ITMF Annual Conference 2014: “Shared Responsibility – Shared Opportunity”

ZURICH, Switzerland — The ITMF Annual Conference 2014 will be held in Beijing/China from October 16-18 hosted by the China National Textile and Apparel Council (CNTAC). The general theme of the conference “Shared Responsibility – Shared Opportunity” indicates that the global textile industry cannot be looked at and analyzed in an isolated manner. With a long and complicated supply chain the industry as a whole – from fiber to fashion – is responsible to develop an efficient and sustainable supply chain. This in return offers enormous opportunities to all stakeholders. Therefore, a better understanding of the entire textile supply chain and closer partnerships are becoming increasingly important as compared to isolated analyses of individual markets or industries. That is why every stage of the textile value chain from fiber to retail are always represented at ITMF conferences and respective speakers from all textile areas are invited. Approximately 400 participants from around the world will attend. The conference will cover the following areas in open general session:

  • Fibers
  • Textile Supply Chain
  • Retail
  • Technical Textiles & Nonwovens
  • Textile Machinery

Since the conference will be held in Beijing a special focus will be on the Chinese fibers, textile and apparel industry.

The Director General of the World Trade Organization (WTO), Mr. Roberto Azevedo, has provisionally accepted the invitation to be the keynote speaker. In addition, the Vice President of the Development Research Centre of the State Council, Mr. Liu Shijin, will give a keynote address about the global economic situation and outlook. Speakers from the following companies and organizations have confirmed their participation:

  • China Cotton Association
  • ACSA, Australia
  • IHS Chemical, Singapore
  • China Chemical Fiber Association
  • Birla Cellulose, India
  • CNTAC, China
  • Coteminas, Brazil
  • Development Research Centre of the State Council, China
  • Luthai Textile, China
  • Jiangsu Jinsheng Group, China
  • Gildan Active Wear, Canada
  • Alibaba Group, China
  • Hong Kong Research Institute of Textiles and Apparel
  • IKEA, Sweden
  • Aimer Lingerie, China
  • Esquel, Hong Kong
  • Poly Nederland, Netherlands
  • China Nonwovens and Industrial Textile Association (CNITA)
  • TenCate, Netherlands
  • Formosa Textiles, Chinese Taipei

Posted August 25, 2014

Source: ITMF
 

Beaulieu International Group To Establish U.S. headquarters, Manufacturing Facility In Cartersville

ATLANTA — July 14, 2014 — Gov. Nathan Deal announced today that Belgium-based Beaulieu International Group (B.I.G.) will establish its U.S. headquarters and create 350 jobs in Cartersville over the next five years.

“My recent economic development mission allowed for our state to strengthen relationships in the global marketplace, expanding Georgia’s international presence and increasing opportunities for our economy to grow,” said Deal. “It was a pleasure to meet with officials from B.I.G. during my time in Belgium and to celebrate our partnership with this leading global company. Not only does this project have huge implications for the surrounding region, but the company’s success in Georgia will attract other suppliers to the area. Our state continues to be the No. 1 most competitive state for business, and it is projects like this that underscore the strength of our pro-business climate.”

The plant will be constructed on 120 acres of land, previously owned by Anheuser-Busch InBev. In the first phase, the B.I.G. manufacturing campus will design and produce 47 million square yards of cushion vinyl for commercial and residential application.

“We are experiencing growth across the globe for finished floorcoverings,” said Geert Roelens, CEO, Beaulieu International Group. “Our new plant in Cartersville will significantly increase our production and enable us to better supply the U.S. market. We greatly appreciate the state and local authorities in Georgia who supported this project.”

Beaulieu International Group is a renowned international entity with headquarters in Belgium. Today, this industrial group holds a solid market position both in producing raw materials and intermediate goods and in offering an extensive range of perfectly finished floorcoverings.

B.I.G. has 3,500 employees spread across 13 countries and plans to continue to invest in innovative manufacturing processes. The Bartow-Cartersville Joint Development Authority assisted the company in locating to Georgia.

“We are honored to add another world-class manufacturer such as Beaulieu International Group to Cartersville’s family of industries,” said Cartersville Mayor Matt Santini. “Cartersville welcomes this respected company with a global presence, a long history of success and a vision for continued success in the years to come. The city of Cartersville looks forward to providing our quality services and a skilled workforce to Beaulieu International Group to make its vision a reality. I personally thank the company’s leaders for their investment.”

