Robert Antoshak

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6 months ago

Eastman Naia™ presented a new cellulose acetate filament yarn at Intertextile Shanghai 2025 A result of Eastman’s recently announced strategic partnership with Huafon Chemical, the new filament yarn features even higher tenacity, making it the perfect solution for premium lightweight fabrics. With the vision to make sustainable textiles accessible to all, the Eastman Naia™ portfolio offers responsibly sourced, biobased cellulosic fibers and yarns. These eco-friendly options empower mills, […] The post Eastman Naia™ presented a new cellulose acetate filament yarn at Intertextile Shanghai 2025 appeared first on Textile Focus.

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Robert Antoshak

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7 months ago

Good Fashion Fund Validates Impact of Investment in Indian Tier 2 & 3 Textile Factories The Good Fashion Fund, managed by FOUNT, made its second investment in India with Sri Kannapiran Mills Limited in 2023 for a USD 2.5 million US dollar, long-term loan supporting replacement and modernisation of key equipment in two cotton spinning mills (KG Naidu Mill, Balaji Mill) and a denim weaving unit (KG Fabriks). Following on-site […] The post Good Fashion Fund Validates Impact of Investment in Indian Tier 2 & 3 Textile Factories appeared first on Textile Focus.

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Robert Antoshak

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7 months ago

Conspiracy Against Bangladesh’s Garment Industry: A Wake-Up Call Bangladesh’s ready-made garment (RMG) industry is the backbone of the national economy—contributing the lion’s share of export earnings, creating millions of jobs, and ensuring a steady inflow of foreign currency. Yet, this vital sector continues to face both internal challenges and external conspiracies aimed at undermining its progress. For decades, regional competitors such as India […] The post Conspiracy Against Bangladesh’s Garment Industry: A Wake-Up Call appeared first on Textile Focus.

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Robert Antoshak

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7 months ago

Shataranji of Rangpur: Heritage Weaving Towards Sustainable Business, Ethical Fashion, and Global Prosperity Professor Nusrat Jahan Nipa, Creative Design Department, Zhejiang Modern Agriculture College & Founder – Heritage Research and Professional Institute (HRPI) Introduction Shataranji weaving from Rangpur, Bangladesh, is one of the country’s most unique heritage crafts, recognized for its colorful patterns, cultural symbolism, and economic value. Once limited to household use, Shataranji today represents a pathway […] The post Shataranji of Rangpur: Heritage Weaving Towards Sustainable Business, Ethical Fashion, and Global Prosperity appeared first on Textile Focus.

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Robert Antoshak

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7 months ago

Batik Beyond Borders: Craft, Community, and Eco-Fashion in Bangladesh Professor Nusrat Jahan Nipa, Department of Design, Zhejiang Modern Agriculture College, China & Founder, Heritage Research and Professional Institute (HRPI) Batik is one of Bangladesh’s most cherished traditional crafts, rich in culture and community history. In recent years, it has been reimagined not just as a fashion product, but as a tool for social business, […] The post Batik Beyond Borders: Craft, Community, and Eco-Fashion in Bangladesh appeared first on Textile Focus.

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Robert Antoshak

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7 months ago

The New U.S. Tariffs and Bangladesh RMG: A Story of Shock, Strategy, and the Next S-Curve By: Nabil Bin Faruk, Director, Arunima Group and Assistant Professor, Daffodil International University Prologue: A phone call at 3:17 a.m. The call came when the generators had just fallen quiet in Ashulia. “Nabil bhai, can you open your laptop? Our U.S. team is asking for a 6% price cut—immediately.” The buyer’s voice was steady, the […] The post The New U.S. Tariffs and Bangladesh RMG: A Story of Shock, Strategy, and the Next S-Curve appeared first on Textile Focus.

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Robert Antoshak

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7 months ago

Team Group’s Garment Becomes 258th Green Factory of Bangladesh South End Sweaters, a sweater concern of Team Group, got LEED Platinum certification from the United States Green Building Council (USGBC). It becomes the 258th green garment factory of the country certified by the USGBC. Among the 258 factories in Bangladesh, 109 are Platinum, 133 Gold, 12 Silver and 4 are certified. In the USGBC, […] The post Team Group’s Garment Becomes 258th Green Factory of Bangladesh appeared first on Textile Focus.

