Resale of OmniaLuo Inc shares approved

OmniaLuo Inc a China-based company engaged in the business of designing, developing, marketing and distributing fine women's apparel under the name OmniaLuo, announced that on December 19, 2007, the Securities and Exchange Commission declared effective the Company's registration statement on Form SB-2 relating to resale of up to 12,703,165 shares (including up to 5,704,752 shares issuable upon exercise of common stock purchase warrants) of the Company's common stock, par value $0.01 per share, by certain selling stockholders.

PetroChina all set to expand Daqing ethylene project

Daqing Petroleum & Chemical Company, one of the PetroChina units under China National Petroleum Corp (CNPC), is on its way to become the largest ethylene production base, if it completes the expansion project to double its capacity to 1.2 million tons.

Feiyue overlock sewing machine named in 1st Products List

In November, the First Products List in the main area of Zhejiang Province's equipment manufacturing industry is published by the Business and Trade Committee of Zhejiang Province.

Foreign Office ambassadors praise Feiyue

On the afternoon of Dec.4th, the Chinese Consul-General Peng Keyu who stationed in New York and ambassadors of Foreign Office stationed abroad, which is more than 20 people in the delegation, accompanied by the deputy director of Foreign Affairs Office in Zhejiang Province, Wang Yiner, vice mayor of Taizhou, Hu Siqiu, visited Feiyue.

Feiyue qualifies National Inspection-Free Products

Good news came from the presentation ceremony for inspection-free products on December 14 at the National People's Great Hall in Beijing that Feiyue won the qualification of "National inspection-free products".

FSHL Garments production & sales annual revenue up

Fountain Set (Holdings) Limited, a global leader in the manufacturing of knitted fabrics, announced its audited consolidated final results for the year ended 31st August, 2007.

CNGA stresses on development of clothing industry

Recently, China National Garment Association (CNGA) which represents the suit, dress, children’s clothes, underwear and clothing accessories, held an annual conference in Ningbo, Zhejiang Province to discuss about the developments of textile industry.

CNITA experts present in Xiamen City

December 12-13, 2007, in Xiamen City of Fujian Province, the 4th National Needle-punching Nonwovens and Filtration Material Conference was hold by China Nonwovens & Industrial Textiles Association with the supports from three companies, namely Fujian Xinhua Co Ltd, Hongxin Microfibre Materials and Fujian Nanfang Co Ltd.

Consumer prefer to purchase wrinkle free shirts

These days consumers prefer the natural, soft, comfortable and breathable pure cotton shirts especially which can be easily washed and are wrinkle free.

Clothing trade thru e-business in vogue

Electronic-business commonly referred as e-business, has become a fad these days. The traders of especially clothing industry are adopting the same to do business more efficiently and effectively.

Olympics leather goods debut at Aokang's Night

The Olympics leather goods, showed by leading models like HU Bing, a top male model of China, and LI Zining, a champion of Model of the World, and designed and developed by Aokang Group, made their debut at Aokang's Night ie Launch of Olympics Leather Goods Design & Great Gala of CCTV Drama. Charming Shiling, and caught eyes of more than a thousand domestic and foreign audience.

Aokang wears the Laurel of 2007 Top 10 for leather shoes

On November 10 a piece of good news came from the 4th Information Release of Top 10 Enterprises for Performance in Major Sectors of National Industry that Aokang won the laurel of 2007 Top 10 for Performance in Leather Shoes Manufacture, which has continued to win the first place among National Top 10 Enterprises for Performance in Leather Shoes Manufacture for the 4th time.

Mr. Xie visits sewing machinery company Feiyue

The delegation leaded by Xie Jingrong, vice chairman of National Association of Industry and Commerce visited Feiyue group in the afternoon of Dec, 8th.

ANTA Sports CEO awarded for outstanding achievements

ANTA Sports Products Limited is pleased to announce that Mr. Ding Shizhong, the chairman and CEO of ANTA Sports was awarded the “Outstanding Marketing Figure in Chinese Market 2007” by “Annual Convention of Chinese Marketing Leaders”.

Textiles, clothing, shoes & hats retail sales surge

In November, the total retail sales of consumer goods reached 810.5 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 18.8 percent.

Clothing & commodities rise in Nov PPI

In November, Producers’ Price Index (PPI) for manufactured goods up by 4.6 percent from the same month last year; purchasing prices for raw material rose by 6.3 percent.

