Latest News - Textile - United Kingdom

Vietnamese official confirmation during November of child labour allegations in smaller, subcontracting, Saigon garment factories are a serious worry for Western apparel buyers, says the latest edition of THE SOURCE. And especially tough to monitor.

A brand new website for Deluxe Boutique, an up and coming fashionable footwear store, launched Friday with the help of Ibex Internet and their new e-commerce platform, Platypus.

October print new t-shirt and clothing range for sweatz sports as worn by michelle heaton

African Forum, in collaboration with Bucks University, Street Dreams and Pontis Media, presents its first exhibition of the six monthly African Forum Arts Extravaganza.

When designing their jersey silk aviator scarf, Patra Silk looked to the warmth and comfort of pilot’s scarves from the 1920s and 30s, which were specially made to be smooth, soft and very warm.

Report Buyer, the online destination for business intelligence for major industry sectors, has added a market report

Cassie Rafferty Cloth Doll Workshops back by popular demand

Moxon Huddersfield has unveiled its latest creation - the world's most luxurious Tweed. Within the confines of Moxon's illustrious mill, Yew Tree, comes the latest in a now legendary list of luxury.

They say that beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and it is certainly true in the furnishing world. What attracts one person holds no appeal to another, which is why Crawleys Furniture offers a huge range of styles to accommodate every taste.

The team at BAMBOO TEXTILES Ltd have announced additional products and believe they now have the widest range of bamboo textile products available in the UK.

The Biggest Blanket Company, the UK’s most luxurious Online Blanket Store, www.biggestblanket.co.uk has launched a new winter collection.

Textile rental company, CLEAN, announces multi-million pound expansion program with the UK's most efficient laundry facility in Camberley, Surrey.

Kurtinz.com now offers an even larger range of made to measure and ready made curtains, roman blinds and bedding.

aMillionJobsToDo is a unique concept that enables you to suggest literally ANY task and also propose how much you would like to pay for that service. The concept has been live for 8 weeks and has generated £4000 in completed tasks so far!

Parisian label ‘Marthe Aime’ will present their Spring Summer 2010 collection during London Fashion Week at the ‘A La Mode’ Catwalk hosted by La Geneve North Events.

London Displays (UK) Limited offers bespoke digital fabric print services for both commercial and domestic use. With over 30 textiles in stock, both synthetic and natural, we can accommodate nearly all requests--irrespective of the quantity.

Baracuta has been dressing icons such as Elvis Presley, Steve McQeen and Sinatra since 1937. The G9 Baracuta jacket has been redesigned and comes in a slim fit style worn by Lily Allen , Oasis, Thierry Henri, Craig Daniels and Pete Docherty.

The glittering event takes place at the Fiera Milano from September 4th to 7th and more than 400 companies will be in attendance to showcase their glamorous offerings.

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Announcing the online personalised gift and home accessories store, Michelle Hill, owner of Wistle Homes, said 'On the website you will find a huge range of personalised gifts for any occasion. We also have a big home accessories department'.

Launched today, SIXFABRICS.COM brings over 300 high quality fabrics to choose from, and a starting offer on specific ranges of 50% off RRP.

Silk clothing e-tailer, Patra Selections, today announced that there has been a gradual increase in the sale of silk base layer and underwear items, which can be soothing for the itchy, inflamed skin of eczema sufferers.

Upon request, Hield manufactured the Lambswool Sateen cloth to be used for the upholstery of the rear seats of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II's custom 6.22 metre long Bentley State Limousine on the occasion of her Golden Jubilee in 2002.

Leading Brighton-based stylist Franck Charlebois is heading a campaign for Propress, the UK's leading fabric steaming company, to raise awareness of what Franck calls 'the ever-lasting wardrobe' in a bid to avoid 'throw-away' fashion.

World Fair Trade Day inspires Shirtworks to offer Fairtrade garments for promotional clothing printing at cost price, charging only for printing, embroidery and delivery on top of the garment cost price

Celebrating our 10 years in Parchment Street, Winchester, Hampshire, with a 10% Discount on our Winchester Range of Sofa's & Chairs

Last week thieves stole designer underwear worth over £30000.

There’s a widespread belief that protectionism has become rampant. But for the worldwide clothing and textile industry, that’s a myth, a new survey shows. In the past six months, more countries have torn up more barriers to international clothing

Oriental Bags in Chipping Campden, Gloucestershire, have launched their new website with a great range of unique and handmade bags - all with Free Postage.

Practical Surfaceware, a specialist retailer of non-slip and anti-slip products, has launched a new website to open up the market for non-slip products and give customers greater choice and an easier more enjoyable shopping experience.

Japan’s plans to move a third of its textile imports from China could push up buying costs from Bangladesh and SE Asia in other affluent countries says a study. But Asian competitors to China will need a lot of time and effort for substantial sales

People like us, the home furnishing & lighting specialists in Parchment Street, Winchester, Hampshire, have expanded their website to include custom made sofas & chair together with details on their soft furnishings.

Report Buyer, the online destination for business intelligence for major industry sectors, has added a new report analysing coated fabric in the US.

ReportBuyer.com, the online destination for business intelligence for major industry sectors, has added a new report analysing the market for military clothing.

The latest Screen Wash V3 chemistry from CPS, part of MacDermid Autotype, is helping to provide a range of vital commercial, technical and environmental benefits to the French screen printing company, Le Présentoir Seiller.

Orange Zero Ltd, publisher of KnittingIndustry.com ( www.knittingindustry.com), a leading knitting and hosiery industries portal, has launched a new free to use website for the technical textiles and nonwovens sectors, called Innovation in Textiles.

Internet users will now have access to helpful information regarding the most cost effective car rental services available.

In the past few months, buyers sourcing apparel have had more low and middle income countries – with good apparel-making capacity - qualifying for “no strings” duty-free access to the EU and US. Over 30 have common rules for Europe and America

Sanderson turns to the elegance and sophistication of French country style to inspire a stunning collection of weaves, embroideries and coordinating prints and wallcoverings which are available to buy online through www.fabricsandpapers.com.

Logoso are now able to offer organic embroidered clothing to businesses and individuals manufactured using renewable green energy. This type of manufacture helps reduce carbon emissions and the clothing itself is great for those with skin conditions.

As transport and storage companies struggle against rising fuel costs and rents, businessman Chris McCormack rides to their rescue.

Omega Ultra polyester printing plates, manufactured by MacDermid Autotype, and originally developed as a low cost CTP solution for single and spot colour litho printing, have found a new application in the field of fine art printing

Autotex, the high quality textured polyester film from MacDermid Autotype, the leading European manufacturer of specialised hard coated films and chemicals, is being used to form a key component in membrane keypads made by Hoffmann + Krippner

Do you want beauty in your home and be assured that its source is sustainable, ethical and of exceptional quality? Because if thats the case we would like the take the opportunity to announce the arrival of our new website and shop offering just that

Lansdale Ltd, the online military clothing and equipment store, is offering what amounts to an amazing 50% off a selection of Arktis and Web-tex items.

Indirect stencil films are still the quickest, and one of the easiest, ways to produce a high quality screen.

Report Buyer, the online destination for business intelligence for major industry sectors, has added a new report analysing the specialist footwear market.

Report Buyer, the online destination for business intelligence for major industry sectors, has added a new report analysing the global apparel markets

A new generation of pure linen tablecloths: simply wipe clean.

Designed to be the best British online resource for patchwork and quilting, and aimed at all levels of experience from beginners to textile artists, www.popularpatchwork.com offers an informative and enjoyable experience for website visitors.