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China textile group launched to bolster the garment sector
A new association was launched on Saturday to boost the Kingdom’s garment industry, one of the most important engines of economic growth in the country. China Textile Association in Cambodia (CTAC) will provide legal advice to investors and those considering to invest as well as liaise with the government, public officials said at the event.…
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How Twisted X Is Cornering the Market With Comfortable Western and Work Boots
When Western boot brand Twisted X entered the work boot market in 2007, the company knew it would face off with some heavy hitters. However, the independently owned, Decatur, Texas, company, which launched just two years earlier, had an angle: It would stick to its cowboy roots by offering classic Western styles with safety features.…
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Behrens launch their inaugural garment catalogue
At the prestigious PCIAW® Awards in June 2019, Behrens were the winners of the award for Long Service to the Textile Industry, a fitting reward for their incredible achievement. Having been in the professional clothing industry for almost two hundred years there was no one else who could come close to their longevity. They are…
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No-deal Brexit means the return of battery eggs, farmers’ union warns
Eggs from battery hens will return to British supermarket shelves if the government fails to strike a new trading deal with the EU and crashes out of the bloc, the National Farmers’ Union has warned. The NFU says the government has ignored its pleas to put tariffs on eggs to protect against cheaper rivals from countries…
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Södra’s Breakthrough Will Enable Large-scale Textile Recycling
“Only a negligible proportion of the global production of clothing and textiles is recycled today. Virtually everything is sent to landfill or incineration. But Swedish innovation and a willingness to help mitigate climate change can now influence the game at a global level,” said Lars Idermark, President and CEO of Södra. One of the major…
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John Lewis trials sustainability schemes at Oxford store
John Lewis has stopped selling 5p single-use plastic carrier bags at its Oxford store as part of a major trial to test and change shoppers’ behaviour. The sustainability initiatives, which were unveiled on Monday, are aimed at encouraging a “reduce, reuse and return” culture among customers and could provide a model for its other shops. The pilot will…
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Turning Passion into a Lifesaving Patent
Kim Highfield is a lifelong entrepreneur and founder of SportPort — a producer of women’s athletic apparel. After becoming aware of the potential dangers of cellphone radiation, she developed a patent for protective pockets in clothing that blocks electric and magnetic fields (EMF). Her technology recently went national and proves that intelligent design, paired with…
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Developing New Armour For Modern Day Impact
Since ancient times, humans have been inventing ways to keep themselves safe from harm using a range of materials. Personal protective equipment (PPE) has evolved over time, from the animal skins worn to protect from cold, wind and rain, to the heavy, restrictive armor worn in medieval times to protect the wearer in battle. We…
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Vietnam’s textile industry hit by US-China trade war
Vietnam’s textile industry is facing many difficulties due to the prolonged China-US trade war, witnessing a fall in both export and production, say industry experts. Buyers are seeing fewer and smaller orders because of the conflict, said a ministry of investment and planning report. The export of raw materials to China plummeted as China cut…
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