Articles from 2009, week 7

Textile trade bodies unitedly hail passage of Kissel amendment, USA - February 14, 2009

The stimulus package, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (H.R. 1), included legislation offered by Congressman Larry Kissell (D-NC) mandating that any textile and apparel products contracted by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) be manufactured in the United States with 100 percent U.S. inputs.

Bangladesh RMG manufacturer carves niche in Chinese market - February 14, 2009

China, the world's largest apparel supplier, has become a major export destination for Bangladesh as Chinese manufacturers are showing reluctance to produce basic RMG items, exporters said.

New Product Safety Information Act to have big impact, USA - February 10, 2009

When the new Product Safety Information Act of 2008 takes effect this month, thousands of manufacturers and retailers of children’s footwear and apparel will be impacted in ways that are still unclear to many in the industry. The WSA Show is stepping up to help participants, including exhibitors and attendees of Materials at WSA, better prepare for these new laws with an informative product safety seminar - “New Safety Rules for Children’s Shoes: What You Need to Know.”