USA: Milliken announces innovative fabric solutions for soldiersMEM [Oct 10, 2007] At the 2007 Association of the United States Army (AUSA) Annual Meeting and Exposition, Milliken & Company, announced the availability of several innovative fabric solutions designed to protect soldiers and military personnel against the harsh environments. New Fabrics Provide Enhanced Security and added
TAIWAN: Fabric made of recycled bottles acclaimed by textile forumMEM [Oct 07, 2007] Taiwan textile industries' has developed polyester fabric made of recycled PET bottles, which is also called as polyethylene terephthalate plastic. Polyester recycling has literally exploded following
USA: Innova develops new continuous fabric bleaching process[Oct 01, 2007] US textile firm Innova International Inc. has developed a new continuous bleaching process, which is said to reduce the time, energy consumption and chemical impact of conventional bleaching, while yielding
SOUTH AFRICA: Imposition of quots on Fabric imports was an errorMEM [Oct 03, 2007] Aaron Searll, CEO of the R 3.5 billion a year clothing and textile giant Seardel has said that the imposition of quotas on fabrics in January 2007, was a mistake. In reviewing the China Voluntary Restraint Agreement for the
ITALY: High fashion with sustainable fabrics[Oct 03, 2007] A new forum launched alongside Milan's womenswear shows last week, aims to marry materials made of wood, plants and even milk with innovative design. The forum wants to put high fashion together with sustainable fabrics.