January 2016

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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

China to host sports fair ISPO

Corrosion resistant zips from Coats

Australian wool prices up 19 per cent

Japan to help accelerate Pakistan textile exports

Vietnam targets textiles exports worth $30 bn in 2016

‘YiwuTex 2016’ to showcase trendsetting technologies

Setting the roadmap for India’s spinning mills

Pakistan’s textile exports down 9 per cent

Premiere Vision Paris show attracts quality visitors

Chinese sourcing fair in October

Textile Institute’s World Conference to be held in Poland

Germany sees Bangladesh as a strong RMG supplier

Rip Curl faces ‘slave labour’ scandal

Dhaka to host FASHIONIM a showcase of denim designs

TPP delay could cost US exporters dearly

South African RMG firms struggling for survival

Rising exports may infuse life into cotton sector

Rahul Bhajekar takes over as GOTS technical director

Cambodia’s apparel, footwear exports grew over six per cent in 2015

Esprit faces first half loss in 2015-16 fiscal

India’s small textile units want export incentives

Denim emerges strong at Las Vegas shows

CICR’s Bt cotton varieties pose challenge for Monsanto

Vietnam signs treaty with EAEU and Vietnam

Copenhagen Fashion Summit to debate sustainable fashion

First Bangladesh-India Cotton Fest 2016 to be held in March

Bangladesh factories yet to meet fire safety requirements

Chinese head for Rwanda, attracted by cheap labour

EU textile and clothing imports up 9.6 per cent

‘Make in India’ to boost India’s ranking in global textiles, garments space

Berlin Wool Lab Project: Woolmark Company teams up with KaDeWe

Vietnam’s textile and garment exports up 5.8 per cent

India’s textile industry wants excise duty on fiber reduced

Cotton prices fall in India

Africa, China dominate US Sourcing Magic show

Faridabad dyeing units want dedicated textile park

US grants Nepal RMG duty-free entry

The TPP, its implications and options for Beijing

Buyers Forum agree to improve labour conditions in Pakistan

Pakistan’s cotton output and area target scales down

Bangladesh RMG units make zero progress on remediation work

EU’s textile & clothing imports, sales records growth in 2015

Indonesia’s Jababeka to build fashion city in Kendal

Tirupur manufacturers turn attention to Northeast market

Velocity ramping up presence in Ethiopia

Chinese cotton demand may rise for first time in seven years

Cloth industry’s net sales up 2.4 per cent; returns to profit making

ICA supports cotton traders in Bangladesh

Pakistan ginners demand fair deal

T.T. plans to launch a premium inner wear brand soon

T.T. plans to launch a premium inner wear brand soon

Union Budget: Reduction of customs duty on specified textiles

Budget 2016: Mixed reaction from textile and apparel industry

Canada to host apparel sourcing show in August

Indian denim aiming to to double capacity

India’s cotton production to fall by 7 per cent

India’s RMG companies press for interest subvention

Cambodia outdoes Vietnam apparel exports to the EU

Swaziland textiles get duty free access to EU

US bill may create uncertainty in Bangladesh’s RMG sector

IVL, Dhunseri team up to produce PET in India

Vietnam lures Indian investors to invest

India to set up GPZ within Nepal’s Simara SEZ

Technavio study reveals top trends for global textile machinery till 2020

India: Cotton arrivals fall in 2015-16 season

Japan, EU’s FTA to boost textile and apparel segment

The high cost of buying cheap clothes

Textile yarn market to touch $12.64 billion dollars

Now, home textiles segment focus on sustainability

South Korea develops superbug resistant fabrics

Tirupur wants easy import of specialty fabrics

Zimbabwe needs $20 million working capital to revamp its textile sector

PRGMEA urges govt to facilitate exports growth

NCC predicts 2016, a challenging year for US cotton

EuroFibers signs distribution agreement with Prisma Shielded Dyneema

A quarter of Bangladesh’s exports goes to the US

Pakistan’s textile industry to get leaner, fitter

Denim show opens in Bangladesh

China may revert to cotton imports

World cotton stocks may fall eight per cent

Australian wool market eases

Fiji’s TCF sector is having the best phase since its independence

AEPC is pleased with the Union budget

SPJIMR and KVIC to revive traditional village industry clusters

Increasing awareness push brands to adopt sustainable sourcing

