December 2015

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Rajasthan emerges as textile major

Spun yarn exports from India decline in October

Nitin Spinners invests Rs 281 cr for capacity expansion

Viscose yarn prices decline in China

Local industry suffers as MMF imports into Pakistan on the rise

Zinser - The leading spinning machine supplier to Indorama

Vietnam textile exports to rise 11.5 per cent per year till 2020

ERCA displays sustainable ‘Made in Italy’ innovations at ITMA

Saudi Arabia to increase garment imports from Bangladesh

S Lanka's EDB successfully collaborates with top global retailers

Lenzing reworks its strategy

Strengthening supply chain the way forward for Vietnam

Santex buys SMIT Textile

Vidarbha textile sector to get funds

Indian agencies’ estimates show lower cotton output against last year

China to increase investments in Indonesia’s textile sector

Flood-hit Pakistan increases cotton purchase from India

Delay in DEA report approval upsets Bangladeshi RMG sector

Taiwan gains expertise in recycled PET bottle textiles

Govt issues policy to make textile units ZLD compliant

Currency fluctuation impacts Turkey’s exports in November

Indian hosiery makers develop index to track sector

Kenya looks to revive textile industry

ICAC predicts growth slowdown of world cotton consumption

Hemp becomes a member of National Hemp Association

English Fine Cottons brings cotton spinning back to UK

KRRS seeks compensation for farmers cultivating Bt cotton

South Africa's CTWU asks for report on YEA implementation

Depreciating currency adversely impacts Myanmar economy

Cambodia wants greater access to US markets

India’s textile exports set to grow by 2016

IGATEX Pakistan 2016 to return with its 9th edition in April

VDMA member companies receive enthused response at ITMA

Yarn Expo Spring to have larger India pavilion

Global cufflinks market to grow over 9.87 per cent by 2019

Bangladesh-EU to set up joint business council to boost trade

Aditya Birla Group organises conclave of LAPF members

Aurora Textiles unveils Expressions canvas line at SGIA

RSWM to focus on exports

Taiwan eyes business prospects in South Asian markets

EU-Vietnam conclude negotiations on free trade pact

WFSGI Forum discusses topics beyond lean manufacturing

‘New trade union law in Cambodia may restrict workers’ rights’

IndustriALL ends workers’ issues with Ismaco management

Govt focuses on growth of performing apparel and textile segments

Floods and workers’ agitation impact textile trade in Tamil Nadu

November US retail sales dip

Shima Seiki to commemorate 30 years in UK with an exhibition

Growing importance of Cellulose fibers boosts sector

World Textile Awards, application deadline till January ’16

Africa, the next export market for India

Indonesia mulls tax cuts to support footwear, textiles

Vietnam’s textile exports grow steadily

Taiwan looks for closer trade ties with Bangladesh

Tanzania’s cotton yield expected to fall this year

Pakistan’s cotton production misses market estimates

TPP creates opportunities for US textiles, apparel sector

AP government waives loans for power and handlooms

Govt may concede to changes in GST

Adam Mansell to step in as UKFT’s CEO from January 2016

Ethical fashion shows to focus on sustainability in fashion

IWTO’s annual ‘Wool Round Table’ concludes in Istanbul

Second round of CPFTA talks between China and Pakistan fail

SIMA to gauge market demand for yarn and fabrics

APPTECH Expo to be held in Tirupur in February 2015

UN calls for rethink of economic growth strategies

Invista collaborates with Lanza Tech

Iran hopes for better textile machinery ties with Italy

Trade deals with Vietnam to adversely impact Bangladesh

APTMA-Punjab mulls closing mills once-a-week

International ‘Building and Fire Safety’ expo begins in Bangladesh

Malaysia’s participation in TPP to boost its textile exports

BK Goenka’s growth strategy works in favour of Welspun

Hosaf hikes PET capacity

ICAC honours Greg Constable as ‘2015 Researcher of the Year’

