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Decathlon targets aggressive expansion in Malaysia
French sporting goods manufacturer and retailer Decathlon is aiming for aggressive expansion in Malaysia with the opening of up to 60 new stores within the...
German textile machinery on display in Vietnam
Germany’s VDMA Textile Machinery Association showcased its latest textile and apparel machinery at events in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City in early July.
Bulgarian exporters worried about business post-Brexit
Brexit – the proposed exit of the UK from the EU – could have a major economic effect on Bulgaria.
Poland's LPP struggles to be market leader in clothing sector
The clothing and footwear segments in the Central European (CE) market have positive forecasts.
Russian government expects recovery of textile industry by end of year
The Russian government expects the beginning of a recovery of the domestic textile industry from the effects of the economic crisis by the end of...
BTK to establish production facilities in Turkmenistan
Russian textile producer BTK Holding is considering establishing production facilities in Turkmenistan.
Bangladeshi group plans investment in Serbia
Pretty Group, a textile producer from Bangladesh, which employs 17,000 workers and has an annual turnover of around €160m (US$176m), has announced the opening of...
Forced labour in Uzbekistan linked to World Bank loan
A complaint has been filed against the World Bank’s private lending arm calling for an investigation into forced labour connected to a loan to Indorama...
Joyson and KSS complete merger
Key Safety Systems (KSS), a supplier of safety technology for the transport sector including airbags and seatbelts, has completed its merger with Ningbo Joyson Electronic,...
Limited-edition McLaren car has 40% more carbon fibre
McLaren Special Operations, the bespoke division of McLaren Automotive, has announced the creation of the MSO Carbon Series LT.
Airbus BFE catalogue qualification for Lantal
In addition to the “wool standard” and “wool/polyamide standard (80/20)” carpet qualities that are already qualified for the Airbus buyer furnished equipment catalogue, Lantal Textiles’...
Performance Fibers to expand tyre cord fabric capacity in China
Performance Fibers, which was integrated into Indorama Ventures (IVL) a year ago, is expanding its tyre cord fabric production capacity in China.
Developing 3D woven textile composites in the UK aerospace industry
The Breakthrough Aerospace Materials (BAM) project commenced in March 2016 with funding from Innovate UK.
Thermoplastic and nonwoven composites: trends to 2020
Thermoplastic and nonwoven composites are enjoying high growth, according to Dr George Kellie of UK-based Kellie Solutions.
Structural weight-saving technologies using natural fibres
Bcomp in conjunction with a partner has developed a range of grid fabrics for automotive composite applications.
Greenpeace wins lawsuit to stop clothing factories dumping wastewater in Indonesia
Greenpeace has won a lawsuit against the Indonesian government which, it claims, will prevent permits being issued to companies allowing them to dispose of waste...