A scalable web-based solution that brings merchandisers, designers, sourcing managers, vendors, suppliers and retailers together to share a single version of product, trim and fabric information has been launched by Fashionware Solutions Inc. The online tool, called Fashionshare, enables apparel companies to merchandise, plan and design product lines, manage individual colours and seasonal palettes, source fabric and trim, and communicate all relevant information across their entire organisatio

Textile and apparel imports from all sources showed a 10-percent growth in the first three months after quotas were removed in January, with India and China capturing a big share of that growth. Mexico, which at one time was the largest exporter to the United States, has fallen far behind China ?which now is the largest exporter of textiles and apparel to the United States.According to US Department of Commerce data, combined textile and apparel imports from China in the first three months of th

As the US government continues to restrict imports of Chinese textiles and apparel using the ?afeguard mechanism?permitted under China? accession to the Word Trade Organization (WTO), Chinese trade officials have cried ?oul?and are seeking ways to stop the process. First of all, China said the use of the safeguard mechanism was not in the ?pirit of free trade?and that it is simply being used as a scapegoat for the US textile industry? inability to compete. It said the United States and the Europ

At the Inter Ministerial meeting, The New Trade Policy 2005-6 was discussed chaired by Federal Minister for Commerce Humayun Akhtar Khan. Textile Minister Mushtaq Ali Cheema, Secretary Commerce Tasneem Noorani, Governor State Bank Dr. Ishrat Hussain, Chairman EPB Mr. Tariq Ikram and Deputy Chairman Planning Commission Mr. Akram sheikh attended.The meeting was about trade related particular sector such us marketing issues, quality and standard, diversification of exports, trade facilitation, redu

Exim Bank's latest study titled 'Textile Exports: Post MFA Scenario - Opportunities and Challenges' observed that the Indian textile sector has potential to reach an export value of US $ 70 billion by 2014. The study observed that the Multi-Fibre Arrangement (MFA) restricted trade in textiles and clothing through a system of quotas. The post quota regime, thus, would provide opportunities and challenges for Indian textile and clothing industry.The study noted that the clothing sector would offer

World's leading modern fashion performance brand Pony International LLC announced a partnership with Sports Biomechanics Inc [SBI] one of the shoe industry's premier experts in footwear technology. All testing with SBI will be done at Michigan State University, utilizing the university's award winning staff, unique testing equipment, and ground breaking research knowledge. Pony will consult with an assigned team of biomechanic engineers who will test and evaluate Pony performance product against

The "Review and Outlook for Mid-Micron Wool 2005" report has been released and is available to Australian woolgrowers. A summary of key points follows. On the face of it, 2004 had the makings of a very good year for raw mid-micron wool demand and prices, but this was not realised. Competition from other fibres was a major driver of the result. This competition, particularly from cotton, was intense and was compounded by some wool processors continuing to substitute fine wool (19.5 and finer)

The major raw materials (PTA, MEG and acrylonitrile) for the synthetic fibres that compete with wool (polyester staple and acrylic) edged higher during April on the back of a higher propylene prices. While synthetic fibre raw material prices continued their upward swing, polyester and acrylic manufacturers are reportedly struggling to pass on the price rises to yarn manufacturers particularly in China, largely due to competition from a record global cotton crop. While Western European polyest

Research & development board Cotton Incorporated, in conjunction with three land grant universities (Texas A&M University, University of Arkansas and University of Georgia) have released five new cotton germplasm lines to help improve fiber quality and yield potential. The germplasm lines are products of Cotton Incorporated? Breeding and Genetics Initiative. Funded by the Cotton Research & Promotion Program, and introduced by Cotton Incorporated's Vice President of Agricultural Resea

Bush administration trade officials have decided to seek new quotas on four textile and apparel product categories imported from China based on a threat of market disruption. The action was taken on four of 12 petitions filed by US textile manufacturers claiming that a surge of Chinese imports is threatening to disrupt US markets. Products covered are men? and boys?cotton and man-made fiber shirts (non knit), man-made fiber trousers, man-made fiber knit shirts and blouses, and combed cotton yarn