G-III Apparel reports net sales rise of 12 percent in Q3

India to miss textile and garment export growth target

Aditya Birla to expand LAPF to improve textile value chain

Govt to introduce Direct Benefit Transfer scheme for cotton farmers

TEXPO Bengal to focus on attracting investments in the state

Accord and Alliance not get time extension in Bangladesh

Lectra unveils FocusQuantum airbag cutting solutions

Accord and Alliance not get time extension in Bangladesh

Myanmar may soon enjoy GSP benefit to the US

Sri Lanka eyes dominant position in global apparel trade

Global carbon black market to rise 7.10 per cent by 2019

Gujarat gains from investments by Chinese dyestuff makers

Jute export ban hits Pakistan

Indonesia announces new economic policies

FESPA Digital to celebrate its 10th anniversary in Amsterdam

Turkish investment in Africa increases to $6 billion

Pai Lung displays several new innovations at ITMA

IndustriALL pushing for higher wages for Camodian workers

Consumer demand for good cotton product on the rise

Rising costs a bane for China’s textile and apparel business

Botto Giuseppe collaborates with Maiyet for FAIR cashmere

Karl Mayer displays wide multi-bar lace machine at ITMA

All in one ‘spinitsystems’ by Mayer & Cie. at ITMA

Telangana to introduce new textile and apparel policy in January

Non-tariff measures impacting Bangladeshi knitwear exports

Vietnam’s cotton imports to reach a record high this fiscal year

India’s knitwear players eagerly await GST roll-out

Bigger ‘Functional Lab’ zone to feature at Intertextile Shanghai

Report indicates strong demand for nonwoven materials

US-based Lepton-id develops security thread

Asia Pacific leads in technical textiles, report

China’s cotton imports down 49 per cent

SACTWU’s efforts to boost South African garment industry

Bangladesh gains, China loses as low cost textile maker

Indian textile and apparel sector wants duty correction

China loses low cost edge, South Asia emerges strong

India’s apparel exports to increase to $18 bn in 2015

Mexico emerges as strong apparel exporter to the US

More than 25 countries join global wage campaign Cambodia

Researchers discuss ways to reduce insecticides in cotton production

Texcare International expands for the 2016 edition

Worst year for garment factory commuters in Cambodia

Rules of origin may hamper Vietnamese textile exports

Congressmen urge Obama administration to help cotton farmers

Zimbabwe to focus on boosting country’s textile sector

First FTA with a capacity to train 1000 people opens in the UK

Tunisia’s once flourishing textile sector needs attention

Export earnings from the US up 11.40 per cent

Neighbouring countries emerge India’s top cotton importers

Sustainability: A growing consciousness in fashion industry

World cotton stocks to be second-largest ever at end of season

Myanmar RMG workers suffer despite minimum wage

Knit-Vision to commence from December 18 in Ludhiana

Changes in Chinese policy impact Indian cotton exports

APTMA says several Punjab mills may shut shop this month

Bangladesh govt to take legal action against errant RMG units

Invista to launch new campaign in early 2016

Welspun to hive off its yarn-spinning unit into separate entity

Myanmar to benefit from ease of doing business with the US

Techtextil North America to return with its 13th edition in May

Spanish fair Momad Metrópolis scheduled for February

India to revive jute usage through new innovative use

Ethiopia emerges strong sourcing destination, min wages a concern

Chinese textile companies shifting production to Bangladesh

Oerlikon’s manmade fibres receive positive response at ITMA

ITMA fetches buoyant response to Reiners + Fürst solutions

Turkish exporters to explore new markets in Africa

Lectra appoints Burak Susoy as Director, Turkey and the Middle East

Arvind bags National Energy Conservation Award in textiles

ATRS acquires clothing collection facility in Indianpolis

Over three lakh hectares of cotton crops damaged in Punjab

Adidas to increase its sourcing from Cambodia

Zara owner Inditex reports sales rise of 16 per cent

China organises CTAI to promote social responsibility

Willy Herman’s Lycra Beauty collection to debut at Interfiliere

Global unions join hands to fight for Cambodian workers’ rights

Woolrich unveils 100 per cent Merino wool collection

Prolexus to develop new knitted fabric plant in Malaysia

SACTWU cheers over employment growth in clothing sector

Wrangler joins TSC to strengthen supply chain sustainability

‘Cotton Four’ seek complete elimination of subsidies on cotton

17th Tex-Styles India fair to be held in February 2016

Telangana to promote states as textiles hub

AEPC chairman highlights export performance and initiatives

Cambodian workers continue to protest for higher min wages

47th Hong Kong Fashion Week starts next month

ITMA exhibitors continue to receive enthused buyer response

India puts a cap on prices of Bt cotton seeds

Bangladesh may overtake China as leading cotton importer

17 technical institutes bag awards in AICTE-CII survey

FTC pulls up companies for falsely labelling rayon as bamboo

Bangladesh remains favored sourcing destination

Experts stress on plus-size in menswear sizing charts

Slump affects cotton mills, prices down by 15 per cent

Pakistan ginners demand bailout package

Africa must address infrastructural issues to benefit from AGOA

Cotton production in India to decline 11 per cent this year

EU to assess Sri Lanka’s eligibility for GSP+ tax concessions

Vietnam’s garment industry joins global supply chain

Bangladesh to emerge as the world’s biggest cotton importer

West Bengal seeks time to respond to Centre’s jute dilution plan

After jet crisis, Turkey loses trade with Russia

Uttarakhand may legalise hemp cultivation

Bangladeshi RMG workers continue to face unsafe conditions

Grasim ropes in Dilip Gaur as its new MD

