Textile entrepreneurs in country's biggest man-made fabric industry in Surat are all set to try manufacturing biodegradable and eco-friendly technical textile products using natural banana fibre.The Man-Made Textile Research Association (MANTRA) has successfully prepared fabrics using banana fibre on powerloom and processed them into dyed, printed and finished products. They were then subjected to coating and lamination and made into technical textile products.Some of the technical textile produ

Prices for Upland as well as long staple cotton remained firm with a rising tendency at the ICE during the reported week leading to uncertainties on the part of the spinning industries. This resulted once again in a wait-and-see attitude – especially in the Upland range – hoping this price development might have only been provoked by temporary speculative influences. Just like last week, upper qualities were sometimes only to a limited extend available, so that the spinning industry had to m

Almost at the end of a struggling season, cotton prices have started going up in the local markets. But most of the stocks have already changed hands from farmer to trader. According to reports reaching from the cotton purchase centres, cotton was offered the highest price of Rs 4,100-Rs 4,200 per quintal on Saturday which is higher by Rs 600-Rs 700 offered for each quintal in the last few days. Sources informed that the prices could go further up as the demand for cotton in the international m

US cotton producers intend to plant 3.64 million ha of cotton this spring, down 26.8% from 2012, according to the National Cotton Council’s (NCC) 30th Annual Early Season Planting Intentions Survey. Upland cotton intentions are 3.56 million ha, down 27.0% from 2012, while extra-long staple (ELS) intentions of 82,151 ha represent a 15.0% decline. Assuming slightly above-average abandonment in the Southwest region due to the dry conditions and all other states set at historical averages, total

The fourth edition of the HKTDC Hong Kong International Home Textiles and Furnishings Fair will take place here April 20-23 with more than 220 exhibitors from seven countries and regions. At the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre manufacturers will be sorted into several zones, including: window fashion and accessories; bedroom and baby textiles; bathroom and kitchen textiles; carpet and floor coverings; and upholstery and furnishings products. In addition, the Hall of Glamour will f

Will the increase in the duty on raw silk, announced by Union finance minister P Chidambaram in the Union Budget on February 28, ruin the world famous silk industry and handloom weavers of Varanasi, known for weaving "colourful dreams" on looms? Facts and common perception support the contention. "The provisions announced for the handloom sector in the current Union budget have not only shattered the dreams of poor weavers, but also left them at the mercy of god," said Farid Ansari, a local ha

Cotton prices gained for a seventh straight session on Wednesday, touching a 10-month high, as expectations of strong demand and mill buying supported a recent rally that has been fueled by speculators' bullish investment. The most-active May cotton contract on ICE Futures U.S. rose 0.26 cent, or 0.3 percent, to settle at 87.24 cents per pound after earlier climbing to 87.59 cents, the highest level since May 7, 2012. Even as the U.S. dollar gained and other commodities fell, cotton continue

Garment industry employs up to 300,000 women in Kyrgyzstan. The information was voiced at a parliamentary session today. According to the deputy Roza Aknazarova, annual turnover of garment manufacturers amounts to several billion soms. "Basically, this sector employs women. But the development of light industry is slowed down by the total system of tax collection. Once the sewing workshop increases, so does the tax rate. And customs payments are inadequate as well. Garment workers are forced to

More than 1,000 fashion brands are showing their new lines fall/winter Competent, compact and comprehensive: a perfect structure shows different segments in the lifestyle world Underlines the importance of the Chinese consumer market, on an international level New expression in fashion: Jeans Arena (denim/street/urban-wear) and Pure Design (young designers' spirit) Meeting points for shows, seminars, special events Beijing – be inspired by culture and lifestyle Throughout last 20 y

London-based Burberry has signed a lease for 301 N. Rodeo Dr., according to . The Beverly Hills flagship is scheduled to open in 2014, when Burberry plans to close its nearby location at 9560 Wilshire Blvd. The new store will feature the retailer’s design concept, called “Burberry World Live,” which the brand debuted at its London flagship last year. The concept is focused on integrating digital initiatives into the retail experience, with more than 500 speakers and 100 screens. Source: