This year’s Intertextile Beijing Apparel Fabrics sees a large number of exhibitors from across China and throughout Asia presenting their latest apparel fabrics and accessories. In total, over 1,300 exhibitors from 16 countries and regions have already confirmed their participation. The 2012 edition saw over 26,000 buyers from 78 countries and regions visit the fair. The show this year will be held in the China International Exhibition Centre covering over 50,000 sqm. Japan zone, Korea, Taiwa

The mill sector is in a tight spot as cotton prices have gone up in the domestic and international markets. While reiterating its demand for offloading cotton procured by Government agencies such as Cotton Corporation of India (CCI), the apex body of textile mills in the South — The Southern India Mills Association (SIMA) — has urged the Government to direct procurement agencies to come out with transparent and consistent policies. Industry sources point out that the price of Shankar 6 shot up

The city CPI is extending its support to textile traders indefinite bandh and protests at Vastralatha in Vijayawada on Friday. Speaking on the occasion, CPI city secretary D. Shankar alleged that the government was imposing various burdens on people and making basic amenities premium products by adding taxes to them. As a result, the common people are finding it difficult to buy them, he alleged. He said the CPI was fighting on behalf of textile traders and its state secretary K. Narayana was

Egypt agreed to export 5,615 metric tons of cotton in the week ending March 14, according to the Alexandria Cotton Exporters Association. The country has shipped 51,170 tons of the fiber, valued at $147.8 million, since Sept. 1, the association said today in its weekly bulletin. Exports in the past week included 1,936 tons of the Giza 88 variety and 3,679 tons of Giza 86. Source: Bloomberg .

At present, there are 1,221 ginning units, 442 spinning units, 124 large spinning units and 425 small units which produce textile products. Pakistan is the 8th largest exporter of textile products in Asia. This sector contributes 9.5% to the GDP and provides employment to about 15 million people or roughly 30% of the 49 million workforce of the country. Pakistan is the 4th largest producer of cotton with the third largest spinning capacity in Asia after China and India, and contributes 5% to

Japanese chemical and pharmaceutical company firm Teijin has launched a non-woven synthetic paper produced from recycled polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottles. The company claims that the new paper combines the best features of conventional papers and plastic films. Applications include maps, tags, posters and labels that need to withstand extreme conditions, especially those that are wet. Unlike other synthetic films it is claimed to offer the scoring, folding, gluing, printing and writin

Cameron Spencer/Getty Images Zara’s parent company Inditex has made a fortune staying one step ahead in the world of fashion. Staying ahead of investor expectations is proving to be more difficult. The world’s biggest clothing retailer said full-year net profit rose 22% to 2.4 billion euros ($3.1 billion), with expansion-driven growth in Asia easily offsetting weakness in its home market of Spain. But quarterly results fell short of mean analyst estimates—the second consecutive mis

H&M has a major presence in the U.S. market, but now that the brand is firmly embedded in the minds of Americans, it's about to crank things up, Sharon Edelson at Women's Wear Daily reported. “We’ve established a strong brand,” said Daniel Kulle, U.S. president of H&M, told Women's Wear Daily. “Now we can see that we can grow and expand in many markets in the U.S. There’s huge potential at the moment.” Right now, the Swedish fast fashion retailer has 269 stores in the U.S., but K

Ever the pioneer in getting us to run faster, farther and more frequently, Nike has launched a futuristic new running shoe that weighs in at less than eight ounces. The Flyknit Lunar1+ ($195, nike.com) fits like a second skin—it almost feels like wearing socks—with cushiony Lunarlon, a resilient foam that keeps runners’ soles supported and comfortable. The upper part of the shoe is nearly seamless, which cuts down on materials by a claimed 80 per cent. Nike’s Toronto flagship on Bloor Street

Kolkata based EKRU by Ekta and Ruchira is a label synonymous with classic designs and understated elegance. The brand philosophy is simple, wearable and refined outfits for the women of today keeping a balance between contemporary fashion and traditional Indian clothing. EKRU has now introduced a Bridal Line as well. Experimenting with traditional embroidery forms and giving them a completely contemporary feel is what the brand specializes in. The forte of the brand lies in its unique and inn