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Robert Antoshak

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7 months ago

New US Tariffs: What They Mean for Bangladesh’s Apparel Exports The United States has moved ahead with a new round of “reciprocal” tariffs that now cover apparel from dozens of countries—including Bangladesh. For Bangladesh, the number many buyers are seeing is 20%. In practice, because clothing already paid US the most-favored-nation (MFN) duties (often ~15–17%), the effective duty burden on Bangladeshi garments now lands around […] The post New US Tariffs: What They Mean for Bangladesh’s Apparel Exports appeared first on Textile Focus.

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Robert Antoshak

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7 months ago

Threads of Resolution: Grievance Innovations in Bangladesh’s Apparel Sector The journey toward sustainable industrial relations in Bangladesh’s RMG sector cannot succeed without trust at the factory floor level. Even the best policies fail when workers feel unheard or owners feel unprotected. That’s why a functional grievance redress system is no longer optional—it’s a foundational tool for maintaining operational harmony. As Bangladesh aspires to maintain […] The post Threads of Resolution: Grievance Innovations in Bangladesh’s Apparel Sector appeared first on Textile Focus.

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Robert Antoshak

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7 months ago

Bangladesh exporting around US $40 bn with a notable portion, approximately US $8 billion, directed towards the USA The global apparel market boasts a substantial value of approximately US $550 billion, with the US alone importing about US $80 billion. Notably, Bangladesh contributes significantly to this industry, exporting around US $40 billion, with a notable portion, approximately US $8 billion, directed towards the USA, representing roughly 20% of its total exports. In today’s […] The post Bangladesh exporting around US $40 bn with a notable portion, approximately US $8 billion, directed towards the USA appeared first on Textile Focus.

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Robert Antoshak

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7 months ago

Bangladesh Rising: Earth Fashion Ltd. Pioneers High-End Sustainable Apparel Sourcing Earth Fashion Ltd. is redefining Bangladesh’s place in the global fashion industry — proving the nation can be a trusted source for premium, value-added apparel. With a strong commitment to sustainability, innovation, and ethical manufacturing, the company blends timeless design with eco-friendly practices, ensuring each garment not only looks stylish but also tells a story […] The post Bangladesh Rising: Earth Fashion Ltd. Pioneers High-End Sustainable Apparel Sourcing appeared first on Textile Focus.

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Robert Antoshak

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8 months ago

Intertextile Shanghai 2025 Fringe Programme to Redefine Home Textiles with Innovation & Collaboration Going beyond the comprehensive showcase of the home furnishing sector, Asia’s leading home textile fair’s fringe programme will continue to be an integral part of the three-day event, but featuring a distinct and more sector-driven redesign. Ranging from forums and seminars to panel discussions and product launches, the focus will centre on four key themes: […] The post Intertextile Shanghai 2025 Fringe Programme to Redefine Home Textiles with Innovation & Collaboration appeared first on Textile Focus.

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Robert Antoshak

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8 months ago

Texworld Apparel Sourcing Paris: 3 days of Textile Sourcing for the Fashion Industry, September 15 – 17, 2025 From 15 to 17 September 2025, 1300 textile and apparel manufacturers from more than thirty countries are expected at the Paris-Le-Bourget Exhibition Center, for the 57th edition of Texworld Apparel Sourcing Paris – a key event for European and international fashion brands, offering exceptional sourcing opportunities.  The professional trade shows Texworld Paris and Apparel Sourcing […] The post Texworld Apparel Sourcing Paris: 3 days of Textile Sourcing for the Fashion Industry, September 15 – 17, 2025 appeared first on Textile Focus.

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Robert Antoshak

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8 months ago

AI-Powered Apparel Design: From Six-Week Samples to Same-Day Concepts Nanjiba Nur Introduction Artificial Intelligence (AI) is overtaking the world. Perhaps no other technological breakthrough has had such a profound impact on the world this quickly before. The fashion industry is also slowly but steadily embracing AI technologies in different spaces of its value chain. This article discusses how generative tools are redefining speed, cost, […] The post AI-Powered Apparel Design: From Six-Week Samples to Same-Day Concepts appeared first on Textile Focus.

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Robert Antoshak

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8 months ago

SGS showcases the innovation reshaping the textile and apparel industry The textile and apparel industries are undergoing a significant transformation. Increasing environmental concerns, evolving consumer expectations and rapid technological advances are driving the need for continuous innovation. Ruth Hon, Global Softlines Technical Director, SGS explores how brands and manufacturers can adapt to these shifting dynamics while remaining competitive in an industry experiencing constant change. Consumer […] The post SGS showcases the innovation reshaping the textile and apparel industry appeared first on Textile Focus.

