Shanghai Planet Textiles event on October 22
Shanghai will host Planet Textiles Conference on October, 22, 2013. Jointly organized by Ecotextile News and Messe Frankfurt, Planet Textiles tackles the crucial issue of sustainability in the global textile…
Bangladesh’s Rana Plaza collapse to increase cost of clothing in the US
Executives in the apparel sector and agents in RMG trade in the US believe that the cost of clothing will rise in the coming months as a sequel to the…
Pakistan scraps duty on fibre
The National Tariff Commission (NTC) of Pakistan has decided not to impose anti-dumping duty on import of Polyester Staple Fibre (PSF) from China. The All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA)…
New dyeing machines from Germany’s Thies GmbH
The new ThiesiMaster F series from German Thies GmbH is destined particularly for dyeing high pile fabrics, such as terry toweling.The new F series is the latest innovation for the…
Spinexpo New York saw a major increase in visitors
The fifth edition of Spinexpo New York, held from July 16 to 18, 2013 saw knitwear designers, sourcing managers, retail buyers and brand directors explore an international offering comprising of…
Non flame resistant, molten fabric enters US
A dangerous flammable fabric is being imported into the US that fails to meet basic fire standards. Put a lighter’s flame to the fabric and it ignites like a sparkler,…
Sri Lanka's apparel exports back on track
Sri Lanka’s non-BOI apparel exporters have been integrated into the global network, Asycuda World (of UNCTAD). Apparel exports are now back on track having overcome global recession, a Ministry of…
China: Jeanologia, Prosperity Textile start sustainable technology centre
Spanish company Jeanologia, a world leader in the development of sustainable technologies for finishing garments, and its partner in China, Prosperity Textile, have launched a sustainable technology Demo Centre in…
Japan’s cotton yarn imports decline
Japan’s import of cotton yarn has declined by 2.8 percent year-on-year to 140,784 bales during the first half of 2013. This was revealed from data by Japan Spinners’ Association. However,…
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Outdoor apparels get a modern touch with new designs and styles
"It’s been nearly a decade since designers reinvented activewear for everyday use, their popularity continues to soar. This was particularly... Read more
Zara’s sustainability moves positive but needs indepth approach
"Making sustainability its immediate goal, fast fashion giant Inditex the makers of Zara pledged to only use organic, sustainable and... Read more
Women’s clothing imports from China faces US tariffs
"For the first time, the next round of tariffs by the Trump administration will target apparel imports from China. A... Read more
India: Boost synthetics, low duties, compliance to revive textile industry
"With low growth in synthetics, Indian apparel industry stands to be less competitive. The synthetic segment in India failed to... Read more
Political insensitivity forces fashion brands to apologise to China
"In a classic case of political insensitivity backfiring, many reputed brands such as Versace, Coach and Givenchy had to apologise... Read more
Brands explore new strategies to make the most of omnichannel retail
"Though six out of ten consumers use at least one digital channel for their shopping of apparels and garments, retailers... Read more
A humanistic approach to attack thoughtless clothes consumption
"A recent survey by McKinsey & Company reveals around 60 per cent of all clothes produced end up in incinerators... Read more
US-China trade war to reduce ‘Made-in-China’ labels
"It all began a year ago with the US administration, under the leadership of President Donald Trump, imposing a 25... Read more
AEPC, ILO team up to launch compendium of good management practices
"Not immune to the challenges of recession, unemployment and sustainability in consumption and production, India’s RMG exports has been hovering... Read more
New innovations, strategies spurring growth of wool yarn
"Wool manufacturers are innovating with new crossbred yarns leading the way for the creation of trans-seasonal apparels and other innovative... Read more