Fatex, an international trade-show in Paris for the industrial manufacturers and home textile producers, has invited Bangladeshi manufacturers to participate in the trade show, scheduled for November 7 to 9. France-Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCIFB) arranged a press conference in the city Tuesday on the occasion of the visit of Sandrine Dervine, who is in charge of the exhibition. The press conference was also attended by CCIFB President Farhad Ahmed, vice president Alamgir Ra

Sri Lanka's garment exports to key markets slowed in the first quarter, as price pressures and competition ate into industry growth.Total clothing exports in the first quarter this year grew just 1.1 percent over 2005, compared to the 11.2 percent increase in 2005 over 2004, industry apex body, the Joint Apparel Association Forum (JAAF) said Tuesday. Export growth was also a higher 9.7 percent in 2004 over 2003. Cheaper clothes from China to Sri Lanka's main markets the United States and Eur

The Textile and Garment Corporation of Vietnam has registered an export turnover of 113 million USD in the first five months of 2006 a 5% year-on-year increase. The key export markets are the US (accounting for 35% of this year's sales), Japan (31%), EU (18%), and ASEAN-member nations (5%). The corporation to improve its competitiveness has stepped up the equalization process of affiliates including the Dong Tien and Tay Do garment and textile companies, and is continuing to expand factory ope

CHINA'S textile exports are expected to increase by over 50% by 2010 from last year, according to the 11th Five-Year Plan (2006-10) for the industry. ?he textile and garment exports will total US$180bil (RM681bil) in 2010,?according to the plan. The plan for the textile sector was drawn up over the past two years by the National Development and Reform Commission, China National Textile Industry Council and local government agencies. As well as continuous growth in production and exports, the

Mimi Martinez, 25, said the key to looking appropriate on the job in the summer is balancing style with professionalism "We try to keep it still in style, not too old," the assistant store manager at Pearle Vision in the Mall at Whitney Field in Leominster said. "Keep it cute, but professional." With summer bearing down on Massachusetts, the local workforce has to figure out how to look like they belong at their job while still being comfortable in the sweltering heat. Amanda Gano, 20, of

Chinese Government is examining the duty drawback rate of export in some trade sectors, and is likely to reduce it by two percent. The reduced rate would be related to exports of light industry, textiles, metallurgy, steel and machinery, informed Government sources. Industry experts believe that if the drawback rate is completely remmoved, it would generate a positive impact on Chinese economy. However, experts also added that drawback rate should not reduce on hi-tech machinery. Source:Fibr

Good rains as well as timely planting and improved supply of inputs has raised hopes of 300,000 tons plus cotton output in 2006 as compared to 190,000 tons last year. Notably, cotton is Zimbabwe? major foreign currency earner. Another factor contributing high cotton output is that unlike other crops, the cotton industry is the only agricultural sector not affected by the ongoing land reform programme. Cotton prices were at US 57cents per pound, higher than last year due to the huge demand f

WASHINGTON (AFP) - China has taken control of half of the US apparel market in areas where quotas have been removed, gaining much of it from other developing countries, a US textile group said. The National Council of Textile Organizations, citing official US government data, said the developing world has lost three billion dollars in exports while China has gained almost eight billion dollars in textile sales during the past four years. The NCTO said the situation "highlights the need for a

Three U.S. textile companies, including DAK Americas of Charlotte, have filed an anti-dumping petition against China.They allege unfairly priced Chinese imports of certain polyester staple fiber -- a man-made fiber used as stuffing in sleeping bags, mattresses and furniture -- are injuring the domestic industry. The filing asks the U.S. government to impose anti-dumping duties on Chinese imports of the fiber. Other companies filing for relief are New Jersey-based Wellman Inc. (NYSE:WLM - News)

Footwear exports turnover of Thailand in April 2006 reached 2.41 billion Baht (US $63.93 million), witnessing a slight decrease of 3.9 percent in comparison with the same period 2005, according to Statistical Department, Thailand. First four months of 2006 recorded exports revenue of 11.42 billion Baht ($302.24 million), a year-on-year increase of 1.86 percent. EU is top footwear importer from Thailand and expected to rise sharply in years to come. EU this year, during January-April period im