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Hong Kong's changing role in the apparel industry
By: Vicky Sung | 10 February 2012
China's rise over the past two decades as the leading location for apparel sourcing has had a knock-on effect on Hong Kong's role in the global garment industry, shifting it from a manufacturer to a servicing and sourcing centre. It will take on even more diverse roles in the future, according to industry executives speaking at recent conferences in Hong Kong. Vicky Sung reports.
Emerging markets drive investment in nonwovens
By: Textiles Intelligence | 10 February 2012
Rapid growth in demand in emerging markets is driving investment in nonwovens, according to a new report - with several nonwovens roll goods producers expanding to target markets in Asia, Australasia, the Middle East, North Africa, South America and Southern Africa.
Viewpoint: Cambodia's garment sector faces continued challenges
By: Leonie Barrie | 9 February 2012
With much of the success of Cambodia's garment industry based on its well-publicised commitment to basic labour standards, it's perhaps not surprising that the sector finds itself under a spotlight when it comes to wider worker welfare issues. Indeed, several events that have taken place in recent weeks highlight some of the challenges faced by the local industry.
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Cambodia's garment sector faces continued challenges
With much of the success of Cambodia's garment industry based on its well-publicised commitment to basic labour standards, it's perhaps not surprising that the sector finds itself under a spotlight when it comes to wider worker welfare issues.
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Latest blog: Diesel hijacked by shock tactics
By: Leonie Barrie
7 February 2012
Efforts to draw attention to the rights of women garment workers have taken a somewhat sinister turn after a hoax website was set up purporting to launch a new campaign by Italian fashion label Diesel.
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US: Cotton stockpile figures weigh on futures prices
10 February 2012
Cotton prices for March delivery have dropped to 90.3 cents a pound on the ICE Futures US exchange in New York after the latest monthly figures from the US Department of Agriculture forecast a rise in production and a fall in consumption for the current season.
SRI LANKA: Hirdaramani factory in carbon neutral "first"
10 February 2012
A Sri Lankan firm's eco-friendly garment factory has been awarded CarbonNeutral certification - making it the first apparel plant in Asia to achieve this accolade and helping shore up the country's reputation as a leader in ethical and sustainable manufacturing.
Top stories on just-style this week...
10 February 2012
The most-read stories on just-style this week included news that Nike has lent its support to a new waterless fabric dyeing process, the recommendation that international brands and retailers address the low wages of Cambodian garment workers, and reports that despite facing a tough year, China's textile and clothing industry is set for further growth.
PHILIPPINES: Uniqlo to open first store in June
10 February 2012
Japanese retail giant Fast Retailing Co Ltd is to open its first Uniqlo casual clothing store in the Philippines later this year, to add to its growing presence in South East Asia.
GERMANY: Gerry Weber to buy insolvent retailer Wissmach
10 February 2012
German fashion firm Gerry Weber International AG is taking over the assets of insolvent women's wear retailer Wissmach Modefilialen GmbH, the company revealed today (10 February).
CANADA: Trimera to speed domestic design and production
10 February 2012
Apparel maker Trimera Group is opening two domestic development and production facilities next month to provide customers with on-site design centres as well as seamless knitting capabilities to help cut the time it takes to commercialise, test and launch products.
US: Crocs to expand beyond footwear
10 February 2012
Footwear business Crocs is exploring a number of new licensing opportunities as the company looks to expand the scope of its namesake brand.
US: People’s Liberation changes name, business model
10 February 2012
Apparel business People’s Liberation is to change its name and business model after raising up to US$14.5m in funding from private equity group Tengram Capital Partners.
US: True Religion Q4 profit dips, sales robust
10 February 2012
Luxury jeanswear brand True Religion Apparel recorded slightly lower fourth quarter profits, but increased sales on the back of a 23.7% revenue surge in US retail.
GERMANY: Hybrid yarn developed for sport and leisure wear
10 February 2012
Researchers in Germany have developed an innovative new yarn for sport and leisure wear which is based on regenerated cellulose fibres and said to combine the benefits of synthetic and woollen fibres.
