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Textiles in motion (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)

The history and culture of Okinawa comes alive on stage this weekend at the Honolulu Academy of Arts.

New Textiles Lab Aims To Advance Functionality Of Protective Garments (Textileweb.com)

A new facility at North Carolina State University will help provide increased protection to first responders by testing their turnout gear against potentially harmful chemical and biological threats.

Australian New `Protectionism' to Harm Economy, Australian Says (Bloomberg.com)

Aug. 8 (Bloomberg) -- An adviser to the Australian government criticized the ruling Labor party's industry policy as a ``new protectionist'' push for extra assistance and slower tariff cuts for car, textiles and other manufacturers, the Australian said.

Tamil Nadu minister stripped of post over kidnap allegations (Gulf Times)

CHENNAI: Tamil Nadu Minister of Textiles N K K P Raja was yesterday dropped from the cabinet following allegations that he had kidnapped three of a family in order to usurp their property.

Gottschalks July same-store sales fall 2.1 percent (AP via Yahoo! Finance)

Regional department-store chain Gottschalks Inc. said Thursday that same-store sales fell 2.1 percent in July. The company said sales in July improved from recent months. Best selling categories included young men's, childrens, special sizes and housewares, while textiles, tabletops and luggage were the weakest.