SC ruling impacts Surat traders’ business with New Delhi

‘Made in Europe’ a strong label despite slow economy

Global fashion industry on a mission to cut carbon footprint

Textile chemicals on a fast growth trajectory

Second edition of Blueprint Expo concludes in New York

Carrie Ask joins as new executive VP at Levi Strauss

Textile mills in Coimbatore resort to energy saving

US provides duty-free-quota-free access to Nepal

AWPFC expects 7 per cent decline in shorn wool production

SRTEPC to participate in Colombo Yarn & Fabric Show

Vietnam exports to the US increase 11.7 per cent

WTO meet agrees on duty-free access to cotton from LDCs

Integrated Textile Office Complex to come up in Varanasi

BCI continues to spread its footprint as global brands join in

Intertex launches Chemical smart screening for textiles

APTMA upset over the govt’s attitude towards textile industry

SC ban on diesel vehicles to hit textiles suppliers in Delhi

Rana Plaza defendants to face murder charges

Japan provides financial aid to Bangladesh’s RMG industry

Unique and heritage denim styles to rule in 2016

Shima Seiki to hold private exhibition in Hong Kong

International Sourcing Expo receives positive visitor response

‘Make in India’ boost to the country’s denim segment

Premium Selection Munich View finalises Summer 2017 trends

Sri Lanka’s Brandix Group bags President’s Export Awards

Nepal RMG gets duty-free status in the US

Kumar Mangalam takes controlling stake of Century Textiles

OGTC holds conference on Apparel & Home Textiles

A.T.E. and Karl Mayer open booking office in Punjab

Gujarat farmers upset over delayed bonus announcement

Sikkim gets first ATDC Skill Centre

Russia may formally ban Turkish textile products

China’s cotton output falls 9.3 per cent

NY Premiere Vision to be hosted on January 19

Reshoring to US stagnates, offshoring gathers steam

NTC begins e-auction of yarn

Volume of apparel imports to the US on the rise, says OTEXA

Vidarbha to set up textile hub

Delay in raw material imports impacts Bangladeshi RMG sector

Pratibha Syntex eyes Rs 1,500 cr turnover by 2020

Global demand for spandex on the rise

Ghana’s local industry suffers due to cheap Chinese imports

Invista may dominate China’s nylon 66 chip market

Invista may dominate China’s nylon 66 chip market

Japan, Pakistan develop closer textile trade ties

Vietnam’s garment exports up 10 per cent

TPP could adversely affect Korea’s exports

Indian states announce textile policies to boost the sector

Bangladeshi RMG exporters look for ways to beat competition

Alok Industries quarterly losses stand at Rs 242 crores

Tirupur knit exports up 15 per cent

Tamil Nadu textile units to pay for effluent treatment

ICAC predicts lower cotton production next year

Moody’s lowers apparel industry outlook

After TPP, Vietnam emerges as an attractive investment hub

DIPP to organise ‘Make in India Week’ in Mumbai

TDAP’s debut TeXpo 2016 edition to be held in April

Sangam India eyes topline growth of 10 per cent in FY16

Pratibha Syntex to pay huge penalty for using pirated software

Silk from China may face duty in India

India’s cotton purchase set to plunge

Rashmi Verma takes charge as new Textiles Secretary

‘Liva-based garments to witness robust growth’

Pakistan’s CCAC lowers cotton estimates for the current season

ITF’s online survey benefits Indian mill owners

Khadi suffers at the cost of cheaper synthetic fabrics

Premiere Vision adds leather and manufacturing segments

Cabinet approves ‘Amended TUFS’ for Indian textile industry

Texworld’s February edition promises to be bigger and better

ITF expresses optimism over amended TUFS

Nahar gets board approval to set up new spinning mill

Brazilian Denim mill Vicunha focuses on bistretch

China’s nonwoven market on a steady growth path

SUSTAINABILITY : Global business to continue focus on green initiatives

US grants Nepal RMG duty free access

Spoilt cotton makes southern Indian mills turn to Africa

Shima Seiki tapping market potential in Asia

Stretchline Holdings uses robotic technology

Textile Ministry reviews initiatives undertaken to boost the sector

Indian industry welcomes ‘ATUFS’, textile sector gets fresh boost

US legislation for federal procurement hits Indian exports

Mandatory zero discharge rule to impact several textile units

Tirupur associations may ink a joint wage pact

Experts blame lack of efforts for limited Bangladeshi exports

Ludhiana’s textile sector calls new ‘ATUFS’ pro-corporate

TPP: Sets the stage for cross country collaborations

BSTIM, the Spanish textile fair in February

17th Tex-Styles India fair to be held in February 2016

10th European Nylon Symposium returns in March 2016

Bangladesh: Garment accessories gains market share

TDAP’s debut TeXpo 2016 edition to be held in April

Tirupur associations may ink a joint wage pact

Mandatory zero discharge rule to impact several textile units

Experts blame lack of efforts for limited Bangladeshi exports

US legislation for federal procurement hits Indian exports

Intex South Asia concludes on a positive note in Sri Lanka

Meghalaya to get geo-textile and geo-cell technology

Textile units in North Maharashtra to get capital subsidy

US cotton growers may increase acreage in the coming season

First YFA 2015 in New Delhi receives enthused visitor response

Ashok Rajani steps in as the new AEPC Chairman

Madhya Pradesh textile units hit by declining demand

Cotton USA to promote responsibly produced cotton at Heimtextil

US economy sputters in December

US cotton growers may increase acreage in the coming season

Vietnam’s apparel exports may rise by 8 per cent

Bangladesh exports witnessed positive surge in 2015

Repreve makes a mark with recycled fibres

Covestro-IAF joint workshops address barriers in supply chain

Alliance cuts ties with non-compliant factories in Bangladesh

CSF London launches ‘Dress For Our Time initiative’