Clothing price falls in November CPI

In November, consumer price index (CPI) was up by 6.9 percent over the same month last year. Of which, urban area and rural area rose 6.6 and 7.6 percent respectively.

HRH Joachim orders wedding dress from NE.TIGER Hua Fu

NE.TIGER announced that on December 8, 2007, a majestic royal banquet was held in Shanghai at the renowned "1933." In the Basilica style of ancient Rome, the first luxury brand in China, NE.TIGER, and Kopenhagen Fur Company joined together to celebrate the Prince of Denmark, HRH Joachim Holger Waldemar Christian.

Shishi textile machinery magnetize Indian players

In the month of November, Chinese enterprises put up their show to present textile machineries in an expo held at New Delhi, India. The event was successfully able to attract a huge number of Indian clothing enterprises.

Business of Adidas grows rapidly in China

German sports commodity producer Adidas developed rapidly in Chinese market, German Business Daily reported on Dec.3.

Japanese apparel retailer Palemo sets up Chinese subsidiary

Japanese apparel retailer Palemo Co is to set up a wholly-owned subsidiary in China at the beginning of next year, according to local press reports.

France's Galeries Lafayette eyes China retail chain

PARIS, Dec 3 (Reuters) - Upmarket French department store group Galeries Lafayette said on Monday it was holding talks with Hong Kong-based I.T Ltd (0999.HK: Quote, Profile, Research) that could lead to the opening of one or more Lafayette-branded stores in China.

China's children's wear market promising

China has seen fast growth in the children's wear industry, and rapid expansion of market demand, promising great prospects for the development of the industry.

Rohm and Haas raises prices in Asia-Pacific

Rohm and Haas’s Packaging and Building Materials business announced a price increase for all products sold in the Asia-Pacific Region to the adhesives, plastic additives, textiles, non-woven, graphic arts, paper and leather industries.

World-known brands for sale at Zhuhai Airport

Nuance-Watson (Hong Kong) further expands its portfolio by setting up operations at Zhuhai Airport, China. This move marks the company’s strategic entry into the Chinese market and happened just in time for the first anniversary of Hong Kong International Airport’s cooperation with Zhuhai in managing the airport.

Adidas theme campaign for Beijing Olympic Games

Adidas one of the official sponsors of Beijing 2008 Olympic Games, launches a campaign in Beijing city, to chalk out plans for the grand games with a theme ‘together 2008, impossible is nothing’.

Dyeing & Printing Orgs attend Eco-Protection Meet

China Dyeing and Printing Association hosted Environmental Protection Annual Meeting on November 17 and 18 in the Jiangsu Changzhou. Here, the congress has analyzed situation in the country and the textile industry, as well as concerns like comprehensive energy conservation and discharge amount reduction.

Shiling boasts to be major leather industrial town

In China (Shiling) Leather Goods Festival held last month, is one of the major activities of the region for leather goods. A Government source said that this prosperous but little town is gradually becoming a centre for leather goods and materials to serve the entire country.

To-be-moms demand trendy maternity dresses

It is observed that the demand for maternity clothes has grown recently. With many couples hoping to concieve during the 2008 Beijing Olympics, retailers dealing in maternity dress are quite busy this year.

Hong Kong : Footwear & other clothing accessories retail sales up

The Census and Statistics Department (C&SD) released the latest figures on retail sales December 3.

Italian delegates visit to promote trade in region

In order to promote Italian trade, a business delegation comprising of eight textile enterprises from Prato, visited China on November 26. The five day tour was organized by Prato Trade League together with Tuscany Trade Promotion Bureau.

Nantong to hold Home Textile Promotion Meet

In order to provide a common platform to the enterprises which produce and sell the home textile equipments, a meeting will be arranged for the promotion of home textile, new equipments and technology results on December 8, 2007 in Dieshiqiao, Nantong city, Jiangsu Province.

Fashion retailer Topshop plans China stores in 2008

SHANGHAI (Reuters) - Fashion retailer Topshop plans to open its first China store early next year, following rivals such as Inditex's Zara and Hennes & Mauritz AB in setting up shop in the world's fastest growing major economy, sources familiar with the situation said on Thursday.

