Global yarn production increase

Global yarn production increased in the second quarter of 2013 as a result of higher output in Asia, North and South America, according to new figures released by the International Textile Manufacturers Federation (ITMF).

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HanesBrands boosted by improved market share

?Intimate apparel marketer HanesBrands ?has reported a 13 per cent growth in operating profit to US$177 million in its third quarter financial results, despite a ?general retail weakness? in the back-to-school selling period, according to the company.

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Brandix boosted by new finance deal

Sri Lankan apparel group Brandix Lanka, owner of Textured Jersey, the country's largest weft knit fabric manufacturer, has struck a deal with the World Bank to raise the working capital available to it, a move which should significantly enhance its competitiveness in markets across Europe and the US.

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Stoll plays its part in global wool campaign

Flat knitting machine builder Stoll has been playing a key role in a fashion project as part of the Global Campaign for Wool.

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Recycled and organic knits from Continental Clothing

?Continental Clothing, which designs, manufactures and sells wholesale to the imprintables industry, has launched its new certified range of ?Salvage? clothing and knitwear made from 60 per cent recycled organic cotton and 40 per cent recycled polyester ? which is being claimed as a first for the global textile industry.

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Eco-Textile Labelling Guide 2014 - Published May 2014

The?publishers of?Knitting Trade Journal,?in conjunction with Messe Frankfurt and backed by the European Outdoor Group, will publish a new, updated and improved?version of the Eco-Textile Labelling Guide in May 2014.

The printed ETLG is a 100 + page ?A5 booklet designed for manufacturers, retailers and?buyers who are committed to reducing the impact of textiles on the environment and?lists all the labels and environmental standards relevant to the global textile and clothing supply chain.

As well as covering raw materials, the 2014 edition of?ETLG will offer information on social criteria, such as Fairtrade, Fair labour, SA8000 etc., and textile processing?standards.

New additions will also include information on water standards,?energy use,?and sections on disposal and biodegradability.

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