Courtesy: Alizila H&M brand COS is strengthening its presence in China with the opening of a flagship store on Tmall next month. It is expected to be the brand’s only online shopping channel in China, apart from its official site. The offerings will include a wide selection of COS’s womenswear, menswear and childrenswear lines, the London-based brand said in a statement. COS apparel joins H&M and Monki, sister labels already on Tmall. The launch on Tmall comes as COS expands across C

Courtesy: Gildan Activewear Gildan Activewear Inc. has been included on the Dow Jones Sustainability North America Index for the sixth consecutive year. In its commitments, Gildan aims to strengthen social infrastructure and support local economic development through investments in youth education, active living, conservation of the environment and promotion of local entrepreneurship. "We are proud to again be included on the Dow Jones Sustainability North America Index," said Claudia Sand

Courtesy: Pexels The 6-day AGOA Expo and Trade Fair from September 25 in New York is a business platform committed to celebrate US-Africa cooperation, strengthen bilateral trade relations, promote AGOA key export products and investment opportunities. It is an opportunity for US companies to expand business or introduce new products, services in the 40 African countries. The trade fair will give opportunity to all beneficiaries of the trade agreement to promote their business including various

The Jammu & Kashmir (J&K) state administrative council (SAC) recently approved the ‘J&K Start-up Policy 2018’ to inspire young brains to pursue innovation and entrepreneurship, empower start-ups and generate employment opportunities. The council met in state capital Srinagar on September 12 under the chairmanship of state governor Satya Pal Malik. The policy will be valid for 10 years or till a new policy is framed. The policy will focus on start-ups that can value add in food pr

Bangladesh’s exports of readymade garments (RMG) to India have witnessed substantial growth since receiving duty free access to the Indian market in 2011, according to high commissioner of India to Bangladesh Harsh V Shringla. Such exports in 2017-18 rose by 115 per cent to $278.68 million from $129.81 million in 2016-17, he said in Dhaka recently. India is now emerging as one of the fastest growing markets for Bangladesh’s garment exporters, he said at the inaugural event of the 19th Textec

Courtesy: Sympatex Technologies GmbH Sympatex Technologies has come out a new manufacturing technology that allows lasting three-dimensional shape forming of laminates. Sympatex Utmospheric is produced through a thermal moulding process. It is a liner that adapts perfectly to the shape of the foot, without seams and creases and without compromising the quality and functionality of the laminate. Combined with appropriate textiles, the sustainable polyester-based high-performance membrane fro

Courtesy: Ted Baker Ted Baker, the global lifestyle brand, has entered into an agreement with Pentland Group, the company's footwear licensee since 2001, to take over the issued share capital of No Ordinary Shoes Limited and No Ordinary Shoes USA LLC for an aggregate consideration of £13 million, plus an adjustment for net assets of the these companies as at completion date. The net assets are anticipated to be between £4-8 million. Pentland currently holds the exclusive global licence from

Courtesy: Premium group The Premium Group has announced its plan to purchase a minority stake in the Liberty Fairs Fashion Group. It is a Berlin-based flagship event organiser of fashion events like Premium and Seek trade shows, as well as the Fashiontech conference. Liberty Fairs Group organises various famous fashion shows like the Liberty, Cabana, and Capsule shows. “We are tremendously excited about the prospect of working with the incredible Liberty team. The global fashion industry is

Bhumi Pednekar at the brand launch of Raisin with founders; Courtesy: Parvati Fabrics Parvati Fabrics has launched Raisin, a contemporary line of fasion wear for the modern women. The launch displayed sophisticated high quality fabrics, colourful designs and trendy styles from the brand’s Autumn/Winter 2018 collection. The A/W collection will be available on Raisin’s e-commerce official website, Amazon, Myntra, Jabong and Ajio. "Raisin represents everything the modern woman looks for - extreme

Bangladesh parliament recently passed the Textile Bill 2018 that aims at maintaining the quality of the country’s textile products. State minister for textiles and jute Mirza Azam tabled the bill, which was passed by voice vote on September 12. As per the draft law, a directorate will be formed with a director general, who will also work as its registrar. The directorate will be responsible for inspecting the quality and standard of various ingredients used in textile products, according to