Hong Kong: Industrial production up for textiles including knitting industry

According to the results of the 2006 Annual Survey of Industrial Production released on November 29 by the Census and Statistics Department (C&SD), the gross output of the manufacturing sector amounted to $171.3 billion in 2006, up by 5.0% from a year earlier.

Cotton cos hold in Reservoir Conference

November 8-9, in the cotton companies held reserve meeting on the cotton over the past two years to conduct a comprehensive summary of the reserves, business and safety management commended the advanced units, and proposed the next stage of the task.

Lanzhou receives CNCRC ISO 9000 Quality Management Certificate

On November 9, 2007, Chinese Cotton Reserves Management Corporation (the cotton companies in the reservoir) Lanzhou passed the ISO9000 quality management system certification.

Big opportunities in childrens apparel industry

According to statistics, in China under 16 child population is around 380 million, accountin for one forth of total Chinese populace. Thus, consumption for children clothin is increasein by 8 percent each year. But, the yearly output of the same is just over 600 million pieces, which is far from enough.

Wuxi heralds 27th China Wool Textile Meet

The 27th China Wool Textile Meeting sponsored by China Wool Textile Investigation and Research Center, China Wool Textile Information Center, China Textile Project Academy and other organizations, recently held in Wuxi city.

INVISTA JV expands spandex production capacity to 45kt

INVISTA announced that its INVISTA Fibers (Foshan) Co Ltd joint venture plans to make an additional total investment of US$99.6 million in China in connection with a planned new production plant at its Foshan site, in anticipation of the growing demand in high-quality spandex fibers.

Reduction in Giordano Garment Manufacturing gross profits

In order to provide better disclosure to the financial markets and to the existing and potential shareholders of Giordano International Limited (the “Company”) so that they can better assess the financial performance of the Company and its subsidiaries (the “Group”), the Board of Directors of the Company announces the unaudited 2007 third quarter operations update of the Group for the period ended September 30, 2007.

Value-added of industry kept surging in October

In October, the value-added of the industrial enterprises that above designated size (all state-owned enterprises and non-state-owned enterprises with an annual sales income over 5 million yuan) increased 17.9 percent year-on-year.

Silk fabric exports smoothen up

According to China customs statistics, country’s exports of silk merchandise to India reached US $327 million in the period of January to September. This was up 15.58 percent year-on-year, representing a market share of 12.13 percent.

Garment price drops in October CPI

In October, consumer price index (CPI) was up by 6.5 percent over the same month last year. Of which, urban area and rural area rose 6.1 and 7.2 percent respectively.

Feiyue list on 500 top competitive enterprise

Recently, the State Statistical Bureau announced the list of 500 top competitive enterprise of China during 2007 and Feiyue is listed on once again.

Situation of seed cotton harvest & sale

On November 10 2007, the Cotton Production Monitoring Project Group of China Cotton Association investigates seed-cotton harvest and sale in 110 county of 12 major cotton producing province.

Feiyue list at 'Most competitive enterprise of China'

The list of" Most competitive enterprise of China" been announced on the "International CEO Roundtable of Chinese and Foreign Multinational Corporations" in Beijin on Nov,18th and Feiyue was included.

Qingdao adopts new machinery for textile industry

QingDao Dongjia Textile Machinery Company of China has successfully completed the development of two new textile equipments namely FB series and FN208X series. The former is known for making use of waste materials and can qualify for being eco-friendly.

Shanxi Greenland wins yet another title

Recently, two specially developed fabrics from Shanxi Greenland Textiles Co Ltd won the title of ‘Autumn Winter Fashion Fabric’. So far, this company has developed 31 kinds of fabrics which categorically reduced the import of the same.

Govt backs bio-degumming technology development

The degumming technology is one of the key working procedures in the ramie textile industry. Five ramie enterprises of Hunan Province and Chongqing city began to using this technology.

Huaxin Holding introduces new colour embroidery thread

On November 13, Zhejiang Huaxin Holding Group’s color embroidery thread project was awarded the improvement prize by China Textile Industry Association.

Fujian to home biggest sewing machine marketplace

The sewing machine enterprises of Fujian Province are preparing to set up a Sewing Machines Industrial Association in the region.

INVISTA Fibers (Foshan) Co to expand spandex capacity

INVISTA, the recognized leader in spandex production as well as a wide range of other apparel fibers, fabric treatments and fabric technologies announced that its INVISTA Fibers (Foshan) Co Ltd joint venture plans to make an additional total investment of US$99.6 million in China in connection with a planned new production plant at its Foshan site, in anticipation of the growing demand in high-quality spandex fibers.

