EU: EU & USA the world's largest importers of textiles and clothing products
MEM [Sep 16, 2006] The European Union together with the USA is the world's largest importer of textiles and clothing products. In spite of the quotas on the imports from a total of 21 countries, of which 14 are WTO members, the EU market for textiles and clothing products can on an overall basis be regarded as rather open...
EU: Healthy EU’s exports to the Gulf region predicted
MEM [Sep 14, 2006] European garment manufacturers have predicted a healthy outlook for EU’s 2006 exports to the region, with revenues reaching an impressive Dh3.02 billion ($822 million) in 2005; Michael Müller, managing director, planetfair Dubai, organisers of Prestige 2006 said...
EU: Jobs lost at famous cashmere firm
MEM [Sep 08, 2006] A famous Borders textile firm has collapsed with the loss of 23 jobs. Staff at MA Cashmere in Innerleithen have been told that the company will close with immediate effect...
EU: Protectionist attitude odds with non-woven sector
MEM [Aug 08, 2006] The European Commission's Textiles High Level Group has been told that the protectionist and traditional attitude of the textile industry was sometimes at odds with the distinct international trade agenda of the non-woven sector...
EU: Fashion and function will be twin keys to growth in overcrowded workwear markets
[Jul 31, 2006] LONDON: Expansion in the highly fragmented and overcrowded workwear market in Western Europe will depend upon a manufacturer's ability to provide fashionable products, technical textiles and, equally importantly, establish a solid marketing strategy.....
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