India ITME Society (India International Textile Machinery Exhibitions Society) is set to host the ITME Africa 2020, the unique and exclusive business event and exhibition, with the theme ‘Prosperity for Africa through Textile Technology’. The first edition of event will be held in the Millennium Hall, Addis Ababa, in Ethiopia, from February 14-16, 2020. The event is set to initiate a revolution in generating employment, encouraging skill development, motivating entrepreneurship in textiles,

Courtesy: Collection Premiere MoscowThe 32nd Collection Premiere Moscow (CPM) tradeshow, organised jointly by OOO Messe Düsseldorf Moscow and Igedo Company, will be held at the Expocentre exhibition grounds, Moscow, from February 25-28, 2019. Brands like Brax, Comma, Gardeur, Jacques Britt, Pierre Cardin etc, will be flying the flag in ‘Made in Germany’ pavilion with around 100 exhibitors. During the CPM seminar line-up, where producers, designers, distribution experts and buyers will be comi

Industry experts in Vietnam feel the need for a concerted policy mechanism to help businesses successfully take advantage of benefits of the free trade agreements (FTAs) as a recent survey by the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) found that the rate of taking advantage of FTA benefits by enterprises in the country is falling. The fall was attributed to shortcomings in enforcement of policies by government departments, strict rules of origin and lack of information by companies

Courtesy: Colorjet IndiaColorJet India Ltd, India’s largest manufacturer of digital textile printing technologies, will be showcasing live demonstrations of its direct to fabric printer—the Vastrajet—at the Global Textile Technology and Engineering Show (GTTES) in Mumbai. In hall A, booth no. 2, Colorjet will also display two other printers—the Metro and Fabjet Grand. “Vastrajet is a workhorse with over 100+ installations across the globe. For the production rate it delivers, it probably has

Courtesy: KnowTheChainLess than third of the largest global apparel and footwear companies (15 out of 43) score over 50/100 in policies and practices related to forced labour risks in their supply chains, according to a recent benchmark. Adidas which scored 92/100 remained the top-scoring company, while Lululemon (89/100) overtook Gap Inc (75/100) to secure the second place. The overall average score of all the accessed companies remained low at 37 out of 100 found the ‘2018 Apparel & footw

Courtesy: Veras RetailVeras Retail, a provider of fixed and mobile point-of-sale, inventory, cross-channel execution, and CRM software solutions, has released Veras CheckOut 10.2 point-of-sale (POS) solution. This release includes integration with solutions from Appriss Retail to deliver significant ROI for retailers looking to improve customer service at the point-of-return. Integration with Appriss Retail’s innovative return authorisation technology, Verify, is now available in the latest

Courtesy: Embee CorporationEmbee is all set to introduce its latest innovations in textile machinery at booth no C16 of GMMSA Expo beginning January 25 in Ludhiana. Their latest innovation is deep rooted with their vision to be a trusted leader in innovative technological solutions, is focused on higher efficiency and returns for sustainable growth of all the stakeholders. The GMMSA Expo is an initiative by Garments Machinery Manufacturers & Suppliers Association Ludhiana, creating opport

Courtesy: IndochinoIndochino, a leader in custom and made to measure apparel headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, has announced its 2019 North American expansion plans. Following an incredible year of growth in 2018, the company intends to open up to 20 showrooms in North America, expand further into new product categories, and start analysis for international expansion. The company is continuing to experience high growth, with a 43 per cent year-over-year increase in sales expected in 2018,

Courtesy: Eurojersey Eurojersey will display new sports bra edition made with Sensitive Fabrics and innovative Lycra Sport PCE certification at Ispo, in hall C5, 505. Eurojersey is a leading producer of wrap knit fabrics headquartered in Italy. Ispo Munich is a trade fair for sports equipment and fashion accessories, which will be held from February 3-6, 2019, in Germany. In low-impact disciplines, Sensitive Fabrics provide flat silhouettes and an elasticity that follows the body with maxim

Courtesy: TeijinTeijin Frontier, the Teijin Group’s fibres and products converting company, is displaying a new line of sportswear and other clothing incorporating ‘wearable solutions’ at the 5th Wearable expo, in stand W14-8, West hall. The leading trade fair for wearable devices and related technology is being held at the Tokyo Big Site, from January 16-18, 2019. Teijin Frontier’s stand is showcasing motion-sensing and vital-sign sensing products. The company has developed new products int