Latest Emerging Markets News
Lenzing expands lyocell production in Thailand
Austria-based cellulosic fibres producer Lenzing has expanded its Veocel lyocell production at Prachinburi, Thailand, marking the first regional manufacturing of nonwoven-grade lyocell fibres in Asia.
Vinatex chairman addresses cotton conference in Hong Kong
Le Tien Truong, chairman of the Vietnam National Textile and Garment Group (Vinatex), delivered a presentation at the Cotton USA Outlook Conference held in Hong…
Myanmar association to offer basic sewing machine operator training
The Myanmar Garment Manufacturers Association (MGMA) will conduct basic sewing machine operator training until 24 April at the Myanmar Garment Human Resources Development Training Centre…
Bulgarian firm develops smart clothing with graphene threads
Bulgarian company Barin Sports is working with the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology on new materials and technologies by embedding graphene in textiles…
Yarn innovation hub to boost livelihood of Mindanao weavers
In a move to transform the textile landscape of Mindanao, the Department of Science and Technology–Philippine Textile Research Institute (DOST-PTRI), in collaboration with DOST Region…
Cambodian clothing workers strike driven by rising fuel costs
Hundreds of garment workers in Cambodia’s Kampong Speu province went on strike in March, demanding improved benefits, including higher transportation and meal allowances, as rising…
Indonesia's strategic potential to become a ‘modest fashion’ hub
Indonesia is accelerating its efforts to become a global hub for “modest fashion”, driven by rising international demand for Muslim clothing.
Azerbaijan Textile Association becomes member of ITMF
The Azerbaijan Textile Association has become a member association of the International Textile Manufacturers Federation, further strengthening the country’s integration into the global textile value…
New strategy for the Kazakh textile and clothing sector
The government of Kazakhstan is working on a new state programme for the development of the domestic textile and clothing sector.
BlackRock to acquire stake in Vinted clothing resale platform
US investment firm BlackRock is to acquire shares in Lithuanian second-hand clothing platform Vinted worth €574m (US$665m), according to media reports.