Search :           Accessories     Apparel/Garments     Budget 07-08     Budget 08-09     Budget 2005     Budget 2006     Company Results     Cotton     Expansions     Fabrics     Fairs/Exhibitions     Fashion     Fiber     Home Textiles     Import/Export     Knitting     Lakme Fashion Week 2006     Lakme Fashion Week A/W 2007     Lakme Fashion Week March 2009     Lakme Fashion Week S/S 2007     Lakme Fashion Week S/S 2008     Lakme Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2010     Machinery     Market Reports     Mergers & Acquisitions     Non-Woven     Others     Patent     Policy     Silk     Technology     Wills India Fashion Week 2006     Wills India Fashion Week 2008     Wool     Yarn     Textile News - Accessories News         JAPAN: Enhanced KURALON Fiber Manufacturing Facilities Complete     Kuraray Co., Ltd. invested approximately ¥2 billion to enhance its polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) fiber/KURALON production capacity by 5,000 tons annually at the Okayama Plant's existing facilities...     JAPAN: Swimsuit that help wearers lose weight     New women's bathing suits have been developed and is claimed to help the wearers lose weight and whiten the skin......     JAPAN: Fast Retailing To Introduce Women's Underwear     Operator of the Uniqlo brand casual wear store chain, Fast Retailing Co. is going to introduce lingerie range in the month of April......     JAPAN: Yagi & Co Introduces Moisture Retaining Lingerie     Japan based textile trading company Yagi & Co. has introduced a new moisture retaining lingerie......     JAPAN: American Nubra Huge Hit With Women     In 2003 the American-made strapless Nubra has been the single greatest apparel hit with women, according to a survey in Japan......     JAPAN: Triumph Develops Fragranced Bra For Smokers     Intimate apparel manufacturer Triumph International (Japan) Ltd reveled that it has developed a fragranced bra which it claims will help women......     JAPAN: Wacoal Planning To Launch Upscale Lingerie Brand In Jan 2004     Japan based manufacturer of women’s undergarments unveiled that it is planning to launch an upscale lingerie brand in January 2004......     JAPAN: Mizuno Brings Stress Reducing Swimwear     Japan based sportswear firm Mizuno Corp recently revealed that it had developed a new line of women's swimwear which releases......     JAPAN: Atsugi Develops New Stockings Line     Japan based lingerie and hosiery firm Atsugi Co Ltd announced that it had developed new stockings that have amino acids which helps the wearer retain collagen and skin moisture......     JAPAN: Clothing Retailer To Sell Low Price Yukata     The Fast Retailing Co, the operator of Uniqlo-brand clothing outlets has announced to sell a low-priced "yukata" cotton robe and belt set......                 JAPAN Textile News - Apparel/Garments News         JAPAN: Mimaki Announces Tx400-1800B, A Large Format Textile Inkjet Printer     Mimaki Engineering Co., Ltd (President: Akira Ikeda; Headquarters: Nagano, Japan) announces that from February 25, 2010 onward it will ship its new direct-to-textile and dye sublimation inkjet printer, TX400-1800B that features a newly developed Adhesive Belt Carrier System....     JAPAN: Japan’s Trailblazers, Envy of Western Designers     Japan’s trailblazers of street fashion are the envy of Western designers, spawning Web sites filled with snapshots of Tokyo youngsters in the latest distressed jeans or psychedelic stockings....     JAPAN: Takumi Men’s Clothing Spring/Summer 2009 Collection     The Spring/Summer 2009 Takumi men’s clothing collection will debut at the New York Collective, July 21-23. The line consists of premium denim and beautifully designed luxury shirts all handcrafted in Japan, and some organic clothing....     JAPAN: UNIQLO store network in Singapore     Japan's casual wear brand UNIQLO to debut in Singapore...     JAPAN: Antique and vintage Indian textiles     Hiroko Iwatate began collecting antique and vintage Indian textiles 37 years ago. Not pieces created as art, but ordinary items — clothing, rugs, quilts, curtains — utilizing skills, techniques and designs passed down by generations of...     JAPAN: Air conditioned clothes to beat the summer heat     Kuchou-fuku an apparel company has come out with self cooling shirts and jackets in a way to help the environment. These apparels are doing good business. These air-conditioned clothes keep the wearer comfortable even...     JAPAN: Denim exports on the rise     Thanks to growing markets in China and Vietnam Japan’s cotton denim fabrics exports rebounded in the first five months of 2007. In contrast Japan’s exports to Italy have slowed down....     JAPAN: Supermarkets beefing up marketing strategies for clothing business     To revive sluggish clothing sales in comparison to popular clothing specialty stores, large-scale general supermarkets are beefing up their marketing strategies. Clothing business in supermarkets is suffering from slower growth........     JAPAN: Itokin plans new women's wear brand aimed at Japanese and Chinese markets     Apparel retailer Itokin is planning to develop a new women's wear brand aimed at the Japanese and Chinese markets, Nikkei reported......     JAPAN: Eddie Bauer offers clothing range of 450 items     In Japan, Eddie Bauer's 48 stores offer an impressive range of merchandise--its clothing range numbers 450 items in spring/summer and grows to 500 in autumn/winter......                 JAPAN Textile News - Apparel/Garments News         JAPAN: Mimaki Announces Tx400-1800B, A Large Format Textile Inkjet Printer     Mimaki Engineering Co., Ltd (President: Akira Ikeda; Headquarters: Nagano, Japan) announces that from February 25, 2010 onward it will ship its new direct-to-textile and dye sublimation inkjet printer, TX400-1800B that features a newly developed Adhesive Belt Carrier System....     JAPAN: Japan’s Trailblazers, Envy of Western Designers     Japan’s trailblazers of street fashion are the envy of Western designers, spawning Web sites filled with snapshots of Tokyo youngsters in the latest distressed jeans or psychedelic stockings....     JAPAN: Takumi Men’s Clothing Spring/Summer 2009 Collection     The Spring/Summer 2009 Takumi men’s clothing collection will debut at the New York Collective, July 21-23. The line consists of premium denim and beautifully designed luxury shirts all handcrafted in Japan, and some organic clothing....     JAPAN: UNIQLO store network in Singapore     Japan's casual wear brand UNIQLO to debut in Singapore...     JAPAN: Antique and vintage Indian textiles     Hiroko Iwatate began collecting antique and vintage Indian textiles 37 years ago. Not pieces created as art, but ordinary items — clothing, rugs, quilts, curtains — utilizing skills, techniques and designs passed down by generations of...     JAPAN: Air conditioned clothes to beat the summer heat     Kuchou-fuku an apparel company has come out with self cooling shirts and jackets in a way to help the environment. These apparels are doing good business. These air-conditioned clothes keep the wearer comfortable even...     