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Philippine abaca fibre market to grow at 5.7% to 2019
With the continuing development of the fibre craft industry in the Philippines, the abaca fibre market has been witnessing a boost owing to growing demand...
Quang Nam yarn production plant approved
The central Vietnamese province of Quang Nam has issued an investment certificate for the construction of a US$6m yarn production plant at the Tay An...
Bulgarian industry continues growth with optimistic plans for 2015
Although it is too early for official data from the National Statistical Institute, the Bulgarian textile and clothing industry performed well in 2014 and expected...
Estonian men’s shirt producer buys Swedish clothing business
Estonian men’s dress shirts and accessories producer Sangar has acquired Swedish company and brand Oscar of Sweden, which is represented in the Nordic countries, the...
Military uniforms still in short supply in Ukraine
The Ukrainian government is still struggling to provide the necessary uniforms for its military personnel involved in “anti-terrorist operation” in the east of the country.
Consent to convert claims to Slovenian stockings maker into equity
The Slovenian government has given consent to convert €923,000 (US$1.
HanesBrands unveils expansion plans in Vietnam
Clothing maker Hanesbrands has announced a major restructuring to relocate plants and jobs to Vietnam, reports VietNamNet Bridge.
Sritex to invest up to US$100m for retail expansion in Indonesia
One of South East Asia’s largest textile manufacturers, Sri Rejeki Isman (Sritex), will enter the retail business as part of the company’s integration plan for...
Report uncovers wage theft of migrants working in Thai clothing industry
Clean Clothes Campaign and the MAP Foundation have launched an in-depth study into the working conditions of migrants from Myanmar working in the Thai apparel...
Canifa launches first Woolmark-certified collection in Vietnam
Vietnamese apparel manufacturer and retailer Canifa has released a range of Woolmark-certified apparel in time for winter in the northern hemisphere and as part of...