textile
Global Textile Chemicals Market Estimated to Reach Over $25 Billion by 2020
Transparency Market Research reported that the global textile chemicals market, which was valued at $19.66…
NYC Textile Week to Align Major Textile, Trade Shows
NYC Textile Week is a new concept expected to establish New York at the ultimate destination for textile and…
Kenya to Invest $34 Million to Boost Textile, Leather Sectors
The Kenyan government has pledged to revive its textile and leather sectors, and to improve efficiency…
EU to Fund Development of Egypt’s Textile Sector
The European Union recently announced that it would fund development of Egypt’s textile sector through its…
High Business Costs Hurt Kenya’s Textile Sector
As manufacturers continue to turn to Africa as a new sourcing destination, Kenya is struggling to keep costs…
546 Indian Textile Units Slapped with Closure Notices for Pollution
Hundreds of textile factories in Pali, India have been persistently polluting local waterways and, despite…
Peru Textile and Clothing Exports Up 7%, U.S. Leads Growth
Exports of textiles and garments from Peru reached $272 million in the first two months of the year, a 7…
Hyosung Hosts Trend and Fabric Development Workshops in China, Hong Kong
Hyosung, the world’s largest spandex producer with the creora® brand, hosted fabric development and…
Press Release: New Global Organic Textile Standard Released
The Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) International Working Group is announcing today Version 4.0…
2014 Outlook on Asia Apparel and Textile Sourcing
The China and Asia Textile Forum, held annually in Beijing, brings together retailers, brands, factories and…
Textile Industry Tests New Technologies for Cleaner Dyeing
Dyeing textiles is a dirty business. With as much as 70 percent of China’s waterways affected by pollution…
New Antiviral Textile Finish Could Reduce the Spread of Disease
Scientists have recently developed the first textile finish to use both antiviral and antibacterial…
Morocco: Minimum Wages Up in Textile and Apparel Sector
The minimum wage for textile and apparel workers in Morocco increased slightly in December as the final…
AmCham: Vietnam Apparel and Textile Exports to Increase 10.4% in 2013
Vietnam is becoming an increasingly valuable trading partner, especially with the US, as bilateral apparel…
Nike Opens Waterless Dyeing Factory in Taiwan
Nike, Inc. has made another move toward its “manufacturing revolution†with the introduction of its first…