Vol.2, Issue 39,     November, 06 2009
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India : Government will hand-hold handloom sector – Minister
Ms Panabaaka Lakshmi, Minister of State for Textiles, while presenting a written reply before the Lok Sabha, divulged that the proposals laid down by a high level committee which was formed to study the issues concerning high cost of working capital and choking of credit lines in the handloom
Spain : ITMA 2011 sharpens focus on garment making
With the textile and garment making industry undergoing tremendous change in the light of globalisation and current economic challenges, CEMATEX is making a concerted effort to support manufacturers with a solutions platform that will help the industry stay focused and competitive.

In
Bangladesh : BGMEA empowered to issue COO certificates
Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA), has been authorized by the government for issuing Country of Origin (COO) certificates to apparel exporters.

This has been done to aid the apparel exporters, to cut down on the time for shipment, thereby speeding up the
Bangladesh : CCC & workers unions demand safety overhaul in apparel industry
After fire killed twenty-one people and injured a further 50 in a Bangladesh factory fire at the end of February, workers unions and international labour-rights organisations demand an overhaul of safety regulations in the industry.

"This was no accident, this was going to happen," said
United States Of America : Truesport to distribute cutting edge apparel lines
Truesport Alliances & Entertainment, Ltd. has signed an agreement with Combat Clothing, a leading MMA company, to distribute its apparel line.

"Truesport Alliances & Entertainment, Ltd. prides itself on providing the best quality and most recognized brands in the mixed martial arts
Pakistan : PRGMEA-ZMC-CMC to discuss about yarn crises
Mr. Mohsin Ayub Mirza of M/s. Joe’s Fashion Export (Pvt) (Ltd)., a leading garment manufacturer-cum-exporter and Central Chairman-PRGMEA, visiting Lahore on March 13, 2010 to address the Zonal Managing Committee (ZMC) and Central Managing Committee (CMC), concerning the yarn crises which badly
India : JAC to work for development of all sectors of knitwear industry
A meeting was organized today 9th March 2010, at 10.30 a.m. in TEA Board Room under the Chairmanship of Shri.A.Sakthivel, President, TEA for formation of Joint Action Committee and other Sub-Committees like Monitoring Committee, Technical Committee, Legal Committee and Finance Committee
India : Domestic apparel market carries huge growth potential
The domestic apparel market in India has shown a significant growth in the past by registering a Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 13%.

Despite the recent demand slump, the domestic market is expected to grow at around 9-10% in the next 5 years. Market is moving away from the
United States Of America : NCTO urges US to reconsider FTA with Vietnam
Cass Johnson, President of the National Council of Textile Organizations, testified before the United States International Trade Commission regarding the proposed U.S.-Trans-Pacific Partnership Free Trade Agreement. During his testimony, Johnson raised significant concerns with the inclusion of
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