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Desso designs sustainable carpets for KLM Business Class
Desso has designed a special carpet for KLM for its newly refurbished World Business Class.
Japanese car makers recall 3.4m vehicles for Takata airbag flaw
Four Japanese automakers, including Toyota and Nissan, are recalling 3.
High-tech fibres for cars and aircraft
Manufacturers of cars and aircraft are committed to the use of fibre reinforced plastics.
Phillipine silk industry seeking export markets
The Philippines’ silk industry needs capital and government support in terms of promotion to take advantage of the huge global market, a government official said.
Compliant garment makers in Laos have problems with labour
There is something enigmatic about the high worker turnover that is typical for the Lao clothing industry (on average 40-60% annually).
Major brands implicated in toxic water scandal in Indonesia
Greenpeace International investigations have revealed the dumping of industrial wastewater containing toxic and hazardous chemicals, and caustic water, directly into the Citarum River, West Java,…
Trikotaza Ivkovic to invest in new factory
Last year, Serbian knitting factory Trikotaza Ivkovic recorded a 30% growth in business, opened a company in the US, started exporting to the UK, Denmark…
Russian government to stimulate linen, cotton and wool production
Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered the government to design and implement a set of measures aimed at stimulating domestic production of linen, cotton, wool…
Turkish investor acquires wool factory in Bulgaria
Turkish company Altinmarka is the new owner of the wool processing factory in Parvomay, which was acquired for BGN9. 3m (US$6. 1m).
Future demands in innovative automobile and aircraft seating
Future demands in automotive and aircraft seating, smart and lightweight textiles, and the benefits and costs of using lightweight materials were the main themes of…
TRW unveils seatbelt concept at Geneva Motor Show
TRW Automotive Holdings revealed a new seatbelt concept in collaboration with Rinspeed at last month’s Geneva Motor Show.
Johnson Controls expands interiors facility in South Africa
Johnson Controls has announced the expansion of its interiors plant in East London, South Africa.
Lithuanian home textile producer invests in new equipment
Linen home textile company A Grupe has installed new weaving machinery to boost current production capacity and is aiming to increase turnover to the level…
Unicharm to acquire hygiene products maker in Myanmar
Unicharm plans to buy a Myanmar manufacturer of disposable diapers and feminine hygiene products for an estimated several billion yen.
Indonesian retailer to expand foreign brand outlets
Indonesian publicly listed fashion retailer Trisula International plans to further increase the number of retail outlets for its international fashion brands.
Minimum wage to rise for Cambodian clothing factory workers
The minimum wage for factory workers in Cambodia’s clothing and footwear sector is to rise from US$61 to US$75 a month from 1 May.