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Toray to acquire TenCate Advanced Composites
Japan’s Toray Industries, the world’s largest maker of carbon fibre composite materials, is to acquire TenCate Advanced Composites from the Netherlands-headquartered Koninklijke Ten Cate group...
FLA finds systemic pregnancy discrimination against migrant workers
The Fair Labor Association (FLA) has published a report that claims female migrant clothing workers in Asia are routinely subjected to pregnancy testing while in...
Apparel group urges clothing industry reform in Cambodia
A group representing some of the largest apparel brands in the US and Europe have expressed “growing concern” over several controversial labour laws and ongoing...
Indonesian producers urge speeding up of EU free trade agreement
Indonesian exports of textiles and textile products could increase threefold if the government manages to sign a free trade deal with the EU.
Wage rise approved for Myanmar clothing workers
Labour costs in Myanmar are expected to see a 33% increase this year, and sourcing costs may also follow.
Co-working space opens in Bangkok for textile designers
Touch Printing Republic, an on-demand printing service, has started a co-working space for textile designers and plans to launch a design-to-print online platform.
Dinh Vu polyester plant to resume operations in Vietnam
The long-delayed Dinh Vu polyester plant was expected to resume the operation of its draw texturised yarn (DTY) manufacturing workshop on 20 March...
Cotam to build textile complex in Turkmenistan
Turkish-owned textile firm Cotam Enterprises has signed an agreement with the Turkmen Ministry of Textile Industry to set up a new textile complex in the...
Modernisation of large textile producer in Central Russia
More than RUB1bn (US$15m) will be invested in the modernisation of the Yartsevo Cotton Mill in the Smolensk region Central Russia.
Azerbaijan's cotton growers call for additional support
Leading cotton growers in Azerbaijan have called on the government to help increase cotton production.
Marbul builds own factory in Bulgaria
Belgian-owned Marbul, which has been manufacturing women’s garments for 10 years in a rented building in Rakovski near Plovdiv, Bulgaria, has built its own factory...
Avrasya to launch production in Babusnica, build factory in Pirot
Turkish company Avrasya Tekstil plans to lease a production hall in Babusnica and build a facility in Pirot, both in Serbia.
Plans to increase textile production in Tajikistan
Tajikistan plans to increase textile production this year as the country was able to over-fulfil a plan for the harvesting of cotton in 2017.
Trèves TSC changes name to Tesca
Automotive textiles and seat components supplier Trèves TSC has been renamed Tesca.
Lift aircraft seats launch with LOT
The first 737 tourist class seats from commercial aircraft seating manufacturer Lift by EnCore have entered into service with launch customer LOT Polish Airlines.
Beaulieu Fibres International receives YFAI supplier award
European polyolefin fibre producer Beaulieu Fibres International is once again the recipient of a Distinguished Supplier European Supplier Award from Yanfeng Automotive Interiors.