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Features , 1   Jul   2009 : Bombay Rayon has been in the news for quite some time now for a variety of reasons. No one can deny its exponential growth in the world of textile and clothing from the time it acquired Leela Scottish. The confidence is reflected in the way the company is establishing itself as an integrated set up from fabric to garmenting and the most recent expansion has been trims manufacturing… to have better control on quality and lead times. The first category in trims they opted for is polyester buttons.  

WorldWrap , 1   Jul   2009 : Innovation and product development has always been an important element for business and growth in home fashion, but now it is the best way to survive in tough times. With developments over for S/S 2010, PD teams have already moved on to Autumn/Winter 2010/11.  

Features , 1   Jul   2009 : The requirement of silk in the country is of 26,000 metric tonnes per annum and the actual production has been hovering from 18,000 to 19,000 metric tonnes per annum. This includes all varieties of silk like mulberry (which has cross breed and high breed) tasar, muga, eri and oak.  

Features , 1   Jul   2009 : Sourcing operations have become almost as complex and challenging as apparel manufacturing and exports with international retail becoming a highly competitive marketplace. Gone are the days when buying agencies were ‘bosses’ who could sit back and dictate terms to the suppliers, now sourcing is about relationship building and long-term partnerships to overcome any global tremors that disturb the buying cycle.  

Features , 1   Jul   2009 : At least we are used to it. That would have to be the silver lining to the current situation in retail in Germany. While a decline in sales is something new for much of the world, 14 of the last 15 years have seen total retail sales with no or negative sales growth in Germany.  

Features , 1   Jul   2009 : The opportunity to work with a new buyer is interesting for every exporter and even more exciting is the fact that at a time when most buyers are pulling back on sourcing, Russell Newman, the third largest intimate apparel company of America has decided to enter India for its Karen Neuburger Brand.  

Features , 1   Jul   2009 : Things certainly seem to be looking up for the Indian apparel industry, though tangible signs are still to emerge and buying for S/S 2010 will happen only after another two months in September/October, the feel is definitely more positive. Exporters are less edgy and buyers are looking to invest in stock after two slow seasons. It is just the right time to talk to the local buying offices on how things are moving and what they expect from programmes for S/S 2010  

WorldWrap , 1   Jul   2009 : The luxury business by looking at all the statistics is off by 25% and more. The new FASHION that is the key to excite consumers seems to be hiding behind very tough economic times. Seems RETRO looks are being talked about, but not with great enthusiasm. With proper aggressiveness, now is the time India Textile/Apparel Industry, could capture new territory in the US marketplace.  

WorldWrap , 1   Jul   2009 : The luxury market is not unaffected by the downturn, and at a time when just being able to afford the rent seems like a luxury, purveyors of high-end jewels, fashion and handbags are facing challenges like never before. Sales of luxury goods, which are expected to drop 10% this year, will not recover fully until 2012, according to a new report by Bain & Co., as austerity and understatement remain the “must-have” items of the rich and fabulous  

WorldWrap , 1   Jul   2009 : On 28 January 2009, the US House of Representatives passed the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. A small phrase hidden in the bill’s 700 text pages, attracted enormous media attention: The section requiring that all public projects funded by the stimulus plan must use only iron and steel produced in the United States. The US Senate draft includes a broad Buy American provision that goes further than the House Bill, expanding the requirement to all manufacturing products.  

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