January/February 2005:
Many in the textile industry are plotting their next moves in the post-quota era. What will 2005
hold?
© Alamy, 2005
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March/April 2005:
Visitors to the upcoming Textile Expo Dubai will have a chance to visit the Burj al Arab Hotel, a
symbol of the modern-day United Arab Emirates.
© Alamy, 2005, by John Dakers
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May/June 2005:
The Bund, long international commerce center of Shanghai, will welcome ShanghaiTex visitors from
around the world.
© China National Tourist Office
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July/August 2005:
Hightex 2005 will put the spotlight on Turkey's growing nonwovens and technical textile industry.
© 2005 Alamy
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September/October 2005:
Merlion Park — home to the half-lion, half-fish sculpture, which is a national icon — will welcome
ITMA Asia visitors to Singapore.
Image Courtesy of the the Singapore Tourism Board
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November/December 2005:
Italy -- still one of the leading manufacturing centers for textile machinery -- now ships more
machinery to Asia than any other region.
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