World cotton imports may fall 4 per cent

Chinese show presents quality exhibits

Bangladesh RMG sector puts its house in order

Garmentech Bangladesh scheduled for January

Designers put in serious efforts to revive ‘Made in New York’

OPPORTUNITIES: New innovations, technologies to drive industry in 2016

Experts warn Vietnam against Chinese investments

Textile mills cry foul over adulterated cotton from Gujarat

Bannari Amman to develop new garment factory at Palladam

RBI’s entry into currency futures to control volatile rupee

Geratex introduces SonicPreg technology at ITMA

Rhodia unveils first biodegradable polyamide yarn

Govt interference makes negative impact on Egyptian cotton

Hong Kong Fashion Week to celebrate ‘Fashion of Music’

London Textile Fair opens next week

Pakistan’s cotton production drops this season

Indorama Synthetics commissions it 100,000th Zinser spindle

Amended TUFS hurts us, say small textile makers

DENIMS : Decoding denim trends in 2016

ATDC, Juki India team up to offer courses on lingerie making

Textiles Ministry funded garment centers coming up in NE states

Handloom weavers to be included in rural scheme

Coimbatore-based SP Apparels launches IPO to raise Rs 215 cr

TPP Affect: India needs new FTAs to compete globally

Invista granted patent for bio-derived raw materials technology

Steve Rowe to succeed Marc Bolland as new M&S CEO

Brandix becomes first Cotton USA license holder in Sri Lanka

Govt rejects subsidies on investments during black-out period

MIIT China may soon unveil textile industry development plan

GFA with H&M helps in reinstating sacked workers

Vietnam weakens dong against the dollar for export benefits

China’s Prosperity Textile to use Better Cotton for its products

Intertextile Shanghai sets stage for biggest spring edition

Zodiac Clothing Company wins GOLD certificate for green building

US apparel imports up 4.8 per cent

Birla Cellulose hosts a mega women’s wear export conference

Pakistan sees a dip in cotton production

Indian mills want duty correction on man made fibers

Delayed refunds hit textile units in Pakistan

Denim companies go green by joining hands with technology firms

WAGES: A crucial detriment in consolidation of supply-value chain

BGMEA to assess inspection status of RMG factories

‘Textile industry needs technology and skills to compete globally’

Bangladesh to increase efforts for duty-free access to the US

Most US apparel retailers post positive Holiday sales

Global nonwovens textiles to grow at over 7 per cent CAGR

Foreign buyers eye Vietnam’s textile units

Strong demand attract brands take to Filipino market

Bangladesh’s export earnings improve

Southern textile mills face trouble with dyeing units closure

Chinese knits, hosiery flood Northern Indian markets

Pakistan’s Soorty Mills plans capacity expansion, exports growth

SOURCING: Changing dimensions with newer risks and opportunities

Bangladesh emerged as strong denim player last year

Birla Cellulose eyes global expansion of its LAPF program

SRTEPC to hold second Source India Programme in Surat

Rick Helfenbein to be the new AAFA President

Cordura introduces new innovative fabrics

El Nino could queer the pitch for global cotton output

Bangladesh exports to non-traditional markets decline in H1

West Bengal hosts textile summit to boost investment

Trade ties between India-Bangladesh take a positive turn

Bangladesh upbeat about RMG export orders

Zimbabwe’s clothing units want rebate extended

Chinese turmoil hits Indian textiles export

Hope for African cotton farmers

Cinte Techtextil China returns to Shanghai in October

Fiji emerges as a sourcing destination for western buyers

Two-day programme on supply chain management in Manesar

Messe Frankfurt to organise Nordstil show from January 16

Declining Chinese yuan to adversely impact India’s exports

Texworld USA announces seminar series for winter edition

Optitex joins IEEE Standards Association Initiative

Heimtextil Frankfurt kick-starts on a positive note

Weakened cotton output forecast for China and Pakistan

Lift CVD, Bangladesh tells India

Kingdom of China promotes linen through ‘Mumbai Day’

