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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China's shifting export dynamics and the declining importance of the US market
A recent analysis by David Birnbaum reveals a significant shift in China's export focus, specifically concerning the US’ as a... Read more
Apparel demand remains strong, but economic clouds loom: Wazir Advisors report
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Spreading the Bets: India’s need to create a new textile export map
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As US consumer confidence crumbles it casts a looming shadow over fashion spendi…
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