The exports of readymade garments from Bangladesh increased in the first half of fiscal 2012-13. Knitwear exports from Bangladesh earned US$ 4.975 billion during July-December 2012, registering a rise of 3.85 percent year-on-year, according to the statistics released by the Export Promotion Bureau (EPB). On the other hand, woven garments surged by 11.53 percent year-on-year to US$ 4.971 billion, during the six-month period. However, earnings from the woven sector missed the target set by t

In adherence to the new foreign direct investment (FDI) law of Myanmar, 25 foreign-owned garment units functioning under the name of Myanmar nationals have been converted into FDI businesses, Minister of National Planning and Economic Development Dr. Kan Zaw said, Global Times reported. Presently 205 garment firms are operating in Myanmar, and increasing number of foreign garment producers, mainly from Asian countries, are eyeing Myanmar for investment, in view of positive developments in the

Hemp and linen fabrics are incredibly versatile for decorative end uses, both ideal as curtain fabrics and as upholstery fabrics. This is because both linen and hemp fibers are long, hence strong, and are absorbent as well as mildew-resistant; the finished fabrics are durable and take dyes beautifully. Having just arrived and stocked on their shelves, Norman S. Bernie Co. is happy to announce Moygashel's 100% linen patterns, imported from Ireland, such as "Lewis:Bleached", "Tyrone:Oyster", "J

INVISTA will introduce its global denim concept collection for Spring/Summer 2014 at the Kingpins Shows in Los Angeles January 22-23. With looks ranging from ethereal to vivid, and authentic to techno, the collection encompasses innovative garments highlighting INVISTA’s key technologies for denim, including LYCRA dualFX fabric, COOLMAX fiber, TOUGH MAX LYCRA fabric, and new XFIT LYCRA fabrics. Garments feature fabrics from INVISTA’s key mill customers and are arranged under three key themes:

The 2012/13 U.S. cotton estimates include lower production and higher off-take, resulting in lower ending stocks relative to last month. Production is lowered 1 percent as a 500,000-bale reduction for Texas—due to larger estimated abandonment—is partially offset by increases in other states. Domestic mill use is unchanged, but exports are increased 400,000 bales to 12.2 million, reflecting larger estimated import demand by China and supportive data on U.S. export sales to date. Ending stocks

China Textile City Fabric Market (2013-01-16)Unit: yuan/m Collector: Jiang Jianren Item WidthCM Specification/Weight（meter） Wholesale Price：yuan/meter Wool/viscose cloth 150 580 27．00 T/C80/20 Machine Dyed Dacron Drill 150 20S×16S 128×60 11．00 Cotton Pad-dyed Drill 150 16S×12S 108×56 14．80 multi-chemical fiber woolen cloth 150 600 15．00 Wool/Polyester woolen fleece

China Textile City Fabric Market (2013-01-15)Unit: yuan/m Collector: Jiang Jianren Item WidthCM Specification/Weight（meter） Wholesale Price：yuan/meter Wool/Viscose Sesame Cloth 150 550 25．80 Wool/Polyester Divine Land cloth 150 720 28．00 Cotton Pad-dyed Line Silk 150 20S×20S 100×55 12．80 T/R Singlet yarn-dyed colorful plaid 150 500 16．00 Wool/Viscose colored fine swal

Designer Ark would like to announce the launch of the latest Little Chief bandana bibs which make up the 2013 collection. This collection is a combination of the most popular bandana bibs including Green Owl & Blue Strawberry plus never before seen Green Flower & Blue Cowboy. A few classic patterns have been expanded with the White Nautical now being joined by Red Nautical. The 2013 collection also sees a key product improvement with the Velcro fastening now dropped in favor of two po

A new take on traditional English fabrics marks the starting point for the Men’s Autumn Winter Collection. A sophisticated taste for textiles meets novel constructions and silhouettes, oversize proportions, with elements borrowed from the cavalry soldier’s wardrobe. Hints from the countryside shift into an elegant metropolitan panorama. Vibrant earthy tones and prints interrupt the rigorous discipline of black and grey. "The Gucci man expresses his inherently free spirit with bold nonchala

Jeetly, a new clothing brand for petites, asks its customers to choose which garments to take into production. Jeetly has introduced 'IN or OUT', an innovative concept which means Jeetly customers are more involved in the Brand’s direction and it also takes some of the guesswork out of what business women really want to buy for work. This is the first time petite women worldwide have control of the styles that go ahead for manufacture and they will finally have a say in a clothing industry wh