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China’s textile and apparel exports decline slightly since January
Sep 5th
After an intially promising quarter, Chinese textile and apparel exports have seen a drop of 0.2% for the January-July period. During this time, texile and apparel exports have failed to match the previous year’s numbers. Textile exports have thus reached 54.47 billion dollars in sales (43.32 billion euros) over these More >
China’s textile and apparel exports decline slightly since January
Sep 5th
After an intially promising quarter, Chinese textile and apparel exports have seen a drop of 0.2% for the January-July period. During this time, texile and apparel exports have failed to match the previous year’s numbers. Textile exports have thus reached 54.47 billion dollars in sales (43.32 billion euros) over these More >
Axa buys textile exporter Schustermann & Borenstein
Aug 9th
Axa Private Equity is to buy a majority stake in German clothing exporter Schustermann & Borenstein from its family owners, the companies said on Monday. Photo: Schustermann & Borenstein
The family owners will keep a stake in the company, which according to sources close to the transaction is being valued at More >
Axa buys textile exporter Schustermann & Borenstein
Aug 7th
Axa Private Equity is to buy a majority stake in German clothing exporter Schustermann & Borenstein from its family owners, the companies said on Monday. Photo: Schustermann & Borenstein
The family owners will keep a stake in the company, which according to sources close to the transaction is being valued at More >
India Gujarat textile sector will regain glory” – Mr Sahu, Govt of Gujarat
Nov 27th
“The Gujarat textile industry is going though a cyclical phase, which is the main reason for the textile industry in Gujarat falling behind other states in textile output, said, Mr Maheshwar Sahu – IAS and Principal Secretary (Industries & Mines) – Govt. of Gujarat.
Mr Sahu said on the sidelines More >
India Indian textile sector should stick to its core competency’ – Global expert
Nov 27th
“The Indian textile industry needs to stick to its core competence of producing textiles like yarns and fabrics, in which the country has immense strength, rather than apparels”, said an international expert from UK.
Robin Anson – Managing Director, Textiles Intelligence – UK told fibre2fashion on the sidelines of the More >
El textile industry in El Salvador textile industry calls for more govt support
Nov 24th
The textile industry in El Salvador, the smallest and the most densely populated country in Central America, has called for more support from the Government.
During a presentation on “CAFTA Vrs Asia: Competitive Strategies for the Region’s Strengthening” as a part of FOROTEX 2011, Patricia Figueroa, Executive Director of the More >
China Oerlikon Group reorganizing its textile division
Nov 24th
The Oerlikon Group will simplify its Textile Segment to further increase competitiveness and profitability. The three key elements of this change are:-• the consolidation of the five Textile machinery and components businesses into three Business Units (BUs),• the relocation of Textile’s headquarters to Shanghai, and• increased R&D investment in both More >
India Bhilwara textile industry needs to adopt sustainable means’– Mr Sharma, RSWM
Nov 24th
Another interesting presentation at the recently concluded ‘International Conference on Manmade Fibre Textiles’ came from Mr Ajay Sharma who is GM (New Product Development) – RSWM Ltd, a division of the LNJ Bhilwara Group.
It is said that the very first manufacturing of blended polyester/viscose yarn in India was begun More >
Spain Employment plan reinstates 120 textile workers in Spain’s Valencia
Nov 24th
Román Ceballos, Regional Secretary for Education and Employment, and General Manager of Valencian Employment Service and Training (SERVEF) has expressed ‘satisfaction’ with the progress of the support plan to the textile sector so far.
The plan to support the textile sector has been funded by the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund More >
India processing units in Narol area of Ahmedabad textile units to install pollution control devices
Nov 24th
Textile processing units in Narol area of Ahmedabad, the largest city in the west Indian State of Gujarat, will soon have a fully automated air pollution control (APC) system installed.
In 2006-07, the Environmental Pollution Controlling Authority constituted by the Hon. Supreme Court under the Chairmanship of Bhurelal (Bhurelal Committee), More >
India Restructured TUFS of no avail to ailing Indian textile sector
Nov 24th
The restructured Technology Upgradation Fund Scheme (TUFS), launched in April 2011 by the Ministry of Textiles has failed to garner interest from the Indian textile sector, which is still looking for stability.
The earlier subsidy scheme for upgradation of technology in the textile sector, which was a huge success, was More >
Pakistan:Pakistan govt urged to end gas cut for textile industry
Nov 17th
The Pakistan Government has been urged to end gas loadshedding for the textile industry in greater interest of the country. All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) Chairman Mohsin Aziz raised this demand in response to the Economic coordination Committee’s (ECC) decision of continuing the three day per week gas loadshedding More >
India China Texmatech Co. Ltd. (CTMTC), the largest enterprise in China specialized in the import and export of textile machinery and technology, plant in Gujarat
Nov 17th
China Texmatech Co. Ltd. (CTMTC), the largest enterprise in China specialized in the import and export of textile machinery and technology, has expressed interest in setting up a high-tech textile machinery plant in west Indian State of Gujarat.
A delegation led by Mr. Wu Xiuhua, Vice President of CTMTC called More >
UK The Fashion and Textile Museum (FTM) exhibition launches on 18th November until 25th February 2012
Nov 15th
The new The Fashion and Textile Museum (FTM) exhibition launches on 18th November until 25th February 2012. To coincide with the Private View and Press Briefing, we are looking for high quality fashion designers within the accessory and jewellery arena to feature in the shop during the exhibition period.
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Israel Delta Galil, leading global supplier and manufacturer of innovative apparel ReaLasting Softness revolutionizing the textile industry
Nov 11th
Delta Galil, leading global supplier and manufacturer of innovative apparel for leading retailers and brands worldwide, has introduced its latest groundbreaking fabric technology called “ReaLasting Softness.
This new patent pending technology brings the solution for the ‘impossible dream’ – enjoy the softness, smooth and soft touch of man-made fabrics for More >
Egypt:Egypt’s spinning & weaving firm to shut textile unit
Nov 11th
Arab Polvara Spinning and Weaving Company (UNIRAB), a textile manufacturing firm based in Egypt’s Alexandria, has announced that it would shut down one of its textile production units.
UNIRAB is streamlining its operations at the unit and has urged workers to voluntarily opt for early retirement. Those who do not More >
Pakistan international standard for Energy Management that was introduced in June 2011, to become mandatory for Pakistan’s textile industry
Nov 11th
ISO 50001, an international standard for Energy Management that was introduced in June 2011, is likely to be soon made mandatory for Pakistan’s export-oriented textile industry, the All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) Punjab Secretary Anis-ul-Haq has said.
Speaking at a seminar on “Sustainable Energy Solution” for textile industry, Mr. More >
India:Italy & India sign MoU to foster trade in textile & leather
Nov 11th
The Union Minister of Commerce, Industry and Textiles Shri Anand Sharma has expressed confidence that India and Italy will reach the target of Euro 15 bn. Speaking at Ministerial Forum: ‘Indo-Italian Cooperation: Addressing Challenges, Strengthening Ties’, Shri Sharma emphasized that Trade between our countries last year stood at US$ 8.50 More >
China:NTA’s VP to visit three textile manufacturing facilities
Nov 11th
NTA’s VP to visit three textile manufacturing facilitiesDavid Trumbull, Vice President, international trade, National Textile Association, has been invited by the China Chamber of Commerce for Import and Export of Textiles and the Chinese Ministry of Commerce to speak on November 1, 2011 at the China Import and Export Fair More >
new textile and cotton garment suppliers, a Swedish delegation is paying a three-day trade visit to Ethiopia
Nov 11th
With a view to hunt for new textile and cotton garment suppliers, a Swedish delegation is paying a three-day trade visit to Ethiopia.
The delegation consisting of members of four leading Swedish textile retail firms is slated to visit textile factories in Ethiopia’s Tigray and Addis Ababa, the two regions More >
USA Federal Trade Commission’s systematic review of all current FTC rules and guides, of Textile Labeling Rules
Nov 11th
As part of the Federal Trade Commission’s systematic review of all current FTC rules and guides, the FTC is seeking public comment on its Textile Rules, which require that textiles sold in the United States carry labels disclosing the generic names and percentages by weight of the fibers in the More >
Pakistan Ministry of Textile Industry in Pakistan is facing severe resentment Trade bodies resent Pakistan Textile Ministry’s statement
Nov 11th
The Ministry of Textile Industry in Pakistan is facing severe resentment for its statement that trade bodies in the country are prejudiced and have their vested interests.
In a joint statement, executive members of various trade bodies including All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA), Pakistan Cotton Ginners Association (PCGA), Karachi More >
India Textile Association (India), Mumbai Unit organized a Half Day Seminar on ‘Innovation in Textile Processing’ – grand success
Nov 11th
The Textile Association (India), Mumbai Unit organized a Half Day Seminar on “Innovation in Textile Processing” in Dombivli on October 13, 2011. The Chief Guest was Mr. S. Balaraju, Jt. Textile Commissioner, Ministry of Textiles, Govt. of India.
