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Insight29 Jun 2016Data published by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics showed that cotton yarn exports in May increased slightly by 0.31% on April, to 41,299 tonnes which, however, tumbled 27.44% from the same month of the year prior.
Insight29 Jun 2016According to China National Bureau of Statistics, polyester production in May reached 3.52 million tonnes, up 1.15% on the previous month and 4.48% on an annual basis.
High-tech sales specialists are advising Brazil’s textile sector to keep refining their e-commerce strategy to boost their competitiveness in a tough market.
The first textile manufacturers to sign up to the new Fairtrade Textile Standard have announced their commitment at the Ethical Fashion Show in Berlin. The Fairtrade approach is the first of its kind to cover people working throughout the supply chain from seed cotton to finished textile products. In addition, the Textile Programme helps factories and workers to improve their social and environmental impacts.
Insight28 Jun 2016Europe's textile industry launched a consultation to examine long overdue criteria released by the European Commission earlier this month, to determine which substances are endocrine-disrupting chemicals and hence controlled under EU law.
Insight27 Jun 2016Japanese engagement in Vietnam’s textile and garment sectors continues to strengthen, as the south-east Asian manufacturing centre is set to become a global clothing exporting powerhouse under the newly concluded free-trade agreements.
