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Romanian fashion market worth almost US$6bn
Businesses in Romania’s fashion industry are continuing to grow.
Itochu raises stake in Vinatex with eye on Europe
Itochu has increased its ownership of the state-owned Vietnam National Textile and Garment Group (Vinatex) with a view to expanding the country’s capabilities and turning...
Cambodian Ministries work to boost silk industry
Two government agencies are working to boost the silk sector in Cambodia, with a memorandum of understanding signed last month by the Ministry of Commerce...
Hyosung to make foray into Indonesian fabric market
Hyosung is to make a full-scale foray into the Indonesian textile market, where Muslims account for 87% of the population.
Philippine clothing sector seeks government subsidies
Foreign buyers of Philippine garments are looking for a revival of the clothing sector after the country has steadily lost its position as a major...
Singapore group to acquire two Chinese makers of medical consumables
New Silkroutes Group of Singapore has announced it is acquiring two Shanghai, China-based makers of medical consumables for S$65m (US$49m) as it seeks to expand...
Surhonteks group to open three new plants in Uzbekistan
Part of South Development Holding, Uzbek textile producer Surhonteks is to start up three new plants over the next few months (writes Jozef De Coster).
Plans to resume production at Russian textile maker
The Russian government plans to resume production at Vologda Textile, formerly one of the largest textile producers in Russia, which declared bankruptcy several years ago...
Belarusian polyester fibre producer to increase production capacity
In July Mogilevkhimvolokno will start up a new polyester factory in Belarus with a capacity of 50,000 tonnes/year, adding to the existing capacity of 70,000...
Grant to enhance energy efficiency at Bulgarian circular knitting factory
Bulgarian circular knitting factory Natalia has received a grant from the Ministry of Economy for a project to enhance energy efficiency.
La’Al Textiles named Tajik Brand of the Year
Out of 68 well-known Tajik brands considered at the national Pick of Glory competition, La’Al Textiles has been selected as Brand of the Year 2017.
Mercedes commissions original supplier to reproduce 300 SL seat fabric
Mercedes-Benz Classic has arranged for the original supplier of the 1950s Mercedes 300 SL Gullwing’s chequered wool upholstery to re-issue the fabric in the original...
Lantal acquires Airline Services Interiors
Swiss transport textiles producer Lantal Textiles has acquired Airline Services Interiors, part of the Airline Services Group.
Joint venture to manufacture automotive fabrics in India
Automotive seating specialist Adient and Mumbai-listed Arvind, one of the world’s largest textile manufacturing conglomerates, have announced the formation of Adient Arvind Automotive Fabrics, a...
Funding to enlarge and broaden E-Leather’s operations
E-Leather, a UK-based high-tech materials technology specialist that manufactures upholstery and cladding for aircraft interiors, has raised £70m from new and existing investors.
Autoneum delivers first carpet cleanability analyser measurement system
Automotive component supplier Autoneum has launched Clean-Tuft technology, tufted carpets which the company claims offer high-performance acoustic insulation and water repellency in a lightweight design.