Investor group makes $300 mn buyout offer to American Apparel

James Carnahan appointed Sustainability Officer at Archroma

DCI announces global summit on denim in Ahmedabad

Garment Expo kicked off in Bangladesh

APTMA seeks 10 per cent duty on yarn and fabric imports

Rwanda to develop textile centers to save import expenditure

Bangladesh exports to EU decline

Vietnam for EU exports poses serious competition to Pak

Low global demand adversely impacts Indian exports

Orissa trade fair ends today

China blames currency fluctuations for decline in textile exports

Lenzing to promote new Tencel applications at Heimtextil

Profits to get hit by ‘Cotton Seeds Price Control’ order

Mosanto announces new cotton seed processing facility in Texas

‘Bangladeshi RMG supply chain plagued by corruption’ - Report

Siyaram stock up 23 per cent

Greenshowrrom,Ethical Fashion Show Berlin starts on January 19

China may consider selling rising domestic cotton stocks

FTA with Thailand may not benefit Pakistan

MCL Global, EOG launch textile standards website

Machinery and plastics shows in Bangladesh this January

TUFS to provide one-time capital subsidy

Trade shows focus on critical issues facing industry

Bangladesh, exporters assail garment units long wait for raw materials

Walmart reducing stores to affect Bangladesh RMG units

Poor taxing and surcharge policy hits Pak textile industry

Bangladesh: Delta Spinners’ Capex eyes export market

Rwanda to revive its garment industry

Association of Professional Tailors’ Rwanda, C&H Garments

Turkey looks to Malaysia

Cmia enters partnership with African mill

Focus on sustainability as brands adopt green initiatives

German textiles sector growth higher than garments

Adidas adopts eco-friendly Bluesign standards

47th Hong Kong Fashion Week F/W takes off to a grand start

Primark working towards cleaning its supply chain

TPP to benefit Japan heavily

Texworld Paris in February

Japan has a yen for Vietnam, lured by TPP

PHMA urges ban on import of fabric from UAE

TPP to boost trade unions in member countries including Vietnam

Botswana’s textile export to US suffers

Despite challenging weather, Ispo Munich 2016 ready to take off

Interfilière Paris to display innovative prototypes with creativity

Rupee slide positive for exports, says Assocham paper

China’s domestic textile industry affects global sourcing dynamics

Denmark launches project with Bangladesh for workers

Bangladesh sets up green fund to boost textile exports

India hopes for FTA with Europe

Première Vision Paris offers dynamic inspirations and exchanges

Germany to host Asia Apparel Expo in February

Dongyang MirAcle develops UHMWPE, one of the strongest synthetic fibers

Indian garment exporters anxious about falling yuan

Pakistan’s textile exporters losing share in US market: SBP

India International Garment Fair 2016 kick starts in Delhi

Global brands eager to capture bigger market size in Asia

Variety options for California, Arizona cotton seed growers

China cotton quota price to slip on narrower price gap

Asian fashion to take Centrestage through new show in HK

Denmark and Bangladesh devise safety plan for workers

Viatnam’s Vinatex taps opportunities emerging from EU-FTA

Switzerland’s Gherzi Textile looking at setting up textile park in AP

Uzbekistan to cut cotton output by 10 per cent

Uzbekistan to cut cotton output by 10 per cent

Industry get relief as Textiles Ministry begins settling dues

A consortium of banks may acquire stake in Alok Industries

Wool Lab adds additional themes

Maharashtra to give capital subsidy to self-financed textile projects

Tamil Nadu to host Texfair in May

Solar charkas to strengthen khadi weaving

Garmentech Bangladesh draws global attention

Chittagong Apparel zone long overdue

Malegaon weavers should create own brand, earn reputation, says Bhuse

Jute prices go out of control

Suryalakshmi Cotton Mills Q2 profit up 18 per cent

West Bengal to roll out incentives for textile parks

Government plans corrective measures to boost textile exports

Siyaram Silk Mills garment division sales boom

Warangal to have India’s biggest textile park

Intertextile Shanghai on March 16

Indonesia to scan TPP fine print before joining

Despite lean phase Indian textile stocks register positive returns

India’s textile machinery sector poised to double in size

Textile trade is slipping through China’s fingers

Russia to cut down on Turkish textiles imports

Malaysian textile and apparel industry supports TPP

Germany to host ‘Platform Fashion’ this January

Revamped Bread & Butter Now to be hosted in September

Indonesia to scan TPP fine print before joining

Women make up 65 per cent workers in Bangladesh RMG

India may miss its garment export target for current fiscal

Dubai hosts signage show

DIFE Report finds remediation of work funding tough in Bangladesh

GST to boost textile exports

ATDC organizes skills development training

Bangladesh to shift focus on high end RMG

Bangladesh: Delta Spinners’ Capex eyes export market

Somasar Patola weavers shift from silk yarns to cotton

Fabstract Clothing: Poised for a take off

ORWM exhibits sophisticated outdoor knits for 2016

Sri Lanka to host yarn and fabric show in March

Turkish Clothing Machinery Fair in April

OTA and TE team up to advance organic fiber

China to host street wear show The Hub in April

EU bans NPE used in apparels

US companies give a thumbs-up to TPP

Gap to reduce carbon footprint

Hong Kong Fashion Week concludes on a positive note

Australia may see fall in wool production

Indians in US object to offensive tees

Vietnam needs to reap benefit from FTAs

Demand for viscose filament falling in China

AEPC ask government to simplify rules for apparel exporters

Pakistan’s garment exports up 3 per cent

Mumbai to host National Garment Fair from January 27

Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics 2016 to kick start in March

