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Related Keywords: China, dollars, export, Garments, Imports, MIIT, Textiles

China's export of textiles and garments rose 2.8 percent year-on-year to 23.8 billion U.S. dollars in May, according to China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT).

In breakdown, the country's export of textiles stood at 11.6 billion U.S. dollars, up 3.9 percent from the same period last year, while garments rose 1.7 percent to 12.2 billion U.S. dollars, the ministry said, citing data from the General Administration of Customs.

Related Keywords: CEMATEX, China, garment, Germany, India, Industry, innovation, ITMA, machinery, manufacturer, Textile, value chain

Since its launch in 1951, ITMA has enjoyed wide industry recognition as the world’s largest textile and garment technology exhibition. This year’s exhibition in Barcelona sees its reputation solidify further with the largest gathering of exhibitors in its history. The record number of exhibitors totaling 1,717 from 45 countries has set a new milestone.

Related Keywords: China, cotton, council, exports, Garments, goverment, Imports, India, May, readymade, RoSCTL, Textile

Export of readymade garments has increased 9.25% in April-May this year compared to the corresponding period last year.

“This is clearly because of the support announced by the government in March 2019 for garments and made-ups,” said Sanjay K. Jain, chairman, Confederation of Indian Textile Industry. The Centre announced a Scheme for Rebate of State and Central Taxes and Levies (RoSCTL) in March.

Related Keywords: China, fibers, green, Hong Kong, Polytechnic University, PolyU, technology, Textiles, Wuyi University

PolyU, or the Hong Kong Polytechnic University, is all set to endorse and promote green and healthy textiles and in its endeavour to make this happen, it has signed a collaborative agreement with Wuyi University, China.

The agreement distinctly states that both PolyU and the Chinese university will invest significantly in the research and development of green and healthy textiles for a period extending up to 3 years.

Related Keywords: apparels, China, fabric, innovation, Lycra, Textile, Textiles, yarn

In May, the Lycra Company opened its brand new, state-of-the-art research & Development (R&D) lab in Nanhai, China. The Advanced Textile Innovation Center (ATIC) represents a significant increase in the firm’s global R&D capabilities and demonstrates its commitment to providing its services to its customers in Asia.

The lab will help mills, brands and retailers, as well as Western-based companies with local sourcing offices, accelerate the development of innovative garment solutions that meet apparel market needs and add value to customer’s products.

Related Keywords: bales, China, cotton, export, fiber, import, tariff, Textiles, trade war, United States

The China Cotton Association will submit an application on behalf of its members for a waiver on import duties on uncombed cotton from the United States, according to a statement on its website on Thursday.

The Ministry of Finance posted a list of goods, including cotton that has not been carded or combed, at the end of May that could be eligible for waivers on tariffs that China imposed in July on U.S. goods as part of the China-U.S. trade war.

Waiver applications need to be submitted by July 5.

Related Keywords: apparel, ATSM, brands, China, exports, fashion, Imports, social media, sourcing, supply chain, Textile, trade, United States

The who’s who in the booming Florida apparel and textile industry came out in full force last month to record crowds at the Apparel Textile Sourcing Miami (ATSM) show, which wrapped up its second year on May 30.

Related Keywords: China, cotton, export, fiber, Imports, Mexico, prices, United States

Cotton prices settled higher on Monday as the United States and Mexico, a major importer of US supplies, averted a trade dispute, while investors remained cautious ahead of a crucial monthly crop supply and demand report. Cotton contracts for July settled up 0.4 cent, or 0.61%, at 65.99 cents per lb. It traded within a range of 64.85 and 66.5 cents a lb. The front month contract snapped four straight sessions of losses, after shedding almost 3.7% last week.

Related Keywords: apparel, China, clothing, export, import, manufacturing, production, tariff, trade, United States, war

By now you may have heard that increasing tariffs on imports from China may impact the cost of everything from sneakers to patio furniture by up to 25%.

But in many categories, it’s still unclear how that increased cost could impact the end consumer: that’s you, who’s trying to buy a shoe or a lawn chair.

Direct-to-consumer apparel company Everlane showed the New York Times how much prices for its popular products could change once new tariffs are included in production costs.

Related Keywords: China, denims, fashion, Garments, greenhouse gases, manufacturing, sustainable fashion, Textile

Since millions of garments and hundreds millions tones of greenhouse gases are produced during the textile manufacturing process every year, green textiles have been widely recognized by the consumers in recent years. Some international brands such as PUMA have already implemented green textiles in their businesses, PUMA also targets to use 90% sustainable cotton and polyester fibers by 2020.