(Already published in the Asia Outdoor issue) GE, the marketer of the waterproof and breathable laminates, has announced a strategic partnership with the Dishang Group, a major original manufacturer and exporter of textiles. Dishang has agreed to provide completely integrated eVent solutions for the design, sourcing and production of apparel. The group will support GE in the development of new products for the eVent family of products. What is more, Dishang will assist eVent's customers in manufacturing, quality management and product design for their apparel collections. To achieve this, Dishang is building a completely new facility that is expected to be operational by the end of this year. The Chinese producer reports annual sales of more than $1 billion. It operates 49 wholly owned factories and manufactures 50 million units of garments per year. The product range ranges from sportswear and casual lifestyle products to sports and outerwear as well as corporate and military garments.

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