Bangladesh’s exports rose in September for the third month in a row thanks to improving garment orders, official data showed on Tuesday. Exports jumped 31.3 percent in September from a year earlier to $1.9 billion, the Export Promotion Bureau said. Total exports for July-September, the first quarter of Bangladesh’s financial year, were up 2.1 percent to $6.29 billion. From March through June, Bangladesh’s monthly exports were lower than the previous year. In September, exports of ready-made garm

The textile industry has called on its members to work harder to achieve its US$18 billion dollar export target this year. This was announced yesterday by the secretary of the Viet Nam Textile and Apparel Association (Vitas), Le Tien Truong, who is also deputy CEO of the Viet Nam National Textile and Garment Group (Vinatex). The call came after garment export turnover reached only about $10 billion in the first nine months of the year as demands of major markets declined. "Vinatex is now s

Denver-based yoga clothing company, be present, is bringing a collection of brand new women’s dyed tops into its Fall 2012 line. This marks the first season that not only these styles have been seen from be present, but also the method by which they are dyed. The Piece-Dyed Collection includes four new tops for women: a full-zip hooded sweatshirt, a U-neck Modal tee and a Modal blended tank. These items are dyed after the knitting process and each is done individually, by hand. This process b

China's leading sportswear company, Li-Ning Company, and NBA All-Star Dwyane Wade, announced the creation of a new athletic footwear and apparel brand called WADE, which will serve as the centerpiece of the corporation's growing international basketball strategy, and be shaped by an unprecedented level of creative and strategic direction from the two-time NBA Champion. Mr. Li Ning and Wade announced the multi-year partnership at a press conference earlier today in Beijing. Elements will inclu

From CHAMBO NG’UNI in Mumbwa DUNAVANT Zambia Limited says plans by the government to revival the textile industry in the country is a positive development that will help in boosting market for cotton locally. Central and Western regional ginnery and administration manager Lloyd Mweene says much of the cotton that his company buys from farms locally is exported to countries such as China (major import), South Africa, Namibia and Botswana. Mr Mweene said when Central Province permanent se

Clothes are made for export by TDT Development and Investment Co in the northern province of Thai Nguyen. The garment industry is being urged to work harder to achieve its US$18 billion export target this year.— VNA/VNS Photo Trong Dat HA NOI ()— The textile industry has called on its members to work harder to achieve its US$18 billion dollar export target this year. This was announced yesterday by the secretary of the Viet Nam Textile and Apparel Association (Vitas), Le Tien Truong, who is

New Zealand Wool Services International Ltd reported that 10,700 bales of North Island wool on offer this week comprising a high percentage of shorter Second Shear Wools saw an 85.3 percent clearance with most types firm to slightly easier. The weighted indicator for the main trading currencies came down 0.46 percent with little impact on the market. Careful buying by clients and very tight shipping schedules are the main market influences keeping wool prices in a narrow trading band. Fine C

Michael Gerard ‘Mike’ Tyson, the world-renowned American heavyweight champion, has launched a clothing range named ‘Mike Tyson Collection,’ exclusively meant for the professional boxers. The legendary boxer’s apparel line offers a range of T-shirts and boxing accessories, featuring the images of his career and body art. The collection will be available for sale at London Fight Zone, Lillywhites and the online store sportsdirect.com. The retired American professional boxer Mike Tyson hol

Kemper Development Company’s dazzling Fashion Week at The Bellevue Collection runway shows raised more than $62,000 for The Moyer Foundation and Bellevue LifeSpring. Posh Party Beauty and Trend Show, held Friday, Sept. 28th, raised some $10,000 for Bellevue LifeSpring and the signature event of the week held on Saturday, Sept. 29th, Front Row Fashion presented by Vogue, raised more than $52,000 for The Moyer Foundation. Both shows were underwritten by Kemper Development Company so that 100% of t