JAPAN: Denim exports on the rise     Thanks to growing markets in China and Vietnam Japan’s cotton denim fabrics exports rebounded in the first five months of 2007. In contrast Japan’s exports to Italy have slowed down....     JAPAN: Supermarkets beefing up marketing strategies for clothing business     To revive sluggish clothing sales in comparison to popular clothing specialty stores, large-scale general supermarkets are beefing up their marketing strategies. Clothing business in supermarkets is suffering from slower growth........     JAPAN: Itokin plans new women's wear brand aimed at Japanese and Chinese markets     Apparel retailer Itokin is planning to develop a new women's wear brand aimed at the Japanese and Chinese markets, Nikkei reported......     JAPAN: Eddie Bauer offers clothing range of 450 items     In Japan, Eddie Bauer's 48 stores offer an impressive range of merchandise--its clothing range numbers 450 items in spring/summer and grows to 500 in autumn/winter......                 JAPAN Textile News - Apparel/Garments News         JAPAN: Mimaki Announces Tx400-1800B, A Large Format Textile Inkjet Printer     Mimaki Engineering Co., Ltd (President: Akira Ikeda; Headquarters: Nagano, Japan) announces that from February 25, 2010 onward it will ship its new direct-to-textile and dye sublimation inkjet printer, TX400-1800B that features a newly developed Adhesive Belt Carrier System....     JAPAN: Japan’s Trailblazers, Envy of Western Designers     Japan’s trailblazers of street fashion are the envy of Western designers, spawning Web sites filled with snapshots of Tokyo youngsters in the latest distressed jeans or psychedelic stockings....     JAPAN: Takumi Men’s Clothing Spring/Summer 2009 Collection     The Spring/Summer 2009 Takumi men’s clothing collection will debut at the New York Collective, July 21-23. The line consists of premium denim and beautifully designed luxury shirts all handcrafted in Japan, and some organic clothing....     JAPAN: UNIQLO store network in Singapore     Japan's casual wear brand UNIQLO to debut in Singapore...     JAPAN: Antique and vintage Indian textiles     Hiroko Iwatate began collecting antique and vintage Indian textiles 37 years ago. Not pieces created as art, but ordinary items — clothing, rugs, quilts, curtains — utilizing skills, techniques and designs passed down by generations of...     JAPAN: Air conditioned clothes to beat the summer heat     Kuchou-fuku an apparel company has come out with self cooling shirts and jackets in a way to help the environment. These apparels are doing good business. These air-conditioned clothes keep the wearer comfortable even...     JAPAN: Denim exports on the rise     Thanks to growing markets in China and Vietnam Japan’s cotton denim fabrics exports rebounded in the first five months of 2007. In contrast Japan’s exports to Italy have slowed down....     JAPAN: Supermarkets beefing up marketing strategies for clothing business     To revive sluggish clothing sales in comparison to popular clothing specialty stores, large-scale general supermarkets are beefing up their marketing strategies. Clothing business in supermarkets is suffering from slower growth........     JAPAN: Itokin plans new women's wear brand aimed at Japanese and Chinese markets     Apparel retailer Itokin is planning to develop a new women's wear brand aimed at the Japanese and Chinese markets, Nikkei reported......     JAPAN: Eddie Bauer offers clothing range of 450 items     In Japan, Eddie Bauer's 48 stores offer an impressive range of merchandise--its clothing range numbers 450 items in spring/summer and grows to 500 in autumn/winter......                 JAPAN Textile News - Apparel/Garments News         JAPAN: Mimaki Announces Tx400-1800B, A Large Format Textile Inkjet Printer     Mimaki Engineering Co., Ltd (President: Akira Ikeda; Headquarters: Nagano, Japan) announces that from February 25, 2010 onward it will ship its new direct-to-textile and dye sublimation inkjet printer, TX400-1800B that features a newly developed Adhesive Belt Carrier System....     JAPAN: Japan’s Trailblazers, Envy of Western Designers     Japan’s trailblazers of street fashion are the envy of Western designers, spawning Web sites filled with snapshots of Tokyo youngsters in the latest distressed jeans or psychedelic stockings....     JAPAN: Takumi Men’s Clothing Spring/Summer 2009 Collection     The Spring/Summer 2009 Takumi men’s clothing collection will debut at the New York Collective, July 21-23. The line consists of premium denim and beautifully designed luxury shirts all handcrafted in Japan, and some organic clothing....     JAPAN: UNIQLO store network in Singapore     Japan's casual wear brand UNIQLO to debut in Singapore...     JAPAN: Antique and vintage Indian textiles     Hiroko Iwatate began collecting antique and vintage Indian textiles 37 years ago. Not pieces created as art, but ordinary items — clothing, rugs, quilts, curtains — utilizing skills, techniques and designs passed down by generations of...     JAPAN: Air conditioned clothes to beat the summer heat     Kuchou-fuku an apparel company has come out with self cooling shirts and jackets in a way to help the environment. These apparels are doing good business. These air-conditioned clothes keep the wearer comfortable even...     JAPAN: Denim exports on the rise     Thanks to growing markets in China and Vietnam Japan’s cotton denim fabrics exports rebounded in the first five months of 2007. In contrast Japan’s exports to Italy have slowed down....     JAPAN: Supermarkets beefing up marketing strategies for clothing business     To revive sluggish clothing sales in comparison to popular clothing specialty stores, large-scale general supermarkets are beefing up their marketing strategies. Clothing business in supermarkets is suffering from slower growth........     JAPAN: Itokin plans new women's wear brand aimed at Japanese and Chinese markets     Apparel retailer Itokin is planning to develop a new women's wear brand aimed at the Japanese and Chinese markets, Nikkei reported......     JAPAN: Eddie Bauer offers clothing range of 450 items     In Japan, Eddie Bauer's 48 stores offer an impressive range of merchandise--its clothing range numbers 450 items in spring/summer and grows to 500 in autumn/winter......                 JAPAN Textile News - Apparel/Garments News         JAPAN: Mimaki Announces Tx400-1800B, A Large Format Textile Inkjet Printer     Mimaki Engineering Co., Ltd (President: Akira Ikeda; Headquarters: Nagano, Japan) announces that from February 25, 2010 onward it will ship its new direct-to-textile and dye sublimation inkjet printer, TX400-1800B that features a newly developed Adhesive Belt Carrier System....     JAPAN: Japan’s Trailblazers, Envy of Western Designers     Japan’s trailblazers of street fashion are the envy of Western designers, spawning Web sites filled with snapshots of Tokyo youngsters in the latest distressed jeans or psychedelic stockings....     JAPAN: Takumi Men’s Clothing Spring/Summer 2009 Collection     The Spring/Summer 2009 Takumi men’s clothing collection will debut at the New York Collective, July 21-23. The line consists of premium denim and beautifully designed luxury shirts all handcrafted in Japan, and some organic clothing....     