Archive: 2020
‘Modest fashion’ designers see rising interest
At the recent Indonesia Sharia Economic Festival (ISEF) 2020’s virtual fashion show, Bank Indonesia deputy governor Rosmaya Hadi said the “modest fashion” industry, which comprises…
Relaunch of production at iconic Russian textile mill
The authorities of Buryatia, a mountainous Russian republic in eastern Siberia, are ready to relaunch full production at the Baikal Textile Combine.
Flagship Uzbek clothing producer to increase output
Uzbek clothing producer Oq Oltin Mega Tekstil plans to increase output this year.
Turkistan to become centre of textile and cotton production
The Turkistan region is expected to become a centre of cotton and textile production in Kazakhstan through the commissioning of new textile production facilities.
Cambodian government extends financial support programmes
Factory workers in Cambodia’s clothing, footwear and travel-good sector who lost their jobs amidst the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic will continue to receive monthly support until…
Polish invention nominated for cellulose fibre award
A Polish invention has been nominated for the Cellulose Fibre Innovation Award, which will be presented at the 2nd International Conference on Cellulose Fibres to…
Bulgarian hubs for collecting used textiles
A Varna, Bulgaria-based company is implementing a project to collect used textiles in preparation for reuse and recycling.
Vietnamese knitting factory gains green building certification
Hong Kong-based Crystal International Group, one of Asia’s largest knitwear manufacturers, has received an international green building certification system award for one of its knitting facilities…
Studies identify niche products for Philippine exporters to EFTA
The Swiss Import Promotion Programme (SIPPO) has launched its studies on Philippine products with big market potential in European Free Trade Association (EFTA) countries –…
Bestseller to limit Covid-19 spread in Myanmar's clothing sector
Denmark-based fashion clothing company Bestseller is working in collaboration with German development agency GIZ to develop a communications campaign for Myanmar’s clothing sector that will…