International textiles buyers are increasingly switching away from China and back to Western suppliers, as rising labor, raw material and energy costs make the world’s dominant producer more expensive.

Kelheim Fibres, a leading viscose speciality fibre manufacturer, at the INDEX17 nonwovens exhibition to take place this April in Geneva will be presenting its Viloft flat short cut fibre for rapidly disintegrating wet wipes.

Swedish apparel retailer H&M has expanded its sustainability work in Myanmar. It is one of the leading fashion retailers working effectively in the sustainability sector. H&M has been actively involved in improving working conditions and strengthen workers’ rights in countries where their products are manufactured. It has production in Myanmar as well.

Unifi, Inc., a world leader in producing high-quality recycled fibre and other Premium Value-Added (PVA) technologies has been recognised as the 2016 fibre producer of the year, announced the World Textile Awards. The recognition highlights company’s outstanding product lineup. Unifi works with customers to develop products to meet their consumers’ demand.

TEHRAN- Iran needs to attract $450 billion of foreign investments by 2026, the head of the investment panel at the Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (ICCIMA) announced.

TEHRAN – A ten-member Chinese trade delegation is due to visit Tehran next week to hold talks with Iranian businessmen and entrepreneurs, Tehran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (TCCIMA) reported.

The 37th specialized exhibition of Iran’s nuclear industry achievements opened Saturday at Tehran University

Bandar Abbas, Hormozgan province, Feb 14, IRNA -- Governor of Iran’s Customs Office Masoud Karbasian said on Tuesday that Japan allocated seven million dollars as donation to the customs house to purchase X-ray devices.

Bandar Abbas, Hormuzgan prov, Feb 14, IRNA -- Economy Minister Ali Tayyebnia said on Tuesday that Iran’s economy has improved significantly since the signing of Iran nuclear deal – known as JCPOA – in July 2015 between Iran and the six world powers.

large Chinese companies, including textile and garment manufacturing industries, have decided to invest in Ethiopia in the first half of the current Ethiopian budget year. The investment has come after the Ethiopian Investment Commission (EIC) started according priority to large, effective companies that can offer more and quick employment.