Textile investments keep China's cutting edge

China accounts for between 65% and 80% of the world's spinning and weaving capacity - and its textile technology investment in 2010 was higher than at any time in the past decade. So while buyers can shift garment production to cheaper locations, chances are they'll still be sourcing their fabric and yarn from Chinese factories.

THE FLANARANT: Textile investments keep China's cutting edge

19 July 2011

China accounts for between 65% and 80% of the world's spinning and weaving capacity - and its textile technology investment in 2010 was higher than at any time in the past decade. So while buyers can shift garment production to cheaper locations, the reality is that they'll still be sourcing their fabric and yarn from Chinese factories, as Mike Flanagan explains.

CHINA: Textile machinery show taps into vibrant market

20 April 2011

The third edition of the ITMA ASIA + CITME textile machinery show is due to take place in Shanghai next year and will offer equipment suppliers a platform to tap into the vibrant China market.

SPAIN: ITMA expands with fibre and yarn showcase

14 February 2011

ITMA, the world’s largest textile and garment technology exhibition, has added a fibre and yarn section to the show to provide textile and garment manufacturers with a wider sourcing platform.

WORLD: Asian woven fabric industry moves upmarket - research

20 September 2010

Deliveries of rapier and projectile shuttleless looms to the world's textile mills increased by 31% in 2009, a year when total loom purchases declined, according to a new report, in a move that suggests the Asian woven fabric industry is moving upmarket.