NEWS OF THE WEEK

1 Apparel/Garments
FADAN proposes to build garment production hub in Lagos
Ethiopian govt provides land for modern apparel factory
EU protectionist policy will trigger defensive measures'
2 Textile
Asian PTA prices down from lower upstream product trends
Yarnex sees participation of over 80 companies
MEG & BG PET Chips prices fall in Chinese domestic market
3 Fashion
Adidas NEO Label stages tweet-powered F/W14 show in NYC
FIT exhibits re-imagined range of The Wizard of Oz dolls
Betsey Johnson's Fall13 show inspired new activewear line
4 Technical Textile
Nonwovens producers PGI adds new Spin lace line
B.F.I pitches PP fiber to Chinese geotextiles and auto makers
TFP to double nonwovens fabric production
5 Technology
Solutions provider Lectra exhibits at Galleria Intima
Sandro Ferrone to use Tageos UHF RFID labels for garments
Future Group to invest in omni-channel retail by hybris
6 Corporate
SHIMA SEIKI to exhibit at Yarmarka Fair in Moscow
Fossil & Intel partner on wearable technology
Apparel retailer Bebe Stores reduces net loss in FY14