Category: Emerging Markets
Laguna textile hub turns farm waste into high-value fibres
The Department of Science and Technology–Philippine Textile Research Institute (DOST-PTRI) has launched a Natural Textile Fibre Innovation Hub in Santa Cruz, Laguna, aimed at converting…
Cambodian workers in limbo after garment factory closure
Hundreds of workers protested at the end of April after ML Intimate Apparel (Cambodia), a clothing factory in Poipet, went bankrupt and closed down, leaving…
Indonesian viscose fibre producer reinforces regional commitment
Indonesian viscose fibre manufacturer Asia Pacific Rayon says it has reinforced its long-term commitment to customers in Indonesia through a series of targeted industry engagements.
Bellegprom signs MoU with Turkish exporters
Belarusian textile monopoly Bellegprom has hosted a meeting between chairperson Nadezhda Lazarevich and representatives of the Istanbul Textile and Raw Materials Exporters’ Association.
Slovak thermal insulation producer orders complete batt forming line
Tatra Textil, a producer of high-loft thermal insulation materials for the apparel and bedding industries and a recently established Slovak subsidiary of Austria’s Goldeck Textil…
Ruse Fashion Week focuses on sustainable fashion
The second edition of Ruse Fashion Week has progressed and transformed into an international platform, presenting not only leading Bulgarian designers, but also brands from…
Ukrainian textile producer enters Slovak market with own fabrics
TK-Domashniy Tekstyl, a member of the Ukraine-based Textile-Contact group of companies, has delivered its first batch of in-house fabrics to Slovakia.
Malaysian businesswoman upcycles sarees into functional items
Padmani Suppiah has been upcycling second-hand sarees into functional items, including tote bags, purses, lanyards and clutches, since 2022.
Partnership to bring US-grown hemp fibre into Vietnam’s textile supply chain
Ind Hemp, Summit International Trade and Thien Phuoc Ramie Group have signed a memorandum of understanding to integrate US-grown hemp fibre into Vietnam’s textile manufacturing…
Laos aims to raise workforce skills to global standards
Efforts to raise Lao workers’ skills to international standards are gaining pace through an International Labour Organization–China programme to support growth and ease labour shortages.
Russian clothing retailer plans major store closures
Gloria Jeans, one of Russia’s leading textile and clothing retailers, plans to close around 150 of its stores in the domestic market, mainly due to…
How circular fashion is creating jobs in Bosnia and Herzegovina
In Bosnia and Herzegovina’s textile industry, low-margin mass production has long been the norm.
Lenzing expands lyocell production in Thailand
Austria-based cellulosic fibres producer Lenzing has expanded its Veocel lyocell production at Prachinburi, Thailand, marking the first regional manufacturing of nonwoven-grade lyocell fibres in Asia.
Vinatex chairman addresses cotton conference in Hong Kong
Le Tien Truong, chairman of the Vietnam National Textile and Garment Group (Vinatex), delivered a presentation at the Cotton USA Outlook Conference held in Hong…
Myanmar association to offer basic sewing machine operator training
The Myanmar Garment Manufacturers Association (MGMA) will conduct basic sewing machine operator training until 24 April at the Myanmar Garment Human Resources Development Training Centre…
Bulgarian firm develops smart clothing with graphene threads
Bulgarian company Barin Sports is working with the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology on new materials and technologies by embedding graphene in textiles…