Archive: 2020
Lindex launches water project for Myanmar clothing workers
Swedish fashion retailer Lindex has launched a joint project in Myanmar to increase access to clean drinking water and sanitation in communities where textile workers...
Japanese aid for Philippine silk industry
The Japanese government has given PHP24m (US$475,000) towards a project to develop model sericulture farmers aimed at increasing the production of cocoons and high-quality raw...
New fabric factory to reduce reliance on Vietnam's imports
Viet Tien Garment has partnered up with Luen Thai and Newtech to establish the Viet Thai Tech fabric factory, which is expected to supply fabric...
Russian clothing market posts decline
The Russian clothing market posted a decline in 2019 after several years of steady growth.
Polish nonwovens firm starts up new spunlace line
Polish nonwovens producer Novita has started up a new Andritz neXline eXcelle spunlace line at its plant in Zielona Góra.
Belarusian textile manufacturer to start making wool fabric
Belarusian textile manufacturer Kamvol is to set up a division to make wool fabric.
Bulgarian football star launches own clothing brand
Former Manchester United and Bulgarian footballer Dimitar Berbatov has started his own fashion line featuring limited collections designed by him.
Croatian entrepreneur oversees transformation of Varteks
A Croatian entrepreneur has resigned his position as president of Varteks after he led the process of salvaging the Varaždin-based clothing maker: Nenad Bakić invested...
Slovenian underwear and swimwear producer to invest in Serbia
Investments valued at €300,000-400,000 (US$332,000-443,000) are planned for Slovenian underwear and swimwear producer Lisca at its facility in the Free Zone Pirot, Serbia, which has...
Philippine roadmap sees potential 45% increase in exports
The Philippines has launched a textile and clothing industry roadmap that places it as one of the top-ten global players if it achieves a targeted...