Top 10 Categories in Rising Top 10 Categories in Falling 1 Household textiles 1.34% 1 Bedding Sets -1.31% 2 Fashion Fabrics 1.19% 2 Nylon/Cotton Fabrics -0.91% 3 Thread & Rope 1.17% 3 Other Chemical Fiber -0.63% 4 Cotton Fabrics 0.85% 4 Viscose Fabrics -0.57% 5 Apparel Linings 0.79% 5 T/C Fabrics -0.53% 6 Natural Fiber Grey Cloths 0.74% 6 Blended -0.28% 7 Ramie Fabrics 0.

—Brief Analysis on Price Index 20121105 A. Summary of the Transactions of China Textile City in October, 2012 According to the Monthly Statistics, the textile market turnover in October is 474.96 million meters, with an increase of 45.53% on a month-on-month basis and 13.55% on a year-on-year basis. The trading volume in October reaches to 5,954,54 million yuan, with an increase of 46.68% on a month-on-month basis and 21.58% on a year-on-year basis; the total trading volume from January to

Roberto Cavalli personally launched his signature Designer for Target collection in Sydney. This was his first official visit to Australia. "I'm excited to bring the joyful and positive spirit of my work to a new audience ... I am also extremely delighted to be able to personally come to Australia and experience this incredible launch … When I set out to design this collection I had a wonderful party in mind with all women dressed glamorously and sensually. Of course there will be lots of pr

The British Fashion Council (BFC) announced that Christopher Shannon, E.Tautz, J.W. Anderson and Lou Dalton will receive Fashion Forward sponsorship for Autumn/Winter 2013. All recipients are to show their collections at London Collections: Men, 7th – 9th January 2013. The winners of Fashion Forward, sponsored by eBay and supported by the Mayor of London, receive tailored business support provided by the BFC, in addition to a cash prize to assist in showing either a catwalk show or presentati

JCPenney (JCP) is adding three new designers to its 2012 holiday lineup with limited-engagement collections from LULU by Lulu Guinness, Jenny Packham and Double Happiness Vivienne Tam. Each designer infused her unique design aesthetic and personality into a line of handbags, fashion accessories and exciting gift items that are now available exclusively at most jcpenney stores and on jcp.com through the holiday season. "We partnered with three leading designers to create unique collections

New men’s suit label ADDISON & PARK has officially premiered its first line for Autumn/Winter. Every suit has been hand cut, hand sewn, hand canvassed, hand lined, and hand finished. Every step of this sartorial symphony was performed in America. As apparel production is sent in droves to Asia, ADDISON & PARK displays the beauty of authentic American design and a rare admiration for old world craftsmanship. The collection has been designed and edited over the course of four years unde

GOLDWIN Inc. announced that its high performance compression wear brand, 'C3fit' will be available for purchase at sporting goods retailer 'Paragon Sports' in New York City starting this November. In addition, C3fit will be launching its newest products prior to the world market for the first time at 'Paragon Sports' as well as at a major running event, taking these opportunities to increase brand awareness amongst runners in the U.S. C3fit is a compression wear brand born in Japan 2009 de

The increase in manufacturing costs has taken a toll on Indian apparel exports, according to traders. They say the increase in production cost in the Indian apparel industry has led to a reduced demand for Indian garments in overseas markets and it has opened up new clothing exports opportunities for countries like Bangladesh, Indonesia, Vietnam, Turkey and Mexico. According to the statistics released by the Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC), Indian apparel exports fell by 7.2 perce

IHKIB, the apparel exporters association based in Turkey’s capital Istanbul, has unveiled a website to act as a meeting point for exporters, buying offices and suppliers. The association has created the website styleturkish.com, in collaboration with the UN Millennium Development Goals Achievement Fund and the Istanbul Development Agency. The new website provides information and offers services like new, reports and e-learning activities. The purpose of the portal is to increase visibil

Bloom’s NEW 100% luxurious cotton lollipop bedding range is now available - offering baby a soft, natural and healthy sleeping environment with a colourful and retro twist. The vibrant retro pattern is available in three colours – Bermuda Blue, Frost Grey or Rosy Pink, (with the fitted sheet also available in Henna Brown). The new range of soft and sumptuous bedding consists of a fitted sheet set, cot bumper and comforter - all made from 100% cotton. The light-weight low-density padding in