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Initiative to promote safer working at Vietnamese apparel factories
The Vietnam Textile and Apparel Association (Vitas) has partnered with Dutch sustainable trade initiative IDH to launch the Life and Building Safety Initiative (LABS), in...
Croatian fabric maker in Slovenian MOD deal
Croatian company Čateks, which produces specialised fabrics for the medical and military industries, has signed a deal worth up to €3m (US$3.
Lauma Fabrics hives off medical business
Lauma Fabrics of Liepaja, Latvia, a manufacturer of lace, elastic knitted fabric and ribbons, has separated its medical business with the establishment of a new...
Russian producer Ecotex suspended for environmental violations
The Russian government, together with the authorities of the Kursk region, has suspended operations of home textiles producer Ecotex owing to violations of environmental legislation.
Belarusian lingerie producer obtains BSCI certificate
Belarusian lingerie producer Senselle has obtained the Business Social Compliance Initiative (BSCI) A-grade certificate.
Kazakh industrial hemp producer plans major expansion
KazHemp, the largest producer of industrial hemp in Kazakhstan, is considering a major expansion of production and exports with an investment of US$50m.
Expansion for Turkmen producer of disposable hygiene products
A new facility for the manufacture of disposable hygiene products has been opened by Rysgally El in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan.
‘World first’ pre-crash external side airbag system
ZF has developed a new pre-crash safety system prototype that uses an external side airbag deployed milliseconds before a collision.
Closing the loop in marine manufacturing
ELG Carbon Fibre, a producer of recycled carbon fibre materials, and Ineos Team UK are working together to ensure sustainable materials and practices are incorporated...
Indorama to acquire Sinterama
Global chemicals producer Indorama Ventures has entered into an agreement to acquire Sinterama, a manufacturer of polyester automotive yarns and high-performance coloured yarns.
Vehicle seat covers made from trilaminate foams
A method for producing automotive seat covers from trilaminate foams has been developed by Magna International.
Optimum protection against tyre noise
A lightweight polyethylene terephthalate fibre-based nonwoven wheel arch liner that absorbs tyre noise has been launched by Autoneum.
Autonomous driving will transform vehicle interiors
By 2035, around 50% of all new vehicles could be fully autonomous.
Sportswear supplier to ‘move beyond Vietnam’
Taiwan-based Eclat Textile, a sportswear supplier to Nike and Lululemon Athletica, plans to invest in more facilities in Southeast Asia, as the company plans to...
Chinese firm plans to invest in cotton in Cambodia following tests
Chinese company Jiangsu Lianfa Textile plans to invest in cotton in the Pursat province of Cambodia to process fabrics and supply the country’s clothing factories,...
Indonesia's export growth shows no sign of slowing
The textile industry was one of Indonesia’s largest earners of foreign exchange last year, with exports valued at US$13bn, a 5% increase compared with 2017.