The National Retail Federation (NRF) has welcomed the recent announcement that labour and management at East Coast and Gulf Coast ports have reached a tentative agreement on a six-year contract renewal. US retailers can now receive merchandise without supply chain disruption, NRF vice president for supply chain and customs policy Jonathan Gold said. The International Longshoremen’s Assocation and the United Maritime Alliance recently announced that they have reached tentative agreement on

The breakthrough technologies in the apparel and textile industry, with many innovations will be unveiled at the Apparel Textile Sourcing (ATS) Canada from August 20. Among the latest advances to be showcased is a line of futuristic clothing – featuring seamlessly-integrated technology – that is designed to both diagnose and treat health conditions. Some of these innovations to be displayed at the three-day exhibition include stylish undergarments that act as an ECG monitor 24-7, alerting u

LLC Tiflis Textile, a beneficiary of the Enterprise Georgia programme, has opened a socks manufacturing factory in Georgian capital city of Tbilisi. The new factory with modern machinery and employing 50 persons was inaugurated by Dimitry Kumsishvili, First Deputy Prime Minister and minister of economy and sustainable development, Government of Georgia. The new unit has been built on land given by the LEPL National Agency of State Property. The factory has come up at a total cost of 6 milli

The Cotton Association of India (CAI), in its May estimate, has increased the ongoing season’s cotton crop projection to 365 lakh bales of 170 kg each, i.e. 5 lakh bales higher than its previous month estimate. The estimated increase in production figures is mainly due to the realisation of higher yields, particularly in top cotton-growing state of Gujarat. Of the increased estimate of 5 lakh bales, CAI estimates about 3 lakh bales to come from Gujarat, 1 lakh bales from Karnataka, 50,000 b

For fiscal 2030, ASICS Corporation, a sports performance brand, has pledged to reduce the carbon footprint of its own operations by 33 per cent, as part of its commitment to Science Based Targets. Further, the company aims to cut carbon emissions of its supply chain by 55 per cent, says the company's sustainability report for fiscal 2017. ASICS reduced its CO2 emissions in 2017 by 17.5 per cent from the baseline year. Significant progress was achieved through a partnership with EnterSolar t

The recent Bangladesh budget has proposed raising the corporate tax rate on manufacturers and exporters of readymade garments (RMG) to 15 per cent from 12 per cent. If any such taxpayer is a public limited company, then the rate will be 12.5 per cent. Any factory holding green building certification will enjoy tax rate of 12 per cent, according to the budget proposals. A 5 per cent value-added tax (VAT) on branded garment outlets has also been proposed instead of 4 per cent. Besides, a 5 p

The fifth edition of Blossom Premiere Vision, which will be held on July 4 and 5, 2018, at the Carreau du Temple in Paris, will show creative materials and colour directions for autumn winter 2019-20. The show dedicated to collection launches for luxury and high-end fashion brands, will unveil fabric, leather, and accessory collections from 111 exhibitors. For autumn winter 2019-20, Blossom Première Vision will show new product developments, the latest material innovations, colour trends,

The Natural Fiber Extravaganza will begin in Lebanon from July 13. The 3-day programme will host an array of events including hands-on-workshops and seminars on designing, producing and selling of alpaca related products and services. The exhibition by Alpaca Owners Association (AOA) is the world’s largest alpaca association with over 5,000 members. This will be the inaugural year for the Natural Fiber Extravaganza. The seminar will cover various topics including the approach to using alpac

The Japan Sewing Machinery Manufacturers Association (JASMA) will hold the International Apparel Equipment & Textile Industry Trade Show (JIAM 2020 OSAKA) from May 20, 2020, in Japan. On the theme, Collaboration of Next Generation Technologies and Craftsmanship – the event will utilise IoT, big data and population intelligence to digitise society. This is an international trade fair which will provide a global business platform. The show will introduce innovative solutions by combining

Trained workers can help improve the productivity of ready-made garment (RMG) factories in Bangladesh by 5 per cent, according to a recent report by the International Finance Corporation (IFC). It also says that trained female operators in the garment factories have been promoted to become supervisors as they became more efficient after getting trained. IFC had carried out a training for 144 female sewing operators and mid-level managers in 28 garment factories in Bangladesh in collaborati