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Source It China is an ASEAN Federation of Textile Industries (AFTEX) event co-organized with Messe Frankfurt, in order to strengthen the global reach of the garments, textiles, accessories and designs made in ASEAN countries.

The show wants to provide the easiest access to resources within Southeast Asia including apparel and textile manufacturers and suppliers.

Countries represented include:

• Cambodia. The country enjoys robust garment trade with the west, accounting for USD2.5 billion in 2006 ? a 17% increase over 2005.
• Laos. The country produces many woven and knit products, primarily for export to the EU, and provides many manufacturing facilities to other countries such as Thailand.
• Malaysia. Textile and apparel manufacturing is Malaysia?s second largest employment sector and earned USD2.71 billion in exports in 2005. Manufacturers are vertically integrated with a reputation for reliability and the country has a very developed infrastructure for export.
• Philippines. Manufacturers in the Philippines own the licenses to produce many international brands and the country is a major supplier of childrens wear. Philippine manufacturers are well known for producing complicated styles and intricate embroideries.
• Singapore. Singapore features a mature design industry with many fashion labels and is known as one of the major trading centers in the region.
• Thailand. Thailand is a strong textile producer with established manufacturing sectors and well-developed vertical integration.
• Vietnam. Vietnam is also a major brand producer with many international licenses.

This event would be great for any designer-entrepreneur to attend if you were looking to move production overseas. Source It HK is being held at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre in China on October 29-November 1, 2007 concurrent with
Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics. For more information please visit their website.

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