Chinese scientists have set a world record by harvesting 12,575 kg of seed cotton on a single hectare of land in northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. The output, 838.31 kg per mu (0.067 hectares), has surpassed the former world record by over 100 kg per mu, said Li Xueyuan, deputy director of the Cash Crop Research Institute under the Xinjiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences. The record was achieved on an experimental field in the Tarim Basin, n southern Xinjiang through the us

Like-for-like sales at Hennes & Mauritz returned to growth in September after falling in August, easing fears about the impact of the global slowdown on the world's second-largest fashion retailer. The Swedish budget apparel firm said on Monday sales at stores open a year or more grew 6 percent in local currencies in September, above the average forecast of 4 percent growth given by analysts in a Reuters poll. That compared with a 4 percent drop in August which H&M blamed on unusu

Asian propylene prices were mixed as uncertainty ruled the market’s future direction. While prices in Korea slide marginally those in Japan fell significantly. European spot market remained limited, but length in supply was developing in certain pockets due to weak demand and bearish outlook for the rest of the year. In US, spot propylene prices climbed as demand for October and November goods remained strong. Acrylonitrile prices were subdued in Asia heading south given the poor demand and so

Cotton spot prices in India are expected to remain stable this week after four flat days as higher supplies from the new season crop are likely to meet demand from textile makers. "Mills have started buying as cotton stocks with them are very low and this could support prices despite higher supplies from the new season crop and poor demand from exporters," said Arunbhai Dalal, a trader based in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. Cotton prices in India, the world's second-largest producer, have been declining

According to a report on Japanese apparel imports, as compiled by the Japan Textiles Importers Association based on Ministry of Finance trade statistics, August 2012 imports decreased by 1.8% in value from the same month of last year to 230,867 million yen. In quantity, imports declined by 7.9% to 360.55 million items. August imports from China decreased by 11.4% in quantity and 5.6% in value to 300.06 million items worth 181,525 million yen. Meanwhile, imports increased from the so-called

Pantyhose with roses (c) Karl Mayer This elegant legwear is made from a structured ground with circular, relatively wide mesh openings and large roses in the Art Déco style. The densely hatched flowers entwine around each other to form tendrils, which envelope the legs softly in a wavy pattern – an eye-catching detail made even more striking by the use of colours. A lilac-tinged brown has been combined with a cool yellow to create the contrasting colour effect. The pantyhose was produced

Garment associations from Taiwan and Japan have entered into an agreement to cooperate with each other. The Taiwan Garment Industry Association has signed a deal with the Japan Knitting Industry Association, under which both the organizations will make efforts to connect their downstream, midstream and upstream business segments. Both the associations will also jointly conduct research and development activities, according to the agreement, which was signed during a Ministry of Economic Af

With homecoming dances fast approaching in the Fall season, Camille La Vie & Group USA have curated a group of new dress styles: a Homecoming dress collection, which can be purchased through the retailer’s e-commerce website. With a main section titled “Homecoming Dresses”, shoppers are able to browse various styles in an array of colors, fabrics, lengths and shapes, which can be stylized with accessories ranging from platform sandals and stiletto pumps, beaded box clutches and purses, as

John Lewis is proud to unveil its new capsule collection exclusively with Clements Ribeiro for autumn winter 2012. Championed for their use of colour and print, the acclaimed design duo has introduced an intricate hand painted vintage lace print, which features on all four design-led garments. In a black colour palette with highlights of marine blue, violet and forest green, the collection includes a pair of silk pyjama style trousers that, when teamed with the structured short sleeved sil