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They Wove for Horses: Diné Saddle Blankets opens at the Museum of Indian Arts & Culture March 25, 2012 highlighting the textile-weaving proficiency of Diné weavers and design skills of Diné silversmiths dazzling headstalls of silver and turquoise.

In the 3rd quarter of 2011, China’s share of the US apparel market was almost its highest ever, as Chinese prices grew more slowly than other countries’. A new survey from Clothesource looks behind this growth in China’s competitiveness.

In the wake of renewed consumer concern about the chemicals used in clothes and footwear and their potential for harmful effect on both individuals and the environment, national and international regulatory frameworks have been created.

Camille Breeze, Director and Chief Conservator at Museum Textile Services, to speak at 30th Annual Northeast Conference on Andean Archaeology and Ethnohistory October 15-16, 2011 at the R.S. Peabody Museum of Archaeology in Andover, Massachusetts.

InFashion 2012 South Asia’s only textile & ingredient innovation show 13, 14, 15 March, 2012 Bombay Exhibition Centre, Goregaon Mumbai, India www.indiainfashion.com

Noonmark Antiques returns to The Semi-Annual Original York Antiques Show this weekend. Moorestown, NJ-based Noonmark Antiques, specializing in American folk art, will be at home at the show, which targets expert buyers in this category.

SCA Footwear Nicaragua S.A., a women's footwear manufacturing company, recently inaugurated its plant in Nicaragua, announcing a total investment of US$25 million in the country and generating 3,500 job opportunities since its establishment.

SABIC Innovative Plastics today announced that its versatile, high-performance Ultem* polyetherimide (PEI) fiber has found an important new application in high-end work wear and protective clothing.

German Art Museum Features Elegant Lighted Modular Fabric Ceiling System

Auggie -- a new line of 100% cotton mix-and-match sheets, duvets, and decorative pillows - has just the right amount of sophisticated charm, bold color, and modern patterns.

They Wove for Horses: Diné Saddle Blankets opens at the Museum of Indian Arts & Culture March 25, 2012 highlighting the textile-weaving proficiency of Diné weavers and design skills of Diné silversmiths dazzling headstalls of silver and turquoise.

Intertek, the leading provider of quality and safety solutions to the manufacturing industry, recently signed an exclusive MoU with Fibre2Fashion, one of the world’s largest e-marketplaces for the textile-apparel-fashion industry.

Procter and Gamble’s Mark Stalmans and Unilever’s Keith Rutherford will once again lead two days of engaging discussion and lively debate at this year’s Cleaning Products Europe conference, 20-22 March, Crowne Plaza, Rome.

The Bra Recyclers have expanding their outreach to New Hampshire. The textile recycling organization will be providing recycled bras to women living in poverty in New Hampshire.

In the 3rd quarter of 2011, China’s share of the US apparel market was almost its highest ever, as Chinese prices grew more slowly than other countries’. A new survey from Clothesource looks behind this growth in China’s competitiveness.

Demand for American - Made Products on the rise: Boston’s award winning Made in USA store reports average monthly sales growth of 17.9%.

J&C Joel played a major role in the refurbishment of ten lecture theatres at the University of Manchester, the UK’s largest university, installing 71 motorised acoustic / blackout blinds within buildings in the university’s city centre campu

Increase space in your wardrobe, improve your carbon footprint, and give to charity… all in a click of a mouse. Times are hard and every penny counts. www.ReturntoEarn.co.uk is a brand new website offering you cash for unwanted clothing.

Camille Breeze will present a hands-on workshop on textile conservation at the 93rd Annual New England Museum Association Conference, November 16-18, 2011.

In the wake of renewed consumer concern about the chemicals used in clothes and footwear and their potential for harmful effect on both individuals and the environment, national and international regulatory frameworks have been created.

Spreadshirt (www.spreadshirt.co.uk) the leading multi-channel clothing-commerce platform announces two sports clubs as its latest shop partners.

Joint shows will fascinate collectors at Javits Center, NYC, November 18-20, 2011

Camille Breeze, Director and Chief Conservator at Museum Textile Services, to speak at 30th Annual Northeast Conference on Andean Archaeology and Ethnohistory October 15-16, 2011 at the R.S. Peabody Museum of Archaeology in Andover, Massachusetts.

The Expo Riva Schuh is India’s first trade show dedicated entirely to footwear and leatherwear and as a platform for the entire footwear industry, SGS was pleased to attend this new exhibition event.

Cupid Nicaragua, a U.S. apparel manufacturing company specialized women’s underwear and sportswear in general, is currently investing up to US$24 million in the expansion of its operations in Nicaragua.

New site provides improved navigation, a new blog and a rich array of textile conservation resources for museum professionals, conservators and private collectors.

InFashion 2012 South Asia’s only textile & ingredient innovation show 13, 14, 15 March, 2012 Bombay Exhibition Centre, Goregaon Mumbai, India www.indiainfashion.com

Noonmark Antiques returns to The Semi-Annual Original York Antiques Show this weekend. Moorestown, NJ-based Noonmark Antiques, specializing in American folk art, will be at home at the show, which targets expert buyers in this category.

