Textile News

Mecmesin, manufacturer of force testing equipment based in Slinfold, West Sussex, has released a short video of a visit to a local school. Mecmesin’s Sales Manager demonstrated the companies’ products to pupils studying GCSE Design - Textiles.

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Back to Basics adds innovative, eco-friendly textiles to Brentano Green label

Creative Knitting Executive Editor Kara Gott Warner will visit St. Louis area shops, and will conduct a meet-and-greet and books signing at Kirkwood Knittery.

SiennaPacific.com announces its March 2012 "How Did you Start Your Business" giveaway, offering their Facebook fans with the opportunity of winning 200 Woven Clothing Labels or a credit of $ 175 to be used in a next clothing labels order.

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The Nicaraguan Chamber of Leather Footwear recently announced that the footwear industry in the country tripled its production during the last seven years, increasing from one million pairs of shoes in 2004 to three million in 2011.

London based children's fashion label Boys&Girls reinforce their ethical positioning and get involved in Fairtrade Fortnight as they celebrate their first birthday.

"That Machine Guy" fields user questions specifically related to t-shirt printing presses, technique and other screen printing equipment. The new online resource is will launch immediately before the "Printex US Screen Printing Equipment Tour."

March 2012 Robert Barnes and Printex Owner Andrew Sleszynski will embark on the United States Printex Screen Printing Equipment Tour. They will be visiting the US owners of Printex machines as well as visiting several equipment dealers along the way.

Join an elite group of trade executives and learn how to minimize duties and resolve complex Brazilian customs challenges at the inaugural Brazil Summit on Customs & Import Compliance, scheduled on May 30-31, 2012 in São Paulo, Brazil.

Cornerstone Equipment has recently moved into a 45,000 sq. ft. facility near downtown Indianapolis, IN. The formerly vacant manufacturing facility will house Cornerstone's machine reconditioning operation and allow for future sales growth.

Dahlgren Footwear, manufacturers of luxury Alpaca and Merino socks with patented DRI-Stride® moisture management technology, are proud to announce the creation of a new dress casual collection of Merino+ socks for weekday/everyday wear.

The Embassy of Holland recently financed the COACHING program, which will benefit 14 small and medium Nicaraguan enterprises that process honey, coffee, cocoa, and fruits, among other agribusiness products.

London based luxury online homewares retailer, The Fine Cotton Company, is delighted to have won the Silver Award for Best Eco Product with their Seville Sateen Organic Bed Linen Collection at the eighth annual House Beautiful Awards.

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International non-profit ASSIST and PT TUV NORD conducted multistakeholder dialogues in Jakarta and Medan, Indonesia last January 19 and 26, 2012 for the initiative Leapfrog towards Efficiency And Progress through Low Carbon Economy Indonesia (LEAP).

Stadri Emblems is excited to introduce the most stunning patch ever designed. With over 30 years in business well over 25 million embroidered patches supplied to date, Stadri’s work and dedication to the craft speak for themselves.

Moving into 2012, it’s first full year of existence, HOUS is launching an expanded selection of clothing, including v-neck and tank-top T-shirts, pullover and zip-up hoodies, along with a host of new graphics and themes.

Felicia Mosley creates a platform for designers while raising awareness about Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital.

SiennaPacific.com announces its February 2012 "Share The Love" giveaway, offering their Facebook fans with the opportunity of winning 200 Woven Clothing Labels or a credit of $ 175 to be used in a next clothing labels order.

Being in the industry for six years since 2005, Elle Intimates started the year with its first ever Team Building for its employees last January 7-8.

Guild Built, Guide Tested® First Ascent Emperor Parka Wins National Geographic Gear of the Year Award

Bandana Bib manufacturers Bibbles have unveiled their stylish new web platform.

The Central Bank of Nicaragua stated that the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) increased by 4.7 percent in 2011, the highest growth rate in the Central American region and well above the Latin America and Caribbean average.

Blanket America, a blankets producer and charitable retailer, is encouraging its clientele to nominate it for a customer service review at consumer site STELLAService.com.

Hill & Partners brought Unifi, the innovator producer of textile solutions, to the Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2012, held at the Salt Palace Convention Center in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Seventeen new spring 2012 fabrics were inspired by relationships with water.

Nicaragua and Russia signed a Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT) on Thursday, January 26th, with the purpose of promoting and protecting investments between both countries.

American blanket manufacturer and charitable organization Blanket America is spotlighting its newly enhanced high thread count cotton sheet set lines.

Brazil's largest manufacturer of footwear components Amazonas Selects Workhouse as Agency of Record (A.O.R). Media contact Workhouse, CEO Adam Nelson via nelson@workhousepr.com

Sicilian-born "fashion engineer" Maria Francesca Paternò has unveiled her fabulous new bridal and haute couture collection for 2012: it is called "Ouverture" and it's a tribute to poetry and art in general.

International Wedding Exhibition and Fashion Show 4 - 7 April 2012 Doha

Free two-day event (February 1-2 at the Metropolitan Pavilion) gives U.S. buyers a look at the latest trendsetting designs from over 50 Korean textile and fabric manufacturers.

Teko Socks is helping to protect the planet, one sock at a time

Screenmaker Pro Workflow powered by Xitron Navigator Harlequin RIP shown by Acti Camera and Saati

Arguably the world’s most successful alpaca breeder, Snowmass Alpacas, is set to sell some of their key breeding stock that made them so successful, along with a selection of their 2012 show string animals.

Multi-Functional Details Highlight emiLime’s Authentic Handcrafted Accessories

Delhi unit of The Textile Association (India) is hosting 67th All India Textile Conference this year. The conference is an annual event held regularly since 1944. The theme for conference is “Textile and Clothing – Emerging Global Scenario”.

Navigator SPR Workflow powered by Xitron Navigator Harlequin RIP to be shown in Booth 1136

American blanket retailer Blanket America is offering a nearly 50% discount on its Neebo Dots Twin XL 3PC Sheet Set at www.BlanketAmerica.com.

New SWIX Star XC 100 Nordic Glove to premier at Outdoor Retailer Winter Market

SwimZip is excited to announce that both our Toddler Rash Guards have been awarded the PTPA Winner’s Seal of Approval. PTPA Media has North America’s largest volunteer parent testing community, with over 40,000 parents.

Brand to engage with partners, athletes and consumers at North American events

On display for the first time will be a complete range of hi-fashion apparel, including shirts, jackets, formal coats, dresses, Jodhpur pants, and many more, all made from handloom denim.

Lecture focusing on the exhibition PALLAY/PATTERN: Weaving Communities of the Sacred Valley, Peru.

SiennaPacific.com announces its January 2012 "Kick-Off the New Year" giveaway, offering their Facebook fans with the opportunity of winning 200 Woven Clothing Labels or a credit of $ 175 to be used in a next clothing labels order.

Blanket America, a blankets retailer and charity that donates one blanket to the needy for every textile purchased, is announcing its limited-time $5 flat-rate shipping deal.

The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (MAGFOR, for its acronym in Spanish) recently announced that Nicaragua’s first 24 thousand quintals of cotton are soon to be cropped.

Full product line of Beach Towels, Bath Towels and Rally Towels to be on display.