Archive: 2013
South Ossetia to launch flagship textile factory
The government of South Ossetia plans to commission a new flagship factory for the production of clothing in Tskhinvali, which is expected to be one...
Global fashion brands moving to Bulgaria
Global fashion brands that produced clothing in China are now moving to Bulgaria and other East European countries, according to Bernard Leroy, head of the...
Hyosung expands production of Creora elastane in Vietnam
Elastane producer Hyosung has announced plans to expand its production facility for Creora spandex (elastane) in Nhon Trach, Dong Nai, Vietnam.
Indonesia the next destination for global apparel buyers?
Indonesia, one of the leading textile and apparel platforms in the South East Asian region, could become the new destination for global apparel buyers after...
Duty-free agreements worry Cambodian goverment
Duty-free agreements between regional competitors and foreign importers will put the Cambodian clothing industry at risk, according to Commerce Minister Cham Prasidh.
Slovenian household textiles manufacturer expands to new markets
Slovenian household textiles manufacturer Svilanit is on track to break even after it almost collapsed five years ago.
Nergis Holding to launch textile and fibre production in Russia
Turkey’s Nergis Holding will implement two investment projects in Russia in the coming years.
Cotton spinning enterprises to start up in Turkmenistan by 2014
Three cotton spinning enterprises in Turkmenistan are planned to start production by 2014.
Latvian company acquires Estonian lingerie manufacturer
Estonian undergarment manufacturer Linette, established in 1940, has sold its 100% subsidiary Linette Retail to Latvian lingerie, corsetry and swimwear producer New Rosme, which is...
Lithuanian apparel producer invests in new dyeing equipment
Lithuanian apparel producer Omniteksas is to invest LTL700,000 (US$270,000) in new dyeing equipment, which will be used to dye smaller quantities of fabric.