Skills shortages

Apparel makers struggle to tap in-house design talent

As the retail climate worsens, many Western clothing chains are seeking to cut costs by outsourcing design elements to their…

INDIA: NIFT to open first overseas centre in Mauritius

India’s fashion education training centre, the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), is set to open its first overseas branch…

Chinese suppliers struggle with US slowdown

A huge number of Chinese manufacturers are worried about the US retail downturn – even though the country accounts for…

US: Gerber ‘University’ launches CAD/CAM courses

Gerber Technology is launching a new online training tool to help users get the most out of its CAD/CAM and…

US: Professional programme for intimate apparel execs

Next month sees the launch of the first professional accreditation programme for intimate apparel executives and associates. Devised by the…

PAKISTAN: Export zones set up garment worker training centres

Pakistan’s Export Processing Zone Authority (EPZA) is to set up training centres for workers in garment factories with help from…