Taking advantage of lower average unit prices, home textiles imports from outside the EU-28 increased in 2016, according to The European Apparel and Textile Confederation, Euratex. During the year, EU imports of menswear showed 0.5 per cent increase in value and 4.4 per cent in volume terms, while imports of womenswear increased 0.8 per cent in value. “Activity in homebuilding varied widely depending on the Member State, and purchasing of homeware followed suit,” Euratex states in its Bulleti

The area under cotton cultivation is likely to increase by at least 20 per cent to 17.5 lakh hectares in Telangana during the current kharif season, compared to the fibre grown on 14.10 lakh hectares last year. As a result, cotton production in the state is expected to increase to around 19.15 lakh bales, minister for marketing, T Harish Rao has said. He was speaking after the inauguration of the third branch of the Cotton Corporation of India (CCI) in Telangana at Mahabubnagar. The CCI alrea

Brazilian government has taken the initiative to boost the production of cotton in East Africa by improving the techniques of cotton farming and through training professionals. Assistance to cotton farmers with the availability of better cotton varieties, irrigation projects, and transparent pricing will boost cotton production in African countries. Cotton Victoria Project, a partnership between Brazilian Cooperation Agency (ABC), Brazilian Cotton Institute (IBA), Federal University of Lavras

The second-hand clothing has continued to enter the market and now chews a huge chunk of the clothing market. Zimbabwe Clothing Manufacturers’ Association chairperson, Jeremy Youman said that this shows import licensing is not being applied by the government, nor the correct duties being applied by Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra). Duty is payable at 40 percent plus $2,50 per kg on the value of the clothing. It is irrelevant because they were sourced for free or at a minimal cost. Youmans s

The ongoing 24th Hong Kong Fashion Week for Spring/Summer has over 1,100 exhibitors from 20 countries and regions showcasing their latest fashion designs, international brands, garments, fabrics and accessories. The event is serving as an ideal one-stop sourcing platform for the industry. Over 40 Indian companies are participating in the fashion week. The events underway at the show under the theme 'Style in Motion' include fashion shows, trend forecasting seminars, buyer forums and a network

The Pakistan government has released refund claims of Rs 3 billion for the textile export while the remaining amount will be sanctioned soon, said Hasan Iqbal, federal secretary for textile. It is an initiative to boost the business of the country's apparel and textiles sector. The government has also asked for immediate payment of claims to the exporters. The government is supportive of improving the prevailing situation of the textile industry, said Iqbal while addressing a meeting of Pakis

Egyptian government to encourage cotton production and exports in order to meet local demand and increase exports will take all measures . President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi also ordered to set a reasonable price for the supply of cotton from farmers to encourage them to expand the cultivation of this vital crop during the coming years in order to cover the needs of the local market and exporting. President Sis chaired a meeting to discuss means to support the expansion of cotton planting and the

Slow to moderate trading was witnessed on Monday at the cotton market with prices remaining firm. Though there was sustained demand from spinners for cotton but slow flow of phutti (seed cotton) from fields into ginneries restricted activity. The new spell of rain expected from next week concerns cotton trade as it may affect the crop in its current growing stage, brokers said. However, so far the cotton crop is remained safe and sowing also went smoothly on slightly larger area thus stron

As gender norms become less and less restrictive in society, the idea of carrying a tote or small crossbody was no longer seen as just a feminine thing. If a woman could carry a handbag, a man could to. Between that and the era of "peacocking" menswear has entered, men's fashion lovers are now fearless when it comes to drawing attention to themselves. As the men's wear market is also seeing continuous growth, brands are capitalizing on every category possible too. What may have seemed like

The Vietnam Leather, Footwear and Handbag Association has announced that all systems are go for the 19th Shoes & Leather Expo (July 12-14) at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Centre in Ho Chi Minh City. This year’s exhibition will hold numerous seminars discussing the latest technology and recent fashion trends in the shoes and leather industries providing unique perspectives of highly regarded industry professionals. It is anticipated that more than 15,000 professional buyers will