ASBCI industry handbook launch

British clothing and textile suppliers' forum, ASBCI, has launched its Clothing Industry Handbook 2009. It is the first handbook of its type written specifically for suppliers' across the global clothing chain. In addition to information on the ASBCI, the handbook contains topical advisory features, written by industry experts. The articles offer suppliers' advice on subjects that include an update on the latest 'European care label symbols', 'employment law in an economic crisis' and making the supply-chain 'lean, mean and green.' There are also features on 'the renaissance of the British weaving industry' and on the impact of the new Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and restriction of Chemicals, REACH regulations.

The handbook is available free on application to the ASBCI. The handbook reviews the latest ASBCI conference, speaker and student events in addition to overviewng its recent technical visits and technical handbooks. There is also a full members' listing and a diary of forthcoming events.