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Bontex to produce shirts for Swiss Army
Bontex of Maglaj has signed a contract for the delivery of 55,000 shirts for the Swiss Army with Swiss partner Weder-Meier.
Cambodian design centre to focus on traditional textiles with a modern twist
Phnom Penh’s Modern Ethnic Design Center, initiated by the suPPPort sustainable development group with the Berlin International Academy of Fashion, Raffles International College in Phnom...
Vietnamese polyester fibre plant could resume production
Vietnam’s first polyester fibre manufacturing plant could soon resume production following the investor’s strong commitment.
Jeanologia presents eco-denim solutions in Bandung
Jeanologia recently presented its range of sustainable denim effects solutions in Indonesia as it bids to establish itself as a partner for denim businesses looking...
IKEA to set up regional centre for ASEAN in Malaysia
IKEA is to establish a regional distribution and supply chain centre for ASEAN in Malaysia.
High interest in labour laws seminar in Myanmar
In August, the EU-funded Smart Myanmar project and GIZ’s Social and Labour Standards in the Garment & Textile Sector in Asia (SLSG) project jointly organised...
Singapore yarn and fabric developer turns to sportswear apparel
With modern technology aiding research and development, a Singaporean company has been instrumental in pushing yarn and fabric into new applications.
Czech nonwovens producer considers voluntary takeover bid
The board of Czech nonwovens producer Pegas Nonwovens is considering a voluntary takeover bid from R2G Rohan Czech worth CZK1,010 (US$45.
Rusvata inaugurates spunlace line in Russia
Rusvata, a Russian manufacturer of medical products including cotton wool, bandages and gauze, has inaugurated a new Trützschler spunlace line for the production of hydroentangled...
TK Hold becomes majority owner of Bulgarian linen producer
Bulgarian diversified holding TK Hold has increased its shareholding in linen manufacturer Rilski Len of Samokov to 91.