Men's wool clothing is hot in American markets as the nation imports this product in bulk from the mainland. China is a major exporter of men? wool clothing; though there are some restrictions for Chinese wool products at present, the export volume of Chinese men? wool clothing is rising. This leads China to import more raw materials from America, Canada and Mexico, and at the same time makes Chinese exporters leaders in the industry. Source:

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States will soon sign a deal paving the way for Vietnam to join the World Trade Organization, despite U.S. textile industry protests, a top U.S. trade official said on Monday. Deputy U.S. Trade Representative Karan Bhatia told reporters Washington hoped to sign the agreement at a June 1-2 meeting of trade ministers of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. The two sides reached an agreement in principle earlier this month. "We're

For smooth supply of utility services to factories, separate textile industrial park will help Government to operate seamlessly, said LGRD and Cooperative Minister Abdul Mannan Bhuiyan. Abdul Mannan said, "It will be easier for the government to ensure uninterrupted supply of power and gas to the textile units if those are located in a particular area." He also emphasized to end disputes between textile millers and garment factory owners. He suggested that industrialist should also take care

Cotton exports in marketing year (MY) 2006/07 are forecast to increase to 3.5 million bales as a fall out of large carryover stocks and expected higher production, assuming the current parity of local cotton prices vis-?vis international prices holds. India emerged as a significant exporter of cotton in MY 2005/06 (August-July) and is estimated to have exported 3.2 million bales. On the other hand, MY 2006/07 imports are forecast at 500,000 bales, stagnant at 2005/06 level, consisting largely

More than 50 Chinese shoemakers will shift their factories to Indonesia because of anti-dumping duty levied by European Union on them. Chinese shoemakers are moving their factories to Indonesia only to avoid anti-dumping charges as EU Commission stated that both countries?footwear products offer much less competitiveness, said Eddy Widjanarko, Chairman of the association of shoe makers (Aprisindo). Till now 3,000 shoe factories have been closed as they have not received orders since the implem

WASHINGTON ?The board of the National Council of Textile Organizations, a key ally on the Central American Free Trade Agreement, said Wednesday it "would not support and could actively oppose" new trade deals until the administration agrees to pursue a separate textile sectoral in the global trade talks, and continued restraints on apparel and textile imports from Vietnam. "If the U.S. government pursues trade agreements which undermine the benefits of Peru, Colombia or CAFTA, there is no reaso

In a bid to increase the wool quality and wool production in the country, the Government is planning to bring in Wool Technology Mission. It would be set with the association of Department of Animal Husbandry. This was stated by the Minister of Textiles, Shri Shankersinh Vaghela while addressing the Parliamentary Consultative Committee attached to his ministry. The Textiles Minister said that setting up of the Wool Technology Mission would require the active support of the State Governments.

ASIA'S biggest textile machinery exhibition is set to be moved to Shanghai starting in 2008 after combining two existing major fairs, organizers said yesterday. The ITMA Asia and CITME 2008 will be held at Shanghai New International Expo Center from July 27 to 31 in 2008 after merging the Asian Exhibition of Textile Machinery and China International Textile Machinery Exhibition. The fair will be held every other year.Source:

Experts are observing a new trend in Shishi city, Fujian province, where major textile and garment industry players are collaborating with other enterprises to develop themselves. They are calling this process ?orrowing hens to lay eggs? Although there are many full-fledged textile companies in Shishi, lack of modern technology obstructs growth. Besides, products manufactured are low or middle grades. Thus, textile manufacturers have decided to partner with scientific research institutions t

The Minister of Textiles, Shri Shankersinh Vaghela has called upon the silk industry to make innovative experiments in the areas of silk production. Not only quality of the raw silk should be improved but variety of products should be added. Addressing on the occasion of the distribution of 20th Export Award Function organized by the Indian Silk Export Promotion Council last evening in New Delhi, Shri Vaghela said that the improvement of quality would lead to increase unit value realization and