Archive: 2021
Smart Hemp to open hemp processing factory in Ivanovo
Russian industrial hemp producer Smart Hemp has announced plans to open a hemp processing factory in the Ivanovo region by the end of the year.
Philippine Textile Council calls for more support for weavers
To survive and grow in the new normal following the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic, the Philippine weaving industry needs support not only from consumers but also...
Home of Wool reports record sales during pandemic
Six years ago, in search of natural materials for her home, Rositsa Petrova created a company for wool mattresses and pillows: Home of Wool.
Armenian ban on textile imports from Turkey extended
The government of Armenia plans to extend the ban on the imports of Turkish textiles for six months.
Thai lingerie factory closure leaves 1,300 jobless
A Thai factory making lingerie for Victoria’s Secret, Triumph and other global brands has closed without notice and locked out 1,388 workers, using the coronavirus...
Thread maker partners with sustainable start-up in Cambodia
Industrial thread supplier Coats is partnering with Annabelle Hope, a start-up sustainable clothing manufacturer based in Cambodia.
Serbian textile firm in talks to become Philipp Plein supplier
A Serbian firm is negotiating to become a supplier to Philipp Plein International Group, according to the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Serbia.
Belarusian carpet maker nearly doubles net profit in 2020
Vitebsk Carpets earned BYR4. 2m (US$1. 6m) in net profit in 2020, nearly twice that of the previous year, reports the BelTA news agency.
Boom in Russian sales of nonwovens
Russia is experiencing a nonwovens boom in both the industrial and consumer segments. Last year, sales of nonwovens amounted to 6,452m m2, 34.
Indonesia to introduce import duties on ready-made clothing
The Indonesian government is to introduce a safeguard tax on ready-made clothing imported from China, Vietnam, Singapore and Bangladesh.