During the mohair summer auction season, young goat and fine adult mohair saw a marked increase in demand, with sales prices rising steadily from the beginning of the season in February. Young goats closed 17% higher on the final sale of the summer season from the opening sale, with fine adults gaining 29% from the opening sale. 22 Jun 2012
WASHINGTON, USA: It takes lots of water and chemicals to make a pair of jeans, and environmentally conscious clothing makers caught on years ago to the need to make more sustainable versions these popular pants. 21 Jun 2012
A wage dispute in the worsted textiles sector was declared on Monday, 18 June 2012, by the SA Clothing and Textile Workers' Union (Sactwu). 19 Jun 2012
The Southern African Clothing & Textile Workers Union (Sactwu) on Monday, 11 June 2012, declared a wage dispute against employers in the cotton textiles sector. 12 Jun 2012
Minority shareholders in Seardel Investment Corp might be forgiven for fantasising about the value-laden clothing and textile conglomerate stripping off its remaining garments. 8 Jun 2012
Clothing retailer The Foschini Group has agreed to buy garments from small local manufacturers, says Trade & Industry Minister Rob Davies. 21 May 2012
Clothing and textile conglomerate Seardel (SER/SRN) on Thursday, 17 May 2012, reported an adjusted headline loss of R45.0 million for the year ended 31 March, against a R24.8 million loss in the prior year. 17 May 2012
The Southern African Clothing and Textile Workers' Union (Sactwu) on Tuesday, 15 May, gave the Apparel Manufacturers Association (AMSA) notice of its intention to embark on lunchtime protest action on 21 May 2012. 16 May 2012
Wool prices softened at this week's sale as the volume of orders from China and Europe tapered off, with the Cape Wools' Merino indicator shedding 1% compared with the previous sale a fortnight ago to close at R98.11/kg (clean). 10 May 2012
Employers in the clothing manufacturing industry last week dismissed a research report by Productivity SA which stated that South African clothing workers had become significantly more productive yet still earned comparatively less per garment they produced. 2 May 2012
South African clothing workers have become more productive over the last few years, yet each year, they earn comparatively less per garment they produce, the Southern African Clothing & Textile Workers' Union (Sactwu) said on Monday, 23 April 2012. 24 Apr 2012
The Department of Trade and Industry (dti) has expressed disappointment that the South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee (Sascoc) has decided to import the National Olympic team's kit. 12 Apr 2012
PARIS, FRANCE: French fashion powerhouse Dior on Monday, 9 April 2012, named Raf Simons as chief designer to succeed disgraced John Galliano who was fired more than a year ago for racist outbursts. 10 Apr 2012
The South African retail market has increasingly attracted the attention of leading British, European and US brands looking to expand their market footprint and international fashion brands are definitely seeing potential in the South African market. 27 Mar 2012
South African fashion designer Suzaan Heyns continues to push the boundaries of ready-to-wear fashion with her 2012 Spring/Summer Collection. The new collection will see her take the label's architectural signature to a new level, by uniquely incorporating cement into the construction of the garments that will form part of the collection that will be unveiled at SA Fashion Week on 31 March 2012. 16 Mar 2012
David Tlale has just returned from New York, where he presented his "Glam-Intersections" collection at the South African Consulate General, but his schedule is not about to slow. 1 Mar 2012
MILAN, ITALY: Bermuda shorts made a dramatic comeback at the Giorgio Armani catwalk show at Milan Fashion Week on Monday, which mixed modern cuts and vibrant colours with throwbacks to the 1920s. 29 Feb 2012
Commenting on the upsurge of kaftans in the fashion industry, Sajidha Gamieldien, senior associate, Trade Mark Department at Adams & Adams points out that in South Africa, at annual fashion shows, designer kaftans, which are hand-made with only a limited number available for purchase, can fetch up to R7000, for those who appreciate creativity and originality. 23 Feb 2012
The Designer Boutique Show (The Show) was established in 2008 by fashion designer, Julia Schaffer to provide a platform for buyers to view and order from South African designers. It has now added the Open Showroom, which is a portal to each exhibitor's own online showroom. 22 Feb 2012
From winter 2012, the Scottish fashion label, Lyle & Scott Fashion for men and women will be available in South Africa through Skye Distribution. 13 Feb 2012