The North Face shows the way in sustainability

NTC to modernise mills

Bangladesh poised for good economic growth

Indonesia hopes for growth from EFTA

Monsanto to modernise cotton seed processing facility in Texas

Aptos, the app to fire up retail sales

Chinese economy weakens

Global Value Chains can benefit Africa

Laser cutting technique catches on

New denim tool to connect fabric buyers faster

Pakistan’s share in world exports falls

Rupee fall halts cotton imports

China’s import of synthetics edges out cotton

FESPA, the textile print show in March

As exports fall, China’s ‘Jeans Capital’ at cross roads

China reduces spun yarns import from India

Philippine exporters hopeful of meeting revenue target of $102 bn

Green norms may spell death knell for textile industry

Bangladesh RMG exports grow 28 per cent in five years

China’s cotton imports plunge, expected dip further

Milano Unica, CFDA tema up to train US designers

Bangladesh machinery fair starts tomorrow

US apparel makers visit Cambodia’s RMG units

Indian knitwear exporters see immense growth opportunities

Analyse TPP's impact on Bangladesh, say experts

Fashion industry focuses on sustainability

Europlasma develops water repellent solution for apparels

US retailers turn to Gautemala

Japan’s Mimaki to buy Italy-based La Meccanica

India’s textiles and apparel exports to stablise in 2015-16

Tax default by Bangladesh garment units worry authorities

Smart textiles poised for huge growth

Pak NA body chairman threatens resignation on textile woes

Apply GST on factory price of textiles, urges Indian industry

Power looms in Tamil Nadu face tough times

Low cotton arrivals force ginners in Maharashtra to remain idle

Interfiliere Hong Kong to kick start in March

Growth in Southeast Asia expected to pick up, says UN report

Meredith Corp and Apparel Bridge LLC to launch active wear for women

Bangladeshi factories remain unsafe

Creating magic with Alcantara

B’desh needs to do more in RMG sector, says Sustainability Compact

Thailand would benefit by joining TPP: Study

Digital Textile Conference to boost textile printing at FESPA Textile

‘Denimandjeans.comvietnam’ to be held in June

US firms investing in Vietnam’s textile and garment sector

ITMA Asia+CITME 2016 attracts positive response from industry

European Business Awards applauds Calik Denim for Sustainability

EU funded ‘Smart Myanmar’ to boost garment export sector

Canada joins ‘Sustainability Compact’ to mend Bangladesh RMG sector

India must be prepared to deal with post-TPP challenges

Ethiopia takes steps to increase textiles exports

India imposes duty on Chinese raw silk and melamine

Analysts call for fast-track factory safety efforts in Bangladesh

EPCFH propose two handicraft warehouses in Latin America, Russia

Jeanologia looking at doubling its size

BGMEA seek separate channel for quicker external trade

US-based MSYG to spend $8 m on expansion of textile plant

Rajasthan textile sector bags major investment proposals

TE and OTA team up to boost organic cotton in in the US

Nigerian manufacturers urge government to ban textile imports

GHCL to launch own home decor brand

Vidarbha to have textile park

Kelheim weaves particles into fiber

Invista gets innovative with Cordura fabrics

Synthetic export faces challenges in 2015-16 fiscal

BCI confines the loop on traceability

Pakistan’s knit exports need attention

Technotex 2016 to boost ‘Make in India’ in technical textiles

‘The entire textile value chain needs promotion,’ Textile Commissioner

Bangladesh sees record export earnings

Turkey’s apparel sector employing young refugees

US hemp industry lobbying to legalise production of the fiber

Texworld USA, ApparelSourcing Winter 2016 see record visitors

US is Vietnam’s biggest importer

Igedo is thrilled about the successful premiere at Areal Böhler

Myanmar positive about apparel exports

Java region attracts textile investors

Azerbaijan to aid cotton sector

EU Trade Policy aims to promote sustainability, human rights

Vietnam emerges top cotton importer, beats China

AAFA says TPP will bring opportunities

Pakistan turns to Indian cotton in a big way

Bangladesh doles out incentives to boost exports

Garment workers in Eastern European underpaid for work

Cotton USA draws attention at Heimtextil, Germany

French brand The Kooples turns to Lectra solutions

Bangladesh to host garment machinery fair

Linen changing goes high-tech in healthcare textiles

Signs of recovery in US economy

Pitti Filati sees an increase in number of visitors

Vote to allocate part of €1M Global Change Award for textile innovation

Syria's textile industry hangs on for survival

India’s cotton volumes may fall by 14 per cent

Cambodia’s exports up 14 per cent

Pakistan’s cotton yields dip this season

India tests high yield cotton

Tirupur exporters want FTA and other treaties signed at the earliest

Pakistan’s textiles sector takes a hit

Coats appoints HR Director for industrial business in Asia

Ethiopian minister to speak at Prime Source Forum 2016

Russia turns away from Turkish textile imports

Karl Mayer machine with optimised user interface

US to increase cotton plantings

Profits come from exploitation of workers, says ITUC study

Jacquard denim was the focus at Munich Fabric Start and Blue Zone

Milano Unica weathers the storm in US east coast

Nanofiber market to grow at 24.12 per cent CAGR during 2016-20

Scoop International in London celebrates 10th outing in style

US ‘Trade Africa’ initiative to boost business for East African nations

Questions remain over TPP

Falling polyester prices perks up global consumption

China turns to supply reforms

Textile care goes hi-tech

Endless uses devised for wool

Bombay Rayon converts debt into equity

Oeko-Tex develops new certification criteria

Dye sublimation grows rapidly

Indonesian textiles struggle against odds

Ralph Lauren Q3 earnings better but lowers FY 16 outlook

American Apparel to up the ante on ‘Made in the USA’

