The competitiveness of the Chinese clothing industry is set to weaken over the next few years as costs rise. As a result, export growth could falter.

The competitiveness of the Chinese clothing industry is set to weaken over the next few years as costs rise. As a result, export growth could falter, according to Issue No 168 of Textile Outlook International from the global business information company Textiles Intelligence.

James Heal continues to impress testing experts throughout the world with their latest Martindale Abrasion and Pilling Tester. This masterpiece of precision engineering demonstrates James Heals commitment to simplify and accelerate routine laboratory testing.

The Indian textile industry is currently on a roll. The textile industry?a leader among major industries in India?has overtaken Germany and Italy to be the world No. 2 in textile exports, but it lags behind China, whose exports are whopping seven times higher, according to a data released by the Apparel Export Promotion Council, the industry body for garment exporters.

The Hohenstein Institute tests antimicrobial products and hygiene precautions for their effectiveness and benefit in the context of preventive health care and the fight against pathogens. According to a study by the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control, every year about 3.2 million people fall ill with a hospital acquired infection.

Archroma, a specialty chemicals producer, has acquired a 49 per cent stake in M. Dohmen SA, a producer and marketer of textile dyes and chemicals for the automotive, carpet and apparel sectors.

Cone Denim and Unifi have teamed to introduce ConeTouch?, a soft-hand denim fabric designed to provide increased comfort and stretch in jeans.

The traditional French label Petit Bateau has specialised in the manufacture of clothing and linen for babies and infants for a long time.

The Ministry of Industry has issued a new Decree of Minister of Industry No. 07/M-IND/PER/2/2014 for the compulsory implementation of Indonesian National Standard (SNI) 7617:2013.