The U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division and the California Division of Labor Standards Enforcement found serious violations of federal and state labor laws by each of 10 garment contractors inspected during a sweep of a single building in the Los Angeles Fashion District earlier this year. Division investigators found widespread violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act's minimum wage, overtime and record-keeping provisions, resulting in the recovery of more than $326,200 in back

NY futures have advanced marginally since our last report on November 29, with March gaining 121 points to close at 74.56 cents. A minor technical buy signal and a slightly less bearish USDA report provided the market with a bit of boost this week, although strong overhead resistance is likely to keep any upside momentum in check for now. On Tuesday the market was able to break above a triangle formation dating back to late August, which prompted some new spec buying and forced additional sho

On the instruction of the 71st Plenary Meeting of the ICAC, the 521st Meeting of the Standing Committee has established a Task Force on the Challenges from Competing Fibers. Member governments are requested to nominate experts with subject matter knowledge of inter-fiber competition by January 20, 2013. The purpose of the Task Force is to complete a specific study within a defined time frame, relying on the expertise of fiber industry experts brought together under the ICAC mandate. The Task

Woolrich, the Original Outdoor Clothing Company, unveils "WoolrichUSA.com," a digital storybook and catalog that weaves together 182 years of manufacturing history with its 2012 collection of made-in-the-USA wool blankets. WoolrichUSA.com blends vibrant imagery, intriguing company lore, and the ability to "buy now" for every blanket style into a modern flipbook format. "As the operator of America's oldest, continually operating woolen mill, Woolrich has a full archive of stories t

anipat textile exporters are a worried lot. The ongoing European debt crisis, which is a major importer of textiles from the Panipat cluster has created low or no export order situation. These exporters are now exploring new markets like UAE, Australian, Japan, Canada, Dubai, South Africa and the US. Panipat-based companies, which are major home textile producers and exporters are also witnessing a drop in turnover due to falling orders. Home textile products such as bed sheets, curtains, pillo

Pakistan's cotton production is likely to decrease during 2012-13, as the crop volume is estimated at 12.666 million bales against 13.59 million bales in 2011-12, the National Assembly was informed on Wednesday. In reply to a question by Syed Asif hasnain, Minister for Textile Industry Makhdoom Shahabuddin cited Cotton Crop Assessment Committee estimates and told the lower house of parliament that the cotton crop output would decline. Attributing the decrease in production to an 8% decline in

Low gas pressure has began hitting the value-added textile manufacturing units of the city, bringing about delays in productions in the early winter days, industry sources said on Wednesday. “Last Friday on Dec 7 and Saturday Dec 8 from 10 pm to 7 am many industrial units in Karachi suffered low pressure of gas supply which was 1PSI to 2PSI leading to shutdown of their production,” Chairman Pakistan Hosiery Manufacturers and Exporters Associations, Javed Bilwani told Business Recorder.

It is part of the TenCate Advanced Armour worldwide growth strategy to expand its local footprint in major markets for armour materials in order to support major defense programs and enhance business sustainability. Steen Tanderup, managing director of TenCate Advanced Armour states: "We are delighted to open this office. It is the next step in our long-term strategy for providing the United Arab Emirates and the Middle East with state-of-the-art armour technologies in a manner which not only

JJsHouse, an online shop for wedding dresses and special-occasion dresses, has introduced its bridesmaid dresses 2013 collection, which features gorgeous look and delicate craftsmanship for every bridesmaid. Jennifer Nicole introduced, "From little black dresses to Kate Middleton style, and from sweet to luxurious, you won’t be able to contain your excitement as you browse through our bridesmaid dresses 2013 collection. Featuring top designers perfect for any themed wedding, trendy is the nam