SCA Footwear Nicaragua S.A., a women's footwear manufacturing company, recently inaugurated its plant in Nicaragua, announcing a total investment of US$25 million in the country and generating 3,500 job opportunities since its establishment.

Jürgen Gauger becomes COO of the multi-channel clothing commerce platform

Spreadshirt (www.spreadshirt.co.uk) the leading multi-channel clothing commerce platform announces its latest small business shop partners.

StashSlash.com is an ad and dealer-free community for members who would like to sell or purchase fabrics, quilting supplies, yarns, adornments, notions, tools, patterns, books and other unneeded stash items.

UniformMarket and TRSA present Tech + Textiles, a series of webinars designed to help uniform dealers and rental laundries improve online sales and marketing.

J&C Joel have completed a huge installation of stage machinery, rigging systems, acoustic solutions and theatrical textiles in Wales's conservatoire of music and the arts: the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama.

Netscribes (India) Pvt. Ltd. launches a report on the Home Furnishing Market in India 2011 as part of Netscribes’ Manufacturing Industry Report Series.

EBAY is the best place to find One-Of-A-Kind-Quilts by SilkQuilt

From one of Britain's best-known, best-loved designers - the first book to be published on Celia

J&C Joel, one of the world's foremost manufacturers of flame retardant fabrics, flooring and stage machinery for the events and entertainment industries, have manufactured a bespoke draping system for the Arena and Convention Centre Liverpool, UK.

BusinessVibes, the B2B networking platform, hosted a webinar for its members in the textile industry on Tuesday, June 28. The webinar archive is available on BusinessVibes.com.

SABIC Innovative Plastics today announced that its versatile, high-performance Ultem* polyetherimide (PEI) fiber has found an important new application in high-end work wear and protective clothing.

German Art Museum Features Elegant Lighted Modular Fabric Ceiling System

J&C Joel manufactured stage drapes for Chris de Burgh's appearance at the historic Guildhall in London.

This year Handmade in Britain will not only showcases some of Britain’s brightest and most innovative talent in contemporary design but also aims to highlight the growing need for consumers to buy British, particularly in this economic climate.

Developed in partnership with Continuum Fashion, the N12 is the first fully 3D printed Bikini, ready to wear and available for purchase from the Conitnuum's Shapeways Shop.

The Nicaraguan Association of the Textile and Apparel Industry (ANITEC, for its acronym in Spanish) recently announced that Nicaragua exceeded its projections of textile and apparel exports during the1Qof 2011, reaching US$272.09 million.

New textiles marketplace connects buyers and suppliers of automotive, commercial, medical, laboratory and industrial textiles

Student designers to showcase new collections at CSULA Music Courtyard Thursday, May 26

Employment within Nicaragua’s free zone regime reached new record levels by April 2011, employing approximately 92,000 people in the 148 companies that comprise the sector, according to figures provided by the Nicaraguan Government.

It is a message that touches every one of us, whether we have stopped previously to consider it or not, and it is one that can have a profound and positive impact on all of us if we listen and take action

Time After Time (formerly Stroud Vintage) has filled the Stroud High Street shop with some delectable textiles, antique and vintage clothes for both men and women, and some good old-fashioned haberdashery in the spirit of the Stroud Textile Festival.

Lopes said that development assistance to Nicaragua, and elsewhere in the region, is not charity, but rather an investment that benefits the Americas, including the United States.

During 2010, Nicaragua positioned itself as a leading country in a number of key international indicators that have highlighted the country as an attractive investment destination.

Handful of Salt, the weekly blog dedicated to the emerging world of DesignCraft, relaunches today as a sleek online magazine.

The first Aldborough Creative show will be at The Church Room, Aldborough on Monday 30th May, 2011. It will feature the work of local artists and craftspeople.

INVISTA’s CORDURA® brand announces the adoption of CORDURA® fabric by Club Glove, a leader in the design and manufacture of premium travel bags, golf bags, club covers, accessories and luggage.

Leading Manufacturer of Products for Interior and Exterior Architectural Applications

An opportunity has arisen for you to have your very own unique gown custom-made, to your exact preferences and specifications.

An International Call to Artists: Life Preservers Inc. with RS POP Shop brings their latest artist collective together with the purpose of raising funds and awareness to victims of human trafficking in the US.

All New Dakota Bedding Collection by HiEnd Accents is on SALE. The New Dakota Bedding from HomeMax Imports can be found on Unique Linens Online we are happy to offer the full collection of the Dakota Bedding Collection from HiEnd Accents and HomeMax.

Robin Wilson, leading eco-friendly interior designer, known for her “classic with a modern touch” philosophy – debuts her textile collection at the Home Fashions market in New York City in the showroom at 7 West 34th Street, March 13-16, 2011.