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Turkey’s textile and garment sector is aiming to significantly expand its sales to key global markets outside of Europe, such as the US, while continuing to grow exports to European Union (EU) countries over the next few years, WTiN.com has been told.…

While Syria is mired in its bloody civil war, it remains targeted by multilateral sanctions. But despite being essentially cut off from the international banking system, Damascus is evading these sanctions by using Russian banks, and is being financially propped up by Iran.…

A PARTNER at advisors McKinsey has argued that Bangladesh’s advantages in low cost and convenience for brands will ensure its clothing and textile sector keeps growing, despite the Rana Plaza disaster.

Dr Achim Berg led a study released at last week’s World Fashion Convention, Shanghai, which concluded that about 72% of the total 29 chief purchasing officers (CPO) surveyed are planning to move orders from China to other Asian countries in the next five years, although China will still remain as the largest sourcing market.…

INTERNATIONAL clothing and textile experts gathered near Shanghai last week (September 23-7) to discuss solutions to China’s twin challenges – dealing with less foreign demand, while managing rising production costs.

Speaking at the 29th World Fashion Convention, Shanghai, staged in nearby Kunshan, Texhong CEO Hong Tianzhu told delegates it was time for Chinese manufacturers to upgrade their plant and processes, while moving some production outside China.…

SOFTWARE solutions specifically designed for the knitwear industry can save time and money while moving products from design to production more quickly.

Paris headquartered Pointcarré International is a leader in computer aided design (CAD), its innovative Pointcarré knit software and its various modules being used by major brands such as Ralph Lauren, Hot Sox, K.…

A EUROPEAN regional runway safety seminar has heard that “more efforts are still needed to promote existing guidance material” on reducing runway incidents, including advice from the meeting’s organiser ICAO, the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO).

Staged in Istanbul, Turkey, from November 6-8, a summary of discussions noted that while “consensus exists on the importance of collaborative approaches and safety information exchange” improving runway safety, “legal and cultural obstacles remain in some cases”.…

More academic papers are now available for free than in paid-for peer reviewed journals, according to a study released yesterday (Wednesday) by the European Commission’s directorate general for research and innovation.

“This new research suggests that open access is reaching the tipping point, with around 50% of scientific papers published in 2011 now available for free,” Brussels said in a statement.…

While Egypt’s economy is reeling from ongoing political instability following the overthrow of the Muslim Brotherhood led government in July, clothing manufacturers are still operating and completing orders.

“The situation is not so bad. What you see on TV is not the full picture.…

IN the global telecoms market where customers are now kings and queens, while once-dominant operators are humble stewards, only the best servants will survive. And these will be companies that offer their masters and mistresses exactly what they want – or it will be ‘off with their heads!’…

TURKEY’S textile sector has been struggling to export its products to India, but it is finding the south Asian giant a useful source for importing dyeing and finishing machinery, yarn, fabric and cotton, industry experts have told WTiN.com.

Indian dyeing and textile finishing machinery is increasingly popular in Turkey, as its quality has risen while prices remain competitive: “In past three years we have sold 50 machines to the textile companies in Turkey,” said Mr K Venkat Reddy, managing director of Gujarat-based Kusters Calico Machinery Ltd.…