INVISTA to build Nylon 6,6 intermediates & polymer plant

INVISTA Intermediates announced that it had signed a Land Reservation Agreement with the Shanghai Chemical Industry Park Development Company, paving the way for the construction of a production plant at the Shanghai Chemical Industrial Park to meet the region's demand for nylon 6,6 intermediates and polymer.

Fujian to home biggest sewing machine marketplace

The sewing machine enterprises of Fujian Province are preparing to set up a Sewing Machines Industrial Association in the region.

Fujian welcomes sewing machines association

On November 15, Fujian Provincial Sewing Machines Association was formed in Shishi city and over 300 enterprises have joined the association.

Orgs take steps to develop Shishi textile industry

Recently, three associations, China Textile Information Center, China Fashion Color Association and Fujian Provincial Cloth Industrial Chamber have formally set up the offices in Shishi city.

Women apparel fabric gets a new direction

The fabric industry of Chinese women’s clothes has grown a lot after years of research and development.

Industry experts advice textile cos to upgrade IT

Recently, China Textile Industry Association organized a meeting to analyze the prevailing situation and discuss the strategy to promote the information development of Chinese textile industry.

Huan to house 2007 mulberry base project

The 2007 mulberry base project has finally found a landing ground in ShuanFeng, Huitong and Li county of Hunan Province. Chinese Government will provide funds of 2 million yuan and technological assistance to each of these mulberry bases.

Export test expenses will finally subside

In an attempt to reduce product testing expense for export enterprises, Inspection and Quarantine Bureau of Wenzhou city recently updated its latest equipments and assessing methods.

Hangzhou Garment City to boast host of intl designers

Hangzhou International Garments City is all set to formally open in August 2008 and dozens of the local and Korean designers are already working in the premises and are preparing for the grand inaugural ceremony.

5th Intl Cotton Textile Meet in Chongqing

The fifth China International Cotton Textile Meeting will be held from November 22 to 25 in Chongquing city. The event will be organized by China Textile Industry Association, China Cotton Textile Industry Association, China Color Woven Industry Association and China Textile International Communion Center.

Nylon firm seeks Australian investments

Australian investors are likely to expand Mesbon China Nylon Ltd, by financing a public offering of US $20 million.

Shenzhen hosts meeting on Gambiered silk

Guangdong Province in China is very well known for its specialization in gambiered silk clothes. However, it is a known fact that the industrial standards for the silk apparels have not been sufficiently developed.

Import & export of textile & apparel sees stable growth in Jan-Aug

According to the latest published report of National Development and Reform Commission on Nov 6, China’s textile and apparel export from Jan to Aug amounted to USD 111.733 billion, up by 19.46% y-o-y. Due to the drop of export quantity, export growth dropped 5.21 percentage points y-o-y.

Custom dept secures IPR of intl brands

The Customs of Hangzhou city on November 1, seized 128 pieces of sports wear that infringed the trademark rights of popular international brands like Adidas,Lacoste and Nike.

Bags & case industry finally springs up

Chinese people made very little or no use of cases and bags and this inevitably slackened the development of the concerned industry.

China imposes import control on less eco-friendly textile machines

The modified "Catalogue of banned and restricted import goods to the PRC" will be effective since November 22.

Zhejiang Institute introduces sweet-scented fiber

Recently, new sweet-scented fiber is innovated by the research department of Zhejiang Institute of Modern Textile Industry which can have many fragrances like lavender, lemon, corn mint. This fibre has medicinal value as well.

Domestic export statistics for Q3 of 2007

In the third quarter of 2007, the value of domestic exports classified to the five major industries including textiles; wearing apparel; consumer electrical and electronic products; machinery, equipment, apparatus, parts and components; and chemicals and chemical products together accounted for 74% of Hong Kong's total domestic exports, according to statistics released November 6 by the Census and Statistics Department.

Flash nylon taffeta fabric captures markets

The new flash nylon taffeta fabric is selling like a hot cakes in the Chinese market. It has the characteristics of both polyamide-fiber fabric and flash fabric.

