RePET® - polyester yarn series made from recycled PET bottles.

Change and RevalueLIBOLON Promises a Better Future for Our Earth
¡@LIBOLON is a jointly developed brand by sister companies Li Peng and Lea Lea for nylon and polyester textiles. With 30 years of skills, experiences and fully automatic production lines for bulk or batch production, LIBOLON is determined to be the synonym of Taiwan's textile.

¡@LIBOLON lays emphasis on two eco concepts - "producing more from less and upgrading resource productivity". While it is keen to provide an integrated solution to satisfy customers demand by means of a vertical integration across the entire production and value chain, its R&D sector also devotes utmost effort to develop energy-saving and eco-friendly products by creating a manufacturing model for utilizing energy and material resources.

¡@LIBOLON has developed two series of eco product, namely RePET®and Ecoya®. RePET® is a polyester yarn series made from recycled PET bottles. Via the latest recycling technology, RePET® is produced without using virgin petrochemical raw material, which can reduce huge amount of energy consumption and CO2 emission due to the much shortened production process. Ecoya® is a colored yarn series made by injecting various specific pigments into the polymer during the spinning process. Fabric made of Ecoya® yarn not only can significantly reduce discharge of waste water during the dyeing process but also offers excellent performance like color fastness, color reproducibility and UV protection.

¡@LIBOLON has made a new "Ecoflying Plan" to fulfill the concept "cradle to cradle". During the first stage, 2008 ~ 2010, textile wastes from the plants across the entire production sectors will be recovered and recycled into new yarn or even blended with waste wood to produce wooden plastic products. The second stage will start from 2010 to 2012, with the ultimate goal to recover LIBOLON's end products into its recycling system.

Courtsy : TITAS

Prime Source Forum..

The main objective of PSF is bringing together senior management from across the globe to discuss the challenges and opportunities facing manufacturers, suppliers and retailers involved in the production and sale of garments/textiles.
Since 2006, Prime Source Forum has been held in Hong Kong every year

This international event also offers ample opportunity for delegates to network with their peers, mingle with the expert panelists and exchange ideas with their peers and competitors alike on issues of mutual interest.

2009 REGISTERED COMPANIES: Adidas, Ann Taylor, Bossini, Brilliant Global, Charming Shoppes, Chemtax (Stoll), Cortefiel, Dick's Sporting, Eddie Bauer, G2000, Guess?, Jockey, JCPenney, Jones Intl, KarstadtQuelle, Li Ning, Liz Claiborne, lululemon athletica, Mosaic Fashion, New Balance, Orchard Brands, Orsay, Otto Intl, Pacific Brands, Polo Ralph Lauren, QuikSilver, SanMar, s.Oliver, Swarovski, TAL, Target, Triumph, VF, William E. Connor & Associates and more...
read more... http://www.primesourceforum.com/

London Fashion Week - Report

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"What can be said for the A/W 09-10 collections at London Fashion Week? At times, I thought, very little, as it seemed that many designers had merely opted to recreate past collections in monochrome palettes. ‘Safe’ is a word that immediately springs to mind as colour, experimentation and innovation played second fiddle to a perceived commercial viability. "

to read more....
http://www.thevine.com.au/fashion/reviews/london-fashion-week-report.aspx

courtsy : The vine

Indian Institute of Crafts and Design - IICD

Indian Institute of Crafts and Design is an autonomous Institute, set up by the Government of Rajasthan to act as a catalyst of change in the crafts sector. Presently, it is being managed by Ambuja Educational Institute (AEI) under the Public Private Partnership (PPP) model.

It is also recognized as a nodal center for excellence in the area of Crafts and Design. The Institute is in continuous process of building up facilities of high order to support these recognitions.

The central idea of the Institute is to evolve a sustained programme of growth and development of both craftsperson and craft sector in an integrated manner. It seeks to generate requisite knowledge, upgrade relevant skills and foster right attitude in order to develop high quality, motivated human resource and change agents, in a vibrant climate of experimentation and innovation.

