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This November in Melbourne, the Global Sourcing Expo offers Indian companies the chance to showcase their craftsmanship to a market that is ready and waiting.

More than 5,000 professional buyers from Australia and New Zealand attend the Expo seeking apparel, accessories, textiles, home furnishings, and footwear.

For Indian businesses, this is the moment to connect directly with retailers, sourcing agents, designers and distributors who are actively seeking new supply partners. Deals are made on the spot, and long-term collaborations begin here.

ReHubs will be hosting a virtual press event on Monday 22nd September, 2-3:30PM CET to align with the launch of the new ReHubs strategy report and we would like to warmly invite you to join us for the press event. 

This press event will provide an overview of the new ReHubs strategy and tactical action plan, outlining how we aim to achieve our mission of recycling 2.5 million tonnes of textile waste by 2032. The session will also offer space for questions and discussion with ReHubs CEO Robert van de Kerkhof. 

GLOBAL INNOVATIONS AND FRESH CONNECTIONS DRIVE MOMENTUM ON DAY TWO AT AUTUMN FAIR 2025.

Building on the excitement of its opening day, Autumn Fair 2025 at NEC Birmingham welcomed thousands more retailers on day two, reinforcing its position as the UK’s leading marketplace for Home, Gift, and Fashion.

The show floor buzzed with purposeful buying, networking, and discovery as global design, craftsmanship, and innovation took centre stage across dedicated international pavilions.

More than just a marketplace, Autumn Fair 2025 is an immersive retail experience, a vibrant destination where inspiration, education, and community converge alongside product discovery.

Fashion Hong Kong celebrates 10th anniversary, Four local brands present 'A Decade in Design: What is Seen? What is Felt?'

Annual fashion extravaganza CENTRESTAGE kicked off with the spectacular Fashion Hong Kong Runway Show on 3 September. The show featured the creative collections of four Hong Kong brands: ANGUS TSUI, ARTY:ACTIVE, IP AXIS INDUSTRIAL STUDIO, and selfFab.

This year celebrates the 10th anniversary of Fashion Hong Kong. To mark the milestone, the runway show adopted the theme “A Decade in Design: What is Seen? What is Felt?”, reflecting on the creative journey of Hong Kong designers. Through their unique works, the four designers have showcased personal stories, cultural heritage and design ingenuity, fusing the “seen” with the “felt” to deliver a fashion experience that resonates both visually and emotionally.

The Indo-US Trade War Playbook

Economic ties between India and the United States have grown increasingly complex, with trade tensions surfacing as a recurring challenge. Disputes largely stem from tariff escalations, unequal market access, and regulatory disagreements. Washington continues to push India to ease restrictions on American exports, while New Delhi counters that such demands threaten its domestic producers and small farmers.

The conflict deepened when U.S. tariffs on steel, aluminum, and other imports triggered India’s retaliatory duties on agricultural and manufactured goods. The disagreements extend well beyond tariffs, touching on sensitive areas such as data sovereignty.

Is AI already in your bed sheets? Artificial intelligence designs, structures and weaves – precisely, efficiently, increasingly everywhere. But the more digital technology gains ground, the stronger a countertrend awakens in us: a desire for the handmade.

And it is exactly where high-tech meets the feel of the hand that things get exciting: ‘Craft is a Verb’ highlights the creative tension between craftsmanship and machine, between digital code and tangible substance. In collaboration with Alcova, Heimtextil Trends 26/27 shows where tactile materials meet generated patterns and a new design reality emerges.

Moda X Pure joins Autumn Fair

Moda X Pure joins Autumn Fair, the UK’s leading marketplace for Home, Gift & Fashion, at the NEC Birmingham from 7–10 September 2025 with an exciting celebration of global craftsmanship. Playing a key role in this international showcase, the South African Footwear and Leather Export Council (SAFLEC) will lead a curated selection of exceptional brands, showcasing the country’s flair for quality, sustainability, and bold creativity. This growing international profile signals the rising appeal of South African-made products to UK and European buyers seeking fresh, design-led sourcing opportunities.

Indian Yarn, Fibre, Fabric Pavilion at the Dhaka International Textile & Apparel Expo.
Event Dates-  9th to 11th October 2025

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Exhibiting Product Categories at DTA 2025: Yarn, Fibre, Fabric, Accessories and chemical/Dyestuff.

India–UK Free Trade Agreement

“The India–UK Free Trade Agreement marks a landmark moment for India’s textile and apparel sector. The removal of import duties offers Indian exporters a competitive edge in a mature and high-value market like the United Kingdom.”

“This agreement is poised to unlock higher export volumes, stimulate capacity expansion, and attract new investments into the industry. It provides a timely impetus to manufacturers aiming to strengthen their presence in global supply chains.”

“Beyond the commercial upside, the FTA is expected to generate employment, foster domestic value addition, and promote the adoption of sustainable and ethically aligned manufacturing practices in line with international benchmarks.”

SCOOP’S ‘MAGICAL EDITION’ DELIVERS A WHIMSICAL, HIGH-ENERGY FINALE

Scoop drew to a successful close at Olympia National on Tuesday 15^th July 2025, wrapping up three inspiring days of fashion, creativity, and connection.

The July show, ‘The Magical Edition’, lived up to its name, delivering a whimsical and carefully curated showcase of over 200 premium, contemporary designer collections and drawing an enthusiastic crowd of prestigious fashion buyers and retailers. The final day ended on a high, as visitors celebrated new discoveries and looked ahead to the next edition with excitement.

Collection Première Moscow (CPM) is the biggest global fashion expo in Russia and notionally is the most prominent fashion fair in Eastern Europe Zone. 
CPM, Moscow (Collection Premiere Moscow), Russia Fashion Fair 
Event dates: to be held from 2nd to 5th September, 2025 
Event venue: which will take place at Crocus Expo Exhibition Centre, Mezhdunarodnaya str. 16, 18, 20, Krasnogorsk,
Krasnogorsk area, Moscow region.
Frequency: , held biannually.

Join the Webinar: Advancing Textile Manufacturing in the Middle East & Africa

In the evolving global textile landscape, the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region is emerging as a frontier of opportunity. 
Given under tapped/untapped potential and a fast-growing stomach for innovation, MEA’s textile manufacturing sector is uniquely positioned for transformation.
Be a part of this initiative which is coming together of influential leaders from MEA textile trade associations for an insightful and forward-looking conversation on how manufacturers can harness cutting-edge technology to augment productivity and Competitiveness, overcome regional challenges, and position themselves on the global stage.