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Robert Antoshak

@agathonian.bsky.social

8 months ago

Mastering Garment FOB Negotiation: A Strategic Playbook for the Textile Industry Introduction In the volatile world of garment exports under Free on Board (FOB) terms, negotiation is more than a soft skill—it’s a cornerstone of business sustainability. As buyers tighten budgets and suppliers face increasing production costs, effective negotiation directly impacts profitability, buyer satisfaction, and supplier resilience. This article offers a comprehensive, data-driven, and psychologically informed […] The post Mastering Garment FOB Negotiation: A Strategic Playbook for the Textile Industry appeared first on Textile Focus.

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Robert Antoshak

@agathonian.bsky.social

8 months ago

RMG Export Grows 8.84%, Bangladesh Earns $39.35 Billion in FY 2024–25 EPB Country wise data showing a positive trend in the Ready-Made Garment (RMG) sector, The Export Promotion Bureau (EPB) has published country wise export data for Bangladesh from July to June 2024-25, showing a positive trend in the Ready-Made Garment (RMG) sector, which achieved US$39.35 billion in exports, an increase of 8.84%. The European Union […] The post RMG Export Grows 8.84%, Bangladesh Earns $39.35 Billion in FY 2024–25 appeared first on Textile Focus.

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Robert Antoshak

@agathonian.bsky.social

8 months ago

The Devastating Impact of U.S. 35% Tariff on Bangladesh’s Garment Industry Author: Tariq Hameed, Global Sales Manager, Delta Kimya In early 2025, the United States imposed a 35% tariff on Bangladeshi garment exports, a sharp increase from the previous average of 15%. This policy, part of a broader “reciprocal tariff” initiative, has sent shockwaves through Bangladesh’s economy, which heavily relies on its garment industry. With Bangladesh […] The post The Devastating Impact of U.S. 35% Tariff on Bangladesh’s Garment Industry appeared first on Textile Focus.

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Robert Antoshak

@agathonian.bsky.social

8 months ago

Global apparel market has reached a total size of $557.50 bin showing a 7.08% growth The global apparel market has reached a total size of $557.50 billion, showing a 7.08% growth from the previous year’s $520.62 billion, according to the World Trade Organization (WTO) data for 2024. China, leading the market, achieved $165.24 billion in exports, marking a modest growth of 0.30%. Following closely, Bangladesh secured $38.48 billion with a […] The post Global apparel market has reached a total size of $557.50 bin showing a 7.08% growth appeared first on Textile Focus.

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Robert Antoshak

@agathonian.bsky.social

9 months ago

Woolmark and COLOURizd™ Introduce Clean, Low Carbon QuantumCOLOUR™ Textile Colouring Solution for Wool Lower costs, less energy intensive, and with zero waste water, the new QuantumCOLOUR™ process is set to revolutionize wool textile colouring Woolmark, the global authority on wool, has teamed up with COLOURizd™, pioneers in dry textile colouring processes, to introduce a revolutionary new method to colour wool and wool blends. QuantumCOLOUR™ is a cutting-edge yarn […] The post Woolmark and COLOURizd™ Introduce Clean, Low Carbon QuantumCOLOUR™ Textile Colouring Solution for Wool appeared first on Textile Focus.

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Robert Antoshak

@agathonian.bsky.social

9 months ago

Interested in Boosting Apparel Manufacturing Profitability by 15%+? Here is a practical advise by global industry advisor Dr. Rajesh Bheda As global uncertainties persist, the apparel industry continues to face challenges in consumption patterns and supply chain stability. The added burden of current and anticipated US tariffs is further straining competitiveness for manufacturers across Asia. International buyers are pushing for price reductions, asking […] The post Interested in Boosting Apparel Manufacturing Profitability by 15%+? appeared first on Textile Focus.

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Robert Antoshak

@agathonian.bsky.social

9 months ago

SHIMA SEIKI to Exhibit at Future Fabrics Expo Leading textile solutions provider SHIMA SEIKI MFG., LTD. of Wakayama, Japan will participate in the Future Fabrics Expo 2025 exhibition in London, England this month. Held during London Climate Action Week, Future Fabrics Expo showcases sustainably and responsibly produced materials to the textile industry, and is considered a platform for exchange of knowledge and sourcing […] The post SHIMA SEIKI to Exhibit at Future Fabrics Expo appeared first on Textile Focus.

