Public hearing on curtain protection measures in Indonesia
The Indonesian Defense Measures Committee (KPPI) previously announced on April 25, 2011, that it would launch an extended defense measure investigation into imported curtains. KPPI…
Gap sales fell % year-over-year in fiscal first quarter
US clothing retailer Gas’s net sales in the first quarter of 2011 were US$3.5 billion, down 13% compared with last year. Net sales grew approximately 5%, mainly due to the st…
Bangladesh container yard fire causes huge losses to garment industry
A fire broke out in a container yard near Chittagong, Bangladesh late last night, causing a huge chemical explosion and causing serious casualties. In the middle of the night on Ju…
Vietnamese garment companies dare not take more orders due to labor shortage
Vietnam’s “Saigon Economic Times” reported on June 6 that clothing orders are pouring in, but some manufacturers are afraid to accept new orders due to insufficie…
Cambodian garment factories urged to switch to solar energy
The European Chamber of Commerce in Cambodia (EuroChasdfssdfsm) calls on the Cambodian garment industry to speed up the adoption of renewable energy, install solar panels on roofs,…
Lenzing strengthens its textile zero-carbon products with Yuefei fiber technology
In order to improve its reputation for zero-carbon environmental protection, Lenzing, a major Austrian fiber manufacturing company, launched the sustainable material zero-carbon Te…
Exports of textiles and clothing. 100 million U.S. dollars
According to customs statistics, my country’s exports of textile yarns, fabrics and products in May 2011 were US$14.0282 billion; from January to May 2011, my country’s…
U.S. recalls Chinese-made children’s robes
On June 23, 2011, the US CPSC announced a recall of Chinese-made children’s robes. The recalled product is AMemoryIn children’s robe. The product is made of 100% polyes…
What material is good for socks?
We have to wear socks all year round. In addition to keeping warm, socks can also prevent injuries from friction between heels and shoes. There are many types of socks. We can clas…