JAPAN: UNIQLO store network in Singapore     Japan's casual wear brand UNIQLO to debut in Singapore...     JAPAN: Antique and vintage Indian textiles     Hiroko Iwatate began collecting antique and vintage Indian textiles 37 years ago. Not pieces created as art, but ordinary items — clothing, rugs, quilts, curtains — utilizing skills, techniques and designs passed down by generations of...     JAPAN: Air conditioned clothes to beat the summer heat     Kuchou-fuku an apparel company has come out with self cooling shirts and jackets in a way to help the environment. These apparels are doing good business. These air-conditioned clothes keep the wearer comfortable even...     JAPAN: Denim exports on the rise     Thanks to growing markets in China and Vietnam Japan’s cotton denim fabrics exports rebounded in the first five months of 2007. In contrast Japan’s exports to Italy have slowed down....     JAPAN: Supermarkets beefing up marketing strategies for clothing business     To revive sluggish clothing sales in comparison to popular clothing specialty stores, large-scale general supermarkets are beefing up their marketing strategies. Clothing business in supermarkets is suffering from slower growth........     JAPAN: Itokin plans new women's wear brand aimed at Japanese and Chinese markets     Apparel retailer Itokin is planning to develop a new women's wear brand aimed at the Japanese and Chinese markets, Nikkei reported......     JAPAN: Eddie Bauer offers clothing range of 450 items     In Japan, Eddie Bauer's 48 stores offer an impressive range of merchandise--its clothing range numbers 450 items in spring/summer and grows to 500 in autumn/winter......                 JAPAN Textile News - Company Results News         JAPAN: Aeon reports decline in operating profit     Japan's retail group had forecasted an eighth year of record earnings hoping to do well in domestic superstore sales and the appointment of new chief executive at Talbots....     JAPAN: Toray Industries reports business results for nine months     Toray Industries Inc reported here on Feb. 9 its business results for the nine months ended Dec. 31, 2005 of its fiscal year ending March 31, 2006......     JAPAN: Mitsubishi Rayon's fibers reports Q1 results     Mitsubishi Rayon's fibers business has reported a first quarter operating income almost half that of the corresponding three months a year ago......                 JAPAN Textile News - Cotton News         JAPAN: Nanotechnology in cotton fabric     Fashion designers and fiber scientists at Cornell have taken "functional clothing" to a whole new level....     JAPAN: Kanebo Moves Away From Cotton Production     Kanebo Ltd, manufacturer of apparel and cosmetics is ending its domestic production of spun cotton products......     JAPAN: Toyobo To Shut Three Cotton Mills In June     Textile firm Toyobo Co on Wednesday announced it will axe three of its spinning and weaving factories in a move that will cut its domestic cotton spinning capacity by 50 per cent........     JAPAN: Stagnant Cotton Fabric Market For Next S/S 2003     The cotton fabric market has been cool since the mid-August. Only commodity fabrics for bedding are in small demand. Business for the next spring/summer is off-season yet......                 JAPAN Textile News - Expansions News         JAPAN: Teijin Expands ECO CIRCLETM Overseas     Teijin Fibers Limited announced that the ECO CIRCLE Garment Accessories Association, an organization dedicated to promoting the enhanced recyclability of garments through the use of more eco-friendly accessories, welcomed Hong Kong Non-Woven Fabric Industrial Co., Ltd....     JAPAN: Mackintosh to grow coats and hats business     Mackintosh Rainwear is building a £50m business in Japan to fund a major fashion re-launch in Europe and the US. Mackintosh is a Scottish company which makes the original waterproof coats. The firm is hoping to follow in the footsteps of...     JAPAN: Fast Retailing plans to expand through Mergers and Acquisitions     Fast Retailing Co Ltd plans to invest up to 400 billion yen ($3.5 billion) on acquisitions. Fast Retailing is one of the biggest Japanese casual wear retailers. The company is known for its famous Uniqlo brand. The company is aiming for a...     JAPAN: Apparel retailer plans to enter Asian market     Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (A&F) has announced its plans to be in Tokyo by 2009. The company has signed a lease for store in Tokyo’s famous Ginza shopping district which will become the apparel merchant’s first shop in Asia....     JAPAN: Uniqlo updates bid for Barneys     Uniqlo’s parent company, Fast Retailing updated its US $900 million proposal to buy luxury chain Barneys in New York. Uniqlo, often called as the Gap of Japan is a...     JAPAN: Knitwear and apparel producer looks to Vietnam     Onward Kashiyama, one of Japan’s largest knitwear and apparel producers is to build a factory in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam as it scales back some production in China......     JAPAN: Toymaker Tomy expands into baby clothing     Japanese toymaker Tomy said on July 19 that it had bought a baby-clothing company in hopes of diversifying and expanding into other Asian markets......     JAPAN: Apparel retailer plans to expand into US     UNIQLO offers consumers of all ages fashionable, high-quality, value-priced casual separates, with an amazingly diverse array of colors, details, and fabrics......     JAPAN: Gap Japan on expansion drive     The Gap Japan is planning to increase its presence in the country. The company is opening new outlet and is looking at boosting the sales in Japan......     JAPAN: Clothing brand Jaeger to expand     Planning to treble sales over the next two years the luxury clothes brand, Jaeger, is going to expand in Japan......                 JAPAN Textile News - Fabrics News         JAPAN: Exlan launches acrylate series fabric 'Sapri'     Japan Exlan Co., Ltd. has launched Sapri, a new kind of acrylate series fabric featuring arginine,`an amino acid commonly used in health supplements, drinking water and cosmetics that is known for its excellent moisture absorption......     JAPAN: Honda Motor develops bio-fabric for automobile interiors     Honda Motor Co. has developed bio-fabric, a plant-based fabric with excellent durability and resistance to sunlight, for use as a surface material in automobile interiors; Honda Motor announced here on May 24......     JAPAN: Denim exports continued to decline     Japanese Denim Exports continued to decline into the second half of 2005......     JAPAN: Otsuki invents fabric destroying bird flu strain     Koichi Otsuki has invented a special fabric that destroys the bird flu strain H5N1......     JAPAN: Chameleon shawl automatically changes colour to suit an outfit     Chameleon shawl created by Akira Wakita and colleagues at Keio University in Tokyo, Japan, automatically changes colour to suit an outfit......     