New Zealand Wool Services International Limited’s General Manager, Mr John Dawson reports that the combined North and South Island Wool Sale offering 16,850 bales saw a softening in price levels as pressure from urgent shipping requirements came off. Some grower resistance was evident as the passing levels indicated at 13 percent. Fine Crossbred Fleece and Early Shorn decreased overall by up to 1.5 percent. Coarse Crossbred Fleece 37 to 39 micron reduced 1.5 to 2 percent in the South Islan

During the year 2012, domestic cotton price was stable supported by reserve purchase, while international market decreased distinctively due to weakened demand and troubled economy, enlarging the price gap between them to 5,000-6,000 Yuan in some case. Textiles purchased import cotton in large volumes, making historical high record. According to Customs, the total import volume for 2012 calendar year was 5,137,000 ton, 52.7% up Y/Y; the annual average import price was 2,298 USD/ton, 18.3% less Y

Vanessa Paradis is the face of Conscious at H&M this spring, wearing pieces in the campaign that are both on-trend and also more-sustainable. It is all part of H&M’s ongoing commitment to a more sustainable fashion future, showing that the best fashion can be made from Conscious materials. The actress and singer wear pieces as a ruffle-edged yellow sundress, as well as an embellished zip-up utility jacket worn with botanical print trousers. The pieces are part of a collection full of

New brands that have never before shown at Stitch have been announced.... delivering a high quality line up for Stitch AW13. On show will be footwear brand K Swiss which represents innovation, quality, performance and style. K Swiss' premium sports heritage has expanded from tennis footwear, to also lifestyle, running and training footwear that stands up to the performance demands of world-class athletes and trendsetters alike. Family run denim company ‘MQT’ was built based on the principl

Here’s a change of pace from all of the 5-figure dresses being shown in Paris this week: H&M, purveyor of $10 sweaters and $20 skinny jeans, will show a collection during the haute-est fashion week of them all. While the retailer will not be on the official schedule, the February 27 show date means fashion week will be underway. WWD reports that H&M will show 25 looks from its Fall 2013 collection under the direction of head designer Ann-Sofie Johansson, and judging by the major produ

Pakistan’s textile exports increased by 8.55 per cent to $6.458 billion during July-December period of the current fiscal year (2012-13) as compared to $5.590 billion in the same period of last year. According to the figures of Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS), the textile exports registered handsome growth of over 12.48 per cent in December 2012 and were recorded at $1.058 billion compared with $1.009 billion of the same period last year. According to figures, in textiles group, the pr

US retail giant Wal-Mart is refusing to pay a Bangladeshi garment firm for its shipment -- after learning of its connections with Tazreen Fashions. The case also turns the spotlight on a complex supply chain of garment merchandise that travels from one manufacturer to another via middlemen. Simco Group, based in Dhaka, sent 130,000 pieces of women's shorts, worth $390,000, to Wal-Mart via its New York-based sourcing company, Success. Simco received the Wal-Mart order through Success i

While globalization has made it such that fashion transcends climatic seasons, each season still brings with it some overarching trends which encompass the catwalks. As Spring Summer’13 sets in high street maven Splash interprets the hottest trends, inspired by the sweltering summer. All about contrasts the season sports an overwhelming feeling of lightness and softness where looks are bound by eclectic styling and a willingness to experiment. With some cracking fashion trends to wear the br

In fiamme, the world's finest Italian golf apparel, introduces its Primavera ("Spring") Collection, a new line of hand-sewn custom-designed men's golf shirts. Included in the Primavera collection are a number of designs utilizing space-dyed, multi-colored woven yarns. This subtle elegant technique results in a soft rainbow-like effect visible within the woven fabrics. "The Primavera Collection is a beautiful in fiamme line with some new features," said Art Kimbrough, vice president of busines