A sweater by definition is a knitted top, and knitted garments have been around a very long time. So the real answer to who invented the sweater is the same answer to "who invented knitting?" Knitting by definition is the process of ...
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In June 2013, the total retail sales of consumer goods reached 1,882.7 billion yuan, up by 13.3 percent year-on-year (nominal growth rate. The real growth rate was 11.7 percent. The follows are nominal growth rates if there’s no ...
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His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales has been presented with regimental socks from The Regimental Collection – made by luxury hosiery manufacturer Corgi. The range which was the idea of The Prince includes nine sock designs that are ...
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For many Muslim women, the hijab is the foundation garment for their entire ensemble. Outfits are chosen to match and compliment the hijab, so that the overall appearance is coordinated and looks good. Artizara is pleased to announce a ...
Indian Textiles Minister K. Sambasiva Rao has urged apparel manufacturers in the country to increase their export target to US$ 20 billion for the current financial year 2013-14. The Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC) has raised ...
Tags: Apparel
Apparel exports from Peru declined by 17 percent year-on-year to US$ 509 million, during the first five months of the current year, according to the data released by the Association of Exporters (ADEX). ADEX Garments Committee president ...
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If textile exports pick up pace, it can spur trade between Peru and the United States in the coming years, U.S. Ambassador in Lima, Rose M. Likins has said. Speaking at the Peru-United States Forum, organized by the American Chamber ...
Tags: Textile Exports, Textile
The apparel retailers in the US and the EU are aiming at safety in Bangladesh readymade garments (RMG) factories although they have adopted different initiatives to ensure safety in the clothing firms of the country. The two strong ...
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The textile and apparel exports from the Southeast Asian of Malaysia would rise by 20 percent once the currently negotiated Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) agreement becomes a reality, the Malaysian Textile Manufacturers Association (MTMA) ...
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Tourists from China spend the most on buying apparels in Spain, according to ‘The Textile Trade in Figures 2012’ report released by the Spanish Business Association of Textile Trade (Acotex). According to the report, ...
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On many occasions I allow myself the perverse indulgence of participating in public conversations on Facebook. The signal to noise ratio is vast, but it can be managed. Careful attention and a generous sifting of one's feed can reveal ...
Tisseron Bathrobes has officially launched its stunning range of high-quality men’s bathrobes, which offer the ultimate in sustainable loungewear. These ultra-indulgent designer bathrobes for men are made from with 100% organic ...
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Croatia, a country in Central Europe, could witness trigger in its textile and clothing investments as it is planning to utilize the financial and industrial development assistance by the EU to strengthen its manufacturing sector, including ...
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At Outdoor Friedrichshafen (11 – 14 July 2013) an exciting new product is being introduced that combines the best of nature with dual functionality: ADVANSA Thermo°Cool introduces Duoregulation with Merino Wool. In this ...
The output of the Spanish textile industry registered a 2.7 percent year-on-year growth in May 2013, as per the latest Industrial Production Index (IPI) data released by the National Statistics Institute (INE). This is the second ...
Tags: Textile Industry