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Related Keywords: across the continent, being held in Lille, development clusters, European Commission, European smart textiles sector, France, Futex conference, health, help improve competitiveness, housing sector, investing in innovative hub, outlined number strategies, sharing ideas in interactive textiles for sports

The two day ongoing 7th edition of Futex conference is being held in Lille, France which is dedicated to sharing ideas on interactive textiles for the sports, health and housing sector. Speaking on the opening day of Futex 2017, the EC’s Dr Andreas Lymberis discussed the key challenges in developing market-ready smart textiles within the EU.

Related Keywords: Faisalabad, garment and textile industry, health, ILO, improve industrial relation, nature of employment, occupational safety, Pakistan textile industry, promote decent work environment, PTEA, sign agreement, training, wage

Pakistan Textile Exporters Association (PTEA) to promote decent work environment in the garment and textile industry in Faisalabad have signed an agreement with the International Labour Organisation (ILO).

The agreement includes a framework on improving industrial relations through training and compliance with international labour standards including occupational safety and health, wages, nature of employment, discrimination and other forms of mal-practices.