Surat Textile Traders' Sales Fell 40% Post GST The implementation of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) has led to a drop of 30-40 per cent in the textile sales in Surat, according to the Federation of Surat Textile Traders Association (FOSTTA). The association claims that the new tax regime … Read more about Surat Textile Traders’ Sales Fell 40% Post GST
3 US Researchers To Study Cotton In Space Station
3 US Researchers To Study Cotton In Space Station A project by a Clemson University scientist to explore the cotton genome and how it reacts in microgravity and normal gravity and another by a University of Wisconsin (UW)-Madison botanist to study cotton seedlings grown on the International Space … Read more about 3 US Researchers To Study Cotton In Space Station
Need For Vietnam To Partner With APAC Firms
Vietnamese enterprises must partner with firms in the Asia-Pacific region for stronger growth in times of increasing global economic integration, participants concluded at a recent conference in Hanoi on strengthening partnership between the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) and the … Read more about Need For Vietnam To Partner With APAC Firms
Indian Textile Minister Hears Himachal’s Pending issues
Indian Textile Minister Hears Himachal's Pending issues Himachal Pradesh industries minister Shri Bikram Singh recently met Indian textiles minister Smriti Irani in New Delhi to apprise her about various pending issues of the state and requested for early approvals and release of funds under … Read more about Indian Textile Minister Hears Himachal’s Pending issues
Levi Strauss & Co Revenue Soars 22% In Q1 2018
Levi Strauss & Co Revenue Soars 22% In Q1 2018 For the first quarter of 2018, the revenues of Levi Strauss & Co grew 22 per cent on a reported basis and 16 per cent excluding $55 million driven by broad-based Levi's brand growth in all regions and channels. On a reported basis, direct-to-consumer … Read more about Levi Strauss & Co Revenue Soars 22% In Q1 2018
Turkish Unions Want Living Wage In Textile-Garment Sector
Turkish Unions Want Living Wage In Textile-Garment Sector Textile, garment and leather sector unions in Turkey have pledged their support to the worldwide initiative called ‘Action, Collaboration, Transformation’ (ACT) led by IndustriALL Global Union, brands and retailers to achieve living wages. … Read more about Turkish Unions Want Living Wage In Textile-Garment Sector
Pakistan Working On 5-Yr Strategic Trade Policy Frame Work
Pakistan Working On 5-Yr Strategic Trade Policy Frame Work Pakistan’s export growth is being hindered by high cost of business and issues of market access and exchange rate, but the government has been working on a five-year strategic trade policy framework to resolve these problems, commerce … Read more about Pakistan Working On 5-Yr Strategic Trade Policy Frame Work
Kornit Digital To Display Cutting-Edge Solutions in Asia
Kornit Digital To Display Cutting-Edge Solutions in Asia Kornit Digital, a market leader in digital textile printing, will showcase its cutting-edge solutions at three major trade shows in Asia Pacific this month. Kornit Digital and its local channel partners will conduct live demonstrations … Read more about Kornit Digital To Display Cutting-Edge Solutions in Asia
CNTAC Leaders Visit Newtech Textile Technology
CNTAC Leaders Visit Newtech Textile Technology The leaders of China National Textile and Apparel Council (CNTAC) recently visited Newtech Textile Technology Development. The officials appreciated the company's innovation in textile science and technology and constantly improve the development of … Read more about CNTAC Leaders Visit Newtech Textile Technology
India’s Growth To Hit 7.3% In FY19, 7.5% In 2019-20
India's Growth To Hit 7.3% In FY19, 7.5% In 2019-20 India’s economy is expected to grow by 7.3 per cent in next fiscal and by 7.5 per cent in 2019-20 due to increased investment in infrastructure and waning of the disruptions caused by the rollout of goods and services tax (GST), US rating agency … Read more about India’s Growth To Hit 7.3% In FY19, 7.5% In 2019-20
International Cotton Price Movements Were Mixed Past Month
International Cotton Price Movements Were Mixed Past Month Movement in international benchmark prices was mixed over the past month, with NY futures and the A Index increasing, South Asian prices flat to lower, and Chinese prices stable. Indian spot prices (Shankar-6 quality) were flat to higher, … Read more about International Cotton Price Movements Were Mixed Past Month
BCI Revises Better Cotton Principles and Criteria
BCI Revises Better Cotton Principles and Criteria Better Cotton Initiative (BCI) has revised Better Cotton Principles and Criteria (P&Cs), the mainstay of the Better Cotton Standard System which lays out the global definition of Better Cotton. By adhering to the P&Cs, BCI farmers produce … Read more about BCI Revises Better Cotton Principles and Criteria