Marian Watkins, the owner of MW Fiber Arts, loves the feeling of walking into a craft supply store and not knowing where to start. All of the color, texture and endless possibilities have been her favorite part of crafting supplies. ...
The COSATU-affiliated Southern African Clothing & Textile Workers’ Union (SACTWU) launches its 2013 Living Wage Campaign with a National Bargaining Conference to be held later this coming week (28 Feb-3 March 2013), in Cape Town. ...
Tags: SACTWU, 2013, Living Wage Campaign
In view of wide-spread adulteration in silk products, Central Silk Board unveiled new Silk Mark India Fusion Label to the international community assembled for the International Sericulture Commission (ISC) Conference held at New Delhi. ...
FibeRio, the developer and manufacturer of Forcespinning® nanofibre production systems, has raised $13 million in capital from two global strategic investors. The investors are SABIC Ventures B.V., Saudi Basic Industries ...
Apparel Export Promotion Council organised Export Excellence Award and Lifetime Achievement Award, here on 22nd February evening. Shri Anand Sharma, Hon’ble Minister for Commerce, Industry & Textiles, Government of India was the ...
Tags: Apparel Export, Textiles, Apparel
The Union Minister for Commerce, Industry & Textiles Shri Anand Sharma, in a bilateral meeting with Ms. Sheikha Lubna Bint Khalid Al Qasimi, Minister of Foreign Trade, UAE, in Dubai, said that despite of the fact that UAE is India’s ...
Tags: textile imports, Textiles, Textiles Industry
Entries are invited from all Texprocess exhibitors for the second ‘Texprocess Innovation Award’, which will be presented at this year’s Texprocess, Leading International Trade Fair for Processing Textile and Flexible ...
Tags: Textile Materials, Flexible Materials, textile industries
The Government of India has decided to continue with its current policy of allowing export of cotton from the country without any limitations. An inter-Ministerial Committee, comprising of Commerce Secretary, Agriculture Secretary and ...
Tags: cotton export, cotton, Cotton Export Policy
The Synthetic and Rayon Textiles Export Promotion Council (SRTEPC) will be showcasing various Indian synthetic and rayon textiles on February 26-27, 2013, in Nigeria. The Lagos Consulate of the Indian High Commission in Nigeria said ...
Tags: textiles, Textiles Export, rayon textiles
Lectra, the world leader in integrated technology solutions dedicated to industries using soft materials—textiles, leather, industrial fabrics, and composite materials—is pleased to announce that Jack Victor has successfully ...
Tags: soft materials, textiles, leather, industrial fabrics
Lou Protonentis, a textiles industry professional who has served in director-level positions with Cotton Incorporated and Microban International, has joined AATCC as the Association’s new Technical Director. With core competencies ...
Tags: textiles industry, textile, apparel
Indian textile and garment industry, a key player in the national economy and the second largest employer of skilled and unskilled workers after agriculture, is on a revival track due to increase in demand of yarns, fabrics and clothing ...
Tags: textile industry, garment industry, Textile
Clarence House, a style-setter in the decorative fabric industry was founded on the premise that design integrity was a goal that could be achieved through uncompromising artistry and technical quality. Originally, he imported fabrics from ...
The Pigments division of Huntsman Corporation announced global price increases for all its titanium dioxide pigments. The following increases are effective 15 March, 2013 or as contracts allow: -Europe: €230 (Euros) per tonne ...
Tags: Pigments division, Huntsman Corporation, global price increases
Switzerland is one of the smallest countries in Europe and has very high living costs compared to other nations around the world. Yet, the country is not a member of the European Union (EU). Switzerland has no direct access to the sea, and ...
Tags: Switzerland, Enigma, economy