The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently published in the Federal Register a supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking on proposed changes to the guaranty provisions of the Fur Rules under the Fur Products Labeling Act. These amendments would align the Fur Rules with proposed changes to the guaranty provisions of the Textile Rules under the Textile Fiber Products Identification Act. In the public comment on 17 September 2012, the Commission proposed amendments to the Fur Rules to up

Following its successful showing at the ENKVEGAS show in August, SHIMA SEIKI MFG., LTD. of Wakayama, Japan together with its U.S. subsidiary SHIMA SEIKI U.S.A. INC. will participate in the Coterie exhibition in New York this month. On display will be the latest collection of the “Isola Bella” brand of knitwear line, including the latest in seam-free WHOLEGARMENT knitwear that features superior fit, comfort and draping characteristics. Also on display will be the latest version of SHIMA SEI

HijabGirl, a leading retailer of Islamic hijabs, shawls and scarves for Muslim women, has introduced a variety of new modest fashion and Islamic accessories. As well as stocking a wide range of hijabs in different colors, fabrics and sizes, HijabGirl’s accessories include bonnet caps, sleeve guards, basic and luxury hijab pins and prayer mats in a variety of different styles and design options. HijabGirl prides itself on being the “Lowest Price Hijab Store,” aiming to provide affordable hijab

Neo Lux a Ohio based company is hoping to break into the sportswear market via the crowdsourced funding giant Kickstarter, by launching a bid for funding with its new brand of Electroluminescent Wire (EL WIre) clothing CEO Sheldon Williamson, plans on bringing in local labor to assemble and ship his new brand of clothing. His uniquely designed light up hoodies promise to bring safety and style to all of your favorite night time/ early morning activities. Their product has been embraced by

Stop stressing and start relaxing! It’s time to become one with nature and find your inner peace in your underpants if you ask Bj?rn Borg this summer. For High Summer 2014 Bj?rn Borg goes on a spiritual spa and gets inspired by everything from mediation to alternative therapy. In underwear terms, this means a soft, modern colour palette with pale pastels to relax the eye and mind. News for men: - A new range of mélange solids inspired by authentic fashion garments like classic denims an

Bare Basics Lingerie has just announced that new items have been added to their lingerie store for its Vancouver, Richmond, White Rock and North Vancouver customers. Bare Basics Lingerie combines a selection of delicate styles and fabrics with services that help customers feel at home. Bare Basics Lingerie offers a unique buying experience for all clientele by providing qualified sales staff specializing in fittings, a wide range of sizes and new styles frequently added into the lingerie stor

Gov. Nathan Deal announced that Shaw Industries Group, Inc. will build a new facility in Bartow County to manufacture modular carpet tiles. The company is expected to make an $85 million investment in Georgia and create 500 new jobs. "The steady comeback of the floor covering industry in North Georgia continues to reflect the resurgence of the global economy," said Deal. "Companies such as Shaw Industries are moving aggressively to meet demand, and Georgia stands ready to equip them with the

ColDesi, Inc. national supplier of rhinestone transfer machines, spangle transfer machines, commercial embroidery machines and the DTG line of t shirt printing machines launched its new website, designed with customers in mind. The new website represents an important change in ColDesi, Inc.’s approach to the marketplace. The site itself is designed to be more user friendly and responds directly to the questions that most people doing research on direct to garment printers, or trying to choose

During the 2012/13 financial year in Pakistan, which ended in June, export earnings from textiles and clothing grew by 5.9%, compared with 2011/12. As we have frequently referred to in the past, the major growth area was cotton yarn (see accompanying table), influenced in the main by increased demand from China. It is noteworthy that the growth in the volume of cotton yarn exported was even larger than the increase in value. A total of 735,015 tonnes were sold during the period under review, som

Workers at the Phu Tho-based shoe maker Vinh Phu finish products for export. Domestic footwear companies have been urged by experts to become more competitive in order to capitalise on rising demand. — VNA/VNS Photo Hong Hoa Vietnamese leather and footwear exporters must become more competitive to capitalise on a shift in demand from China to Viet Nam, advised experts from the Ministry of Industry and Trade. They were addressing recent increases in orders made with Vietnamese producers fr