K-ONE launched new line FF.MILANO for high end market

November 10, FF.MILANO fashion party was held in China World Hotel, Beijing, where Beijing K-ONE Group launched its first premium men's wear brand FF.MILANO after it signed contract with Italian fashion designer Francesco Fiordelli on July 29 this year.

French clothing retailer landed in China

KIABI, a leading French clothing retailer in Europe, declared the opening of its first store in China in September 2007, indicating its official landing in China. KIABI was the most popular brand in France in 2006.

Clothing that's driven by dreams

Carlo Rivetti says that Chinese men only need five years to catch up on what Italians have achieved in the past 40 years in terms of being stylish.

Fashion chain C&A to seek growth in China

European fashion retailer C&A said on Friday it would enter China with four stores in Shanghai in 2007 and set up shop in Beijing next year, as it joins rivals Zara and H&M (HMb.ST: Quote, Profile, Research) in the country's competitive $1 trillion retail market.

Clothing retailer plans 200 outlets

FAST Retailing Co plans to operate 200 Uniqlo stores on the Chinese mainland and Hong Kong within five years as the region is set to overtake Japan as its largest sales generator by 2017.

Manfredi's flagship store

Italian fine jewelry brand Manfredi has opened its Shanghai flagship store, which is also the brand's first store in Asia, at Xintiandi.

GUESS, INC. oepns first flagship store in China

Shanghai, China ?April 23rd, 2007 ?On Friday, April 20th, GUESS?, Inc, a leading global fashion brand, opened its first flagship retail location in Shanghai, China.

Welcome winter with thermal & heatable underwear

With the advent of winter, Chinese markets are splashed with two new kinds of undergarment, the thermal and heatable. The first one can keep you warm passively and the heatable underwear is devised to emit heat on its own. These clothings can protect you from cold winds.

Color spun fabric revolutionizes textile industry

A new functional fabric has been created by the shoes and clothing industry of Quanzhou city for developing the standards of Chinese textile industries. At present, the footwear and garment industry of Quanzhou of Fujian are taking keen interest in employing color spun fabrics.

Scottish brands eye local market

A delegation representing Scotland textile brands like Begg Scotland, Holland & Sherry, Johnstons, Mackintosh and Todd & Duncan, are planning to visit China this week for reviewing the top-grade consumers market. These companies target to set up Scotland brands in China.

Shishi leisure trousers enters chongqing market

Around 30 leisure trousers manufacturing companies from Shishi, were involved in setting up of ‘Shishi Leisure Trousers Center’, which was recently opened in Chongqing city. With this enterprises of Shishi will now be able to enter the market of southwest China.

Shoe exports soar high

The first three quarter of 2007, saw the city of Wenzhou export 483 million pairs of shoes worth US $2.93 billion. Compared to last year, records this time shows a surge of 9.9 percent in quantity, 18.4 percent in export value and 7.7 percent in the average export price.

Footwear & other clothing accessories retail sales up in Sept

The Census and Statistics Department (C&SD) released the latest figures on retail sales November 1.

Corn bran floor mats - green & clean

In recent times, new kind of carpets and doormats are gaining popularity in the US, Japan, France, and other countries. These products are woven from corn bran. Now, domestic demand is also recording steady rise.

Hangzhou ties up with FHGFU to promote designers

Vice Mayor of Hangzhou city and Chairman of the France High-Grade Fashionable Union (FHGFU) had detailed discussions on October 28 over promotion, talent training and other aspects of women silk clothes.

China Fur Market already in limelight

Yuyao city just got over with the establishment of the largest fur-clothes retail and wholesale market of China. To be known as the ‘China Fur Market’, the construction involved an investment of about 300 million yuan and extends to an area of nearly 5.3 hectares. The building itself occupies 0.1 million square meters.

Bigger the better - new mantra for textile industry

Markets for Plus-size clothing are rapidly increasing in countries like Europe, America, and India and China is certainly no exception.

Textile industry targets output of NT$530 bn

The annual production of Taiwan’s textile industry is likely to reach NT $530 billion by 2009.

For LVMH, China Is Fashion Retail's Future

The flagship Louis Vuitton brand controls 18 stores in China, and plans to add another 10 through 2008. So far, those locations in Beijing and Shanghai are posting revenues comparable to major fashion centers, including New York, Paris and Rome. In fact, last year, revenues from the Asian market, excluding Japan, reached $19.23 billion, at average exchange rates, making up roughly 17% of the house's global sales.