Nico Wijnberg, a project manager for the international investment team at the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD), and Antje Abshoff, GDEcD managing director in Europe, assisted the company on behalf of the state of Georgia.

“International floor covering manufacturers are regularly looking at Georgia as an ideal location to grow their business,” said GDEcD Commissioner Chris Carr. “More than 72 percent of the nation’s carpet and rug mill manufacturing jobs are located in Georgia. When high-caliber companies such as B.I.G. choose Georgia to call home, they not only enhance our portfolio of quality companies, but they also highlight the strength of our solid labor pool.”

Posted August 25, 2014

Source: Office of the Georgia Governor Nathan Deal

 

Latvia-based Fiberglass Manufacturer To Create 150 Jobs In Dublin, Ga.

ATLANTA, July 28, 2014—Gov. Nathan Deal announced today that Valmiera Glass, a Latvia-based manufacturer of fiberglass products, will locate to Dublin, creating 150 jobs and investing $20 million within five years into its first U.S.-based headquarters and manufacturing facility.“It is no surprise that Valmiera Glass would select Georgia for its first U.S. headquarters,” said Deal. “This project represents the first substantial investment from the former Soviet Union, which underscores the fact that Georgia’s thriving automotive and aerospace industries are gaining attention in the international marketplace. Valmiera Glass will set the stage for other companies in that region to locate to Georgia.”

Valmiera Glass will locate on 40 acres in an industrial park on I-16 in Dublin. The approximately 80,000-square-foot facility will manufacture fiberglass products for the North American market, heavily utilizing the Port of Savannah. Because its manufacturing process is highly automated, the newly created jobs will be well paid and will require well-trained candidates. Valmiera Glass will also take advantage of QuickStart, Georgia’s top-ranked workforce training program.

“The new manufacturing facility in the United States is a customer-oriented business development step,” said Andre Heinz Schwiontek, board member and vice president of Valmiera Glass Group Joint-Stock company Valmieras stikla šķiedra. “Valmiera Glass Group sales increase in North America every year with 14 percent of the total turnover of the company exported directly to the United States and Canada. Now we will have the ability to efficiently reach our current customers and grow our customer base. This manufacturing facility will provide new opportunities and strengthen Valmiera Glass Group’s position in the global marketplace.”

As a global partner to industries such as aerospace, oil and gas, automotive and others, Valmiera Glass offers a range of products including fiber production, processing and the coating of textile fiberglass structures.

Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) Project Manager Nico Wijnberg assisted the company on behalf of Georgia, along with GDEcD European Office Managing Director Antje Abshoff and Lonnie Smallwood, project manager at Electric Cities of Georgia (ECG).

“The Dublin-Laurens County Development Authority is extremely happy to have Valmiera Glass join our community,” said Scott Beasley, chairman of the Dublin-Laurens County Development Authority. “They are very strong financially and will be manufacturing products that will be used in the automotive industry. We appreciate their investment into Laurens County and the jobs that will follow.”

“A highly educated workforce is critical for high-tech companies such as Valmiera Glass,” said GDEcD Commissioner Chris Carr. “Without question, Georgia’s advanced labor pool, combined with an interconnected transportation infrastructure and one of the fastest growing container ports in North America, the Port of Savannah, will provide the support that Valmiera Glass needs in order to better reach the North American market.”

About Valmiera Glass
As a major international producer of glass fiber fabrics for many technical applications, Valmiera Glass Group operates a quality control system that fulfills strict international requirements for a variety of industrial markets including composites, thermal and technical insulation and construction industries. Valmiera Glass Group products benefit from innovative production and application technology, plus the most up-to-date manufacturing facilities.

Valmiera Glass Group consists of two companies, Valmiera Glass UK Ltd, located in the United Kingdom and Joint-Stock company Valmieras stikla šķiedra located in the city of Valmiera in Latvia. JSC Valmieras stikla šķiedra and the city of Valmiera are the origins of the company’s brand name and the location of the group’s head office.

Posted August 25, 2014

Source: Office of Georgia Governor Nathan Deal
 

The Rupp Report: Physiological Apparel Part IV: The Right Fabrics For Maximum Performance

One of the key factors of all functional apparel is the fabric, whether it is woven, knitted or warp knitted. The property of the fabric gives the final product its comfort and wearing performances. In the fourth round of its Physiological Apparel series, the Rupp Report highlights some fundamental characteristics and requirements of physiological apparel.
 
There are four different kinds of textile fabrics: wovens, knits, warp knits and nonwovens. According to their construction and finish, these fabric materials comply with the relevant apparel requirements.
 
