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Autotech Nonwovens orders needlepunch line for automotive nonwovens
Autotech Nonwovens of India has ordered a needlepunch line for the production of nonwovens for automotive and other applications from Andritz Asselin-Thibeau, part of the...
Izmir metro and tramway design combines modernity and tradition
MBD Design was chosen by Hyundai Rotem to conduct a design study for the metro and tram systems in Izmir, Turkey.
Airbag cutting solutions launched
Lectra has launched its FocusQuantum airbag cutting solutions.
KLM opts for Norwegian Wilton carpet on B787
Desso has developed a specially woven carpet for the new KLM Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft.
Toray to build carbon fibre production line in the US
Toray Industries has signed a long-term agreement with Boeing to supply Torayca carbon fibre prepreg for the production of the new Boeing 777X aircraft, extending...
Clothing workers facing tough conditions in Myanmar, says Oxfam report
The clothing sector in Myanmar is booming owing to an upsurge in investment by international brands, but workers are facing tough conditions.
Apparel brands urged to pay living wage in Cambodia
The Clean Clothes Campaign (CCC) has called on brands such as H&M, Gap, Levi’s and Inditex to ensure Cambodian clothing manufacturing workers receive US$177 a...
Tax cuts proposed for Indonesian textile and footwear companies
Indonesia’s Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) has proposed income tax cuts to support the country’s textile and footwear industry.
Prolexus to construct new knitted fabric plant in Malaysia
Apparel producer Prolexus Group is to start construction of a new knitted fabric plant as a part of its plans to become a vertically integrated...
Lee clothing now sold in vending machines in Thailand
The Lee jeans brand is exploring new opportunities from foreign tourists and vending machines in Thailand.
Russia may formally ban Turkish textile products
Vadim Solovyov, deputy chairman of the Duma Committee on constitutional legislation and state construction and a member of the Communist Party, has written to Prime...
Lithuanian knitted fabric and clothing maker buys Swedish jersey factory
Lithuanian knitted fabric and clothing manufacturer Omniteksas has purchased the Eiser jersey factory in Sweden and expects the acquired brands will help solidify its foothold...
Belarusian wool textile manufacturer to get €5m for investment
Belarusian wool textile manufacturer Kamvol is to receive €5m for upgrading its current assets.
Yumco signs contracts with Serbian army and British company Flexitog
The Serbian army has signed another contract with Vranje-based clothing producer Yumco worth RSD213m (US$1.
Textile production in Kyrgyzstan on verge of crisis
The volume of textile production in Kyrgyzstan may have decline tenfold last year compared with 2013-14 owing to the current financial crisis in the country,...
ZF TRW launches new side impact airbag
ZF TRW has developed a new airbag designed to help vehicle manufacturers improve side impact protection and also to meet further safety requirements.