Marco Polo of style

Pierre Cardin's assistant seemed anxious last Thursday, when Cardin was about 40 minutes late for his appointed interview with me and a reporter from another newspaper.

Year end discounts?

With the year end approaching fast, shops and malls in China, are putting their old stocks on sale in order to attract customers. They are giving heavy discounts on their merchandises.

Our export growth not invading other's share - Vice Min Hucheng

Vice Minister of Commerce Gao Hucheng said on October 21 that China is not the only sole beneficiary of global textile trade liberalization. The export growth of Chinese textiles has not invaded the market shares of other countries and regions as a price.

Weifang awaits expiry of quota limits to EU

EU is an important export area for Weifang city and enterprises here are anxiously awaiting the cancellation of export quota imposed on Chinese textile by EU.

Shishi booms with foreign investments

The number of foreign invested projects in Shishi city has come up to 54 this year, engaging a total investment of about US $400 million. Up till now, around $232.86 million has been invested, up over 10 percent against same period last year.

Hangzhou named centre for women's wear

Development Leading Group Office of Hangzhou Silk and Ladies Wear Industry reported that having studied the thorough evaluation of relevant domestic experts, Hangzhou has recently been awarded the title of ‘Chinese women's wear center’ by China Commercial Federation.

Hangzhou named centre for women's wear

Development Leading Group Office of Hangzhou Silk and Ladies Wear Industry reported that having studied the thorough evaluation of relevant domestic experts, Hangzhou has recently been awarded the title of ‘Chinese women's wear center’ by China Commercial Federation.

Hangzhou named centre for women's wear

Development Leading Group Office of Hangzhou Silk and Ladies Wear Industry reported that having studied the thorough evaluation of relevant domestic experts, Hangzhou has recently been awarded the title of ‘Chinese women's wear center’ by China Commercial Federation.

Fall/Winer fabric fashion trends issued in Shengze

Shengze town hosted the issuance of '2008/2009 Chinese popular lining' on October 18. Sun Ruizhe, Vice-Chairman of China Textile industry Association, Xie Min, President, Jiangsu Province Textile Industry Association, China Textile Information Center and more than 140 concerned departments and textile merchants attended the grand meeting.

20 Shishi clothing cos meet export requirements for EU

Recently, Chinese Government issued management methods for exporting in the EU market and a statistical review reveals that 20 clothing manufacturers from Shishi city are able to meet the needed requirements.

New rules for EU exports

Three Chinese associations yesterday announced entry barriers for textile exporters to the European Union (EU) for next year, as the country tries to control the growth of exports and reduce trade friction with its major partner.

MOFCOM spokesman comments on New Zealand clothes test

On October 17, the New Zealand Ministry of Consumer Affairs posted on its website the result of the formaldehyde test it conducted on 99 items of Chinese clothes.

Winter to welcome fur fashion

According to expert observations and current market trend, fur fabric will become popular during coming autumn and winter. Even though fur garments are quite expensive, people have started preferring them during this season.

Shanghai - Development into a Western City

Shanghai, with a history of only 150 years, is clearly a newcomer in a country that boasts several cities that can be traced back centuries or even millennia. In its short lifespan, Shanghai has become one of the most pre-eminent and influential metropolises in the world.

12Ways Chinese Herbal Beauty Salon debuted in Kunming

China Shenghuo Pharmaceutical Holdings Inc which is engaged in the research, development, manufacture, and marketing of pharmaceutical, nutritional supplement and cosmetic products in the People's Republic of China announced its showcase 12Ways Chinese Herbal Beauty Salon ("Salon") debuted in Kunming, China, on October 10, 2007.

HK:LJ Intl announces resignations of 3 Independent Directors

LJ International Inc (LJI) one of the leading jewelry companies in the world and, through its ENZO brand, the largest foreign jewelry retailer in China announced that the Nasdaq Listing Qualifications Panel has granted the Company's request for continued listing on The Nasdaq Global Market, subject to the condition that on or before December 31, 2007, the Company shall file its Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2006.