JAPAN: Clothing coconut fiber with biomath resource     The Shikibo Corporation, extracting the fiber from the palm shell of the palm, developed the technology, which it utilizes in the fiber for the clothing with this as a biomath resource......     JAPAN: Fabric that prevent pollen from clinging- Nanotechnology     The nanotechnology was employed in the process of attaching the tiny particles to the threads' surface. The particles help block pollen from getting into gaps on fabric......     JAPAN: Kuraray develops skin-friendly fabric     Textile maker Kuraray Co. has developed a new synthetic textile that is less irritating to sufferers of atopic dermatitis and other itchy skin problems......     JAPAN: Cos Focusing On Highly Functioning Fabrics     Major Japanese companies are focusing on highly functional fabrics which only they can produce after seeing that......     JAPAN: Omikenshi Develops Fruity Fabric     A new type of fabric has been developed by spinning firm Omikenshi Co, which contains rayon fibre that emits a strong fragrance......                 JAPAN Textile News - Fairs/Exhibitions News         JAPAN: Japan at forefront of a textiles revolution     Japan has been at the forefront of a textiles revolution by combining traditional craft with new technology...j...     JAPAN: HTDC organises ‘Hong Kong Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2007’     The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HTDC) is concurrently organising Hong Kong Fashion Week for Fall/ Winter 2007 and World Boutique, Hong Kong 2007 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre between January 15 – 18, 2007......     JAPAN: India to hold 16th textiles fair at the Sunshine City     The India Trade Promotion Organization said about 55 Indian companies will exhibit interior fabrics, including bed linen, kitchen fabric, curtain and lag mat......     JAPAN: Toray to hold textile exhibition in Shanghai     Japan based leading fibre manufacturer, Toray Industries, Inc., is holding an exhibition of its new textiles for spring/summer 2005 in Shanghai June 22-23......     JAPAN: Pak Textiles On Display In Tokyo     An exhibition of textiles from Pakistan is running at the Japan Folk Crafts Museum (Nihon Mingeikan) in Tokyo till May 23......     JAPAN: Textile Fair In November     From November 24-27 an international exhibition of textile products titled Japantext will be held in Japan......     JAPAN: Chinese Textile Show In March     Following the China Textile & Apparel Trade Show held in Osaka in 2003 China Textile & Apparel Trade Show will be held from March 14 to 17 in Tokyo......     JAPAN: Lingerie And Beauty Sector To Benefit From Simultaneous Exhibition     The simultaneous exhibition of lingerie and beauty products will benefit both the sector, according to the organizers of the event......                 JAPAN Textile News - Fashion News         JAPAN: Fashion show to strengthen business ties     To celebrate the India-Japan friendship year, a fashion show featuring two fashion designers, Hiroko Koshino from Japan and Manish Arora from India, was held at a hotel in Osaka....     JAPAN: ‘Japan Fashion Week’ exemplifies wide diversity of fashion design     The Japan Fashion Week which has been scheduled here in the city at Tokyo landmark, the Imperial Hotel from March 12-20, 2007 has kicked of with a range of......     JAPAN: Gyaru fashions sets store floor at Shibuya     A new department store floor has been set up in Shibuya, Tokyo at 109-(2) for men seeking to wear Gyaru fashions......     JAPAN: 3rd Japan fashion week kicks off in Tokyo     The third Japan fashion week started on September 4 in Tokyo at Tokyo International Forum in the city's Yurakucho district. The theme 'Theatre products' was molded into a colorful world of fantasy baby pink, mint green, mimosa and lavender designs......     JAPAN: Japanese fashion designer Yohji Yamamoto signs up deal with Mandarina Duck     Japanese fashion guru Yohji Yamamoto has signed up with Italian luggage firm Mandarina Duck......     JAPAN: Fashion week in Tokyo from Oct 31-Nov 9     Japan's fashion industry is renowned for making high quality merchandise for a large and very demanding domestic market, but the nation's flagship catwalk fashion event......     JAPAN: Largest fashion event ever in Japan to be launched this autumn     Preparations for Japan Fashion Week have already begun in Tokyo. The largest fashion event ever in Japan, will be launched this autumn through joint public and private initiatives that hope to surpass the fashion capital of Paris......     JAPAN: Japan fashion week to be held in October     A large tent will reportedly be set up in a Tokyo park for the event, which is scheduled to run from the end of October to the beginning of November. It will be promoted as "a Paris collection with a Tokyo style......     JAPAN: Customers make beeline for Prada     The internationally acclaimed Prada label was established by Mario Prada in Milan in 1913. But it did not become a major fashion house until the late 1970s, when the founder's granddaughter, Miuccia Prada, started designing for the firm......     JAPAN: Chanel Logo Cleared For Tokyo Forum     Luxury brand Chanel K.K. won the right to emblazon its logo on the glass building of the Tokyo International Forum complex in Chiyoda Ward, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government said recently......                 JAPAN Textile News - Fiber News         JAPAN: MRC transfers marketing of acrylic filaments     Mitsubishi Rayon Co Ltd (MRC) has decided to transfer the responsibility for marketing its acrylic filament products and its synthetic leather products to its existing subsidiary Mitsubishi Rayon Textile Co Ltd......     JAPAN: Toray Ind. develops cellulose-derived fiber     A cellulose-derived fiber created by treating cellulose and then heating it until it liquefies has been developed by Toray Industries Inc. and is more versatile then rayon and acetate fibers used in clothing......     JAPAN: Man-made fiber producer Exlan develops photocatalytic acrylic fiber     The fiber, which has been branded Self Clear, incorporates nano-photocatalytic titanium oxide which destroys bacteria when the fiber is exposed to sunlight or any other kind of visible light......     JAPAN: Teijin’s fiber sales down but operating profit up     Though sales of Teijin's synthetic fibres business down 3.7%, operating income up by 22.9% to ¥4.3 billion in the first quarter of this fiscal year while compared with the first quarter of the last fiscal year........     JAPAN: Man-made fiber production decline in June     Japan's man-made fiber (MMF) sector is in search of regaining its competitiveness. Figures clearly indicate that production in June registered decline across most product areas......     JAPAN: Hi-tech fibres drives the industry     Textile and fibre industry in Japan lost their importance owing to the shift of production to other countries and because of competition - particularly from China......     JAPAN: Low-cost metal-plate synthetic fibers     Nagoya Plating Co. has developed a simple way to plate synthetic fibers with silver and other metals. The process can plate entire bobbins of wound thread at a time........     