Bangladesh’s apparel exports to the United States did something surprising in 2025: they jumped 21.66% year-on-year in just the first seven months. In dollar terms, exports touched $4.98 billion, which is roughly ₹41,500 crore. That’s not a small bump—it’s a statement. And here’s the twist: this growth happened right after the U.S. slapped tariffs of […]
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Handloom is one of India’s oldest strengths. It is history, heritage, and human skill woven into fabric. But today, it is also one of the most troubled industries—fake products everywhere, middlemen eating profits, synthetic fibers entering in the name of “handmade,” and real weavers left struggling. At DMZ International Imports & Exports Pvt Ltd and
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When we admire a Kanchipuram silk saree or a Banarasi masterpiece, our eyes go straight to the fabric. We rarely pause to ask: what about the loom that wove this magic? A loom is not just wood and metal. It is the beating heart of every handloom household. Without it, no warp, no weft, no
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Every Diwali, we look for light. This year, the Government of India has chosen to spark that light in our households, wallets, and farms with a historic GST reform. For once, the “Diwali Gift” is not rhetoric—it’s real relief. The Next-Gen GST Reform, effective September 22, 2025, slashes tax rates across sectors—healthcare, agriculture, education, automobiles,
Next-Gen GST Reform: A Historic Reset, But Handloom Deserves More Read More »
Every Independence Day, we see Indians waving flags, singing the anthem, and shouting slogans of pride. Patriotism is everywhere — in cricket stadiums, on social media, even in WhatsApp forwards. But here’s the uncomfortable truth: when it comes to handloom, the very fabric that dressed our freedom fighters, we turn a blind eye. Handloom is
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In today’s world of fragile economies, environmental collapse, and fractured communities, nonprofits can no longer afford to just “exist.” They must lead. They must inspire. They must prepare for challenges that change faster than policies are written. For the Save Handloom Foundation (SHF), the path forward isn’t about survival—it’s about becoming the beacon of
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On September 1, 2025, a decision shook the beauty industry in Europe. Gel nail polish, something used by millions of women and men around the world, has been banned completely. Salons had to clear their shelves overnight. No more stock, no more use. Why did this happen, and what lessons can we learn from it
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At first glance, it looks like a familiar picture—an elephant, majestic and unbothered, searching for food. But wait a few seconds longer, and the scene collapses into horror. This is no lush forest. This is a waste dump in Eastern Sri Lanka, where over 20 elephants have died in the last eight years from swallowing
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Walk into any shop, scroll any e-commerce site, or glance at a gym floor—polyester and its cousins nylon, spandex, and acrylic dominate. These fabrics are cheap, stretchable, and aggressively marketed as “modern.” But beneath the glossy advertisements, a chilling reality is unfolding: these clothes are plastic waste disguised as fashion, and they are infiltrating not
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For decades, when we thought of a “passport,” it meant travel. But soon, clothes themselves will need passports—not to cross borders, but to enter the European market. This isn’t science fiction. It’s the EU’s Digital Product Passport (DPP), and it’s about to shake up the textile world. Why Clothes Need a Passport The European Union
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