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Recent Eurostat data show that the European textile and clothing manufacturing went through a difficult year in 2019, despite good retail sales and export performances. …
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ITMF-Survey about the impact of the Corona-pandemic on the global textile industry
Between March 13-25, 2020, ITMF has conducted a survey among ITMF Members about the impact the Corona- pandemic had on the global textile value chain, …
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Oerlikon Nonwoven large-scale meltblown sold to Asia
Oerlikon Nonwoven shortens delivery times due to rising demand for meltblown systems A leading Asian large-scale manufacturer of manmade fibers and polymers has invested in …
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Petkim focusing on raw material production for medical supplies amid COVID-19
Petkim petrochemical complex of Azerbaijan’s state oil company SOCAR in Turkey is focusing on raw material production for medical supplies amid COVID-19, Trend reports citing SOCAR Turkey. …
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Samsung, Kvadrat introduce eco-friendly accessories
Samsung in partnership with Danish textile brand Kvadrat, has introduced eco-friendly accessories for the Galaxy S20+ and Galaxy Watch Active2. These accessories are produced using …
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COVID-19 Spread Prompts Industry Events Cancellations, Postponements
The American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists (AATCC) managed to host its annual International Conference & Exhibition as scheduled recently. But that event snuck …
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IMPORTED CLOTHES IN THE REGION TO COST MORE AFTER TAX REVIEW
East African citizens will pay more for imported clothes should governments go ahead with plans raise taxes on imported textiles by between 30 and 35 …
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AUSTRALIAN TEXTILE RECYCLING: VISIONS FOR THE FUTURE
Two sustainable fashion leaders, Graham Ross from BlockTexx and Dr Alice Payne from Queensland University of Technology share their insights. The word is in from …
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AS IT PLANS A NEW FREE TRADE DEAL WITH THE US, KENYA MUST WATCH ITS STEPS
In January, Kenya’s President Uhuru Kenyatta and his US counterpart Donald Trump announced their intention of signing a free trade agreement between the two countries. …
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ANGOLA SPENDS $235 MN ON APPAREL IMPORTS IN 2019
Angola spent $170 million on new imported clothes and $65 million on import of used clothing (bales) in 2019, resources that could be saved if the country’s textile industry …
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UGANDANS SHOWING GROWING TRADE INTEREST IN TURKEY
TURKISH TRADE CENTER TO OPEN IN UGANDA’S CAPITAL SOON, SAYS TURKISH AMBASSADOR. Ugandans are showing a growing interest in trade with Turkey, with many taking …
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SA’S FIRST PLASTIC ROAD OFFICIALLY OPENS
Motorists will finally be able to make use of South Africa’s first and only plastic road as of March, 2020. The project aimed at recycling …
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‘Total disregard for people’s lives’: Hundreds of thousands of fake masks flooding markets as coronavirus depletes world supplies
Counterfeit masks being shipped worldwide often made in unsterile sweatshops labelled with names of well-known medical supply companies and certification stamps, Borzou Daragahi reports Hundreds of thousands …
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Textile home décor market to expand from 2018 to 2027
The global textile home décor market will register a splendid expansion between 2018 and 2027, with global sales projected to bring in revenues worth over …
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Pak govt urged to save textile sector from virus impact
The All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) recently urged the government to take drastic measures to save the textile industry from the negative economic impact …
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