India’s garment exports to the world have grown by 21.15 percent from US$ 10.685 billion in 2008 to US$ 12.945 billion in 2012, while China’s apparel exports during the same period have grown by 31.21 percent from US$ 113.021 billion to US$ 148.302 billion, India’s Minister of State for Textiles Smt. Panabaaka Lakshmi said in a written reply to the Rajya Sabha, the Upper House of the Indian Parliament. Giving the comparison for garment exports to major destinations, she said India’s exports t

Textile and apparel exports from landlocked country of Botswana, located in Southern Africa, fell sharply by about 66 percent from P1.8 billion in 2011 to P609.6 million last year, the figures released by the Bank of Botswana indicate. In 2012, Botswana’s textile and garment exports witnessed high fluctuation from a high of P330.4 million in the first quarter to a low of P79.3 million in the second quarter. The uncertainty prevailing around the extension of the third-country sourcing provi

UNIQLO announces the global launch of AIRism, its new brand of highly functional underwear. Under the catchphrase "comfort unlimited," UNIQLO is extending AIRism to its home market of Japan, increasing the product lineup by more than 70% and launching a major marketing campaign across the 13 markets where it currently operates stores. AIRism is created in accordance with UNIQLO's drive to continually offer innovative clothing to transform the lives of customers around the world. With AIRism,

Leia’s website leialingerie.com allows women to buy lingerie online, buy swimwear online and buy sportswear online. When customers visit they can choose from a wide range of collections from popular swimwear brands, including Freya, Fantasie and Elomi - with many offering sizes up to a HH cup. Known for its fashionable designs and perfect fitting swimwear available up to a JJ cup, Freya has been nominated as Swimwear Brand of the Year for large cup sizes in the Sterne der W?sche Awards. Trans

Combining elements of the past and present, Nike offers a fresh take on soccer casuals. Drawing inspiration from the centennial US Soccer Kit, classic Americana workwear, and design cues from traditional cut and sew techniques; the collection provides a classic but contemporary look off the pitch. Highlighting the collection, the USA Best Jacket comes in a patriotic obsidian colorway. The canvas workwear-style jacket features deep and easily accesible front pockets, a cotton twill lining for

Most of the international high-end apparel brands that have set up businesses in China have failed to cash-in on the opportunities provided by the digital media, says a study conducted by the digital innovation think tank L2. According to the findings of the study ‘L2 Digital IQ Index: Fashion Supplement’, only Burberry, Louis Vuitton, Chanel and Coach are doing well in terms of their digital presences in the Chinese market. Labels like Gucci and Armani have been categorized as average, wh

Odegon Technologies’ odour eliminating tags will be available on the British high street from March. The small DeoTags absorb under arm smells via a special military-grade nano-porous fibre sewn into garment lining. Underarm clothing tags which harness and store the molecules responsible for the smell of perspiration will be made available on the UK high street from March. The breakthrough invention from technical fabric innovators, Odegon Technologies, eliminates the unwanted smell result

The Government of Canada has removed tariffs on imports of baby clothes in its bid to reduce the up to 40 percent difference in Canadian and the US retail prices. The move, announced as a part of the 2013 Federal Budget, also eliminates import tariffs on most sports equipment. The Budget expects that wholesalers, distributors and retailers to pass on the savings in import tariffs to end-consumers. The Government, in consultation with various consumer forums and the Retail Council of Ca

American brand Tommy Hilfiger has entered into a licensing agreement with French firm Descamps delegating the later to expand, manufacture and sell its home textiles collection in the Middle East, Europe and Africa. The line, comprising products ranging from towels, beddings, duvets to bed throws and decorative cushions, would be made available in home decor outlets, departmental stores and on some e-commerce sites from spring 2014 onwards. Tommy Hilfiger has continued to witness growth in

Weavers in this region were selling the silk products without any profit, facing a loss of Rs 150 to Rs 200 per saree. Handloom weavers have decided to intensify their stir, which began yesterday, demanding abolition of import duty on silk, which was increased from 5 per cent to 15 per cent in the recent budget. Accordingly, they would go on a fast at nine major handloom centres in five districts of the region, Rajesh, Convenor, Handloom Silk, Yarn Saree Weavers and Traders Association s