South Africa trims cotton estimate by five per cent

Kraig Biocraft to open subsidiary in Vietnam

Pak ministry of textile, departments at loggerheads

Archroma enters license agreement with Igcar for OBA technology

KHGA urges withdrawal of excise duty on branded garments

Bangladesh, Myanmar team up to face RMG sector challenges

Kornit unveils new printing systems

Bangladesh denim show highlights its growing importance as sourcing destination

Bangladesh’s export earnings up nine per cent

Lanka’s export earnings decline

Synthetic fiber prices keep falling

Surat Dreams holds a textile show on at Noida, India

Reports of Cambodia outpacing Vietnam’s garment exports denied

Zimbabwe tackles funding challenges

Lanka to host garment technology shows

Lanka won’t enjoy GSP for long

Orissa plans textile park at Bhadrak

Planet Textiles reveals the names of its first speakers

Weaving magic with silk

China’s unloading of cotton stockpile may depress global prices

Alliance cut ties with 5 more unsafe RMG factories

Blended yarn exports decline

Brazilian cotton prices drop

China to restructure and stimulate growth

Cotton arrivals fall over slowing demand

Bangladesh export revenues keep growing

Filatex goes into polyester fully drawn yarn

Jute packaging becomes law

Mizuno refuses to support its unfairly dismissed Indonesian workers

Foreign manufacturers take Vietnam route for exports

15th Textile Asia 2016 Int Textile and Garment Machinery Fair to kick start on 9 March

SDS’ seminar highlights sustainability issues in garment processing

Despite quality yarn, Pakistan performs poorly in cotton exports

Coats develops advanced Synergex fibers

EU is open to increasing 2030 carbon target

Cotton growers in the US struggle with changing demand

Chinese investing in US cotton sector

Canopy helps brands source sustainable fiber, save forests

Primark extends sustainable cotton scheme to India’s small women farmers

UK textile exports declined due to falling overseas reuse & recycling demand

Easy funds likely for Nigerian companies

Investors make a beeline for Tanzania

Textile Exchange release new series of Material Snapshots

China’s exports slump more than a quarter recently

Inditex plans to go slow on store openings

BT seed price fixed

India’s new Textile Policy to be industry-friendly

Teijin develops unique high performance fabrics

Ghezzi launches new stretch yarns with ROICA Eco Smart

China in focus at this year’s Planet Textiles scheduled for May

TPP lures many foreign investors to Vietnam’s textile, garment sector

Hong Kong to host 11th PSF 2016 from March 14

Textile Ministry considers new bi-lateral agreements to boost exports

USDA Outlook shows US production up, world stocks down

Government mulling online sale of Chanderi fabric

Indonesia to host machinery fair

Netherlands helping Bangladesh RMG makers in compliance issues

Two Indians win NASA Space Suit Textile Challenge

Pakistan to focus on value-added textiles to boost exports

Taiwan’s Everest Textiles emerges Asian leader in automation

Ethisphere Institute honours H&M as most ethical company for 6th time

Avantex Paris emerges a catalyst for fashion industry

Reshoring: US, UK apparel brands rethink strategy

Bangladesh’s exports rise by 12 per cent

Government firms up benefits for rural artisans

Chic trade show begins next week

Taiwan invests in Indonesian chemicals

Korea funds Pakistani technical textiles

Cotton farmers happy with cut in cotton seed prices

Haryana to have a textile park

US aid for Kyrgyz apparel segment to boost exports

11th PSF 2016: Concrete action urged for sustainable development in fashion

Vietnam companies struggle to escape outsourcing

Dutch government to initiate sustainable garment production

Bangladesh switches to high end denim production

Dhaka denim expo to begin on April 25

Bangladesh RMG factories facing tough times with orders drying up

Bangladesh wants duty-free access to Indian markets

Indorama’s new spandex ‘Inviya’ adds color, design

Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics-Spring Edition opens on March 16

New US trade facility disappoints Nepalese RMG makers

Now it is Hong Kong that may join TPP wagon

PSF discusses TPP and the challenges in implementation

Techtextil Symposium: New technology, innovations to the fore

Quality of NZ wool clip leaves exporters scrambling

IFC partners VF Corp, Target Corp to boost resource efficiency

Hong Kong offers unique advantage of "one country, two systems"

