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Moves to scale up Philippines clothing sector
The Board of Investments (BOI), the Philippines’ leading investment promotion agency, has met with textile and garment manufacturers in the country’s Taytay district to discuss...
Jasan Vietnam Textile & Dyeing to expand in Vietnam
Established in 2014 at the Vietnam Singapore Industrial Park in Hai Phong, Jasan Vietnam Textile & Dyeing has continued to increase production and trading.
Ukrainian cotton fabric producer may be sold to Tesla
Texterno, one the largest producers of cotton fabrics in Ukraine, could be declaring bankruptcy with the further sale of its assets to US electric vehicle...
Shortage of skilled textile workers in Estonia
The number of jobs in Estonia’s textile industry will decline significantly over the next few years, which could lead to a crisis in the sector,...
Tchaikovsky Textile commissions new weaving facility
Tchaikovsky Textile has commissioned a new weaving factory in Permsky Krai, Russia, with an annual production capacity of 18m metres of grey fabric.
E Miroglio acquires DiKA brand
Italian entrepreneur Edoardo Miroglio has announced the purchase of the DiKa fashion brand through his company, E Miroglio, although the deal was finalised last year.
Chinese planning new investments in Serbia
A delegation from China’s Shuyang County recently visited Cuprija, Serbia, and signed a co-operation agreement with the local government in various fields.
Arab group to invest in Uzbekistan
Ajlan & Brothers Group, a producer of men’s hats and ready-made fabrics based in Saudi Arabia, plans to invest US$2bn in the silk, cotton and...
Volvo to use 25% recycled plastic in new vehicles
Volvo has announced a target of using at least 25% recycled plastic in all new vehicles it produces by 2025.
Quick and easy aviation carpet refurbishment
Desso Tarkett showcased its latest aviation carpet collection at Aircraft Interiors Expo 2018 in Hamburg, Germany.
Tesla CEO hints at vegan leather for vehicle interiors
During the electric vehicle maker’s annual shareholder meeting last month, Tesla chief executive officer Elon Musk revealed that the design team is actively working on...
Senior management changes at Adient
Automotive seating supplier Adient has appointed Frederick Henderson as interim chief executive officer (CEO) and lead director John Barth as chairman.
Bicomponent 3D spunbond nonwoven
The three-dimensional nonwovens market is dominated by needlepunched and air-through bonded carding processes using staple fibres.
Co-operation with vehicle industry drives growth of composites
BMW and SGL, Ford and DowAksa, Hyundai and Hyosung, Mitsubishi and Wethje, Volvo and Benteler-SGL as well as Henkel – are just some of the...
Hansae to build another manufacturing facility in Myanmar
South Korea’s Hansae, an original development manufacturer that serves many global clothing brands including Nike and Gap, is to build an additional manufacturing facility in...
Attempt to weave world’s longest krama in Cambodia
In an attempt to break a world record and help preserve Khmer culture, Cambodians are weaving the longest krama in the world, which has already...