For the understanding of the following fabric constructions, it is important to know that man-made fibers are produced as endless, so-called continuous filaments. Continuous filaments are basically flat, but, depending on the application, they can be treated by various methods such as texturing. Textured yarns are more bulky, more flexible and elastic, which is important, especially for knitted fabrics. Through the ongoing development of man-made fiber yarns, functional apparel could be improved significantly. Thanks to always finer yarns and surface treatments, coating with polyvinyl chloride (PVC) has largely been eliminated, with the exception of 100-percent waterproof fabrics.
 
Wovens
Apart from fashionable aspects, woven fabrics for activewear mainly serve two functions: protection against wind and weather, and insulation. Thanks to their mostly dense construction, wovens usually perform better than knitted fabrics. Previously woven fabrics for weatherproof apparel were in most cases coated with PVC. The PVC coating ensures absolute waterproofness, but has a serious handicap: After a few minutes, the wearer feels like he is in a sauna — because the fabric can’t conduct air, the wearer sweats after a few minutes, and the body moisture cannot be transported to the outside. This coating corresponds to an airtight package and is normally applied only for heavy rainwear, the so-called oilskin. There are valuable alternatives, which will be discussed in the next installment of this series, which covers finishing.
 
Looking back to the yarns, thanks to the increasingly finer, microdenier yarns, many fabrics can be produced today that do not require additional coating for particular characteristics, but meet all the requirements for functional sportswear. They are wind- and waterproof, yet breathable. Why? Remember the Rupp Report about fibers and yarns (See “The Rupp Report: Physiological Apparel Part III: The Right Yarn For A Functional Product,” TextileWorld.com, August 5, 2014). Consider the filament bundle in the yarn, as in the example 167 f 48. There are 48 filaments in the yarn. If the yarn is 167 f 128, there are 128 individual filaments — the same yarn count, but the individual fibrils are finer, and consequently, the fabric is much denser with this yarn because the “space” between the fibrils is much smaller. Also, the surface area of the fabric is increased, and it can be expected that the moisture transfer proceeds through more fiber material with improved capillary action and good thermoregulation. In this fabric construction, water penetration is limited, but the body moisture can exhaust to the outside. It is scientifically proven that most moisture-transport mechanisms depend on the yarn and the fabric construction. With the same fiber material, one can produce suitable and efficient products, but also completely unsuitable products, if not all known requirements are taken into consideration.
 
Membranes
In this context, especially concerning waterproofness, a new concept for activewear has emerged in the last 10 to 15 years: membranes. A lot of companies have claimed that their product is windproof, waterproof, and can even be breathable. Newark, Del.-based W.H. Gore & Associates Inc. was the first company to deal with membranes. The company started the business by producing artificial arteries and claimed that the polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) material would be suitable for functional activewear. Gore says it works; the Rupp Report says it doesn’t. The method to show how it works uses boiling water, which penetrates through the Gore membrane. But whose body moisture has a temperature of 212°F and the same partial pressure to penetrate through the membrane?
 
To give you, dear reader, an idea of what we are talking about, here are some numbers of diameters of molecules and pores in microns:


 
Knitwear
Knitted and warp-knitted fabrics have a great advantage compared with wovens: their elasticity. These fabrics mainly fulfill two important functions: to guarantee the unrestricted freedom of movement; and to transport body moisture to the next textile layer. Knitted and warp-knitted fabrics especially have made tremendous improvements. New combinations of materials, yarns and fabric constructions make knitted fabrics the ideal material for functionally correct activewear. Knitted activewear products mainly are worn directly against the body. Therefore, special attention must be paid to the chosen construction and the yarn. Of particular importance in this context is the skin-sensory behavior. Incorrect fabric construction can provoke uncomfortable sensations, such as itching, caused by the physical contact with the skin. Often, people talk about allergies when these sensations occur, which is completely wrong. This issue will be described when in the finishing installment.
 
Ideal Material: Double Jerseys
The ideal fabrics for truly physiologically correct activewear are double knits, also called double jerseys. The inside of the fabric is usually made of texturized filament or staple-fiber yarns, and the surface is made of natural fibers, mostly cotton. Why? The principle of all correct functional wear is the ability to transport the body moisture up to the next layer, which is in this case the surface of the double knit. The principle is very simple: the hydrophobic man-made fiber yarns transport the moisture by capillary action to the outside, where it is absorbed by the hydrophilic cotton. On the surface of the fabric, the moisture can evaporate. With this system, the wearer never feels wet and chilly. With this simple conclusion, the entire apparel physiology could be explained.
 