JAPAN: Asai Introduces New Generation Polyester     A new generation low shrink polyester has been introduced by the Asahi Kasei. It has been marketed as the latest manmade fibre......     JAPAN: Acrylic Staple Fiber Prices Hiked     Mitsubishi Rayon Co., Ltd. has raised its acrylic staple fiber export prices for China to US$1.65/kg........     JAPAN: Itochu To Develop Temperature Control Fibre     Japanese trading group Itochu and partner Seiren Co will jointly develop and produce temperature control fibre......                 JAPAN Textile News - Home Textiles News         JAPAN: Industry invests heavily in China’s textile market     The Domestic textile industry which is currently struggling to survive, is making fierce moves to target the Chinese textile market. Chinese textile companies, taking advantage of strong market packages,...     JAPAN: India’s share of global textile trade to double by 2012     As part of India Japan Friendship Year 2007 celebrations, the India Japan Fashion Show was organized at Osaka. The show sponsored by JETRO and the Embassy of India in Japan was inaugurated by Dr. Ashwani Kumar, Minister of State for Industry, India....                 JAPAN Textile News - Import/Export News         JAPAN: Japan sees Pak textile sector profitable     The land of Pakistan is very profitable and fruitful for Japan, giving an opportunity to expand trade and investment, but bad image of the country restricts big traders from entering this trade corridor; Consul General of Japan Shoichi Nakano said here on August 24 while addressing the business community at the Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry......     JAPAN: Major exporter of textiles and clothing transform to importer     Japan has been transformed in recent decades from a major exporter of textiles and clothing to a major importer......     JAPAN: Import of fabrics increased but fibers decreased     In all major categories of fabrics, Japan’s import increased during the first six months of 2005........     JAPAN: Bilateral FTA to enhance Malaysia-Japan relationship     Datuk Seri Rafidah Aziz, Minister of International Trade and Industry expects the Malaysia-Japan relationship to improve due to Bilateral Free Trade Agreement (FTA)......     JAPAN: Increase in garment imports from China     According to figures released by the Finance Ministry, the Japan's garment imports from China increased in the month of April......     JAPAN: No Restrictions On Chinese Towel     The towel industry of Japan had urged government to restrict the imports of Chinese towels but Japan Economy Industry Administration announced that it will not implement......     JAPAN: Chinese Showing Interest In Japanese Products     The Chinese are showing interest in Japanese products the Japanese firms are exporting high-grade products and getting good response in China......     JAPAN: Cotton Yarn Imports Declining     During the period January to August Japan's imports of cotton yarns and threads declined slightly with China, Indonesia and Thailand taking......     JAPAN: No Safeguard Tariffs On China Towels     For the time being the Japanese government will not impose "safeguard" tariffs on towel imports from China said trade minister Takeo Hiranuma......     JAPAN: Textile Exports Dip In 2002     Japan’s textile exports fell 2 per cent in 2002 according to the latest trade statistics from the Ministry of Finance........                 JAPAN Textile News - Knitting News         JAPAN: Knitwear firm Onward Kashiyama returns     To produce garments on a newly developed and cheaper production system created in Japan the knitwear firm Onward Kashiyama Co is planning to return to Japan......     JAPAN: Shima Seiki To Exhibits 25 Flat Knitting Machines At IKME     At October's IKME in Milan, on its huge 1088 sq. metre booth at the International Knitting Machinery Exhibition (IKME), Flat knitting machine giant Shima Seiki will show a total of 25 flat knitting machines........                 JAPAN Textile News - Knitting News         JAPAN: Knitwear firm Onward Kashiyama returns     To produce garments on a newly developed and cheaper production system created in Japan the knitwear firm Onward Kashiyama Co is planning to return to Japan......     JAPAN: Shima Seiki To Exhibits 25 Flat Knitting Machines At IKME     At October's IKME in Milan, on its huge 1088 sq. metre booth at the International Knitting Machinery Exhibition (IKME), Flat knitting machine giant Shima Seiki will show a total of 25 flat knitting machines........                 JAPAN Textile News - Knitting News         JAPAN: Knitwear firm Onward Kashiyama returns     To produce garments on a newly developed and cheaper production system created in Japan the knitwear firm Onward Kashiyama Co is planning to return to Japan......     JAPAN: Shima Seiki To Exhibits 25 Flat Knitting Machines At IKME     At October's IKME in Milan, on its huge 1088 sq. metre booth at the International Knitting Machinery Exhibition (IKME), Flat knitting machine giant Shima Seiki will show a total of 25 flat knitting machines........                 JAPAN Textile News - Knitting News         JAPAN: Knitwear firm Onward Kashiyama returns     To produce garments on a newly developed and cheaper production system created in Japan the knitwear firm Onward Kashiyama Co is planning to return to Japan......     JAPAN: Shima Seiki To Exhibits 25 Flat Knitting Machines At IKME     At October's IKME in Milan, on its huge 1088 sq. metre booth at the International Knitting Machinery Exhibition (IKME), Flat knitting machine giant Shima Seiki will show a total of 25 flat knitting machines........                 JAPAN Textile News - Knitting News         JAPAN: Knitwear firm Onward Kashiyama returns     To produce garments on a newly developed and cheaper production system created in Japan the knitwear firm Onward Kashiyama Co is planning to return to Japan......     JAPAN: Shima Seiki To Exhibits 25 Flat Knitting Machines At IKME     At October's IKME in Milan, on its huge 1088 sq. metre booth at the International Knitting Machinery Exhibition (IKME), Flat knitting machine giant Shima Seiki will show a total of 25 flat knitting machines........                 JAPAN Textile News - Knitting News         JAPAN: Knitwear firm Onward Kashiyama returns     To produce garments on a newly developed and cheaper production system created in Japan the knitwear firm Onward Kashiyama Co is planning to return to Japan......     JAPAN: Shima Seiki To Exhibits 25 Flat Knitting Machines At IKME     At October's IKME in Milan, on its huge 1088 sq. metre booth at the International Knitting Machinery Exhibition (IKME), Flat knitting machine giant Shima Seiki will show a total of 25 flat knitting machines........                 JAPAN Textile News - Knitting News         JAPAN: Knitwear firm Onward Kashiyama returns     To produce garments on a newly developed and cheaper production system created in Japan the knitwear firm Onward Kashiyama Co is planning to return to Japan......     