A group of US apparel and footwear importers and some lawmakers have protested for garment workers in Bangladesh who are seeking a further wage increase.
US Sen. Chuck Schumer (Democrat-New York) introduced in early August new legislation to strengthen copyright protection for fashion designs, with the support from both the American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) and the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA).
China’s eastern coastal province Jinjiang has launched a three-month regulation campaign which focuses on sectors of chemicals, tanning, print and dyeing, and paper making, reported in a statement issued by the China Leather Industry Association.
India's textile & apparel (T&A) industry is expected to grow from Rs.3.27 lakh crore ($70 billion) to Rs.10.32 lakh crore ($220 billion) by 2020, according to a research report by Technopak Advisors.
Bangladesh apparel makers will now get five percent cash incentive on their export earning from government's announced stimulus package for exporting readymade garments at new global markets other than the US, UAE and Canada.
German fashion brand Hugo Boss plans to shorten inventory turnover to help the company accelerate growth in retail markets with higher economic growth, like China.
