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Bosnian workwear producer lays off workers
Workwear and uniforms producer Mraz, which has been operating in Foča since 2020, laid off 30 workers on 1 March, following dismissals of workers in...
Clothing materials factory opens in Thanh Hoa
A factory producing materials for the textile and clothing sector has opened in the central Vietnamese province of Thanh Hoa, which could help reduce the...
Clothing from the future from Bulgarian fashion brand
Many Bulgarian companies are looking for growth outside the country, where the market is bigger and there are more opportunities.
Interior innovation centre for next-generation vehicles
Marelli has unveiled its new Interior Innovation Center in Yoshimi, Saitama Prefecture, Japan, based on the experience of the previous Miyahara location.
Sustainable choices for plastic-free hygiene products
Once thrown away, disposable hygiene items such as diapers and sanitary pads can take hundreds of years to decompose because their absorbent parts and waterproof...
Jobs available for Cambodian workers after factory closed
The Cambodian Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training has said there are more than 2,500 job opportunities available for workers from the Y&W Garment after...
Asian brands accelerate expansion into Russia
Chinese textile and clothing producers are accelerating their expansion in the Russian market through new store openings this year.
Thai government promotes princess’ fabric patterns
The Thai government is promoting royal fabric patterns designed by Her Royal Highness Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana Rajakanya under a project aimed at preserving traditional handicrafts,...
Producers seeks support from new Indonesian government
Indonesia’s textile and clothing industry hopes the country’s new government will help tackle illegal imports, excessive costs and global instability.
Colour-shifting jacket glows orange by day and yellow-green at night
UK-based outerwear brand Vollebak has launched the Firefly Jacket that changes its hue from copper orange during the day or indoors to yellow-green at night...
Implant fabrication using 3D woven fabric
A method of fabricating a docking device for a bioprosthesis, such as an implantable bioprosthetic heart valve, has been developed by Edwards Lifesciences.
First VIATT trade fair attracts more than 17,200 visitors
The inaugural Vietnam International Trade Fair for Apparel, Textiles and Textile Technologies (VIATT), held in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, from 28 February – 1...
Philippine factory delivers first aircraft seats to Airbus
The Tanauan City, Philippines, plant of aircraft parts maker Collins Aerospace has delivered its first seating shipment to Airbus.
Ultra-thin semiconductor fibres turn fabrics into wearable electronics
Scientists from Nanyang Technological University Singapore have developed ultra-thin semiconductor fibres that can be woven into fabrics, turning them into smart wearable electronics.
Low-carbon seat made of recycled materials
China-based automotive supplier Yanfeng has developed a sustainable seat called the Reco Seat, which is said to reduce product carbon emissions by up to 40%...
Warp knitting machine for electrically conductive textiles
German textile machine builder Karl Mayer has delivered an MJ 52/1 S warp knitting machine to Austrian high-tech textiles specialist Grabher Group at its facility in...