ALMEDA textile factory, which is owned by the ruling party in Ethiopia, announced that it has begun exporting its products to Europe and the United States. The State-run Ethiopian News Agency (ENA) reported that a team led by Trade and Industry State Minister Tadesse Haile has visited the factory. Briefing the team, Factory Manager, Razvan Tonele said the factory has started exporting its products to Germany, Italy and the USA. The manager said the factory produces more than 40,000 jeans,

Michael Kors has survived the recession so far because his clothes are "seasonless". The US fashion designer believes sales of his clothing line have not faltered during the credit crunch because he has always worked hard to make sure his designs don't become out-of-date. He said: "What has happened with the economy has re-enforced the things that I always thought. The idea that something should be unexpected but at the same time timeless, the fact that I think that most clothes should b

While growth decline of China's textile and garment exports expanded to 12.5 percent in October, Guangdong garment exports to the United States provided an unexpected increase of 27.1 percent. China's total garment exports amounted to US $87.896 billion from January to October of 2009, down 10.9 percent year on year. Guangzhou Customs statistics show that Guangdong garment exports recorded US $18.25 billion from January to October this year, down 10.4 percent compared with the same perio

Tokyo-based Teijin Fibers Ltd. reports it has begun supplying Nanofront? high-strength polyester fiber to Acushnet Japan Inc. for use in the palms of Nanolock? golf gloves. According to Teijin, the gloves, which will be manufactured and marketed under the FootJoy brand, are the world's first golf gloves to incorporate nanofiber material. The company reports Acushnet selected Nanofront for the new gloves because of its softness, slip-resistance, high absorbency and diffusion properties. Tei

JEDDAH: Chemmannur Fashion Jewelers, which has about 146 years experience in the business, intends to open its showrooms in Dammam, Riyadh and Jeddah, according to Boby Chemmannur, chairman and managing director of the company. “Our first showroom in Saudi Arabia will be opened in Dammam in February,” the chairman said, adding that marvelous jewelry products that suit the tastes of Saudis, Indians and other nationals would be made available at its shops in the Kingdom. “We’ll also supp

A six-member delegation of Chinese experts are on a visit to the state of West Bengal from November 17 to 22 to find out the areas of cooperation for development of mulberry sericulture as the state has sought Chinese expertise for sericulture and silk promotion in the state. Mr. Yao Xizhen, Professor of Sericulture and Agri Food Research Institute of Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences in China, heads this Chinese team. In order to spot the areas of improvement, these Chinese expe

A three-day Istanbul Leather Fair had been conducted at the T?YAP Fair Congress and Convention Center, wherein the latest designs of Turkish leather were highlighted. Significance of leather in the larger sector of readymade garments has also been underlined in the fair, said Mr. Serdar Yal?in, Chief Executive Officer of T?YAP. The fair, which had been considered as an opportunity for leather manufacturers to explore new markets, was attended by the leather sector representatives of aroun

David Hastings, chairman of Mount Vernon Mills, urged the House Ways & Means Committee’s Subcommittee on Trade to keep in mind that the United States’ manufacturing sector is hurting badly and not to take action that could potentially cause further job losses in this country. Testifying on behalf of the National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO), Hastings specifically urged the Subcommittee that as it reviews different options regarding preference programs – not to consider a propos

Sun Chemical, the world's leading producer of inks and pigments, announced changes to the structure and management of its Sun Inks Europe business. Rudi Lenz, President and CEO of Sun Chemical, will assume direct responsibility for the business, and its current business leaders will now report directly to him. Sun Inks Europe's functional leaders, covering areas comprising Human Resources, Purchasing, Operations, Finance and Environment, Health, Safety and Security will now report to their respe

Japan-based polyester fiber manufacturer Teijin Fibers Ltd. and England-based marine and lifestyle apparel brand Henri Lloyd have entered into a collaboration to launch the first program worldwide for the collection and recycling of used marine apparel. The program revolves around Teijin Fibers' Eco Circle? eco-friendly closed-loop recycling system; and includes its Eco Storm? recyclable, waterproof and breathable fabric made from recycled polyester fibers and laminated with a polyester film, an