The world economy has changed in significant ways during the past several decades, especially in the areas of international trade and industrial organization. Two of the most important new features of the contemporary economy are the globalization of production and trade...

The establishment of modern textile and clothing industry in Turkey depended on industrialization efforts in sixties and seventies. Heavy investments on modern machinery park and human resources reached the highest level in nineties....

Textiles and clothing are one of the most important sectors of the Turkish economy and foreign trade. These sectors have an annual production value of US$ 30 billion and had a 21.5% share in total export volume in 2007. There are more than 35,000 textile and clothing companies in Turkey, 66 of which were among the 500 largest companies in Turkey in 2006....

The Indian Denim Industry is moving ahead towards a positive pace, despite the textile sector being troubled by both domestic and international tribulations. Technological innovations and value additions from generic areas like biotechnology, and nano technology have helped the industry to face the intense competition at the global forefront....

Global market for kids apparel is growing, attracting multinational companies into business. Dynamics of children's wear are changing with the manufacturers, and retailers burgeoning private brands. This report focuses on the Indian Kidswear Market, its structure, size, growth rate and market trends....

Going around the town of Kancheepuram-the onetime capital of the Pallavas-one can see magnificent temples like the Kamakshi Amman, which rivals the best of Madurai's temple architecture and is associated with the Aadi Sankaracharya of the 1st millennium CE. Over hundreds of years, the Gods have presided over saree creations no less splendid....