Nonwovens
Last but not least, thanks to ongoing fast development, nonwovens are gaining ground in modern functional apparel. For activewear, they are used primarily as insulation or filling material. Tailor-made nonwovens can almost achieve the same properties as down, but are much cleaner and more easy-care. On top of that, the durability and resilience is much better. Also in the production of nonwovens, it is important to know that the finer the basic material of the nonwovens product, the better the insulation capabilities. And, nonwovens should always be made according to the same guidelines as other materials and provide the same unhindered moisture transport through the web to the next (outside) layer.
 
Man-made fiber nonwovens have further advantages compared to natural fillers such as down: even when wet, the air permeability and thermal insulation remains. A wet down fill insulation loses at least 50 percent of its isolation properties, which is higher than 25 percent of its own weight. In addition, these nonwovens dry very quickly. And, last but not least, the price of the filler plays an important role. Natural goose down is much more expensive. In the last few years, the price for down has soared. That’s why many producers replace the fillings with cheaper goose feathers or nonwovens. Sometimes the fillings in “100-percent” down jackets are stretched with goose feathers, which can cause big problems for the producers, if one thinks of the power of today’s social media.
 
August 19, 2014
 
 
 

 

NCTO Joins With Leading Manufacturing Organizations To Call For Immediate Action On Currency Manipulation

CLEVELAND, Ohio — August 13, 2014 — The National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO) joined with the American Automotive Policy Council (AAPC) and the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) today to seek U.S. government action to stop currency manipulation. NCTO called upon lawmakers to adopt meaningful legislation to stop predatory currency practices and the Executive Branch to include strong and enforceable currency manipulation disciplines in all future trade agreements.

Export-oriented countries such as China and Vietnam have been shown to purposefully devalue their currency in order to promote their exports and to block imports into their markets. This practice places the entire U.S. manufacturing base at a considerable disadvantage when it comes to international trade.  

During an event today at the City Club in Cleveland, Ohio, the three organizations highlighted how unfair currency policies hurt American job creation and economic growth. According to a 2014 study by the Economic Policy Institute, ending unfair currency policies can create as many as 2.3 million new manufacturing jobs in the United States by leveling the playing field in global markets.  

“NCTO is pleased to join with other major manufacturing associations to highlight the need for currency reform,” said Augustine Tantillo, President of NCTO. “Currency manipulation distorts the global marketplace and puts American workers at a disadvantage. NCTO calls upon congressional leaders to support legislative initiatives that create tangible remedies for U.S. manufacturers that have been damaged by unfair currency practices.”

“Currency manipulation affects all U.S. manufacturing,” Tantillo continued, “and as a result we need a bipartisan solution that involves both the Legislative and Executive Branches of our government.”

The U.S. textile and apparel industries employ nearly 500,000 workers in the United States, including 4,796 textile industry jobs in Ohio.

Posted August 19, 2014

Source: NCTO
 

Yarn Market: Cotton Prices Continue To Fall

By Jim Phillips, Yarn Market Editor

Despite the continued growth of the industry in recent years, trouble spots still arise from time to time. Of particular concern to spinners at the moment is the precipitous drop in cotton prices over the past eight weeks.

In late July, cotton prices fell to their lowest in nearly five years, driven in large part by the revised and more pessimistic economic growth forecast by the International Money Fund.

Cotton on the ICE Futures U.S. exchange fell to 63.89 cents a pound in mid-August, the lowest settlement since October 2009.

“We are keeping a close watch on this to see where it goes,” said one spinner. “The fall in cotton prices can be attributed to the global economic forecast and the fact that there is more cotton on the market than previously anticipated. Already, folks are saying that cotton prices for next year are likely to stay low because of increased production. The key, of course, is what is going to happen to consumer demand. Will folks become cautious again and stop discretionary spending, or will they continue to spend as they have for the better part of this year? That’s the important question.”

Spot cotton quotations for the base quality of cotton (color 41, leaf 4, staple 34, mike 35-36 and 43-49, strength 27.0-28.9, uniformity 81.0-81.9) in the seven designated markets measured by the U.S.Department of Agriculture averaged 63.88 cents per pound for the week ended Thursday, August 14, 2014. The weekly average was down from 64.61 cents the previous week and 86.83 cents reported the corresponding period a year ago.

