“For the last seven years, AAFA has used this International Sourcing Conference to help U.S. apparel and footwear companies navigate often complicated sourcing strategies,” said AAFA President and CEO Kevin M. Burke.  “This past year was difficult for our industry.  That is why we have built this year’s theme on refocusing our efforts and moving forward as quickly as we can.  We are thrilled that this year’s program is shaping up to be our best yet.”

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Textile testing services expanded with state-of-the-art facility in Arlington Heights, IL

While consumers have always looked for safety, quality and performance in apparel and soft home products, impending regulatory changes can pose confusion for textile manufacturers, distributors and retailers. Intertek, a leading global quality and solutions provider for a wide range of industries, has invested in moving its textile testing capabilities from its Springfield, NJ operation to its Arlington Heights, IL facility for this very reason – to more efficiently serve the changing business climate through increased capacity to cater to changing customer needs for compliance.

“Every dollar spent by the American consumer on goods produced in China has a net economic value here of $1.50. For every dollar spent by that same consumer on goods produced in the United States, that economic value is approximately $12”

The U.S. Department of Commerce recently completed its annual adjustment to the seasonal factors used in the monthly Institute for Supply Management™(ISM) Manufacturing Report On Business^® and the monthly Institute for Supply Management™ (ISM) Non-Manufacturing Report On Business^®. Economists and managers who track these indexes will note these changes are effective with the January 2010 ISM Manufacturing Report On Business^®, which is scheduled to be released on February 1, 2010, and the January 2010 ISM Non-Manufacturing Report On Business^®, which will be released on February 3, 2010.

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“People get a premier item that they value highly. Because production times are short, they get it when they need it. Plus, there’s less overproduction and waste.”

The application of Flocking is a rather simple process. However, it can be a very messy process.  If you plan on doing flocking yourself it is highly suggested that you wear some sort of dust mask.