JAPAN: Shima Seiki To Exhibits 25 Flat Knitting Machines At IKME     At October's IKME in Milan, on its huge 1088 sq. metre booth at the International Knitting Machinery Exhibition (IKME), Flat knitting machine giant Shima Seiki will show a total of 25 flat knitting machines........                 JAPAN Textile News - Knitting News         JAPAN: Knitwear firm Onward Kashiyama returns     To produce garments on a newly developed and cheaper production system created in Japan the knitwear firm Onward Kashiyama Co is planning to return to Japan......     JAPAN: Shima Seiki To Exhibits 25 Flat Knitting Machines At IKME     At October's IKME in Milan, on its huge 1088 sq. metre booth at the International Knitting Machinery Exhibition (IKME), Flat knitting machine giant Shima Seiki will show a total of 25 flat knitting machines........                 JAPAN Textile News - Market Reports News         JAPAN: China propylene capacity to double by 2011     China may almost double its propylene production capacity by 2011 to around 14.7 million mt up sharply from 7.4 million mt in 2005, according to a forecast by Japan...     JAPAN: China's own textile brands needed in Japanese market     Some of the most significant problems textile industry is currently facing in Japanese market is how to develop China's own textile brands, boost added-value of products and change the status of lacking famous textile brands in Japanese market......     JAPAN: Mitsubishi Rayon falls 6.1 on profit-taking     Mitsubishi Rayon Co. Ltd. falls 6.1 percent to 826 yen on profit-taking after the company announced quarterly earnings showing a 38 percent rise in net profit......     JAPAN: Textile manufacturing activity increases in June     Manufacturing activity increased in June particularly in clothes and textiles as overseas demand increased for Japanese goods; a private sector survey showed on June 30......     JAPAN: Textile production downs in 2005     Industrial production for all textile sectors including man-made fibers, spun yarn, woven fabrics, dyeing and finishing processes and clothes were down in 2005 as compared to 2004......     JAPAN: Major synthetic fiber makers increasing their capital expenditure     Many people are having serious doubts about the future of the big Japanese companies that for so long maintained a virtual oligopoly in the domestic and international market......                 JAPAN Textile News - Mergers & Acquisitions News         JAPAN: Bid for Barneys luxury apparel store chain reaches $950 million     Fast retailing has increased its bid for Barneys luxury apparel store chain to $950 million. The offer escalates a bidding war between Fast Retailing, owner of the mass-market Uniqlo...     JAPAN: Wilbur Ross bought Mitsuboshi and BST Safety Textiles GmbH     Wilbur Ross' International Automotive Components Group Japan bought Mitsuboshi Belting Kaseihin Co. Ltd. from Japan's Mitsuboshi Belting Ltd. and Germany-based BST Safety Textiles GmbH, from PPM Capital, the private equity division of Prudential plc......     JAPAN: Daiei ties up with Fast Retailing to open low-price clothing chain     Struggling retailer Daiei Inc. has reached an agreement with Fast Retailing Co., on a tieup to open a new low-price casual clothing chain, with outlets at all Daiei general merchandise stores......     JAPAN: Itochu ties up with Uny Co. to expand its product range     An agreement has been tied up between an Itochu Corp., major trading house and supermarket chain Uny Co., under which they will cooperate in a wide range of areas including developing and producing clothing......     JAPAN: Kanebo to sell Indonesian Joint Venture     Kanebo Ltd. and Tomen Corp. announced recently that they would sell their textile joint venture in Indonesia, PT Kanebo Tomen Sandang Synthetic Mills......     JAPAN: Komatsu Seiren ties up with Italian Dyeing company     The partners would exchange know-how and jointly develop materials for dyeing clothing that has already been sewn......     JAPAN: Textile firms plans a JV with Chinese co.     Sojitz Corp. and other three companies are planning a JV for manufacturing high quality shirts and trousers......     JAPAN: Toray Industries to take over Chori Co.     Japanese synthetic fiber maker Toray Industries Inc. announced its plan to take over Chori Co., textile products trader, through a tender offer for the deal......     JAPAN: Dainippon Ink takes over Textile Resin Biz     Dainippon Ink will be taking over the textile-finishing resin business in Japan from Sumitomo Chemical Co. by Oct. 1......     JAPAN: Nippon Unipac, Chengde Dixian Textile Plan Joint Venture     Nippon Unipac Holding said recently it and Chengde Dixian Textile Co. will set up a joint venture in China's Hebei Province to make printing and office-use paper......                 JAPAN Textile News - Non-Woven News         JAPAN: Idemitsu Unitech Developed Stretchable Spunbond     Japanese roll goods producer Idemitsu Unitech has developed a stretchable spunbonded material made from a special polymer........                 JAPAN Textile News - Others News         JAPAN: Sumitomo Chemical Expands Production Capacity     Sumitomo Chemical will build a new production facility at its Oita Works in Japan for resorcinol, a core product of its Fine Chemicals sector...     JAPAN: Textile companies down because of rising material costs     The Nikkei average fell 1.30 percent on July 14, dropping below 15,000 for the first time in two weeks, as higher oil prices triggered concerns about corporate profits at Toray Industries Inc. and others......     JAPAN: Textile business entraps innocent foreign women     Textile business in Japan is entraping innocent foreign women who are lured of learning advanced technologies. Inflow of such apprentices is dominated by Chinese women......     JAPAN: US government suing Toyobo over bullet-proof vests     Japan's Toyobo Co. said it has received notification of a lawsuit brought by the U.S. government regarding the quality of the bullet-resistant fiber produced for use in police vests......     JAPAN: Teijin to start polyester recycling with Patagonia in September     Textile maker Teijin Ltd will cooperate with U.S. outdoor clothing company Patagonia Inc to recycle polyester clothing in the United States and Japan starting next month......     JAPAN: Japanese fabric manufacturers shifting production to China     Japanese manufacturers are planning massive investment in production-but not at home. Billions of yen for new plants will be flowing to China instead......     JAPAN: Kanebo to transfer textile business in joint company with Seiren     Struggling Kanebo Ltd plans to spin off its textile business and transfer it to a joint company to be established by Kanebo and dyeing and finishing company Seiren Co........     JAPAN: Christian Dior opens its largest Asian store in Tokyo     Christian Dior Couture this year expects an almost 20% growth in business in Japan compared to the previous year......     JAPAN: Kanebo not considering synthetic textile plant sale     According to President Akiyoshi Nakajima Kanebo Ltd. is not considering synthetic textile plant sale in Sabae, Fukui Prefecture......     