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Russia promotes textile and apparel industry

Russian regions are turning out to be the main players in driving forward both the light industry (as the Russian textile and apparel industry is called) and fashion.

The Ivanovo region, located in the European part of the country, accounts for 80 per cent of Russia’s cotton fabric manufacturing.

Construction of a synthetic fiber plant is scheduled to begin in the summer of 2017 in the Vichuga special economic zone in the Ivanovo region. Synthetic fiber is not yet produced in Russia and the plant has already secured orders for 80 per cent of its proposed production capacity.

The Vichuga SEZ will also include an industrial technology park built to accommodate small enterprises that will use synthetic fiber to produce finished products.

Another important driver of the light industry in Russia is the St. Petersburg light industry development program. The program includes a set of measures to support small businesses in the textile and apparel sector.

In addition, the city is also building an industry-specific business accelerator to promote new designers, including through the use of advanced technologies like 3D printing, robotic sewing machines and others.

Earlier this year, a bill was passed in Russia that allows textile, leather and apparel manufacturers with more than 250 employees to qualify as medium-sized rather than large businesses.

 
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