In 2013, 12 SGS Certified Trainers are ready to deliver the ‘AATCC Test Method’, ‘AATCC Textile Testing in Coordination with ASTM International’ and ‘Best Practices Using AATCC Gray Scales for Visual Color ...
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This year, 11 companies and their partners will receive an awards at JEC Europe - Composites Show and Conferences (March 12-14, 2013) for their composites innovations. The jury has selected the best composite breakthroughs, based on their ...
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The performance of the Indian Textile Sector has improved considerably during last two decades The production of Spun-yarn, Man-made fibre and filament yarn increased from 2443 Mn Kg. in 1991-92 to 7069 Mn Kg. in 2011-12, whereas total ...
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The Competition Commission of India (CCI), the country’s fair trade regulator, has closed the case against the Coimbatore-based textile machine maker Lakshmi Machine Works (LMW). The case against LMW was filed by Shahi Exports ...
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Today's global value chains used by U.S. apparel companies offer job creation opportunities in the United States, according to Analyzing the Value Chain for Apparel Designed in the United States and Manufactured Overseas, a new report ...
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Cotton Outlook's initial supply and demand estimates for the 2013/14 season indicate an addition to world stocks of1,145,000 tonnes, compared to the rise of 3,536,000 predicted at the end of the current season. The global production ...
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SGS India is pleased to announce that its largest laboratory and facility has been officially opened by Chris Kirk, Chief Executive Officer, SGS Ltd. in December 2012 in Chennai, India. Located at Ambattur, Chennai, the facility houses ...
The Textile Recycling Association celebrated its 100th Anniversary by holding a Reception and its AGM at the Houses of Parliament in London. Hosted by Right Honourable Tracey Crouch MP, delegates heard the annual TRA President’s ...
Textile traders in the South Indian state of Andhra Pradesh will observe a one day strike on February 27 to protest against the state government’s decision to bring textiles under Sensitive Commodities list, the Andhra Pradesh ...
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Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. One such group of people is the team at Red Carpet Green Dress, who has been busy over the last weeks and months creating a beautiful gown for the ...
The end of the prolonged power crisis and the restoration of electricity and gas supply to textile industries in Punjab has given new hope of achieving the set target of US$ 14 billion in textile and garment exports from Pakistan during the ...
The American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) announced the slate of honorees to be recognized during the 35th Annual AAFA American Image Awards to benefit the Wounded Warrior Project. Set to be held on May 16, 2013, aboard the ...
AATCC’s Ultraviolet (UV) Calibration Reference Fabric helps ensure accurate color communication throughout the textile supply chain accurately, saving everyone time and money from expensive miscommunications. Not all reference ...
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Three FIT Fashion Design students specializing in intimate apparel have won the 2013 Femmy Awards Student Design Contest. Dr. Joyce F. Brown, president of FIT, announced the top winners from the competition’s six finalists at the ...
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More than 1,000 pieces of premium Persian hand-made silk items prepared in three of the Iran’s leading carpet producing cities – Qom, Tabriz and Isfahan – are on display at The Persian carpet exhibition going on at Milad ...
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