JAPAN: Kanebo to cut down textile business     The struggling company Kanebo Ltd. as part of restructuring program is planning to scale down its loss-making textile business both in Japan and overseas......                 JAPAN Textile News - Patent News         JAPAN: Xybernaut Granted Protective Garment Patent     Xybernaut(R) Corporation announced it has been granted a patent by the Japan Patent Office (JPO) for protective garments integrated with portable......                 JAPAN Textile News - Policy News         JAPAN: Zero tariffs to trigger vigorous growth of Thai textile exports     The implementation of the Japan Thailand Economic Partnership Agreement......     JAPAN: Textile industries agree to end tariffs with three Southeast Asian countries     The textile industries in Japan, Thailand, Malaysia and the Philippines have agreed to eliminate tariffs on products traded between them........     JAPAN: Apparel Sold At Dept Stores To Have Only One Price Tag     The Japan Department Stores Association and the Japan Apparel Industry Council decided to have department store operators stop attaching their own price tags to apparel and use only the tags that the manufacturers have affixed to the items........     JAPAN: Decision On Friday For Dumping Duty On Korea's And Taiwan's PSF     Concluding that South Korean and Taiwanese textile makers are dumping polyester staple fibers in Japan, the government is poised to make an official decision Friday to impose antidumping tariffs on such products........     JAPAN: Committee To Standardise Antibacterial Finish Tests     Moves are underway to standardise the methods of testing antibacterial finishes on textile products via a working group convened by Japan......     JAPAN: Next Trade Row With China Will Focus On Textiles     Since last month, Japan has dispatched at least four negotiation teams to China for talks on various issues, a person working for a Japanese institution in China said. In addition to farm and steel products, the negotiations also involved textiles........     JAPAN: Textile Maker Picks S.C. Site Over Eden     A Japanese textiles company has chosen a South Carolina site over Eden, ending the county's first major chance at creating new jobs in about a year....     JAPAN: A Ranking System To Fight Against Cheaper Towel Import     Japanese towel manufacturers have petitioned the government to introduce a ranking system that would make their products more appealing for consumers than cheaper imports........                 JAPAN Textile News - Silk News         JAPAN: Researcher develops new ‘spider silk’ thread     Prof. Masao Nakagaki, an insect genetics researcher at Shinshu University in Nagano Prefecture has developed a new type of thread......     JAPAN: Importers Fined For Faking China Silk     According to the custom officials, the Kobe customs office has imposed fines totaling 18 million yen on four importers for faking Chinese silk products......     JAPAN: Silk Textiles Import from China and South Korea Restricted     Ministry of Economy Trade and Industry has set the quantity of silk textile imported from China and South Korea......     JAPAN: Traditional Skills Make The Most Of Silk Thread     The crisis in the Japan's agricultural sector is most keenly felt in the sericulture industry. This is evident from the fact that imports meet 95 percent of domestic demand for silk........                 JAPAN Textile News - Technology News         JAPAN: Kuraray to recycle synthetic textile products     Japanese fibre producer Kuraray Co will start to recycle synthetic textile products this month through its subsidiary Kuraray Trading Co......     JAPAN: Flutect fabric jointly developed by Shikibo Ltd. and NIAH     A fabric called ‘Flutect' has been jointly developed by Shikibo Ltd. and the National Institute of Animal Health; sources said here on September 14......     JAPAN: Honda develops bio-fabric for automobile interiors     Honda Motor Co. announced on May 25 that it has succeeded in developing bio-fabric, a plant-based fabric with excellent durability and resistance to sunlight, for use as a surface material in automobile interiors......     JAPAN: Cool Biz campaign encourages to dress to keep cool in summer     Textile producers are preparing to go all-out if next summer yields a second rendition of the "Cool Biz" campaign with the launch of new materials, after having missed out on profits last year......     JAPAN: High-tech thermal underwear generates heat     High-tech thermal underwear is heating up the Warm Biz sales battle. Underwear and sporting goods manufacturers are marketing products made with fibers that can generate or control heat......     JAPAN: Slimmer space suit for mission to moon designed     Japan is going to become the third nation to produce a space suit, using its technology to design a slimmer outfit for the next US mission to the moon......     JAPAN: Toray, Riken innovate durable coating agents     Toray announced here on December 26 that it has developed an innovative technology to improve the durability of photocatalytic coating agents using fullerene, an allotrope of carbon, in collaboration with Riken......     JAPAN: Kansai introduces new machines for waistband attachment     The company has carved a niche in waistband attachment machines over the past 20 years after the world-famous waistband machine DLR-1508P......     JAPAN: Morphotex to create multi-colored apparels     Japanese researchers are working upon creating a fashionable skirt that changes color when viewed from different angles. The Japanese textile industry, which is striving to secure the leading position by developing fibers in the finest aspect, is banking upon the researchers Dr. Takeshi Kikutani......     JAPAN: Toshiba & Digital Fashion To Develop 3D Fashion Simulator     A research and development project for a three-dimensional fashion simulation system has been initiated by Toshiba Corp. and Digital Fashion Ltd......                 JAPAN Textile News - Technology News         JAPAN: Kuraray to recycle synthetic textile products     Japanese fibre producer Kuraray Co will start to recycle synthetic textile products this month through its subsidiary Kuraray Trading Co......     JAPAN: Flutect fabric jointly developed by Shikibo Ltd. and NIAH     A fabric called ‘Flutect' has been jointly developed by Shikibo Ltd. and the National Institute of Animal Health; sources said here on September 14......     JAPAN: Honda develops bio-fabric for automobile interiors     Honda Motor Co. announced on May 25 that it has succeeded in developing bio-fabric, a plant-based fabric with excellent durability and resistance to sunlight, for use as a surface material in automobile interiors......     JAPAN: Cool Biz campaign encourages to dress to keep cool in summer     Textile producers are preparing to go all-out if next summer yields a second rendition of the "Cool Biz" campaign with the launch of new materials, after having missed out on profits last year......     JAPAN: High-tech thermal underwear generates heat     High-tech thermal underwear is heating up the Warm Biz sales battle. Underwear and sporting goods manufacturers are marketing products made with fibers that can generate or control heat......     