China’s knitting industry witnesses steady growth in 2015

Germany to host functional fabric fair Performance Days in April

IWTO Congress to be held in Australian after a decade

US Lectra has new president

India’s trade deficit narrows

Buyers get tough with errant factories in Bangladesh

Coimbatore centers promote non woven textiles

Punjab spinners hail VAT cut

Government re-establishes KVIC

Chinese cotton imports down 65 per cent

ATDC awarded ‘Best Vocational Training Provider Training 2016’

The ninth edition of Milano Unica opens in Shanghai

EFSI focuses on EU’s textile and fashion industry

H&M teams up with M.I.A. to promote clothing recycling

Cotton arrivals to fall in India

EU grants India RMG duty benefits

Pakistan’s cotton growers want better deal

Ethiopia’s Almeda Textile concludes its expansion plan in Adwa

Germany’s Lidl blamed for exploiting cheap labour in Bangladesh

Germany helps Myanmar become sustainable

Court order restrains Alok Industries

India not bothered if Monsanto leaves, as GM cotton row escalates

China’s dyeing and printing industry runs smoothly despite odds

World textile experts optimistic about China’s economic growth

Preview In Daegu 2016 gets an overwhelming response

Punjab reduces VAT on cotton

Textile units waiting for TUF subsidy

Gujarat cotton yield drops to lowest in a decade

ICCTM meets for instrument recognition

China’s new policy could slowdown India, Pakistan cotton sector

Warp knitting continues its growth part in India

Taiwanese textiles—the future is here

Pakistan may soon sign FTA with Turkey

Pakistan keen to enlist Turkmenistan in CPEC

Be safe and use recommended seeds farmers told at PAU event

Kenya needs to be wary of foreign investors in cotton farming

Outlook Asia highlights global change and regional growth

Cambodia aims to tap more business from the EU

Vietnam’s textile export market is expanding

Indian cotton prices dip, China could emerge an exporter now

GMAC to host fashion show for Cambodian garment workers

APTMA wants duty scrapped

Irregularities in Bangladesh RMG units

China's stockpiling might lead to cheaper jeans

Hi-tech clothing offer fun and function

Denims and jeans will be back to their roots, says Leopoldo Duranis

TTF to promote Taiwanese textiles at Vietnam show

US cotton producers get help from Marriott

Reliance ties-up with Precot Meridian

China develops textile park in Nigeria

India’s spun yarn exports up 22 per cent

Invista expands polyols capacity

Cotton futures slip two per cent

Sri Lankan apparel looking for trade deals for market access

HK-based Belle International Holding acquires major stake in Replay

Peruvian firms hold expo in the UK

IFDC partners with Turkish fashion week

PSF 2016: Focus on Ethiopia and emergence as in apparel sourcing map

The risk and opportunity of greater transparency in supply chain

Pakistan’s textile exports down 8 per cent

Bangladesh RMG factories become more sustainable

Primark teams up with German Partnership for sustainable textiles

Australia hosts India at the 2016 Sydney Royal Easter Show

Lenzing revenue up six per cent in 2015

PSF 2016: Exploring Vietnam’s preparedness in tapping TPP benefits

Pakistan’s exporters press for zero-rating

Alok prevented from sale of assets by consortium of lenders

Mexico textile sector worries over TPP and Trump wall

Levi Strauss announces innovative water techniques

Government fixes uniform price for Bt cotton seeds

Bangladesh yarn markets stable with falling cotton prices

US-based Globe incorporates WASP in firefighter’s clothes

Bangladesh knitwear makers opting for composite units

Morocco participates in Premiere Vision Salon Manufacturing Istanbul

Bangladesh in dilemma about joining TPP

New technologies make active wear cotton heavy

Tunisia teams signs up Messe Frankfurt to promote textiles in EU

Vietnam needs $15 billion for its textile industry

American clothing startups looking for local factories

Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics 2016: Spurt in visitor numbers lends optimism

