Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf, the main opposition party in the National Assembly, is broadening its activities by reaching out to the business community which is battling dwindling exports. The party is set to announce its policy on textile industry by the end of next month and has prepared a draft document in this regard. On the other hand, All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (Aptma) has warned the government of closure of the entire textile industry if it continues to receive 40 per cen

Structural transformation and upgrading of the nation's industries, consumption and urbanization will produce a huge superimposing effect on its economy, driving the annual growth rate to expand no less than 6 percent in the next 5 to 10 years, said Chi Fulin, president of the China Institute of Reform and Development (CIRD). "More importantly, economic transformation and upgrading will help improve the quality of the nation's economic growth," said Chi, during an address at a two-day interna

With expanding International Woolmark Prize, the Woolmark Company is partnering with Fashion Tech Lab who will power the innovation award, bridging the gap between new technologies, sustainable innovations and luxury fashion. The two will pool expertise in sourcing, supply chain and sustainability to empower finalists through a mentorship programme. Founded by Miroslava Duma, Fashion Tech Lab is a hybrid platform that combines an investment company, a multinational incubator, a consulting ag

The Cotton Testing Laboratory at the Technical Center of Hebei Entry-Exit Inspection & Quarantine Bureau (Hebei) is the latest laboratory to be certified under the ICA Bremen ‘International Laboratory Certification Scheme’. Hebei has become the tenth organisation to be certified as a ‘laboratory of choice’ to resolve disputes in line with ICA Bylaws & Rules. The ICA-Bremen certified laboratories have the aim of establishing an approved list of laboratories worldwide that meet a standa

Esprit has come out with sustainability report for FY16/17, according to which Esprit has extended its sustainability activities and developed concrete guidelines along which it will orientate its actions and measures. Substantial headway has been made over the past two years in the areas of sustainable products and materials, transparency, and wastewater. Since the foundation of Esprit in 1968, doing business responsibly has been a key component of the brand. In the spirit of this founding

US-based sleep and intimate apparel company Komar recently opened an innovation centre at Sri Lanka’s Star Garments, which it acquired in January 2016. US ambassador to Sri Lanka Atul Keshap and Prime Minister Ranil Wickremasinghe attended the inauguration. The Star Garments Group operates seven manufacturing facilities with a staff of over 6,500. The company converted an existing factory into an innovation centre, which hosts a library, sample room, pattern-making facilities and design capa

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Valentino heads to the basketball court for its resort 2018 campaign. Photographed on location at St. Vartan Park in New York City, the images star models Faretta, Jolie Alien, Selena Forrest, Imari Karanja, Ratner, Mag Cysewska as well as track and field athlete Tori Bowie. Terry Richardson captures the group in resort's athletic inspired looks including reworked track jackets and hooded sweatshirts. This marks a different direction for the Italian fashion house which also unveils a new logo in

Pakistan’s Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has reduced the sales tax rate on imported finished goods of textile and leather sectors to six per cent from the earlier 17 per cent. The new tax rate would be applicable only if the products are for consumption in the domestic market and are ready-to-use by the general public, FBR said in a notification. FBR’s SRO 1070(I)/2017 amends its earlier notification number SRO 1125(I)/2011 dated December 31, 2011. Source: Fibre2fashion.

Iluna Group, a leader in responsible innovations for beachwear and innerwear, will showcase its range of contemporary resort and swimwear at the 25th edition of MarediModa, European beachwear fabrics and accessories expo, in Cannes. In a collaborative synergy with Roica premium stretch brand, the company will present their range of most advanced innovations. The three-day exhibition will kick-off from November 7. In the beachwear collection, Iluna will present a full range of matching saro