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Serbian textile collection and recycling project
In 2010, the Women’s Center of Užice designed the innovative Retex textile collection and recycling centre.
Aglika: Bulgarian family success and development
In the history of the Petkovi family and their Aglika factory, the destinies of several generations of textile engineers and the economic rise of Bulgaria’s...
Thai scholar invites young designers to ride on ‘elephant pants’ wave
“Elephant pants” that have become a popular item among Thais and foreign tourists are a good example of the integration of textile knowledge and design...
Uzbek textile industry faces challenges
As a result of investments and new technologies, productivity in Uzbekistan has increased more than four-fold over the past seven years.
Baltic fashion explored at Riga Fashion Week
The spring session of Riga Fashion Week took place from 8–11 April under the motto “Fashion is art” and continued the theme of ethics and...
Russian clothing importer to produce childrenswear
JamilCo, an importer of Western textiles and clothing, is launching its own production of children’s clothing in Russia.
Hyosung TNC to build bio-BDO factory in Vietnam
Hyosung TNC has received investment approval from the Ba Ria-Vung Tau Provincial Government to build a bio-butanediol (bio-BDO) plant in southern Vietnam.
Indonesian textile importers required to submit trademark certificates
Indonesia’s Ministry of Industry has issued a new regulation requiring importers of textiles, textile products, bags and footwear to furnish applicable trademark certificates when applying...
Malaysia Airports promote cultural heritage with textile campaign
Malaysia Airports is collaborating with Kraftangan Malaysia to promote the rich cultural heritage of Malaysia through textiles.
Italian group expands in Russian clothing retail market
Italian fashion retailer Teddy Group, which owns the Terranova and Calliope brands, is to open mono-brand stores in Russia for another of its brands, Rinascimento.