Order in question is 50,000 pcs of a basic men's pant in cotton twill fabric. Our factory in Bangladesh quoted $7.00 per pc as their best price. Next day you hear from buyer that order placed with a vendor in China at $6.75 per pc. Our factory in Bangladesh agreed to do the same order at 6.70 after they heard the news...

While software and outsourcing provide India global recognition in labour intensive-services sector, in the manufacturing sector, this space is proudly occupied by apparel or readymade garments (RMG). With exports exceeding Euro 6.86 bn (exports under Chapters 61 and 62 scheduled under the Customs Tariff Act, 1975)...

If mass production was about making more, then mass customization is about producing the right product, adapted to individual tastes at the right price. Driving this change is technology that allows clothing manufacturers to manipulate designs quickly at minimal cost, and produce in shorter and more cost-effective runs...

Chinese clothing is not only externally elegant but it also symbolizes culture and communicates its own vitality. Archeological remains from the Shantingtung culture unearthed objects like bone sewing needles, stone beads and shells with holes in them clearly pointing out the use of ornamentation and sewing in that age. Clothing associated with colors was prevalent...

As American countries head towards recession, many will begin to question exactly how the garment industry is affected by global trade in near future. The US has recently found itself approaching what some economics fear could be the next recession and its impact on many industries negatively in terms of profit and human capital...

The appointment of Dayanidhi Maran as Union Minister for Textiles, India has raised lot of optimism among the industry following his excellent track record as the Minister of Information and Technology in the previous government. It is hoped that...