Textiles
Business Coalition Urges Congress to Revive Duty Suspension Process
Apparel brands, retailers and textile producers have been hit with duties on imported inputs no longer made…
Morocco Seeks Duty-Free Benefits for Woven Fabrics Under FTA
U.S. textile industry raises concerns about Moroccan government's push for "blanket" approval of textiles…
U.S. Apparel, Textile Exports to Cuba to Rise if Embargo Lifted, ITC Says
Lifting the Cuban trade embargo would open a largely closed market and give a boost to U.S. manufacturers…
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Huntsman Textile Effects Launches Neon Shades With Erionyl FF Dyes
New fluorescent dyes aimed at trendy fashion shades on polyamide.
China to Terminate Export Subsidies on Textiles, Apparel, Footwear
Under the terms of the MOU with the U.S., China agreed to stop subsidizing exports of textiles, footwear and…
U.S. Issues Colombia Labor Rights Progress Report
The report finds that there has been meaningful progress across a number of areas, including a decline in…
China Prosperity Increases Polyester Capacity With Invista’s PTA Technology
China Prosperity's second PTA line incorporates Invista's E2R, Solvent Interchange and R2R technologies.
Sheila Hicks and Loro Piana Unveil Exhibit
This is the second time Loro Piana has presented at Miart with an artist.
Massimo Piombo Sentenced for Hermès Fabric Theft
The court of appeals in Lyon, France, sentenced the Italian designer to a three-month suspended prison term…
Applied DNA Sciences Introduces DNA Testing for Cotton Species
Pure Pima consumer cotton brands now able to determine amounts of blends.
Oeko-Tex Launches Eco Passport Certification for Textile Chemicals
Oeko-Tex said results of the trial project were positive and is rolling out the new Eco Passport.
IAC Establishes Headquarters at Saginaw Valley State
Antimicrobial chemistry and materials are a growing field in activewear, serving as odor and bacterial…
Hancock Fabrics to Close Remaining 185 Stores
Hancock Fabrics will not emerge form bankruptcy, but will go out of business and close its remaining 185…
First Federal Smart Fabrics Summit Set
Commerce Department to hold showcase for tech fabrics.
A Modern Take on Linen Thrives on Innovation
Linen's popularity has ebbed and flowed, but in recent years, technology and innovation have helped enhance…