India's denim production could reach 1.5 billion mt. soon

India to host 2nd Global Geosynthetics Summit in May

Taiwan Select to boost textile business at SaigonTex 2016

Australia’s new wool selling system face resistance

Nandan Denim adds capacity

Hong Kong, South Korea promote fashion

Copenhagen Fashion Summit scheduled for May

Thailand focuses on value added garments

India's denim production could reach 1.5 billion mt. soon

Chinese silk, preserving a precious heritage

Cotton ginning revives in Adilabad

Buyers want high end denim from Bangladesh

Global supply chain feels pressure of changing threat landscape, BSI study

Pakistan lags in reliability, security, diversity in apparel trade: WB

Policy issues plague Vietnam’s textile & garment industry

Welspun India expects 14 sales growth in Q4 of this fiscal

India’s denim industry growing at 15 per cent

Texhong to develop platform in Vietnam

Pakistan’s textile units want export refinance

Korean firms flout labor laws in Myanmar

PRGMEA, CCCT signs MoU to expand apparel business

DuPont launches Type 3 liquid-tight garment

Kumar Mangalam sells Kesoram stake in B K Birla group outfits

24th CHIC: The hub of Chinese fashion business attracts record exhibitors

Jute imports from Bangladeshi becomes more viable in India

Pakistan to hold Texpo, a textile show in April

Imported jute from Bangladesh a cheaper alternative

Paul Charron heads American Apparel

Chinese government still steering global cotton prices

US, man made fiber imports steal a march over cotton

Pakistan textile industry wants fiber duty to go

HK organizes symposium on intimate apparel

Government allows 100 per cent FDI in e-commerce marketplace

Denimsandjeans.com holds another successful denim show in Dhaka

New Delhi to host Heimtextil India, Ambiente India in June

Delhi government withdraws VAT hike on textiles

Pakistan’s exports to EU fall 11 per cent

Nigeria opts for Bt cotton to revive textile industry

3-D printing on garments on the rise

North American Retailers’ group cuts ties with more Bangladesh RMG units

Vietnams’ RMG industry gains momentum in global market

Maredi Moda Cannes, the beachwear show in November

European designers, brands turn to the US for better business

Vietnam looks at ways to promote textile and apparel sector

Pakistan’s textile ministry wants cabinet support to boost cotton production

Japanese textile fair in July

Australia’s wool production fall by seven per cent

India’s coir exports on the rise

India’s apparel, made-ups and home furnishing skills to be enhanced

Amsterdam to host Denim Days this month

Dutch govt takes initiatives for textile workers in sourcing countries

Americhem does staff addition

Bangladesh set up a fund for garment workers

China’s ITMA ASIA , CITME exhibition is pre-booked

H&M’s on a roll as sales increase 19 per cent

Africa has the right mix to emerge global force in RMG

Pentagon works with MIT to set up institute for textiles

Punjab yarn makers get VAT relief

Nepali cloth gives a peek in ancient textiles

Cotton production to recover this year in the US

Dutch govt takes steps to improve conditions in garment factories

Bangladesh RMG units propose tax reductions in upcoming Budget

Tamil Nadu power looms need to focus on upgradation

‘Make in India’ boosts India as an alternative production base

Chinese garment industry launches a new event LINKINGplus

Mulesing: Australian Marion wool industry faces flak

Apparel manufacturers in Bangladesh introduce tax reforms

Global cotton prices advance

Trade pacts have not helped Indian textile industry

Pakistan scraps VAT to boost textile and apparel export

World contract volumes fall

Recovering US economy yet to affect textiles industry

Bangladesh: Accord, Alliance suspend 83 RMG units

US: NCTO welcomes RFT –MII announcement

India looking at signing FTA with Australia

Prosperity Textiles launches innovative denim lines with more stretch

AFFOA partners University of Georgia to revolutionize the textile industry

France to organize Spin Expo in July

JIAM machinery show on in Japan starts today

Bangladesh to host denim expo on April 25

Mumbai to host Techtextil next year

Tirupur garment makers welcome RBI’s repo rate cut

Indorama’s fiber brand Inviya launches app

Tirupur Employers’ Association enters a new wage agreement

Trigon Select ties up with IAF to offer evaluation program

Apparel manufacturing center opens in Nagaland

The 23rd Hong Kong Fashion Week S/S to be held in July

JIIPA to organise second India Trend Fair in September

Europe a growing market for fashion accessories

Bangladesh denim maker Jamuna Group upgrades capacity

Complaint against 15 Bt cotton seed companies

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Russian sanctions against Turkish textiles boost India’s exports
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ITUC protest Cambodia’s new anti-union law
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Australia to eliminate import duties from India
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