America’s Five-year Plan
Whether the current crisis in cotton prices proves to be short-term or long-term, the turnaround of the U.S. textile industry has been nothing short of phenomenal. Five years ago, the outlook for U.S. spinners, and the textile complex as a whole, was as bleak as at any time in history.  Employment was at an all-time low. The number of large, diversified yarn manufacturers had, in a matter of months, gone from three to one, with Parkdale as the sole survivor. Smaller companies were shutting doors every day.

Fast-forward five years and the entire industry dynamic has shifted. Business conditions have been consistently strong for more than 30 months, with just a random downward blip here and there. Operating and raw material costs, for the most part, have remained relatively stable. New plants are being built, and employment is increasing to pre-Great Recession levels.

Today, some spinners are finding they now have more business than capacity. Demand for ring-spun yarns has consistently outstripped capacity for more than a year. And open-end is currently the strongest it’s been in some time, spinners say.

Why such a turnaround — especially when things looked so bleak just five years ago?

“A lot of spinning has returned to this hemisphere,” said one rep who sells both domestic and imported yarn. “And, due to the weak dollar and the need for quick turnaround, it looks like it is going to stay around for quite some time.”

Rising wages in China and other countries, along with higher transportation costs, have resulted in numerous programs returning to the Western Hemisphere. Furthermore, the grassroots Made in USA campaign has contributed, as more and more retail establishments create special sections for domestic merchandise. Wal-Mart, for example, has committed to stock and promote more than $50 billion of American-made products, including home fashions.

Said one industry insider: “I know a lot of people are working on Made in USA programs. Part of this is consumer-driven, as retail customers pay increasing attention to country of origin, sustainability, traceability and transparency. But a lot is also driven by customers who continue to see their costs in Asia go up. With reduced transportation and inventory costs, it is beginning to make more sense for many companies to return their programs to the United States.”

From 1997 until 2009, some 650 textile plants closed. Today, however, the industry is beginning to expand again. “In 2013, companies in Brazil, Canada, China, Dubai, Great Britain, India, Israel, Japan, Korea, Mexico and Switzerland, as well as in the U.S., announced plans to open or expand textile plants in Georgia, Louisiana, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia,” reported USA Today.

“Barring some unforeseen upheaval, our industry is healthier today than it has been in many years,” said one spinner. “I see the potential for continued growth, as more and more customers realize the advantages that can be had by placing programs with U.S. companies. These are great times for the industry.”

Added an industry insider: “Given the history of this business, I think a lot of us are just waiting for so
mebody, somewhere to pull the rug out from under us. It’s what we’ve come to expect. But this time, I believe there is substance and sustainability to our recovery.”

August 2014

Saurer Inaugurates Service Center In Mohali, India

MUMBAI, India — August 1, 2014 — The re-established Saurer Group with 160 years of excellence in production of various textile machines has passion for Customers. Innovation and quality are deeply in-rooted with its vision, mission and values. Passion for the customer means the group is constantly putting the customer first. The inauguration of the service center is to enhance customer support in the Chandigarh region.

The new premises include Sales, After Sales and a state-of-the-art Service center. The official inauguration took place on August 1, 2014. Daniel Lippuner, CEO of the Saurer Group, officially inaugurated the premises together with the local sales and service team. This goes to emphasize the customer first attitude throughout the whole group.

While addressing the opening ceremony, Lippuner expressed the managements passion for innovation, customers, and quality and explained that the regional presence of strong work force and a state-of-the-art facility are important steps to ensure the group to achieve it’s primary goal of customer satisfaction.

Angelo Bonacci, Regional Sales Director of Schlafhorst, said that, considering the strategic decision taken during 2006 to open up the offices in the region and the ever growing customer base, today Saurer is expanding the facility to ensure an even increased level of customer service. Bonacci expressed his confidence in achieving the goals. The new facility at Mohali, will allow the group to be even closer to the customers.

Ashok Juneja (Head of Sales & Service, Schlafhorst in India) wished the team led by U. D. Kothari, (Head of Customer Support, Schlafhorst in India), Mr. Mohanan (Sr. Manager Service, Schlafhorst in India), Amit Sethi (Sr. Manager Sales, Schlafhorst in India) and Mr. Suresh, (Area Sales Manager, Saurer Components brands Texparts and Accotex in India) and the whole sales and service team a great success.

