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ANALYSIS: Will rising oil prices boost local sourcing?
As the cost of oil continues to soar, some industry observers are asking whether higher energy and transport costs will…
BRAZIL: Santana Textiles to open US denim plant
Brazilian fabric giant Santana Textiles is opening its first US denim manufacturing plant in Edinburg, Texas it emerged yesterday (2…
US: Zagis invests $75m in Louisiana textile mills
Zagis USA is investing US$75m in the construction of two textile mills on greenfield sites in Louisiana, bringing 160 jobs…
US: Futures commission to study cotton prices
US commodities regulators are to launch an investigation into the cotton futures market following concerns about a sharp hike in…
ANALYSIS: Can clothing suppliers rally against current crises?
From the credit crunch in the West, to rising raw material and fuel costs, and even strikes caused by the soaring price…
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ANALYSIS: Are rising costs hurting Chinese apparel?
Rising prices on garments made in China could well be a possibility for retailers and importers this year. As Dominique…