extiles have been an important part of NC State University for over a century. The NC State College of Textiles has a rich history and is a world leader in textiles education. Over the years, a library collection has been developed to support the curriculum and research programs at the college, beginning with early courses in weaving and textile design through current research in areas such as biomedical textiles and textile nanotechnologies. The Burlington Textiles Library is unique in the United States for both the breadth and depth of its collections and ranks as a world-class textiles information center. Drawing on the holdings of the University Archives and the NCSU Libraries Special Collections Research Center, this exhibit features the highlights of the Burlington Textiles Library’s history

LAHORE: Though the year 2012, which is about to end, like past few years confounded the problems of the industries with severe energy crisis, textile sector is still optimistic at the prospect of the opportunities knocking boisterously at the door.

One such is the inability of Chinese textile manufacturers to produce efficiently basic textiles, while the GSP Plus status from European Union is another. The propensity to add value was also a positive sign in 2012.

Gohar Ejaz Group Leader All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) said yarn exports from Pakistan to China are growing at an astonishing pace. “Two years back, our average monthly yarn exports were 40,000 tonnes, while average exports during last three months stood at 65,000 tonnes per month. The growth was mainly because of growing appetite for yarn in China,” he added.

H&M is the first fashion company to launch a clothing collecting initiative worldwide. Starting in February 2013, customers will be able to drop off used garments in H&M stores worldwide. Sustainability is an important part of H&M’s offering, and H&M strives to reduce the environmental impact of clothes throughout their lifecycle.

It has become almost redundant to say that an Italian luxury-fashion company is accused of tax evasion. In fact, it would be faster to list the brands that, over the years, have not tangled with the tax authorities. The latest designers to find themselves in the bull’s eye of prosecutors are Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana. Their trial for tax evasion began this month. In the past, most of the accused were either cleared or fined. But this is an Italy that has grown significantly more hostile to tax avoidance.

Spectacularly showcased, interactively brought to life and artistically conceived – an exceptional industry event awaits visitors and exhibitors at the trend show during next year’s Heimtextil, the international trade fair for home and contract textiles (9 to 12 January 2013).

In Forum 0, the Trend Show will provide an impressive insight into pioneering design developments – planned and executed by Stijlinstituut Amsterdam. The Trend Show will be complemented by talks by high-calibre speakers. With “Be inspired”,