JAPAN: Slimmer space suit for mission to moon designed     Japan is going to become the third nation to produce a space suit, using its technology to design a slimmer outfit for the next US mission to the moon......     JAPAN: Toray, Riken innovate durable coating agents     Toray announced here on December 26 that it has developed an innovative technology to improve the durability of photocatalytic coating agents using fullerene, an allotrope of carbon, in collaboration with Riken......     JAPAN: Kansai introduces new machines for waistband attachment     The company has carved a niche in waistband attachment machines over the past 20 years after the world-famous waistband machine DLR-1508P......     JAPAN: Morphotex to create multi-colored apparels     Japanese researchers are working upon creating a fashionable skirt that changes color when viewed from different angles. The Japanese textile industry, which is striving to secure the leading position by developing fibers in the finest aspect, is banking upon the researchers Dr. Takeshi Kikutani......     JAPAN: Toshiba & Digital Fashion To Develop 3D Fashion Simulator     A research and development project for a three-dimensional fashion simulation system has been initiated by Toshiba Corp. and Digital Fashion Ltd......                 JAPAN Textile News - Technology News         JAPAN: Kuraray to recycle synthetic textile products     Japanese fibre producer Kuraray Co will start to recycle synthetic textile products this month through its subsidiary Kuraray Trading Co......     JAPAN: Flutect fabric jointly developed by Shikibo Ltd. and NIAH     A fabric called ‘Flutect' has been jointly developed by Shikibo Ltd. and the National Institute of Animal Health; sources said here on September 14......     JAPAN: Honda develops bio-fabric for automobile interiors     Honda Motor Co. announced on May 25 that it has succeeded in developing bio-fabric, a plant-based fabric with excellent durability and resistance to sunlight, for use as a surface material in automobile interiors......     JAPAN: Cool Biz campaign encourages to dress to keep cool in summer     Textile producers are preparing to go all-out if next summer yields a second rendition of the "Cool Biz" campaign with the launch of new materials, after having missed out on profits last year......     JAPAN: High-tech thermal underwear generates heat     High-tech thermal underwear is heating up the Warm Biz sales battle. Underwear and sporting goods manufacturers are marketing products made with fibers that can generate or control heat......     JAPAN: Slimmer space suit for mission to moon designed     Japan is going to become the third nation to produce a space suit, using its technology to design a slimmer outfit for the next US mission to the moon......     JAPAN: Toray, Riken innovate durable coating agents     Toray announced here on December 26 that it has developed an innovative technology to improve the durability of photocatalytic coating agents using fullerene, an allotrope of carbon, in collaboration with Riken......     JAPAN: Kansai introduces new machines for waistband attachment     The company has carved a niche in waistband attachment machines over the past 20 years after the world-famous waistband machine DLR-1508P......     JAPAN: Morphotex to create multi-colored apparels     Japanese researchers are working upon creating a fashionable skirt that changes color when viewed from different angles. The Japanese textile industry, which is striving to secure the leading position by developing fibers in the finest aspect, is banking upon the researchers Dr. Takeshi Kikutani......     JAPAN: Toshiba & Digital Fashion To Develop 3D Fashion Simulator     A research and development project for a three-dimensional fashion simulation system has been initiated by Toshiba Corp. and Digital Fashion Ltd......                 JAPAN Textile News - Wool News         JAPAN: Japan's domestic production of worsted yarn boosted     Japan's domestic production of worsted yarn was boosted in the end of 2006 leading to a strong annual result compared with previous year; Australian Wool Innovation Limited reported in a release here on March 30......     JAPAN: Kurabo develops new dyeing method     Osaka based leading textile manufacturer Kurabo Industries, Ltd. has developed a new method of dyeing wool......     JAPAN: Sanyo To Purchase Wool From Australian Producers     Japanese casual clothing and sportswear manufacturer, Sanyo Shokai Ltd., is planning to purchase wool from Australian producers......     JAPAN: Designers Focus On Optim™ Wool To Creates Natural Luxury     Molecular reconstruction which translates the naturally round form of woollen fibres into a polygon is one of the treatments with which Japanese fabric producers are transforming the look and performance of 100 per cent wool and wool-rich fabrics for winter 2004/5........     JAPAN: Itoi Launches Woollen Fabric With Silk-Like Sheen     Osaka based company, Itoi Textile produced a silk-like sheen lends distinction to the latest range of 100 per cent woollens for winter 2003/4........     JAPAN: Japan Wool Textile To Acquire Kenwood TMI Corp     Japan Wool Textile Co., manufacturer and seller of wool textiles including wool fabrics, blankets and carpets, have been reported to be preparing for the acquisition of most of Kenwood Corporations stake in the measurement instrument subsidiary Kenwood TMI Corporation........     JAPAN: Wool Firm To Invest In China     Japan Wool Textile Co said today that as part of its strategy to move more of its production to China it will take a 60 per cent stake in China's JiangyinNikke Worsted Spinning Co........     JAPAN: Market Of Imported Wool Is Pressing     Price of Australian wool skyrocketting and the devaluation of Japanese yen lead to the fact that the situation is a bit pressing in Japan imported wool market........     JAPAN: Companies Continue To Promote Australian Superfine Wool     Onward Kashiyama Co., Ltd., Japan's leading apparel manufacturer, announced yesterday that the company purchased a 1PP wool bale class (Super 180's class) along with other ultrafine bales........                 JAPAN Textile News - Yarn News         JAPAN: Spun yarn delivery shows increase level in October     Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry of Japan released the indices of Industrial Production, Shipment and Producer's Inventory for October 2005......     JAPAN: Cotton yarn output slides     Cotton yarn production in Japan saw a sharp drop in September for the sixth month in a row. In proportion to previous year's same month production, September production droped 15.6 percent to 7,734 tons....     JAPAN: Worsted Yarn Demand Likely To Recover In First Half Of 2004     According to a statement from the Japanese Wool Spinners Association demand for Japanese worsted yarn is expected to experience modest recovery......     JAPAN: Yarn-Dyed Fabric Biz For Next Spring Started     Yarn-dyed fabric manufacturers in the Nishiwaki fabric-weaving district are anticipating the start of business for next spring......