Indian spinning industry faces problems despite power tariff cut

Endless uses devised for wool

LVMH struggles in China

Century Textiles Q3 net loss restricted to Rs 10.41 crores

Pakistan’s 15th Textile Asia International Trade Fair focuses on export

Leading domestic bedding suppliers at Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles

Welspun profits up 21 per cent

Banking on demographics, Levi Strauss to focus on Asia

17th Tex-Styles India to be held in Delhi on Feb 22

Bangladesh’s RMG sector may face tough times

India may impose duty on jute imports from Bangladesh

US cotton industry face numerous challenges in 2016

EU envoy urges Pakistan to take advantage of GSP Plus scheme

Ethiopia has failed to meet textile exports target

Interfiliére Paris showcases new ways of looking at lingerie

Chinese exports fall in value

BJMC knock the government’s door for funds once again

Sri Lanka apparel industry to draw up its next 5-year plan

Pakistan emerges India’s top cotton buyer

Sri Lanka’s garment workers get debit card

Paris gears up for three top fairs: Apparelsourcing, Avantex and Texworld

SRF to set up plant in Indore

Bangladesh exports up 10 per cent

TE, OTA team up to promote organic textiles in the US

US cotton area to grow six per cent

Outlook for Indian cotton stable in fiscal 2016-17

Pakistan losing share to Vietnam

Bangladesh to revive muslin’s wonders

Mexico emerges a strong denim supplier to the US

Delhi HC refuses stay Centre's Bt cotton order

Pakistan to import cotton worth $4 billion

Probe into spandex dumping begins

Alfine Knit explores new markets beyond US and Europe

Asia emerges strong in global garment exports

Indian cotton prices under pressure

Bangladesh’s export earnings up 8 per cent

Itema introduces cutting edge machines

Competition pushes Vietnamese fashion brands downhill

Pakistan’s 15th Textile Asia International Trade Fair focuses on export

TPP puts Bangladesh in a hard place with its RMG exports

Nandan Denim all set to be Asia’s largest denim manufacturer

Lanfranchi’s the shows way with its sustainability and innovation

Immagine Italia displays latest trends, innovations in lingerie

Karl Mayer develops automatic warper

Klopman develops new recycled polyester

Argar Technology extends its HV knitted fabrics range

Azerbaijan enlists China’s help for cotton production

Bangladesh, EU to form joint business council

Currency devaluation to help Egypt’s textile sector

Indorama Synthetics opens its 9th textile plant in Indonesia

Indorama reports Rs 35 lakhs profit

Bangladesh RMG exports to the US clocks in double-digit growth

TPP Effect: India pins hopes on China-backed trade bloc

Cheer for AP cotton farmers

Milano Unica to shift venue

US cotton plantings to rise

Cotton crop fails in Pakistan

Duty drawbacks on exports streamlined

Lacrosse creates hi tech flat knits

Greenpeace detox campaign for cleaning supply chains

Domestic cotton prices likely to remain sensitive next fiscal

Bangladesh to set up apparel warehouse in West Bengal

Nitin Spinners’ Q3 income up 19 per cent YoY

China Textile Round-Table Conference focuses on supply-side reform

BD aiming to achieve world's 2nd largest economic growth in 2019

China will continue to be main sourcing destination for US brands/retailers

Man made fiber makers want excise duty reduced

Woolmark connects with India partners

Cotton prices down three per cent

EU looks for fair prices in Bangladesh

Cambodia garment, footwear exports up six per cent

Linen makes Jaya Shree profitable

Bangladesh RMG sector working towards achieving 2021 targets

40th Munich Fabric Start saw three busy trade fair days for final collections

Milano Unica XXII sees record growth

Paris gears up to host Première Vision Paris from February 16

Morarjee Textiles opts for Zinser machines

Pakistan’s spinners, ginners face losses due to TPP

Maharashtra extends subsidy for self-financed units

Japan’s economy slows down

Taiwan’s textile sector gears up for Rio Olympics

Nigeria develops garment design center

60 Bangladesh units claim completion, Accord to verify

Japan’s Integral to acquire apparel company Itokin

Gurgaon can be an apparel hub like Banaras, Surat, say experts

India’s textile exports may fall in 2016-17

Sangam net profit up 12 per cent

India participates at Intermoda in Mexico

Lankan to host AISEX machinery show in June

China’s exports fall in January

TPP may give Vietnam tax benefits

Surat to venture into western apparel manufacturing

Textile Exchange launches RWS stakeholder review

Italy’s major fashion brands pledge to detox

Kingpins to launch new show ‘Why By Kingpins’

