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News15 Aug 2014Alvanon take garment development workshops to Hong Kong
Apparel size and fit company, Alvanon, is launching its Professional Development Series (PDS) in Hong Kong at the Clothing Industry Training Authority in Kowloon.
Insight15 Aug 2014China’s technical textiles industry is hard on the heels of European manufacturers
China’s technical textile sector – producing everything from protective gear for steel workers to materials used in artificial kidneys – has enjoyed strong growth in recent years, and 2013 was no exception. According to the annual report of the Beijing-based China Nonwovens & Industrial Textiles Association (CNITA), the value of the technical textile sector and the fixed asset investments within it grew in 2013 by 12.9% and 28.7% respectively year-on-year. Domestic demand has driven this growth, which was strong despite lacklustre economic performance in key export markets such as the United States and Europe. Imports of technical textiles into China also saw a healthy increase of 8% to $4 billion in 2013.
Nike appoints VPs in retail and women’s businesses
Nike has appointed Heidi O’Neill as the new vice president for GM of Nike Stores and Amy Montagne as the new vice president of GM of Nike Women’s. With these appointments, the company hopes to accelerate growth opportunities in these important areas of its business – retail (direct to consumer) and women’s.
VF makes efforts to support Bangladeshi suppliers
VF Corporation has provided a progress update regarding continuing actions to improve the safety and working conditions at its contract suppliers’ manufacturing sites in Bangladesh. This follows the publication of the first Annual Report of The Alliance for Bangladesh Worker Safety.
Saurer launches service centre in India
Saurer has launched a state-of-the-art service centre at Mohali, Near Chandigarh, India to enhance customer support in the Chandigarh region.
News14 Aug 2014Pakistan cotton values rally amid bump trading
Cotton prices rebounded robustly on August 14 to Rs 5,500 per maund, Rs 250, or 4.76% higher than Monday.
News14 Aug 2014Cotton prices remain steady in India
Cotton values ruled unchanged in India as the business tone was stable. The Gujarat Shankar-6 was traded at Rs 40,250 per candy, the same level as quotations for A-grade cotton high micronaire in Maharashtra.
News14 Aug 2014China home textile exports increase moderately
According to China Customs, home textile exports during June amounted US$ 2.05 billion, down 6.82% from the previous month. Yet the figure was still up 4.94% on the same period of last year.
News14 Aug 2014China spandex production expands robustly
According to China National Bureau of Statistics, spandex output during June reached 42,000 tonnes, up 10.53% on the previous month and 27.27% from the same period of last year.
News14 Aug 2014Acetate filament yarn production increases slightly in China
According to China National Bureau of statistics, acetate filament yarn output during June dipped 3.13% from the previous month, to 31,000 tonnes, which, however, was up 3.33% on the comparable figure of 2013.
News14 Aug 2014Cotton futures rebound after heavy selling of previous session
New York cotton futures soared on August 13, spurred by short-covering and fresh buying from the mills.
Indian cotton production to reach 40m bales
Indian cotton crops are to reach 40 million bales (170 kilos each) in the new season beginning in October 2014.
American Apparel appoints Lee to board
American Apparel has appointed Laura A Lee to the company’s board of directors. Colleen Brown, nominating and governance board chair, said: “Laura brings a deep understanding of the internet space and digital launch initiatives, combined with a strong background in major brand building and key partnership development, to the American Apparel board.
News14 Aug 2014P&G re-enters adult incontinence market
Procter & Gamble (P&G) has officially launched the Always Discreet line of liners, pads and underwear for adult incontinence as an extension to its Always brand of feminine hygiene products.
News14 Aug 2014Denim ‘wall’ supports Made in America at Magic
Jeanologia is to present the ‘Back to America Wall’ at ‘Sourcing’ at the Magic Exhibition in Las Vegas later this month. It will exhibit of 10 pieces of vintage denim clothing where each one represents a reason to justify the return of textile production from Asia to America, a key issue on the industry of this continent, and will be addressed by Jeanologia experts in some of the seminars in this event.
Campaign for Wool rides high
The Campaign for Wool will be kicking off Wool Week from 6-12 October 2014 with the ‘Wool Ride’, taking place on Sunday 5 October. Wool Ride is an interactive cycle event taking place in London to create awareness about the versatility of wool in fashion, furnishings and everyday life. A host of wool activity is planned en route with The Campaign for Wool’s partner retailers supporting with creative window displays and in-store activities. Brands such as Anderson and Sheppard, Gieves & Hawkes, Marks & Spencer, Jigsaw, Barbour and John Lewis are all contributing, said the organiser.
Cool wool and technical knits at ORSM'14
Record attendance and exhibitor participation, driven by exciting product launches, made Outdoor Retailer Summer Market ‘14 the largest and strongest OR ever in the history of the show. The four-day event, which ran from August 6 – 9 in Salt Lake City, Utah, hosted more than 27,000 attendees, and 1,595 exhibitors, 329 of which were new exhibitors to Summer Market.
Repreve rides the wave
Surf brand Quiksilver has launched a new range of boardshorts that are designed with Unifi’s Repreve recycled fibres. An average pair of the AG47 New Wave boardshorts contains approximately 11 recycled plastic bottles.
Clarcor VP appointed as Sontara COO
Paul Marold has been appointed the chief operating officer (COO) of the Sontara business at Jacob Holm from mid August.
Inkjet Forum India launches digital textile awards
Inkjet Forum India is launching the Digital Textile Print Awards, to be presented alongside its 5th international inkjet conference, Inkjet India 2015, in New Delhi, in February. It says their objective is to raise industry standards and acknowledge achievements in the excellence of digital-textile printing.
News14 Aug 2014GO eco-solvent printer can be upgraded with cutter
Garment decoration is one of the applications foreseen for Graphics One’s new GO X-24P (P model) 24-inch eco-solvent printer. The printer is claimed to be the first eco-solvent printer that can be upgraded to an integrated print-and-cut system and other applications include graphic displays and decals.
GlyEco extends chief technology officer term
Sustainable glycol technologies company GlyEco has signed a new contract with its chief technology officer, Richard Geib, extending his term of service for an additional two years.