Mr. Rajesh Balakrishnan, Vice President, TAI, Mumbai Unit welcomed the Chief Guest More >
USA PCCA’s Textile & Apparel Division returns to profitability
Nov 5th
Plains Cotton Cooperative Association(PCCA) announced at the cooperative’s 58th annual stockholders meeting record total net margins of $41.2 million from fiscal 2010-2011 operations. Further cash distributions to members totaling $36.3 million will bemade this month comprised of $19.5 million in cash dividends, $4.7 million in stock retirements, and $12.1 million More >
Scotland’s textile industries is considerably high can save water through sustainable measures
Nov 3rd
The water consumption ratio of Scotland’s textile industries is considerably high and hence there is much scope for the industry to pioneer in water conservation by adopting good water practices.
According to Business Stream, Scotland’s leading non-domestic water supplier, domestic textile production units can annually conserve over 127,000 litres of More >
Singapore 1st November 2011, Mr Rohit Aggarwal will be appointed Vice President, Strategic Marketing and Planning Huntsman Textile Effects realigns global business model
Nov 3rd
With effect from 1st November 2011, Mr Rohit Aggarwal will be appointed Vice President, Strategic Marketing and Planning and Mr Kent Kvaal, as Vice President, Sales and Technical Resources. These new appointments will replace the current Strategic Business Units (SBUs) organizational structure for Apparels and Home Textiles (AHT) and Specialty More >
USA 23rd Annual Conference for Textile and Apparel Importers United States Association of Importers of Textiles and Apparel
Nov 3rd
The United States Association of Importers of Textiles and Apparel (USA-ITA) and the American Import Shippers Association, Inc. (AISA) will host the 23rd Annual Textile and Apparel Importer Trade and Transportation Conference on Tuesday, November 8th, in New York City.
This year, the conference will feature top Obama Administration officials, More >
Spain Prices of textile items increase in August
Nov 1st
Prices of Spanish textile items increased in August by 6.4 percent on the Industrial Price Index (PPI). This was the fifth consecutive month that the annual increase in textile prices maintained an increase of more than 6 percent.
However, the growth in textile price index is lower than the average More >
Indian Govt sanctions 21 more Textile Parks
Oct 31st
The Indian Government has sanctioned 21 new Textiles Parks under the Scheme for Integrated Textiles Parks with a project cost of Rs. 2100 crores to be implemented over a period of 36 months.
Minister for Commerce, Industry and Textiles Shri Anand Sharma as Chairman of the Project Approval Committee under More >
India Indian textile companies witnessed in the last two quarters of fiscal year 2010-11 textile sector under pressure
Oct 31st
The boom period which Indian textile companies witnessed in the last two quarters of fiscal year 2010-11 seem to be over. Since the first two quarters in fiscal year 2011-12, they are now facing the stark reality of pressure on sales and margins.
The drastic plunge in raw cotton prices More >
USA National Retail Federation welcomed applauds House asking Admin to avoid textile, apparel curbs in TPP
Oct 31st
The National Retail Federation welcomed a bipartisan letter from members of the House asking U.S. Trade Representative Ron Kirk to avoid restrictions on textiles and apparel in the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade agreement currently under negotiation.
“Restrictions such as the ‘yarn forward’ rule have severely undermined benefits that could otherwise be More >
Switzerland Huntsman to restructure Textile Effects Business in Basel
Oct 28th
Huntsman Corporation announced that its Textile Effects (TE) division plans to implement a significant restructuring, including the possible closure of its production facilities and business support offices in Basel, Switzerland, as part of an on-going strategic program aimed at improving its long-term global competitiveness.
The planned restructuring and the possible More >
Germany Solvent-free solutions for textile coatings by Momentive
Oct 24th
Momentive Performance Materials Inc., a leading global provider of silicones and advanced materials, announced an innovative platform of addition curable Room Temperature Vulcanizate (RTV) and liquid silicone rubber (LSR) products that can be considered for use in a variety of consumer, industrial and healthcare textile coating applications, including apparel and More >
Nigeria Nigerian technologists urge govt to revive textile mills
Oct 24th
The Federal Government and the State governments in Nigeria have been urged by the textile technologists to make efforts to revitalize the textile mills in the country, so to aid the nation’s economic growth.
During the 4th National Conference of the Association of Textile Technologists of Nigeria held in Lagos, More >
