During the reported week the sharp rise of Futures in New York turned before going up again on Tuesday. Spinning mills were frequently testing prices, but at the local market quotations remained rather tight influenced by the weak Euro and the limited offers for attractive and deliverable qualities. Opposite to the market outside of Europe the business was slow and contracts negotiated most of all for back to back. The turnover was concentrated on Central Asian and West African cotton for the 2

The end of the first quarter trading coincides with an early Easter this year - but men's swimwear has already been selling fast, according to DGU partner Jane Garner. “Swimwear sales usually pick up in February, but this year there has been demand right from the start of the year. With the Easter holiday so early too, swimmers are doing really well weeks before the sales rush started for the holiday season in 2012,” she explains. One factor in boosting sales, she believes, is the quality

Textiles traders, who had been on a statewide indefinite strike since March 9, called off their strike on Thursday following assurance from the state government on withdrawal of value added tax (VAT) on textiles. The assurance was given by state Congress president and transport minister Botcha Satyaranayana, minister for handlooms and textiles G Prasad Kumar and minister for minor irrigation TG Venkatesh. The textile traders, under the aegis of AP Federation of Textile Associations (APFTA), h

PROPPER INTERNATIONAL announces the Icon Softshell Vest, a three-season vest made from technical stretch fabric. Part of the athletic-inspired LS1 collection, the Icon Softshell Vest combines tactical functionality with premium details to offer maximum mobility and performance on or off the job. The Icon Softshell Vest is made from lightweight polyester/spandex stretch fabric that moves with the body to enhance speed and agility. The softshell fabric provides surprising warmth and sheds wa

When it comes to maternity fashion London has become the leading trendsetter for inspiring designer maternity wear collections. With new designers showcasing their lines every year, a woman has never had so many choices. One of the favourites has become Eva Alexander, a brand that found its beginnings in London but is now sold in boutiques and department stores internationally. What is unique about Eva Alexander is that regardless of whether a woman’s style is metropolitan chic, casual ele

World’s famous English footballer David Beckham has launched yet another new collection of his innerwear line with the Swedish multinational retail clothing company H&M in a glitzy event in Berlin, the capital city of Germany. Titled as David Beckham Bodywear, the 37-year-old’s latest innerwear range for men features several comfy yet stylish pieces in neutral as well as eye-catching tones. Available in various fits and styles, the collection includes boxer shorts, tops, briefs, grandd

DreamGirl offers several different lingerie lines, the selection includes elegant and fine lingerie, sexy bedroom ensembles, fetish wear, clubwear, costumes, garterbelts, panties, hosiery and plus size lingerie. The collections are defined as follows: The main catalog includes lingerie made of delicate lace, silky satins, soft microfiber and beautiful embroidered pieces shaped into garter slips, elegant long gowns, satin sleepwear, fine lace lingerie, embroidered bra sets and slimming lace

Pakistan had a strong presence in the Intertextile Beijing Apparel Fabrics trade fair being held here from March 27-29, 2013. The Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) arranged participation of seven leading exporters of fabrics in the Intertextile Fair. The fair is being attended by 16 countries from Europe and Asia. Another 29 Pakistani textile companies have set up their stalls displaying textile related products. On the inauguration day, Ambassador Masood Khalid, along-with

Leader in saltwater apparel and offshore tackle, The American Fishing Tackle Company (AFTCO), is proud to announce the release of its highly technical Fish Ninja Performance Fishing Sun Hoodie! The Fish Ninja performance sun hoodie combines popular performance fishing clothing into an all-in-one solution for ultimate UV sun-protection. Perfect for both offshore and inshore fisherman, the Fish Ninja offers head, neck, face, chest and arm coverage in one piece to provide the ultimate in protect

Cotton Council International (CCI), through its COTTON USA Sourcing Program, will host the COTTON USA Western Hemisphere Sourcing Fair 2013 in Panama City, Panama, April 29 – May 1. The COTTON USA Western Hemisphere Sourcing Fair will bring together U.S. mills, U.S., European and Latin American retailers and apparel manufacturing companies from Colombia, the Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico and Peru. CCI will welcome more than 100 attendees to the Sourcing Fair,