ZimTrade, the country’s export promotion body, revealed that despite a plethora of challenges faced by its clothing and textile manufacturing industry, the sector has experienced a growth trajectory over the past five years, with exports growing 165% from $3.1 million in 2012 to $8,2 million in 2016. It continues to bring in foreign currency through exports. Zimbabwe’s major export destination for clothing and textiles was South Africa with a share of 80percent, while the rest of Sadc contrib

At the international nonwovens trade fair INDEX, Freudenberg Performance Materials is exhibiting innovative solutions for a variety of applications. These include laminates of hydroactive nonwovens and hydrophilic polyurethane foams as well as high-performance nonwovens for hygiene products and for cosmetic applications. Super-microfilament textiles, eco-friendly backings for carpets are also on show. Advanced wound care components support the healing process One of the major opportunitie

Apparel makers on Thursday demanded that the National Board of Revenue exempt RMG exporters from paying source tax on export proceeds for the next two years so that they can tackle the ongoing ‘crisis’ in the sector. At a pre-budget discussion with the revenue board, Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association president Siddiqur Rahman said that the NBR should stop deduction of source tax from export earnings or exempt the exporters from paying the tax for the next two years.

Top Chinese textile and garment suppliers, who have also been key global players, will bring their latest and best functional and environmentally friendly products to the upcoming 121st China Import and Export Fair (the Canton Fair), being organised during May 1-5, 2017 in Guangzhou. Products displayed will include men and women's clothing and kids' wear. Other products to be exhibited by over 5,000 suppliers in the textiles and garments section of the fair include underwears, furs, leather,

Japanese textile manufacturers have taken the initiative to promote their products themselves instead of relying on trading firms to market their fabrics overseas. Hence Japanese fabrics are increasingly appearing in the collections of high-end overseas brands and a new face on the fashion scene. Japanese manufacturers promoted the quality of their textiles to attendees at the recent Autumn and Winter 2017-2018 New York Fashion Week, a number of brands featured Japanese fabrics. On 10 Febr

African fabrics and textiles have stimulated the fashion senses of people from different social backgrounds, age groups and different body shapes with its vibrant colors, handmade quality and unique artistic designs. Rich cultural heritage behind each of the African fabric being sold today is not just a mixture of bright colours and patterns to entice people to use it. These colours symbolise and represent important roots in African people from all sectors of the society. A variety of item

At the two-day first round of the Belt and Road Industrial and Commercial Conference, held under the slogan of "Egypt ... Your Gateway to BRICA," the Belt and Road Industrial and Commercial Alliance, Darwish said that the SCZone has become largely attractive to investors, particularly those of China. New Chinese investments in the field of textiles are coming soon to Egypt's Suez Canal economic region, an Egyptian official said on Saturday. Ahmed Darwish, head of the Suez Canal Economic Zo

The global spandex fibre market is expected to garner US$ 10,482 million by 2022, registering a CAGR of 8.8% during the period 2016-2022, according to the latest report, published by Allied Market Research. According to the report, it is anticipated that solution dry spinning segment would generate the highest revenue throughout the forecast period. In the year 2015, Asia-Pacific led the global market and is expected to maintain its position throughout the study period. The region is also exp

China on Saturday urged the U.S. side to carry out trade review targeting China and other surplus countries in accordance with international rules. China's Ministry of Commerce (MOC) made the statement after U.S. President Donald Trump signed executive orders on Friday focused on reducing the trade deficit. The reality, cause and possible impact for the U.S. trade deficit with China are well understood by both countries, the MOC said. It highlighted that Sino-U.S. trade is highly complemen

EDANA, the leading global association serving the nonwovens and related industries, has disclosed its preliminary 2016 annual statistics, on the opening day of INDEX17, the largest meeting place for the nonwovens supply chain and their customers. Providing a comprehensive snapshot of the nonwovens industry across Greater Europe, the latest figures demonstrate both the industry’s momentum and durability. According to EDANA, the overall production of nonwovens in Europe grew by 2.5% in volume i