Five Spanish apparel firms would be making their presence felt at the next edition of the Hong Kong World Boutique, scheduled to be held parallel to the Hong Kong Fashion Week 2014, from January 13 to 16, at the Hong Kong Exhibition and ...
After several rounds of meeting with the relevant stakeholders, the Supreme Council for Wages (CSS) has fixed the minimum wage for Category C employees, which include those working in the apparel export sector, at 225 gourdes (about US$ ...
Indian textile and apparel manufacturers need to adopt new and advanced software for improving efficiency, productivity as well as transparency in supply chain, according to industry representatives. In a conversation with fibre2fashion, ...
Tags: Higher Output, Textile Sector
Mipso, the leading developer of digital size prediction and virtual fitting room solutions for the fashion retail industry, announced their partnership with classic American brand, U.S. Polo Assn. The new arrangement will bring ...
AEPC organized its annual export award function 2013 for outstanding export performance for the year 2012-13, at apparel house, Gurgaon. Dr. K S Rao, Union Textiles Minister, came to deliver awards in presence of Smt. Zohra Chatterji, the ...
Tags: Apparel Exports, Textile
Varsity Spirit Fashion announced the availability of Powerfit fabric, the new microfiber material designed specifically for the needs of dance and cheer teams, to be available in next-generation uniforms. Powerfit fabric is softer, ...
Tags: Varsity Spirit, Dance Dresses
Dr. A Sakthivel, Chairman AEPC, has expressed satisfaction over the exports growth for the month of November 2013. In reaction to the trade data released Chairman AEPC said, “The garment exports have been registering a positive growth ...
Tags: Garment Exports, Apparel
Bangladeshi apparel firm Standard Group has secured US$ 50 million low-coast loan from the Bangladesh Bank (BB) and other commercial banks in order to resume production at its fire-ravaged factory. The decision was announced by BB ...
Tags: Fire-Stricken, Apparel
Humen, a town in Guangdong province, southern China, known for manufacturing womenswear, is now gearing up to focus more on children’s wear, reports China Daily. In August this year, the Humen administration introduced ...
Tags: Garments Industry, Kidswear
Dr A Sakthivel, Chairman AEPC has applauded Shri Anand Sharma, the Union Minister of Commerce & Industry for historic WTO Bali trade package. In a statement Chairman AEPC said, “Our countrymen, garment exporting community and the ...
Tags: India's Trade, trade package
Textile mills turn to buy cheaper Indian cotton yarn to cut costs Affected by adverse weather, a reduced planting area and lower Indian cotton prices, China's cotton output is expected to drop sharply this year compared with 2012, which ...
Athos, a California-based firm, has launched a technology-enhanced workout attire, capable of monitoring muscle activity. Incorporated with EMG sensors, the athletic garment, which includes a full-sleeve shirt and stretchy pants, can give ...
Tags: Apparel, athletic garment
Fashionistas across the pond could soon be paying less for genuine Made in the USA women's blue jeans. Los Angeles-based Hudson Clothing LLC received a ruling from the UK's customs and tax department exempting its women's blue jeans from a ...
Tags: Womens Jeans, Fat Tax
Investec Growth & Acquisition Finance announces that it has provided a £16 million integrated debt facility to support the growth strategy of the London-based garment designers and manufacturers, Carmel Clothing. As part of the ...
Tags: fund, Investec, Carmel Clothing, loan facilities, investment
Virtusize, the award winning virtual fitting solution used by global online retailer ASOS, announces more partnerships with renowned fashion brands in the UK. Monsoon, Acne Studios and Country Attire are the latest online stores committing ...
Tags: Virtusize, Garment Retailers