China Topped Textile Machine Purchases in 2012
Most categories showed declines, but circular knitting machine buys were up.
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Today’s column is written by award-winning men’s wear designer Joseph Abboud, chief creative director for Men’s Wearhouse Inc.
Textiles
China Topped Textile Machine Purchases in 2012
Most categories showed declines, but circular knitting machine buys were up.