Apparel brands embrace pet fashion

Some apparel enterprises in China are now diverting their focus on the pet clothes. Japan and EU are the highest consumers of these clothes. In Japan the average price for a piece of pet attire is around US $50 and in EU it touches around €100

The first stage construction of the China International Exhibition Center (New) put into use next March

On the morning of September 28, the topping-out ceremony of the China International Exhibition Center (New) was held at the Seventh Pavilion of the New CIEC in Tianzhu Konggang Development Zone, Shunyi District, Beijing. Vice-Chairman Gu Xiulian of the Standing Committee of the NPC, Vice-Chairman Bai Lichen of CPPCC, Chairman Wan Jifei and Vice-Chairman Wang Jinzhen of CCPIT, Vice-Minister Qi Yi of the Ministry of Construction, Vice-Minister Li Yuan of the Ministry of Land and Resources, Vice Mayor Chen Gang of Beijing and relevant officials of Shunyi District, altogether over 200 guests, attended the ceremony.

Diamonds never die - De Beers

China is fast becoming a major market for diamond producer De-Beers and credit for this goes to the rapidly changing spending habits of the locals.

YKK-a serious threat to local zip industry

The YKK Fastening Products Group, one of the biggest zip manufacturers in the world which has invested in Shenzhen Province, formally began the production in August this year.

Jiangxi strives to establish self-owned clothing brands

Clothing enterprises of Jiangxi Province mainly manufacture garments for international companies. However, these enterprises have started producing for local brands and now the region can boast of having 80 apparel brands. In the first eight months this year, the clothing output of the area has reached 469 million pieces, ranking sixth in the whole China.

Toy recalls demand grip on quality control

After several recall of export toys since this June, the industry has come under the scanner in the domestic as well as overseas market. Thus, in order to increase the quality, safety and management level of export toys, Chinese enterprises have set up the control and evaluation system of toy products, which can be at par with the international quality standard

Cotton Yarn Exports Slow - Imports from India Surge in Taiwan

In August, Taiwan's cotton yarn exports were weak at 4,297 tons, while imports showed additional strength at 2,897 tons. Year-to-date cotton yarn export shipments remain up 15.7 percent at 40,715.3 tons.

Europe importers welcome textile deal with China

BRUSSELS -- European importers on Wednesday expressed cautious welcome to the new textile agreement between the European Union (EU) and China, which replaces import quotas with joint monitoring of trade flow in 2008.

Yarn & cotton fabric import & export results for Aug

Cotton is the single most important textile fiber in the world, accounting for nearly 40 percent of total world fiber production.

China Forges Ahead to Replace Japan as Top Luxury Market

China's consumers are increasing their purchases of imported luxury brands, with January through July luxury brand imports reaching 4.85 billion U.S. dollars, reflecting year-on-year growth of 27.6 percent.

January - August 2007 Textile/Apparel Imports Reach 12.478 Billion USD

China's textile and apparel imports reached 12.478 billion U.S. dollars (USD) during the January through August 2007 period, reflecting only 4.43 percent growth from the previous year and compares to exports of 111.73 billion USD during the same period.

EU and China agree on double checking of Chinese textile exports to EU

Euratex, the European Apparel and Textile Organization, welcomed the EU Commission's announcement of its agreement with China to carry out double checking of Chinese exports to the EU of eight textile and apparel products until the end of 2008.

Xinjiang cotton harvest to reach 2.5 mn tons

Information Center of Xinjiang Agricultural Office has reported that although territory met adverse weather during cotton seedling period, the overall cotton growth is set to achieve a bumper harvest this year.

Hong Kong apparel producer showcases RFID-enabled QC station

Lawsgroup, a Hong Kong-based apparel manufacturing solutions provider, unveiled its internally-developed quality-control (QC) station in the Supply Chain Innovation Centre (SCIC) in Hong Kong.

Innovative development on warp-feed on weaving machines

Crealet AG presented some newly developed equipment for the electronically controlled supply of selvedge threads from selvedge bobbins on weaving machines.

Diamond studded intimates to lure fashionistas

The main focus of this year Autumn/Winter undergarment market is fashionable underwear introduced by Maoren Company together with Swarovski of Austria. This intimate wear has the shimmer of silk and are smooth and soft.

China Shoe reports continued growth

China Shoe Holdings Inc an independent shoe manufacturer in Chinab announced that its business volume has continued to expand through increased orders from large overseas customers.

Guangdong boasts advanced wool test station

The first provincial-level wool textiles test station of Guangdong located in Dongwan city will provide services, which can match the standards of Europe and America. This will prove helpful for the local woolen textile exporters.