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Luxury brand Hermes expands presence in China

Submitted by admin on 8 January 2024

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Hermes has opened a store in Wuxi, its thirty-fourth address in China. This new store showcases the diversity of the house’s sixteen métiers and asserts Hermes’ anchorage in Jiangsu province.

Located in Centre 66, at the core of Liangxi District, the store features two levels with architecture inspired by water and stone. The façade pattern is a nod to traditional Ming temple roofs.

60+ countries attend BRICS+ Fashion Summit in Moscow

Submitted by admin on 2 January 2024

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The BRICS+ Fashion Summit, held in Moscow from November 28 to December 2, brought together fashion experts from over 60 countries, showcasing their diverse expertise and potential. Heads of fashion associations, content creators, lecturers and designers shared their expertise with an international audience at the summit.

Cambodia's Koh Kong province to establish green special economic zone

Submitted by admin on 27 December 2023

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In a recent development, plans are being laid out for a new green special economic zone (SEZ) in Koh Kong province of Cambodia. The discussions, which took place in the coastal province recently, are paving the way for an eco-friendly industrial hub with investments estimated between $400-$800 million.

Vietnam, UNIDO launch project to speed up low-carbon circular economy

Submitted by admin on 18 December 2023

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Vietnam’s Institute of Strategy and Policy on Natural Resources and Environment under the ministry of natural resources and environment and the UN Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) have launched a project to accelerate low-carbon circular economy through clean technology innovation, leading to sustainable development.

With an investment capital of over $11 million, the project is being financed by the Global Environment Facility (GEF), the Vietnamese government and other partners.

Texworld & Apparel Sourcing NYC unveil special features for Jan event

Submitted by admin on 11 December 2023

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Texworld New York City and Apparel Sourcing New York City, the largest sourcing event on the East Coast, is gearing up for a showcase of innovation, sustainability, and cutting-edge trends during its upcoming event on January 22-24, 2024. Building on the success of its previous edition, the January event is poised to provide an extraordinary experience for both attendees and exhibitors.

Hygiene, energy efficiency among key themes at Texcare 2024 in Germany

Submitted by admin on 27 November 2023

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The textile care industry is not immune to challenges such as labour shortages. Digital technologies are increasingly helping to compensate for this situation and optimise work processes. Automation is therefore one of the top themes at Germany’s Texcare International 2024. Other trends and themes at the leading trade fair for professional textile care are the circular economy and energy efficiency as well as hygiene.

6 start-ups felicitated at ITMF Annual Conference 2023 in China

Submitted by admin on 6 November 2023

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The International Textile Manufacturers Federation (ITMF) Annual Conference 2023, held from November 4–6, 2023, drew to a close in Keqiao, China, marking a significant event co-hosted by the China National Textile and Apparel Council (CNTAC) and the Shaoxing Municipal People’s Government. In a ceremony that celebrated innovation and sustainability, the ITMF Start-up Awards were presented for the second time, recognising six start-ups for their groundbreaking contributions to the textile industry.