Thousands of powerlooms workers took out a cycle rally in the favour of their demands here the other day. The rally was led by Labour Qaumi Movment District President Chaudhary Tanveer. The rally started from Sargodha Road, passed through Ayoub Chowk and moved on Faisalabad Road for onward march to Faisalabad. Addressing the rally participants, the LQM District president said that they would continue their strike until they succeed in their mission. He said that a contract was signed

A special plan has been drawn up by the Provincial Department of Textiles to set up textiles villages in the province to uplift the handloom textile industry. The plan will be implemented on the instructions of Provincial Minister Gunadasa Dehigama. Plans are underway to handover a handloom machine worth Rs 50,000 to each textile village. Dehigama said five textile villages have already been setup in Kalugamuwa, Kurunegala, Nattandiya, Pothuhera and Weerambugedara. Source: Daily

Apex industry chamber for textiles CITI today demanded that the Government reduce excise duty on man-made fibres to 8 per cent in the forthcoming Budget to boost the sector’s growth. In its pre-Budget memorandum to Finance Minister P. Chidambaram, the Confederation of Indian Textiles Industry (CITI) said: “The duty on man-made fibres and their raw materials may be reduced to 8 per cent from the current 12 per cent.” It argued that the duty reduction will not lead to revenue loss for the G

The exporters enjoying GSP facilities from the US market have expressed their worries over the recent move by the US Senators to review the special facilities for Bangladesh on grounds of labour related 'disagreements'. Not only the GSP beneficiaries, other exporters have also found the US lawmakers' plea alarming for the country's overall export sector. The GSP (Generalised System of Preferences) is the facility that allows duty-free export from a country. The US is the single-largest destin

On the weekend of the 15th and 16th February 2013, the first ever exclusively plus size event of London Fashion Week is taking place. London Plus Size Fashion Weekend; organised by Trapped in a Skinny World fashion boutique and Evolve, the popular magazine for plus size fashion. As a highly regarded bridal boutique, La Bella Bridal have always considered the real woman when selecting designers to showcase. The Mother of the Bride collection is of particular interest, given the wide range of a

In a highly anticipated fourth appearance at Couture Fashion Week in New York City, acclaimed Middle Eastern designer Amal Sarieddine will present her latest collection of distinctive evening wear on Saturday February 16, 2013. The runway fashion show will be held at the New Yorker Hotel, 481 Eighth Avenue, in the heart of the Big Apple's Fashion District. A native of Lebanon, Amal Sarieddine is continuing the impeccable fashion design legacy of her mother, Nawal Sarieddine, who established h

Cintas Corporation, a world leader in corporate identity uniforms, announced a new commercial partnership with The CALVELEX GROUP to expand Cintas’ uniform design, production and support services in Europe. The new partnership enables Cintas to accommodate increasing demand for corporate apparel services in Europe and further elevate customer service and satisfaction for existing clientele in the U.K., including Marriott, Hilton and Four Seasons. "We are thrilled to grow Cintas’ presence in E

Aerie announces HBO GIRLS Costume Designer and 2012 Style Awards "TV Costume Designer of the Year" Jenn Rogien as Style and Fit Expert for the brand. Jenn will use her experience in bringing a character's personality to life through wardrobe, by helping the aerie girl shape her story through lingerie. During the six-month partnership, Jenn will participate in viral videos, store appearances and consumer fit sessions, as well as offer advice and tips for girls across the country. Committed

Yes, the day has finally come… PPSS Canada has officially been launched, our high performance bullet resistant vests, stab resistant vests and slash resistant shirts are now available direct from our Canada branch in Toronto, Ontario. For me personally it was all about creating a system that ensures the best possible service and best possible purchasing experience for our Canadian customers, and I am 100% confident that we have achieved these objectives by our launch. Having received globa

Rehabmart.com, an online e-commerce company that sells rehabilitation and medical supplies, has joined into a distribution collaboration with TheraTogs, Incorporated, to offer their new ULTRA Wunzi Infant System TheraTogs for Early Intervention to a larger consumer market. Developed by a world-class clinician, TheraTogs offer one of the most innovative, progressive and versatile modalities available today for physical and occupational therapy practices. Based on neuromuscular science and biom