Category: Emerging Markets
Nonwovens producer to locate new production line in Czech Republic
Pegas Nonwovens has decided to locate its new production line in the Czech Republic.
Latvia plans to increase textile exports this year
Latvia plans to increase exports of textile and light industry products this year, according to Guntis Strazds, president of the Latvian Association of Light Industry...
New textile cluster to be established in Ivanovo region
A new cluster for the production of textile products will soon be established in the Ivanovo region, Russia’s centre of textile production.
Moldovan government to design support measures for textile industry
The government of Moldova, a landlocked country in Eastern Europe, plans to design a package of measures aimed at supporting the national textile industry, aiming...
Ukraine's clothing exports to EU falling despite joining the free trade zone
According to Ukrainian statistics, clothing export in 2015 reached US$525m, mostly outerwear and underwear.
Roger Vanden Berghe to restart production of wool carpets in Bulgaria
The only carpet weaving enterprise in Bulgaria – Roger Vanden Berghe BG, which in 2011 acquired or leased some of Sliven-based Decotex’s assets and facilities...
H&M criticised for labour abuses in Cambodia
H&M has again come under attack over workplace violations in its supply chains, in particular across Cambodia.
Sritex to acquire German uniform producer
Sri Rejeki Isman (Sritex), one of Indonesia’s leading vertically integrated textile and clothing manufacturers, plans to acquire a German military uniform manufacturer to enhance its...
LJ Apparels to open five Lanun Johor outlets this year
Johor, Malaysia-based clothing manufacturer LJ Apparels is set to expand with the opening of an Armada Lanun Johor boutique in Kuala Lumpur and outlets in...
Europe a ‘huge market’ for apparel, say Philippine exporters
The Philippine Exporters Confederation (Philexport) sees Europe as a “huge” and “attractive” market for Philippine apparel exporters that deliver the best quality and innovative products,...
Vietnam's textile and clothing sector calls for revised strategy
Officials from Vietnam’s textile and clothing industry are calling on the government to revise its “out of date” 2020 development plan with a vision for...
Thailand's Central buys online fashion market Zalora
Thailand-based Central Group has acquired 100% of the Thai unit of Zalora, an online fashion market owned by Rocket Internet, for an undisclosed sum.
KNM Textile opens new facility in Bulgaria
KNM Textile has opened a new knitwear and clothing plant Pleven, Bulgaria, on part of unused buildings of the former state knitting factory Sanya.
Pegas reconsiders location of new nonwovens line
Pegas Nonwovens is reconsidering whether its new production line will be installed in Egypt or the Czech Republic.
iCotton invests €8.1m in new production line
Latvia-based iCotton, a producer of wet wipes, diapers and cotton hygiene goods, has invested €8. 1m (US$9.
Mistra-Autex owner buys out business partner
Priit Tamm, the long-time owner of Estonian automotive carpet manufacturer Mistra-Autex, has acquired his business partner Tauno Vaaderpass’s 41.