China is preparing the ground to scrap a controversial scheme to stockpile cotton in favour of subsidising farmers, a move that could slash imports by the world's top buyer of the fibre and herald a broad shakeup of Beijing's sensitive farm policies. Abandoning stockpiling would mark the end of a system that has distorted the market to such a degree that it has been cheaper for Chinese mills to import cotton grown abroad than to buy domestic produce. China's top economic planning body has comp

Morris Kaye & Sons Furs is pleased to announce they will be attending the Denver International Western/English Apparel & Equipment Market that will be held September 6th through the 9th. This event is hosted by the Western & English Sales Association and is the perfect opportunity for Morris Kaye & Sons Furs to showcase their latest Western and English styles. The furriers at Morris Kaye & Sons Furs take great pride in providing their customers with the latest styles an

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has given an assurance that garment workers would get a rise in their wages as the Government has already decided to constitute a wage board for increasing the salaries and allowance of garment workers. The Prime Minister was speaking after laying foundation of the country’s first hostel for female apparel workers at Ashulia, on the outskirts of Dhaka. The Ministry of Women and Children Affairs would be constructing the dormitory for female apparel w

With the increase in demand for organic cotton and sustainable garments, the apparel makers are focusing on creating new and innovative styles with sustainable blend. The yoga clothing producers talk about the need for sustainability in yoga clothes along with style, comfort and technological advancements. Ms. Terry Matera, director of clothing and accessories at Gaiam, a lifestyle brand that sells products catered toward health and sustainable living, told fibre2fashion, “Our customers have

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