The Government of Bangladesh has urged India to remove all tariff and non-tariff barriers on Bangladeshi garments. Although the Indian Government granted duty-free access for Bangladeshi readymade garments in September 2011, the volume of trade has not risen to expected levels due to various barriers, Bangladesh Commerce Secretary Mahbub Ahmed said at an event organized by the Indian Chamber of Commerce in Kolkata. Mr. Mahbub informed that he has met his Indian counterpart SR Rao and Reven

Neo Lux CEO, Sheldon Williamson, launched his fashion career with his new brand of Electroluminescent Wire(EL WIre) clothing. The Ohio based company is hoping to break into the fashion world. His uniquely designed light up hoodies promise to bring safety and style to night goers everywhere. Runners and walkers who are looking for a way to stand out, more than just with flashlights and hope, are praising the product as revolutionary. And the fashion community has also embraced the new light up

Children’s clothing retailer MillyMog are delighted to announce the launch of the Autumn Winter 13 collection from popular Boys&Girls brand in their Didsbury-based store. Created with 100% organic fair trade cotton, the Boys&Girls range offers funky, high-quality designs which are also incredibly comfortable for your child. Created with care, each product uses certified organic cotton, giving your child the extra feel good factor and ensuring that their clothes are soft yet strong.

Brad Keselowski, NASCAR superstar and driver of the No. 2 Miller Lite Ford Fusion, has partnered with cutting-edge action sports apparel line, Panic Switch Army, to debut a signature, limited-edition t-shirt. The Brad Keselowski Elite T-Shirt in black boasts bold colors, racing’s signature checkered flags and graphics that resonate with motorsports enthusiasts. “Panic Switch is proud to announce our latest signature tee with the legendary Brad Keselowski,” said Luke Burrett, founder and CE

Cycle Gear Inc., the nation's largest retailer of motorcycle apparel and accessories, is pleased to announce the opening of their first store in Indiana. There will be a special grand opening celebration weekend September 20th - 22nd featuring store specific sales as well as vendor appearances. "Indianapolis is synonymous with motorsports, and I believe that Cycle Gear will fit in perfectly," said Dave Bertram, Cycle Gear's CEO, "We are looking forward to being a part of the riding community

Locally owned menswear brand Beckett & Robb announced a new storefront that brings their European-made custom clothing to Provo, Utah. The new retail outlet, the third storefront for Beckett & Robb, is located in the Shops at Riverwoods on University Avenue, opened on September 12, 2013. Riverwoods is one of Utah’s premier destinations for shopping, dining, and entertainment. Beckett & Robb will add a new dimension of shopping for men to the shops with its finely tailored suits an

Export of Nepali hand-knotted carpets in 2012-13 observed an overall drop of 12.4 per cent as compared to the previous fiscal year. In 2011-12, total export of carpets had observed some relief with an increment of 42.7 per cent but the figures last fiscal year were quite unsatisfactory, claimed carpet exporters. According to representatives of Nepali Carpet Exporters Association, the export of carpets has been decreasing every year, therefore, the government must be serious in keeping it unde

Around 60 textile companies currently operating in Jakarta are considering relocating in areas where the cost of labor is lower, according to the head of a textile group. Textile companies, mostly of small to medium size, are planning to relocate factories to West Java and Central Java, where monthly wages are cheaper, said Ade Sudrajat, chairman of the Indonesian Textile Association (API), on Thursday. “Relocation is to avoid something ineffective and inefficient,” Ade said, adding that t

The increase in Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), especially in the garment sector, has created around 20,000 new jobs in Myanmar (previously Burma), according to Government data. During the first five months of the fiscal year 2013-14, the FDI reached US$ 1.8 billion, and was mostly focused in the garment manufacturing sector, reports Democratic Voice of Burma. Aung Naing Oo, the director-general of the Directorate of Investment and Company Administration (DICA), said the majority of inves

Workers at SL Garment Processing in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, demand wage increase Sept. 5. In hard-fought battles, garment workers in Cambodia are pressing for higher wages, safer workplaces and union protection. The number of strikes are at record numbers and violent clashes between workers and repressive forces of the bosses and their government have been frequent. Investment in Cambodia’s garment industry is surging. The sector accounts for 80 percent of the country’s total exports, whic