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31 JAN

India : Readymade garments maker to set up three new production units

India : Readymade garments maker to set up three new production units
January 30, 2014

Gokaldas Exports, India’s largest manufacturer of readymade fashion garments, will set up a new factory for bottoms at Tumkut, near Bangalore, to be operational by April 2014. With the commissioning of its other under-construction units, the company will see its annual capacity for FY07-08 go up to 30 million, from the current 24 million pieces.New units at Mysore and Hyderabad are under construction and will be functioning in the next financial year. Four new units were commissioned in the last quarter: the SEZ unit at Chennai; and units in Bangalore at Yelahanka, Yeshwanthpur and Magadi Road Read more about India : Readymade garments maker to set up three new production units …

30 JAN

In NYC's Garment District, lots of clothes but not so many factories

In NYC’s Garment District, lots of clothes but not so many factories
9 hours ago
The Canadian Press

NEW YORK – In the lead up to New York Fashion Week, Manhattan’s Garment District is abuzz with activity. Button shops are bustling, people carry handfuls of patterns on hangers and racks of clothes weave through the streets.
You can feel fashion in the air. But it doesn’t feel that way year-round
The neighbourhood has changed from its manufacturing heyday, with banks, fast-food restaurants and chain retailers moving in as factories have moved out, primarily to Asia. Showrooms have eclipsed factories as the main fashion business tenants, according to one study. And some insiders predict it won’t be long until publishing and public relations take over. Read more about In NYC's Garment District, lots of clothes but not so many factories …

30 JAN

USA : Patagonia announces major expansion of garment recycling program

USA : Patagonia announces major expansion of garment recycling program
January 29, 2014
Fibre2fashion.com, India

Patagonia Inc announced the expansion of the Common Threads Recycling Program. This revolutionary program, which initially asked customers to return worn out Capilene baselayers, also known as long underwear, to Patagonia, has expanded to include the collection of used Polartec-branded garments by Patagonia or any other company, and Patagonia cotton tee shirts.

With this ground-breaking expansion, these worn-out items will feed Patagonia’s own supply chain to make new clothing. With the expansion of this recycling program, Patagonia becomes the first global company in the world to recycle competitors’ garments. Read more about USA : Patagonia announces major expansion of garment recycling program …

29 JAN

67 garment factories awarded GWG certification

67 garment factories awarded GWG certification
The Island (subscription), Sri Lanka

67 garment factories received ‘Garments Without Guilt’ (GWG) certification at a special function organised by Joint Apparel Association Forum last Sunday after international auditors confirmed that these factories adhered to the GWG code of conduct which says no to child labour, forced labour and discrimination of any kind.

The code of conduct also places emphasis in the environment and strictly forbids sweatshop conditions in garment factories. Read more about 67 garment factories awarded GWG certification …

29 JAN

Garment, knitwear exports rise

Garment, knitwear exports rise
The News – International, Pakistan
By By Mansoor Ahmad
1/29/2014

LAHORE: Twelve foreign garment experts, besides training two local experts, are imparting training in 12 different export-oriented garment and knitwear industries of the country in an effort to boost their quality and productivity.

The impact of this training programme is already visible in the shape of six to 10 per cent increase in exports after six months of training at a time when exports of the sector are generally on the decline. This also gives credence to general impression in official circles that quality and efficiency are the main impediments in the way of increasing apparel exports to their potential. Read more about Garment, knitwear exports rise …

29 JAN

CHANGING NYC: In Garment District, change is under way

CHANGING NYC: In Garment District, change is under way
By SAMANTHA CRITCHELL | AP Fashion Writer
5:47 PM EST, January 28, 2014
Newsday, NY

NEW YORK – In the lead-up to New York Fashion Week, Manhattan’s Garment District is abuzz with activity. Button shops are bustling, people carry handfuls of patterns on hangers and racks of clothes weave through the streets.

You can feel fashion in the air. But it doesn’t feel that way year-round.

The neighborhood has changed from its manufacturing heyday, with banks, fast-food restaurants and chain retailers moving in as factories have moved out, primarily to Asia. Showrooms have eclipsed factories as the main fashion business tenants, according to one study. And some insiders predict it won’t be long until publishing and public relations take over. Read more about CHANGING NYC: In Garment District, change is under way …

29 JAN

Garment industry counting on EU GSP+ for lease of life

Garment industry counting on EU GSP+ for lease of life
Sunday Times.lk, Sri Lanka
By Dilshani Samaraweera

The garment sector is targeting a ‘modest’ growth in 2014 by using the European Union’s GSP+ duty-free scheme to offset market losses in the US. Traditionally USA has been Sri Lanka’s largest market for ready made garments. But increased competition after the removal of quotas has forced a market shift towards Europe.

In 2014, Sri Lankan garment exporters watched while their less than 1%, share of the US market was eaten into by China and other low cost producers. The industry representative body, the Joint Apparel Association Forum (JAAF) says the industry may be unable to meet its export target of US$ 3 billion by the end of 2014, due to US market losses. However, the industry is setting a 5% export growth target for 2014 by pinning its hopes on European markets. Read more about Garment industry counting on EU GSP+ for lease of life …