Les Français ont acheté un nombre record de 3,6 milliards d'articles de mode neufs en 2024, soit 10 millions par jour, principalement en ligne et dans des enseignes low-cost. Cette surconsommation pose un défi écologique majeur pour la filière textile.
Les Français ont acheté 3,6 milliards de pièces de vêtements neufs en 2025, soit 10 millions par jour, un record. L'ultra fast-fashion et les ventes en ligne dominent, tandis que deux tiers des vêtements finissent incinérés ou enfouis, soulignant l'urgence du recyclage.
Les Français ont acheté un record de 3,6 milliards de pièces textiles neuves en 2025, soit 43 pièces par personne, selon Refashion. Deux tiers finissent incinérés ou enfouis, d'où l'urgence d'une industrie du recyclage.
Valentina Tereshkova, a 26-year-old textile worker, became the first woman in space on June 16, 1963, aboard Vostok 6. Despite lacking a pilot's license or engineering degree, her parachuting skills and Khrushchev's political agenda led to her historic flight, completing 48 orbits.
India's textile exports are expected to surge following the end of the Iran war, with manufacturers anticipating lower raw material costs for polyester and cotton. This will help revive shipments to Europe and West Asia and enable better utilization of trade agreements.
Russia expressed interest in boosting exports of food, mineral fertilizers, and engineering products to Laos. Following bilateral talks, Russian Minister of Economic Development Maxim Reshetnikov also noted readiness to import more rubber, coffee, and textiles from Laos, and highlighted Laos' bauxite reserves for the Russian aluminum industry. Discussions also covered launching direct flights.
Jakob Schlaepfer, une entreprise suisse fondée en 1904, crée secrètement des textiles innovants pour de grandes maisons de mode. Ses créations, comme le faux tweed de Chanel ou les franges de Bottega Veneta, sont souvent à l'origine de tendances virales sur les réseaux sociaux, bien que son nom reste méconnu du grand public en raison des clauses de confidentialité.
Sommarutställningen "Avesta art" i Avesta utforskar relationer mellan människokroppen, teknologi och materialitet. Åtta internationella konstnärer visar verk som kopplar samman industrihistoria med samtida system och naturprocesser.
Biella's textile sector is preparing for the new EU regulation banning the destruction of unsold products. Safe, an circular economy hub, presented solutions like redesign and repurposing to local companies, highlighting existing initiatives and expertise in the field.
India rejects US allegations of excess production capacity in textiles and steel, arguing domestic output meets local demand driven by its large population. Industry bodies like TEXPROCIL state over 80% of textile production serves the domestic market, challenging US Trade Representative's findings.
Le Relais, acteur de la collecte textile, réduit ses collectes (-15.000 tonnes) et supprime 60 emplois d'insertion en raison de l'impact de la fast fashion et d'augmentations de coûts logistiques et énergétiques.
Le fort des Trois-Têtes à Briançon, une fortification Vauban, a été choisi pour accueillir un village olympique lors des Jeux d'hiver 2030 dans les Alpes françaises. Ce projet vise à réhabiliter le site historique et l'ancienne usine textile de la Schappe.
A court has rejected an arrest warrant for a 30-year-old textile factory owner in Incheon, South Korea, accused of repeatedly assaulting four Bangladeshi workers between March 2023 and April 2024. The court cited the suspect's stable residence and lack of flight or evidence tampering risk.
A textile factory owner in Incheon, South Korea, appeared in court for a pre-arrest warrant hearing on charges of assaulting foreign workers. The 30-year-old suspect, identified as A, is accused of assaulting four Bangladeshi workers multiple times between March 2023 and April 2024, with a video of one assault going viral and sparking public outrage.
Cumhurbaşkanı Yardımcısı Cevdet Yılmaz, Türkmenistan'a yapacağı ziyarette Dünya Türk İş Konseyi Toplantısı'na katılacak, Türkmen liderlerle görüşecek ve fuar ziyaretinde bulunacak.
Police and labor authorities in Incheon, South Korea, have applied for an arrest warrant for a textile company owner accused of repeatedly assaulting four Bangladeshi workers over three years. A video of one assault sparked public outrage.
A textile factory owner in Incheon, South Korea, has been arrested for assaulting four foreign workers from Bangladesh over the past three years. The owner, identified as A, faces charges including assault and property damage, with a viral video of one assault sparking public outrage.
Zeeman, la plus grande chaîne européenne de produits textiles, prévoit fermer 150 magasins dans l'UE d'ici 2028, dont 51 en 2026, en France, Allemagne et Espagne, malgré un chiffre d'affaires en hausse.
Saudi Arabia's SPA news agency reports its textile product lab is testing Ihram garments to ensure they meet Saudi standards for Hajj pilgrims, focusing on cotton content, dimensions, and absence of prohibited decorations.
Jonathan Andic, fils du fondateur de Mango, a été arrêté dans le cadre de l'enquête sur la mort de son père.
Indian textile manufacturers are demanding the abolition of an 11% import duty on raw cotton due to a 25% price surge and a projected 10% production shortfall. They face competition from countries with duty-free imports.
RAFF Military Textile, SAHA 2026’da Çanakkale Savaşı’nın sembollerinden 57’nci Alay’a ait üniformaların replikalarını "Tarihe Saygı" adı altında ziyaretçilerle buluşturdu.
China is advancing beyond subsidies in advanced manufacturing, moving from 'old three' textiles to 'new three' EVs, batteries and solar panels, with 'newer three' in AI, robots and medicines. Engineers, supply chain depth and policy execution are key drivers alongside state funding.
India's textile manufacturing contracted 3.6% year-on-year in March while apparel production plunged 14.6%, hit by rising input costs and logistics disruptions from the Iran war. Cotton yarn prices rose 20%, polymers 50%, paper 10% and dyes/chemicals 40%. The conflict is impacting shipments through higher freight and war-risk insurance costs, increasing landed costs and tightening working capital. The sector contributes 2.3% to GDP and 13% to industrial production.
