Gov. Bev Perdue announced that Global Textile Alliance Inc, a leading fabrics manufacturer, will expand its operations in Rockingham County. The company plans to create 55 jobs and invest $7.4 million over the next three years in Reidsville. The project was made possible in part by a $150,000 grant from the One North Carolina Fund. "North Carolina has a long and celebrated history in the textile industry," said Gov. Perdue. "Manufacturers are expanding here because of our state’s investments

China may import more crude or refined products in the next few months, after official figures showed a sharp drop in oil and fuel inventories in August. China's commercial crude inventories fell 2.5 per cent by the end of August from a month earlier, and those of refined products by 10.9 per cent, according to China Oil, Gas and Petrochemicals, a publication of the official Xinhua agency. The draw in crude and products isn't surprising, given the large decline in oil imports in August and the

Wearable technology is a growing trend, and usually involves mixing technology you’d keep in your pocket with the clothes on your back. Although concepts for e-waste bikinis and medically-aware shirts are entertaining, most developers admit we’re a long way off from technology that’s actually comfortable to wear. However, US-based Vapor Apparel is developing a high tech fabric that could help clean up the planet sooner than you think. At the upcoming EcoPrint show in Berlin, Germany, the comp

IFAI Expo Americas 2012 and Advanced Textile & Safety Conference to be held at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center, Boston, MA, Nov. 7-9, 2012. Hosted by the Industrial Fabrics Association International (IFAI) and co-locating with JEC Americas 2012, the show spans more than 104,000 sq. ft. of floor space and is the largest specialty fabrics trade event in the Americas with registered participants from 55+ countries. Attendees get exposed to the latest in textile products, technolog

With the typical "white box" museum, everything depends on the contents of the exhibition, but with the Mingeikan (The Japan Folk Crafts Museum), the museum itself is very much part of the experience. This is clear from the moment you slide open the entrance door and take off your shoes to shuffle around in slippers provided by the museum. (Yes, they have different sizes, so don't be afraid to ask.) The simple, homely details that emerge at every turn are in keeping with the philosophy of Soe

Crude Oil-Electronic(NYMEX) Nov 2012 Losses mounted as the session progressed, and the news from the Energy Information Administration was not enough to counter the fears of diminished demand for oil amid turmoil in Europe and concerns that the latest round of monetary stimulus in the U.S. might not do enough for the U.S. economy. Crude-oil futures for November delivery declined $1.39, or 1.5%, to settle at $89.98 a barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. That was oil’s lowest since A

Internationally-acclaimed designer Sue Wong delivered an immersive sensory experience of her "Spring Transcendent" 2013 Collection to a packed-to-capacity audience at LA Live. The highly anticipated runway show drew LA's leading fashion, media and entertainment insiders along with some of young Hollywood's hottest actresses including Jadin Gould of Zack Snyder's "Man of Steel," Meital Dohan of Showtime's "Weeds," Jen Lilley and Lindsey Morgan of ABC's "General Hospital," Kearran Giovanni of T

Have you ever wondered what the European Union is doing for the protection and promotion of the differences in cultural expression? Have you ever wondered why 5 years from the establishment of the European Fashion Council they have not yet started the series of prestigious public activities related to the official implementation of fashion and fashion design as a new cultural form to the calendar of Europe and the world? The answers to these and many other questions are related to the constru

Dick's Sporting Goods, the largest U.S.-based full-line sporting goods retailer, announced "The Jersey Report," a dynamic ranking system that tracks sales of pro football jerseys at DICK'S Sporting Goods stores. Updated daily throughout the football season, The Dick's Sporting Goods Jersey Report is the only destination that provides fans with a comprehensive breakdown of how the sales of their favorite players' jerseys are rising, falling and stacking up against the competition. The Dick's