Pakistan's exports decline 14.4 per cent

Sri Lankan fabric industry can be as big as its apparel vertical

Ahead of TPP, US becomes Vietnam's top trade partner

‘Denim In Fashion’ to showcase latest trends, innovations in Dhaka

Levi Strauss reports 7 per cent decline in Q4 net income

Cambodia to widen export base

Monsanto to set up modern seed processing facility in Texas

Gujarat set to be denim hub

Bangladesh cabinet agrees to formation of TUs in EPZ

Karl Mayer to hold exhibition for industry partners in the US

China's garment industry urged to adapt changes

India looking to increase denim exports

‘Beyond Denim’ to add diversity at Intertextile Shanghai this year

Belize cotton growers get Japanese grant

Fire-resistant clothing developed by Heathcoat Fabrics

Los Angeles-based Fabric Selection offers fabric choices

Vietnam’s progress with TPP alarms rivals

India eager for EU treaty

Free trade pacts enthuse Indonesian textile units

Kozhikode women’s group revive textile legacy with Vastramandalam

Fear, economic slowdown does not dampen Paris events

Vietnam’s apparel export orders abound

Esmetex introduces lightweight shirting fabric

CCI orders investigation against Monsanto

Cornell University puts up knitted textile pavilion at New York exhibition

Despite a dip in exports, RBI resists devaluation

Incorporate natural capital in cotton industry business plans, says report

Haryana, Punjab may cut Bt cotton sowing to weed out diseases

Birla Cellulose aiming to increase presence in Bangladesh

And now garments with smart bacteria

Indian textile sector allotted fresh funds

Bangaladesh: Woven mills fail to meet demand

SIMA urges TN government to reduce power tariff in state

Bangladesh Alliance blacklists three firms

Italian textile machinery majors to partake at Saigontex

Turkey’s brands cited for unethical practices

Cambodia union urges ministry to stop Agile Sweater exports

Australian wool export faces fracas over animal welfare issues

Mahyco wins restraint order against Nuziveedu Seeds

Egyptian tatter confirmed the oldest piece of clothing

Indian jute mills upset over price cap

Sri Lankan bank supports apparel sector through ‘Ransalu Privilege Card’

Brands commit to promote global organic cotton production

H&M’s Global Change Award encourages pioneering ideas in textiles

Archroma and DKTE to enter academic partnership

India to announce new textiles policy by April 2016

Cost analysis of spinning mills show raw materials, power important factors

Pay hike for hosiery workers in TN

Power looms threaten pashmina trade

Fake cashmere wool bane of fashion industry

Indonesia keen on joining TPP

Machinery show on in Ludhiana

Pakistan’s cotton farmers want bail out package

China sees a boost in sportswear sales

Safexpress to use old containers to spread ‘Go Green’ message

Turkish textiles eye alternate markets after Russia

Cotton recycling gets attention in Europe

Denim’s popularity continues in 2016

EU commission maintains Pakistan GSP+ status

Africa looms emerges strong as sourcing destination

Jat agitation hits Surat textile traders

Cotton yarn prices rise in India

Vietnam’s progress in RMG sector alarm rivals
Key Asian apparel producers such as Cambodia and Myanmar are alarmed that with TPP, Vietnam could undercut their vital garment industry. China and Bangladesh, the world’s two biggest garment exporters,…
China to host sports fair ISPO
Asia’s leading multi-segment sports trade fair, ISPO, will take place in China from February 24 to 27, 2016. The event will showcase the latest innovations from the fields of outdoor,…
Corrosion resistant zips from Coats
Coats has launched a range of corrosion resistant zips. Metal zips used in leather goods, clothing and footwear are prone to oxidisation and corrosion from exposure to the moisture in…

Australian wool prices up 19 per cent
The US produces its own wool, but it does rely on a number of trading partners. And Australia happens to be a major one. Australia is the world’s largest producer…
Japan to help accelerate Pakistan textile exports
Ykohama-based Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) is in discussions with the government of Pakistan about ways in which Japanese overseas development aid might be best used to assist textiles sector.…
Vietnam targets textiles exports worth $30 bn in 2016
Le Quang Hung, President, Garmex Saigon says the number of orders Garmex Saigon have so far compared to last year will ensure enough jobs for the company until the end…

‘YiwuTex 2016’ to showcase trendsetting technologies
The 17th China Yiwu International Exhibition on Textile Machinery (YiwuTex) is scheduled to be held from June 14-16, 2016 at Yiwu International Expo Centre, PR China. The show will cover…
Setting the roadmap for India’s spinning mills
"India’s textile industry is big and growing with 50 million spindles installed. The government has set an ambitious target to boost its share of global textile trade from 5 per…
Pakistan’s textile exports down 9 per cent
Pakistan’s textile exports declined by over 9 per cent from July to January of the ongoing financial year. Exports were down 6.38 per cent in January 2016 compared to January…

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