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Related Keywords: agricultural sector, agricultural transformation agenda, ATA, cotton, cotton production, GES, growth enhancement support scheme, major component of GDP, Nigerias major export commodity, revive textile industry, West African Cotton Company

Cotton was one of Nigeria’s major export commodities and formed a major component of the gross domestic product (GDP). The collapse of agriculture as a result of the discovery of oil subsequently led to the collapse of various commodities in the nation’s agricultural sector, including cotton, thereby leading to a near collapse of the economic value of cotton and the sector as a whole.

Related Keywords: bilateral trade, business climate, largest trading partner, Pakistan, Pakistan total export, public sector enterprise, Textile, trade regime, UAE

The UAE is Pakistan’s largest trading partner. Trade between the two countries can expand further if there is improvement in the business climate, the trade regime, and public sector enterprises to increase foreign and domestic private investment and boost economic growth, said Ashraf Wathra, Governor of State Bank of Pakistan at the conference held in Dubai by IMF and Pakistan Minister of Finance.

The bilateral trade between UAE and Pakistan stood at $9 billion (Dh33.03 billion) in 2014 and there is a vast potential to boost trade and business relations between the two countries.

Related Keywords: fashion trend, gaining momentum, global market, Grand View Research, manufactured from recycled PET bottles, textile market, Waterproof breathable fabric

A need for better environmental conditions has led to water proof breathable fabrics manufactured from recycled PET bottles gaining momentum. With the global market becoming technologically advanced waterproof breathable textiles are turning favorable for market growth.

The rising consumer disposable income and growing fitness awareness and introduction of plasma and silicon based technologies are the key factors for market impetus due to these fabrics.

Related Keywords: appelled, at Padalur, Collector, common facility centre, Fine Fit company, open production units, opened production united, ready made garment, rented government building, sewing machines, Triupur textile companies

Fine Fit, company from Tirupur one of the most trusted solution providers to a host of brands in Europe and USA and have an emerging presence in other global markets has opened its production unit in a rented building (government building) at Padalur.

The Collector has appealed to readymade garment companies from Coimbatore, Tirupur, Erode and Karur to utilise the opportunity and open their readymade garment production units in these buildings.

Related Keywords: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, excellence in designing handloom items, National Handloom expo, Odisha handloom and textile, platform for young designers, weavers awarded

The 14th National Handloom Expo kicked off on Wednesday a platform for young designers to showcase their talents. The event was inaugurated by the Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik. In the inaugural ceremony, about 18 weavers were awarded for showing excellence in designing several handloom items.

Related Keywords: Australian Merino wool, high-performance fibre, innovative woven fabric, international platform, latest fabric innovation, merino wool, Merino wool apparel, MerinoPerform WP, outerwear apparel, present at ISPO trade show, sport business elite, Woolmark Company

The Woolmark Company presents the latest fabric innovations in Merino wool at this year's ISPO trade show, the leading international platform for the sport business elite which started from 5-8 February in Munich, Germany. Merino wool apparel enjoying commercial success across the globe, Woolmark has placed a greater focus on outerwear, with an innovative woven fabric.

Related Keywords: acquired stake, Allied Textiles, Consilia, in textile manufacturer, majority shareholder, Manchester investment firm, role in local economy, Saints Capital Chamonix, six companies, specialising in different areas, synthetic fibre production

A Manchester investment firm Consilia acquired the stake from Saints Capital Chamonix, which has been a majority shareholder in the textile manufacturer since 2006 in Barnsley-based manufacturer Allied Textiles. According to Consilia chairman Peter Smith, Allied Textiles is a well-known and well-established manufacturer which plays a significant role in the local economy.

Related Keywords: American clothing corporation, CHEM-IQ program, chemical management program, high performing technical products, Letitia Webster, require robust chemistry, senior director of global sustainability, VF Corporation, wastewater

VF Corporation is an American clothing corporation sells jeanswear, underwear, daypacks, and workwear. The corporate headquarters is in Greensboro, North Carolina. It produces more than 500 million units a year – many of which are high-performing technical products designed for professional athletes, which require robust chemistry to meet wind-, water- and odor-resistance needs – moving the needle on how VF and all of its suppliers manage chemicals was not a lone undertaking.

Related Keywords: game changer, global market, human capital devlopment centre, international global standard, nations export drive, Nigerian export promotion council, Nigerian textile and garment industry, stakeholder, tasked textile and apparel manufacturers

The Nigerian textiles and garments industry if given the requisite attention can be one of the game changers for the nation’s export drive. Noting that the opportunities in the global market are huge this year which according to statistics, is expected to hit $850 billion. The Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) has tasked textile and apparel manufacturers to take advantage of business opportunities from the global market.

Related Keywords: driving force, Italian fabrics, Italian textile trade show, Milano Unica, production gain with revenue, Sistema Moda Italia research center, textile industry posted

At the opening of the 20th edition of Milano Unica, the Italian Textiles Trade Show, on Wednesday, Italian fabrics have shown to be a driving force promoting general recovery, according to 2014 data on the sector presented at the show.

The textile industry in 2014 started growing again in recession-battered Italy, posting 3.8% production gains with revenues exceeding eight billion euros, according to the Sistema Moda Italia research center.