In a recent press statemen EURATEX and AAFA note the recent progress in eliminating and reducing customs duties on several American and European products. It is a very positive sign to be highlighted in a particularly difficult context for the textile and clothing industry at European, American and even global levels, both associations stated. However, […]
American & Efird(A&E), the largest supplier of sewing threadand specialty yarns in the USand second largest supplier in the world, announced today its continued investment in the company’s extensive US manufacturing platform.A&E operates as part of Elevate Textiles, a portfolio of leading textile brands including American & Efird, Burlington, Cone Denim, Gütermann and Safety Components. […]
The UN Global Compact has called on all businesses to pledge support for international cooperation and inclusive multilateralism against global risks on the eve of the 75th Anniversary of the United Nations. More than 1,000 CEOs from companies in over 100 countries have responded to this call and demonstrated their support for the United Nations […]
Latest data suggest a situation worse than 2009 as turnover fell by nearly 25% in the textiles industry, and by 35% in the clothing sector. On the other hand, imported textile products from China increased sharply. EURATEX asks the European Union to quickly implement what has been promised and develop a resilient industry. On the […]
Over 60 3D tech leaders, creative directors and innovators from across the globe convened at the 3D Tech Festival, facilitated by Alvanon and MOTIF, to re-imagine how we live, work and learn in an apparel world that has gone digital. All recordings are now available to stream. The first-ever virtual 3D Tech Festival on 14-17 […]
On November 10 and 11, the International Apparel Federation (IAF) will digitally host a ‘Pre-convention Event’ to its 36th World Fashion Convention due to take place in Antwerp June 7 – 9, 2021. We cannot meet physically in Antwerp now in 2020, but at the same time we cannot wait to discuss the topics that shape […]
In iHKiB’s webinar on “Environment & Waste Management and CSR Practices”, the conclusion was that the improvement of the ‘environmental performance’ of apparel products should be undertaken jointly by all stakeholders.
IAF hosted a webinar about the new fashion delivery calendar. Three world class speakers explained the consequences of the Covid-19 crisis on the production chain’s calendar.
