In an effort to curb the illegal transhipment and mis-discription of textiles to avoid quotas, Border Security Patrol is hiring 45 additional personnel from a new appropriation by Congress. In the month of February, BSP has already siezed textile merchandise worth $14 Million, and enforcement effort seems to be increasing.

One easy way to avoid this kind of “quota” predicament is to buy from sources that are not restricted under quota regimen. India, for example is not impacted by the new Quotas, and JD Corp, with its manufacturing facilities based in India, can help you with your needs.

Click here to read more about the CBP efforts.

Magic, the largest garments and textiles show on the planet is about to kickoff in Las Vegas. More than 3000 manufactures will be there, and over 100,000 will go through the show in three days! If you haven’t been to Magic, you absolutely have to go. Its is major event. For more information click here

This year, Magic has moved into the new larger Las Vegas convention center and is a much more expanded show than before. Unfortunately, we will miss this Magic show due to some other engagements. But if you go, please drop us a line and let us know how things went. We are always curious to know if the business was good or not. That said, JD Corp is planning to be at the August show, so if you miss us there this time, don’t worry. We will see you for sure in August.

Not that you would, but if you are ever wondering about what happens at a fashion show, here is a little rundown by Roopal Patel, the Senior Woman’s Fashion Director at Bergdorf Goodman. Here is an exerpt:

9am
I threw out yesterday’s show tickets and got today’s ready, answered e-mails on my Blackberry and checked voicemails. I then did some stuff around the apartment so I’d be ready for a week of leaving home at 8 am and getting home at midnight.

A few lines down, she says…

9 pm
I just got home and am going to take a long hot bath and get to bed early so I’m ready for a long and full day tomorrow.

What? