to provide customers a lifetime shopping experience through technologies like 3D modeling and digital body measurement tools.

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Some companies are expanding their collections to incorporate buyers’ traits and personal preferences and provide unrestricted customization.

New technologies to boost mass-customization

Despite the emergence of regional and internet players in India’s ready-to-wear apparel market, demand for customized clothing is set to grow.

Introduction of new technologies is likely to encourage mass customization and personalized production. This will boost customized clothing trend which is set to growth at steady rate.

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23 March 2022, Mumbai:

NEW DATE, NEW LOCATION FOR CHIC SPRING SHANGHAI Nanjing International Expo Center, May 20 to 22, 2022 Asia's largest fashion fair, CHIC SPRING SHANGHAI, will move to Nanjing from May 20-22, 2022.

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The latest developments caused by the virus variant Omicron in China and especially in Shanghai prompted the CHIC organizers to take this step.

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The CHIC fashion fairs took place in 2021 with the greatest security measures.

With this move, the organizers are also taking into account the interests of international exhibitors and visitors. Various international joint participations will be represented.

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22 March 2022, Mumbai:

According to the most recent OTEXA statistics analyzed by Apparel Resources, the United States' imports of children's clothing totaled $237.91 million in January of this year.

In January, imports increased by 11.06 percent year over year, and four of the top six nations shipping children's clothing to the United States increased their cargo values.

China continues to be the leading exporter of children's clothing to the United States, with shipments totaling $ 62.54 million in the first month of 2022, and a 19.73 percent year-over-year rise.

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In terms of kidswear exports to the United States, India and Cambodia remained ahead of Vietnam, despite the latter's decline!

Vietnam's kidswear exports to the United States decreased by 10% to US $ 29.75 million, while India's babies wear exports to the United States increased by 16.54 percent year on year to US $ 39.10 million.

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Cambodian shipments of children's clothing to the United States totaled $30.65 million in January of this year, up 5.72 percent.

Bangladesh also increased its kidswear exports to the United States by 16.64 percent over the same time, with a total value of US $ 28.14 million.

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25 March 2022, Mumbai:

According to Narendra Goenka, Chairman of the Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC), India's surpassing of $400 billion in goods exports heralds the start of an age of exponential expansion and global supremacy.

In particular, in 2021-22, Indian garment exports were able to enhance their position in traditional export destinations such as the United States, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, and France.

The Indian textile sector is on track to become the world's largest manufacturer in the next three years, thanks to an emphasis on man-made fiber (MMF) garments, sustainability, and free trade agreements.

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"Indian exports reaching $400 billion is not only a tremendous achievement but will also prove to be a benchmark in the history of India's global commerce," he said in a statement.

The growth rates will be exponential from here on out, owing to our Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visionary leadership.

"In 2018-19, India easily eclipsed its all-time high of $330 billion in exports.

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Given the government's efforts to expand domestic industrial capacity, sign trade agreements, and foster a new entrepreneurial spirit in India, I predict goods exports to exceed $500 billion in 2019 fiscal," he said, adding that Indian garment exports are also expected to rise exponentially.

With programmes like RoSCTL, PLI, and PM-MITRA, the government has laid the groundwork for rapid expansion in the garment industry.

These will help to boost production, employment, and export capability in one of the industries with the greatest female workforce.

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CREDITS: Apparel Resources.

23 March 2022, Mumbai:

Following the successful return of British Wool training courses in 2021, British Wool has launched the 2022 Shearing & Wool Handling courses this week.

For over 20 years British Wool have provided four stages of shearing certificates enabling UK shearers to safely and effectively shear British wool.  Training the next generation of shearers and wool handlers remains a key focus for British Wool with over 850 attending courses in 2021.

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Those booking courses will be done using British Wool’s new online system that is easier to use and navigate.

As in previous years, British Wool launched its exclusive training offer for young farmers in January providing an opportunity for YFC members who have not previously attended a British Wool course to work towards a Blue Seal. 

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Any interested YFC member should make contact before the 31st March closing date. Richard Schofield, Shearing Manager, British Wool, said: “We are once again delighted to be launching our shearing and wool handling courses this year.

Supporting the training and development of the next generation of shearers and wool handlers is crucial as we continue to work in partnership with key stakeholders in supporting the UK shearing sector.”

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22 March 2022, Mumbai:

TM Lewin is on the verge of collapsing! The British online menswear company has gone into administration two years after it was launched in a pre-pack transaction.

Around 49 jobs have now been jeopardized as a result of this. The business also lost 600 employees in June 2020, after closing its outlets as part of a pre-pack administration.