The Indian Institute of Crafts and Design has been set up to function as a research, knowledge and skill based Institute that makes craft sector contemporary and relevant in the present macro economic scenario. The main programmes of the Institute are Education, Training & Outreach, Research & Documentation and Advisory & Consultancy Services.

The Mission of the Institute is: “To evolve a sustained programme of growth and development of both craft sector and craftsmen in an integrated manner i.e. to generate requisite knowledge, to upgrade relevant skills and to foster right attitudes in order to develop high quality, motivated human resource and change agents in a vibrant climate of experimentation and innovation.” A synergy between the traditional knowledge and skill set with contemporary requirements has to evolve.IICD’s mandate is to chart out the path of that evolution.

For further information:

IICD Admission Office:

J-8, Jhalana Institutional Area,

Jaipur 302004

Email : info@iicd.ac.in, ug@iicd.ac.in, pg@iicd.ac.in

Website : www.iicd.ac.in

Tel: +91-141-2700494

(Direct), +91-141-2700156,

2701504 Extensions 214 & 210

Fax: +91-141-2700160

F & A Trade Show 2009 - Bangalore -Update

Fabrics & Accessories Trade Show 2009
Sourcing... Networking... Business Opportunities

Show Details
Date: June 5 to 7, 2009
Venue: Bangalore Palace, Bengaluru, India
Website: http://www.fandashow.com/

About the Show:
Fabrics & Accessories Trade Show 2009 is India's premier platform for the textile value chain. Now into its 6th Edition, the F&A Show will provide manufacturers and suppliers of apparel fabrics, trimmings, embellishments and related services to showcase their merchandise to discerning buyers from across the world.
The show being strictly for trade visitors only, allows companies to interact and conduct business in a non-cluttered and extremely business-like environment.

The Various Promotions of the trade show are:

# Dedicated vehicle service to and from the venue for all top buying houses and garment export houses in Bangalore.

# Dedicated volvo buses for ferrying garment exporters and domestic brands from Chennai (2), Hyderabad (1) and Bellary (1).

# Provide one-way air ticket to representatives of 100 buying houses from Delhi, Mumbai and Chennai.

# F&A Show update featuring the product profile of the exhibiting companies will reach more than 12,000 targeted buyers like Garment Manufacturers, Buying Houses, Buying Agents, Domestic Brand Manufacturers, Fashion Designers, Wholesalers/Distributors and Importers of Fabrics, Trims & Embellishments.

# F&A Show invitations are personally addressed to buyers in our database as well as by participating companies.

# A comprehensive and focused promotional campaign will be executed to bring in high quality buyers from India and overseas. For the third year now, we will host buyer delegation from Sir Lanka & Bangladesh under the aegis of the Joint Apparel Associations Forum (JAAF) and the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers & Exporters Association (BGMEA) respectively.

# In 2009 it will be our endeavour to invite more such delegations from garment producing nations in the region especially from the ASEAN and Far East.

# Direct mail campaigns that will run till the show.

# Participation in important trade fairs in India and overseas aimed at creating awareness for the F&A Show for exhibiting companies as well as buyers.

# PR & Advertising campaign will encompass press conferences, coverage about the show and advertisements in leading business newspapers and trade publications that are circulated in all the garment producing regions.

Major Exhibit Categories:
Fabrics: Bottom Weight Fabrics; Dress Materials; Embroidered Fabrics; Grey Fabrics; Imported Fabrics; Knitted Fabrics; Outerwear Fabrics; Printed Fabrics; Processed Fabrics; Shirting Fabrics Mill Made; Shirting Fabrics Powerloom, Silk Fabrics; Speciality Fabrics; Terry Fabrics; Velvet Fabrics; Woollen Fabrics

Accessories: Hangers; Interlinings; Labels; Laces; Motifs;
Stones & Studs; Tapes; Thread - Sewing & Embroidery; Zippers

Services: Textile related CAD/CAM; Design Institutes & Agencies; Design & Stylings;
Logistics; Textile Trade Publications; Textile Testing/Certification; Textile Trade Portals

Visitor Profile:
Serious decision makers from India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and other South-east Asian countries from the following focused segments, Buying Houses & Agents; Garment Exporters & Manufacturers; Apparel Brands; Retail Chain Stores; Fashion Designers; Wholesalers; Distributors; Importers; Trade Body Representatives etc.