Posted August 19, 2014

Source: Saurer Group
 

Cone Denim Announces Level II SGene® – The Next Evolution Of Stretch

GREENSBORO, N.C. — August 14, 2014 — Cone Denim, a global leader in denim innovation, is pleased to announce the enhanced stretch of Level II SGene® yarn technology. Developed under the direction of Cone’s R&D incubator, Cone® 3D, Level II expands the Collection and takes SGene’s superior stretch performance to the next level using Cone Denim’s patented dual-core spun yarns. The superior force of Level II SGene combined with its expanded global scale out of the U.S., Mexico, and China opens exciting strategic and sourcing opportunities for apparel brands worldwide.

Independent lab tests show Level II SGene dual-core yarns are engineered with 25 percent increased stretch power and snapback effect that provide even greater shape conformity and slimming effect for advanced comfort and confidence.

“Our SGene technology revolutionized stretch denims,” said Kara Nicholas, vice president product development and marketing. “Using our patented stretch technology hidden within the yarn, we virtually eliminated ‘bagging knee’ syndrome and created a new standard for superior shape retention and recovery performance. Our new Level II fabrics are a great addition to the SGene family, elevating the performance of stretch to the next level and unleashing the newest generation of denim fabrics that conform, slim and shape but with unbelievable power and comfort.”

Cone Denim’s innovative dual-core stretch and recovery SGene technology was originally introduced in denim fabrics in 2007, creating a new global standard for stretch denim. The technology was patented in 2012. Level II SGene takes the evolution of stretch to the next level using yarns that contain spandex and filament polyester covered with cotton providing a soft cotton hand and appearance.

“We spin our dual-core yarn in-house to high quality standards,” says Allen Little, director of product development for Cone Denim. “Every element of the Level II SGene technology is engineered for maximum quality and performance, and the filament component is designed and produced specifically for SGene Yarns. To create these patented yarns, we insert the spandex component using a method that maximizes recovery and optimizes stretch, which is then wrapped in a cotton covering and spun to provide a soft cotton hand and natural appearance.”

Posted August 19, 2014

Source: Cone Denim
 

People

The Cranbrook Educational Community Board of Trustees, Bloomfield Hills, Mich., has named Christopher Scoates director, Cranbrook Academy of Art and Art Museum.
 
Innovatext, Hungary, has named Lívia Kokas Palicska, Ph.D., director.
 
New York City-based Simparel Inc. has named Larry Mora senior project manager.
 
Brand & Oppenheimer Co. Inc., Red Bank, N.J., has named Lizz Gillcrist business development and marketing manager.
 
August 2014

SGS Inaugurates New Textile Testing Laboratory In Phnom Penh, Cambodia

GENEVA — August 19, 2014 — The newly-inaugurated laboratory is equipped with the-state-of-the-art facilities to provide physical and restricted substances testing for the entire range of apparel and textile products and restricted substances testing for footwear products. The presence of SGS here will contribute to and strengthen the local apparel industry’s ability to attain a Global standard and acceptability.

Textile and Garment Industry in Cambodia
Cambodia remains the hub of ready-made garment exports to European and USA markets. This clearly demonstrates the increasing demand for consumer product testing services in the region. Product safety, quality and compliance requirements of REACH and CPSIA regulations have increased the need for chemical test parameters in the textile supply chain. The SGS new state-of-the-art facility is fully equipped to address these restricted substance requirements as well as sustainability management in the textile and apparel industry.

Improved Textile Testing Capabilities
The new capacity and testing capabilities of the SGS Cambodia laboratory serve the country’s ever expanding textile industry by providing valuable and rapid testing services to local textile and garment manufacturers needing to comply with international regulations and requirements. In addition to testing, quality inspection, compliance audits, factory assessment and loading supervision make SGS Cambodia a one-stop service provider for the country’s textile industry.

Textile Testing Laboratory – Inauguration Ceremony
The inauguration ceremony, attended by over 100 participants, was held on 8th August 2014 with a ribbon cutting ceremony and laboratory tour.  Management representatives from SGS Group and honorable guests such as H.E. Christoph Burgener, the Swiss Ambassador to Cambodia, Myanmar and Lao, H.E. Touchayoot Pakdi, the Thai Ambassador to Cambodia, Mr. By Pitou , the Deputy General Director of Ministry of Industrial and Handicraft, and Mr. Oknha Van Sou Ieng, the Chairman of Garment Manufacturers Association of Cambodia (GMAC) attended the inauguration ceremony.

Posted August 19, 2014

Source: SGS Consumer Testing Services
 

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