The figures of cotton production in Pakistan and India have been issued by Cotton Ginners Associations of both the countries, which showed that total domestic cotton production remained lower than previous year in both the countries. According to the statistics issued by Pakistan Cotton Ginners Association (PCGA), the total domestic arrival of seed cotton (phutti) up to December 15 was 10,768,861 bales, 267,157 bales (2.42pc) lower than previous year. The report further said that up to December

On Tuesday and Wednesday, January 15th-16th, New York will bring together a selection of the most creative and innovative international fabrics manufacturers and textile design studios to present their latest collections for Spring/Summer 2014. For the fourth time, Première Vision Preview New York and Indigo New York will hold their combined trade shows at the Metropolitan Pavilion & Altman Building so that the US buyers and designers can find a rich and unique offer displayed in preview

Trendway Designs, LLC announced the opening of their online store, where distinctive and stylish patterns and designs are available for download. Artwork files are available for use in textile – apparel, upholstery, home goods—and printed works. "From the time it takes to get inspired, decide on a color scheme, sketch a design or create a graphic layout -- it can take anywhere from four to six months to create a new fabric collection" With dozens of design themes to choose from – modern, f

In line with the announcement last month, CRAiLAR Technologies Inc. commissioned its first full-scale CRAiLAR manufacturing facility in Pamplico, S.C. "This is a milestone event for us as a company and an industry partner, heralding a new era in sustainable natural fibers for multiple market applications," said Ken Barker, CEO. "We are particularly excited about the level of fiber quality our new state of the art facility will deliver. This uniquely innovative facility will not only deliver o

The federal government has announced that it has injected N60 billion into the nation’s textile industry to revitalize the sector. The Managing Director of the Bank of Industry, Evelyn Oputu made the announcement during a validation workshop on the mid-term evaluation of the Cotton Textile Garment (CTG) scheme in Abuja. Ms Oputu said the another N40billion would be made available to help arrest major issues of unemployment so as to boost the investment climate and re-industrialise the fall

Traditional Nepali woolen carpets are in the first position among the goods exported to various countries in the first four months of the current fiscal year 2069/2070 BS. According to a quarterly report of the Trade and Export Promotion Center, the woolen carpets worth Rs. 1.8 billion was exported to various countries including the USA, Germany and other European countries during the first four months of the current fiscal year. Nepal had exported the woolen carpets worth Rs. 2.2 billion dur

The Australian Wool Production Forecasting Committee has maintained its 2012/13 wool production forecast at 345 mkg greasy, which is 0.9% above 2011/12 production. Committee chairman Russell Pattinson said, “compared to the committee’s previous forecast in August, production in most states remains static with an increase in fleece weights in Western Australia being largely offset by a fleece weight reduction in South Australia due to drier seasonal conditions in that state”. The Committee ha

Industrialists and daily wagers are facing huge trouble as the gas supply to textile industries of the city remained suspended for the eighth consecutive day on Sunday. According to the Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) sources, the decision of gas closure was made due to the gas crisis. It is to be noted here that the gas supply was to be restored on Sunday after four days' closure. Owners of the industries said that they were facing huge loss due to the persistent suspension of gas

China Textile City Fabric Market (2012-12-19)Unit: yuan/m Collector: Jiang Jianren Item WidthCM Specification/Weight（meter） Wholesale Price：yuan/meter Wool/Polyester Woolen Cloth 150 600 26．50 T/C80/20 machine dyed plain fabric 150 45S×45S 110×76 6．50 Polyester golden fiber Curtain Screen 280 300 11．30 Nylon/polyester dyed curtain screen 280 Nylon/Polyester 30D×20D/35 shuttle 4&#