Buyer Delegations:
F&A Show is visited by buyer delegations from Sri Lanka and Bangladesh under the ageis of the Joint Apparel Associations Forum (JAAF) and the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers & Exporters Association (BGMEA) respectively. In 2009 it will be our endeavour to invite more such delegations from garment producing nations in the region especially from the ASEAN and Far East.

Business Networking Forum (BNF):
The first BNF that was held as part of the 2008 edition of F&A, brought together various segments of the textile value chain from India, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh. BNF provides industry leaders to understand and update themselves on happenings in the global textile and apparel market, as well as to assess the challenges and explore opportunities and synergies that could benefit them individually and the region collectively.

F&A Show goes beyond sourcing, it provides you an unique opportunity to network with leading textile and apparel producers from across South Asia and South-East Asia at the Business Networking Forum, attendance to which is only by special invitation.

For Exhibiting at the Show contact:
P.Krishnamurthy - CEO
S S Media & Marketing
# 34, II Floor, 17th Cross,
CMH Road, Laxmipura,
Bangalore - 560 008, Karnataka, India
Tel: +91-80-2554 4711, 4115 1841
Fax: +91-80-2554 4711
Mobile: 98454 46570, 93425 66532
Email: ssmedia@vsnl.net; ssmedia@airtelmail.in
URL: http://www.fandashow.com/

Indian Labour Laws and Garment Industry.....

Indian Labour Laws and Garment Industry.....

Major Hurdle faced by Indian Apparel Industry ......Low Labor productivity and Indian Labour Laws...??????

Lack of discipline amongst labor employed in the Indian Apparel units is major reason for very low productivity and high cost of Indian garments. The same worker when works abroad produces 3-4 times due to the fear of losing job.

Inflexible labour laws and too much job security are harming the performance of apparel industry greatly dependent on the performance of its workforce. As a result, apparel manufacturers in India have been urging the government to relax the laws.

India's labour laws date back to the time when socialism appeared to be for eradicating India's poverty. But now in global scenario, productivity linked wage system and some amount of flexibility in laws would give tremendous boost to Indian Apparel Industry.

What you think.....????

6 months Weekend Diploma Programme on Export Import Management.

Exim Academy, a Division of Exim Consultants organizes 6 months Weekend Diploma Programme on Export Import Management. (first of its kind) The Course aims to equip the import export executives and entrants to International Trade with necessary skill set for effectively discharging their Duties with respect to Customs, Excise and Service Tax relating to Exports, Foreign Trade Policy and Procedures and Practice, Export Import documentation. While these are technical skills, the international trade executive is also required to have working knowledge of English and right attitude. The Course is designed to have exposure in these two areas as well.

PROGRAMME CONTENTS

Customs
Excise and Service Tax relating to Exports
Foreign Trade Policy and Procedures and Practice
Export Import documentation
Business English
Soft Skills

FOR WHOM

Executives working in Export Houses, Export Import Firms, Logistics Firms, Bonded Ware Houses, 100% EOU, SEZ and Final Year Students of MBA, M.Com and people willing to enter Export Import field.

R O I

At the end of the Programme, Participants will be armed with practical knowledge and skill set to face the day to day challenges in the export import field. We can guarantee that the transformation of the Participants at the end of the Programme would be positive.

FEE

The Course Fee is attractively fixed at Rs. 15,000 per participant, payable at the time of Admission.

Venue : EximAcademy premises at the address given below
Timing : Saturday afternoon between 02 00 p.m. & 04 00 p.m.
Sunday forenoon between 11 00 a.m. & 01 00 p.m.
Contact : MR R R PADMANABHAN Mob : 9840055020

Exim Academy (A Division of Exim Consultants)
71/32-E, 3rd Floor, RaceViewTowers, Anna Salai, Guindy, Chennai - 600032.
Ph : 4353 4151 / 4152. Fax : 4353 4153 Email : info@eximconsultants.biz / exim_consultants@yahoo.com http://www.eximconsultants.biz/

PS : Subject to Disclaimer.