Will Wright and Chris Pole (from Interpath Advisory) have been named joint administrators of TM Lewin, which is crucial to note.

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Despite the fact that all pandemic-related limitations were lifted early this year, the cumulative impact on the retailer's financial flow was such that, after considering all possibilities, the decision to place TM Lewin into administration was made.

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Will Wright is believed to have stated that the company's first priority will be to examine options for the company, including the sale of the company and its assets. Shirts, suits, jackets, ties, and chinos are among the items offered by the menswear label, which was founded in 1898.

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CREDITS: The Guardian & Apparel Resources.

25 March 2022, Mumbai:

TEA, Tirupur

Tirupur Exporters Association – popularly known as TEA – was established in the year 1990. This is an Association exclusively for exporters of cotton knitwear who have production facilities in Tirupur. From the modest beginning TEA has grown into a strong body of knitwear exporters.

Today, TEA has a membership of 1076 Life members and 155 Associate Members. The members of the Association, from the beginning, have resolved to develop their organization focusing on Multilateral growth of knitwear industry and exports Development of infrastructural needs for Tirupur.

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Raja.M.Shanmugham, President-TEA, Tirupur 

 A first generation entrepreneur, Shanmugam hails from an agrarian family. His father was primarily a cotton farmer. Raja M Shanmugam, founder of Warsaw International, a company that was started with Rs 5 lakh in 1989.

*Export of knitwear from Tirupur, near here, clocked US $ 4 billion this financial year, Tirupur Exporters Association (TEA) has said. With this, the exports from Tirupur have contributed one per cent to the total exports worth $ 400 billion from the country, the TEA said in a press release.

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President of TEA Raja M Shanmugham thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for rebate on State and Central taxes and levies (RoSCTL) for three years for the garment sector, remission of duties and taxes on export products (RoDTEP) for other industries, additional 10 per cent credit under emergency credit-line guarantee scheme (ECLGS), continuance of interest equalisation scheme with retrospective effect from October last year, said the release.

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Despite announcing a high export total, the knitwear industry in Tirupur has struggled with high yarn prices over the past few months, even organising strikes to draw attention to the issue.

In January 2022, the TEA announced that yarn prices have been high for 15 months which has has had a significant effect on the industry.

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23 March 2022, Mumbai:

Following US authorities' decision to detain Chinese sportswear manufacturer Li Ning's goods on the grounds that the company employs North Korean labor in its supply chain, Li Ning has struck back, calling the claims false and deceptive.

The US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is holding products created or manufactured by Li Ning at all US ports of entry as a result of its inquiry.

CBP said in a statement that such product would not be allowed into the country unless the importer presents clear and persuasive proof that it was not made using prison labor, forced labor, or indentured labor under criminal punishment within 30 days after being detained.

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The item might be seized and forfeited if the corporation fails to present clear and persuasive proof within this window.

"As a professional sports brand firm," Li Ning added, "the Group has a robust corporate governance framework in place, fully complies with China's laws, regulations, and compliance rules, and respects ethical standards."

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In terms of labor exploitation, the sportswear behemoth stated that it absolutely rejects and opposes any sort of forced labor used by its suppliers and that it always supports the human and legal rights of employees, which are the company's key values for working with all suppliers partners.

"To date, the firm has not detected any example of forced labor in the supplier management system during the operation and review process," it claimed.

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CREDITS:  Reuters & Apparel Resources.

22 March 2022, Mumbai:

Bangladesh’s lingerie and shapewear export in the USA witnessed good growth in the first month of 2022. According to the Office of Textiles and Apparel (OTEXA) data, Bangladesh exported $16.62 million worth of lingerie and shapewear in January 2022.

Witnessing a 14.31% growth in the first month of 2022. Which was $14.54 million in January 2021.

Bangladesh’s manufacturers making inroads into lingerie – thanks to the ever-changing global market and better margins.

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Bangladesh’s garment producers are rushing into the lingerie void left by China (the country’s lingerie export only grew by 9.61%).

The OTEXA data showed that the USA imported $260.13 million worth of foundation garments in the period.

Noting a 21.37% Y-o-Y growth.

Among the top exporting countries, China exported $89.08 million worth of brassieres/foundation garments to the USA. With 9.61% Y-o-Y growth.

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While, in January 2022, Vietnam exported $51.30 million brassieres/foundation garments. Noting a 28.35 % Y-o-Y growth.

Indonesia shipped $33.29 million lingerie and shapewear in the USA – with 81% Y-o-Y growth. Sri Lanka earned $25.94 million in January ’22, noting 35.11% Y-o-Y growth.

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CREDITS: Textile Today (The news article has not been edited by DFU Publications staff).