Every piece of clothing has a story: There's far more to a $155 polo shirt than a yard of fabric, four buttons and a length of thread.

Groups representing Cambodian garment workers are holding a "people's tribunal" next week to investigate pay and conditions at factories making clothes for brands including Adidas, Puma, H&M and Gap.

Paris - Lectra, the world leader in integrated technology solutions dedicated to industries using soft materials—textiles, leather, industrial fabrics and composite materials—is pleased to announce the renewal of its global partnership with Walter Wilhelm Associates (WWA) for a three year period.

Lectra, the world leader in integrated technology solutions dedicated to industries using soft materials—textiles, leather, industrial fabrics, and composite materials—is pleased to announce significant investments in India with the opening of two new offices, based in Delhi and Tirupur, one International Call Center in Bangalore and with the strengthening of its sales and distribution network in India.

COTTON USA boosts awareness campaign of “COTTON USA Mark of Quality” in Thailand as the trend grows for more quality and environmentally friendly products within the Thai market.

Make the smart choice to source this spring at the China Sourcing Fairs: Garments & Textiles, Underwear & Swimwear, Fashion Accessories and the India Sourcing Fair: Garments & Accessories in Hong Kong! The Fairs are your ideal source for professional OEMs who can help maximize your retail sales growth with low-cost and creative product designs. Visit the Fairs at AsiaWorld-Expo on April 27 to 30, 2012.

Tissu Premier, which took place 18‐19 January 2012 in Lille, was a true B2B exhibition, with visitors who had carefully planned ahead and exhibitors putting together some exciting last‐minute displays bursting with creative flair. The exhibition showcased an exceptional range of innovative fabrics, presented thematically in dedicated forums that previewed short‐, medium‐ and long‐term collections across the men’s, women’s and children’s markets. Business was booming and exhibitors commented on the high quality of visitors, despite the 6% drop in
numbers compared with January 2011. International participants rose significantly, however, with visitors from
Spain, the UK and the Netherlands flocking to the fair to place advance orders for the Summer 2013 season, or to make short‐term purchases and repeat orders in response to the developing fast fashion sector. The next sessions will take place in June and November, a shift in dates that will allow visitors to attend Tissu Premier outside of the busy trade show calendar.

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Thailand's apparel exports continued to grow in 2011, but at a slower pace than last year according to the latest figures from the Thai Garment Manufacturers Association (TGMA).

Ecological awareness growing – 36 labels with sustainable designer fashions at the Ethical Fashion Show Berlin

2,000 INTERNATIONAL TRADE VISITORS CAME TO THE PREMIERE AT >MOSKAU<