Cotton output in the southern African country of Zimbabwe has risen by 76 per cent year-on-year to 130,000 tons in the 2018 marketing season. The output is the highest in nearly five years, and has been achieved due to the government support under the Presidential Inputs Scheme. Owing to steep increase in production, cotton exports are expected to jump.Under the Presidential Inputs Scheme, the government gave various free support initiatives to farmers to help them increase their cotton cultivat

Courtesy: ShefitThe Shefit Ultimate Sports Bra has been found to significantly reduce breast bounce compared to other leading sports apparel companies, according to a study carried out by the Central Michigan University Motion Analysis Centre. The study analysed breast motion related to five common exercises – jumping jacks, running, high knees, side twists, and walking. The subjects, ranging in sizes from A - I cup, engaged in five common exercises – jumping jacks, running, high knees, side

Courtesy: Pexels Future looks bright for the retailers of UK as it has emerged as the biggest online exporter in Europe with clothing as the one of the most preferred categories, says a survey. Leading the way when it comes to buying British is the US where shoppers spent an estimated £12.5 billion on UK exports last year – more than ever before, followed by China. The survey of 34,000 people from 31 countries conducted by Ipso on behalf of PayPal has revealed that one in seven has bought go

Courtesy: Mimaki Europe Mimaki has unveiled the Mimaki TS55-1800, a new digital heat transfer sublimation printer that brings high-end features to the entry and mid-level market such as high-speed one-pass printing at a high-resolution and high ink-density, unattended printing with the new Mini Jumbo Roll and Mimaki’s Nozzle Check and Recovery System for continuous operation. With the release of the TS55-1800, Mimaki delivers on making high-end digital textile printing features available to

Courtesy: Invista Invista Japan, a producer of chemical intermediates, polymers, and fibres, has announced its new ‘Crafted in Japan with Cordura Fabric’ series in collaboration with leading Japanese brands to display specialised manufacturing techniques and cutting-edge design. The campaign is a testimony to the Cordura brand’s support for Japanese craftsmanship. Incorporating Cordura fabric technologies trusted by the US military for exceptional strength and durability, the series celebra

The Pakistani Government allocated Rs 25.7 billion to the textile sector under the first phase of Prime Minister’s Trade Enhancement Package that ended on June 30, according to senior officials of the ministry of commerce and textile. In first two months of Phase II, i.e., from July 1 to August 31, Rs 2.6 billion was disbursed to the sector. The ministry had assured payments to the textile sector under the package by February 2019 to enhance exports, according to Pakistani media reports.

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