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Robert Antoshak

@agathonian.bsky.social

9 months ago

Pallas Textiles Sets a New Sustainability Benchmark with Launch of Reve Collection, Featuring a Biodegradable Vinyl Pallas Textiles proudly unveils Reve—a collection where design dreams take shape, and sustainability meets sophistication. Crafted entirely with Hyphyn™—the industry’s first biodegradable performance vinyl—Reve redefines what’s possible in contract textiles. This innovative material doesn’t just perform; it transforms, breaking down into inert, natural components with no microplastics and no toxins. Merging nature’s quiet rhythm with breakthrough […] The post Pallas Textiles Sets a New Sustainability Benchmark with Launch of Reve Collection, Featuring a Biodegradable Vinyl appeared first on Textile Focus.

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Robert Antoshak

@agathonian.bsky.social

10 months ago

From Ink to Impact: Sustainable Screen Printing in Bangladesh By Ahmed Javed Jamal, Director- Technical Operations & Marketing, Silkflex Bangladesh Ltd. Abstract Bangladesh, a global hub for textile manufacturing, faces a critical crossroad as environmental sustainability becomes central to global trade and consumer expectations. This article explores the role of green chemistry in transforming Bangladesh’s screen printing industry, examining market demand, technological constraints, innovations […] The post From Ink to Impact: Sustainable Screen Printing in Bangladesh appeared first on Textile Focus.

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Robert Antoshak

@agathonian.bsky.social

10 months ago

Why Product Diversification is Important to Boost RMG Export As the global garment industry becomes increasingly competitive and dynamic, product diversification is becoming a vital strategy for RMG exporters. Diversification allows manufacturers to broaden their product lines, tap into emerging markets, and meet evolving consumer demands. With sustainability, technology integration, and inclusivity shaping future trends, RMG exporters must adapt to stay relevant. This article […] The post Why Product Diversification is Important to Boost RMG Export appeared first on Textile Focus.

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Robert Antoshak

@agathonian.bsky.social

10 months ago

Can I Buy Fast Fashion and Not Feel Guilty? Fast fashion – the rapid production of trendy, inexpensive clothing – has long been associated with environmental pollution and ethical concerns. Yet for millions of consumers worldwide, it remains the most affordable way to dress. Can shoppers balance budget-friendly purchases with a clear conscience? This article takes a global look at fast fashion’s impacts, the […] The post Can I Buy Fast Fashion and Not Feel Guilty? appeared first on Textile Focus.

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Robert Antoshak

@agathonian.bsky.social

11 months ago

Why Invest in a Custom Suit? Have you ever put on a suit and thought, “It’s okay, but it doesn’t feel quite right”? You’re not alone. Off-the-rack suits might be quick and easy to grab, but they’re made to fit everybody — not your body. That’s where a custom suit changes the game. It Fits You and Only You Custom suits […] The post Why Invest in a Custom Suit? appeared first on Textile Focus.

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Robert Antoshak

@agathonian.bsky.social

11 months ago

IAF Statement on tariffs The International Apparel Federation (IAF) represents the apparel manufacturing community across more than 40 countries—a global industry comprising hundreds of thousands of companies and millions of employees. Apparel and textiles are among the most globalized industries, historically foundational to industrial development around the world.The punitive tariffs introduced by the US administration on April 2nd, with […] The post IAF Statement on tariffs appeared first on Textile Focus.

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Robert Antoshak

@agathonian.bsky.social

11 months ago

The Reciprocal Tariff Debate: Implications for Bangladesh’s Textile Industry Farhana Shraboni, Apparel Merchandising professional The global trade landscape has undergone significant transformations in recent years, and Bangladesh’s textile sector is at the centre of one of the most important discussions: reciprocal tariffs. As a crucial sector that makes up 84% of the country’s total exports, worth nearly $47 billion in FY2023, the implications of […] The post The Reciprocal Tariff Debate: Implications for Bangladesh’s Textile Industry appeared first on Textile Focus.

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Robert Antoshak

@agathonian.bsky.social

11 months ago

Trump’s Counter-Tariffs Buyers Issuing Orders to Suspend Purchases, Requesting Discounts Garment industry entrepreneurs have reported that many buyer companies have begun suspending purchase orders due to the burden of U.S. counter-tariffs. They mentioned that some buyers are also starting to demand discounts. According to their estimates, the imposition of a 37% counter-tariff could lead to a 20 to 30 percent decline in exports to the […] The post Trump’s Counter-Tariffs Buyers Issuing Orders to Suspend Purchases, Requesting Discounts appeared first on Textile Focus.

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