China's Chamber of Commerce for the Import and Export of Textiles (CCIET) stated that Chinese yarn producers are working hard to prevent new anti-dumping probe raised by Indian Government.Cao Xinyu, Vice-Chairman of the chamber informed that the yarn companies have consulted law firms and are prepared to submit materials to the responsible Indian agency.However, the number of companies is still unknown, as the Indian Government has not unveiled the particular targets of its probe. The chamber en

The Swiss textiles and garments industry is able to report a small improvement in sales (+1.9%) on the previous year. This pleasing news was announced by Association Chairman Thomas Isler, Managing Director of Gessner AG, at the Annual Balance Sheet Media Conference of the Swiss Textiles Association (Swiss Textiles). In addition to the presentation of the general economic figures and a report on successful textile companies last year, outcomes in economic and social policy areas were also announ

Lu expressed China? willingness to talk with the US with an "active and open mind so as to find solutions to the textile issue that can satisfy both sides". Lu said China had noticed the US recent delaying of the decision on whether it would restrict Chinese woolen trousers and synthetic fibre cloth. The United States also promised to use special restrictive measures "very prudently". China has repeatedly expressed its objection to the US restriction on export of Chinese textiles. The is

New York City based largest family footwear retailer Payless ShoeSource Inc announced school soon-to-be in, kids want to be "in" too, wearing the latest fashion trends of the season. Back-to-school season is all about having the right stuff and the right style from notebooks, pens and pencils, and lunch items to clothing and shoes, backpacks and accessories."Shoes may be the last thing kids put on, but it's one of the first things they think about when heading back-to-school," said Jack Guze, he

Sheep producers were given the chance to see into the future with the progeny of a major research program put on public display for the first time.And it is hoped that the DNA fine mapping flock, the biggest of its type in the world, will soon help those producers to find innovative ways to solve problems in their sheep as diverse as parasite control, fertility, wool quality and muscle levels.The flock, being run on Australian Wool Innovation Limited's (AWI) research property, the Falkiner Memor

Apparel exports from Thailand continued rising during January to May this year. However, the rise is less than that for the rebound of 2004. Sales to the US continued to rise and further increased during May. Prices were slightly up during the first five months of 2005. Statistics released by the Thailand Textile Institute confirm total exports from the Asian country continued rising during the first five months of the year in comparison to the same period in 2004. With Thailand having experi

For the many men who studiously avoid seersucker suits, there are a growing number of warm-weather options. Men's suit makers have been doing a brisk business recently, with double-digit sales growth over the past year. In an effort to keep sales from slipping in the hot months, the men's suit industry is pushing a variety of tactics. Some makers are using lighter, superfine yarns. Others, including high-end makers, are removing heat-trapping jacket and trouser linings -- usually a no-no for

Textile and garment manufacture exports presented a drop in June, regarding to the same month of 2004. According to data from ?Brazilian Association of Textile Industry and Garments Manufacture, the sector exported US$ 144 million in June - a 6% drop, face to the US$ 153,1 million of June of the last year. The trade balance figures also presented a sensible reduction: a value of US$ 22,6 million, showing a drop of 31,3%, if compared to the same period of the last year.The reason of this fall in

Japan's man-made fiber (MMF) sector is in search of regaining its competitiveness. Figures clearly indicate that production in June registered decline across most product areas. While polyester staple output continued its 11 month downfall trend by 6.8 percent to 17,346 tons, the January to June 2005, polyester staple production dropped 5.3 percent to 106,107 tons. Polyester filament output sank 6.6 percent in June to 23,504 tons registering a cumulative production downfall by 4.4 percent to 143

Targetted growth of 40 percent for clothing exports is beyond reach, say leading Indian industry players.Reasoning out on the issues, President of the Clothing Manufacturers Association of India (CMAI), Premal Udani stated that the anticipated growth rate is impossible due to poor labour conditions and existing tax structure. A 25-30 percent growth rate is reasonable, he adds. Udani informed that the CMAI head welcomed FDI in the retail sector as it would support overall competitiveness and cate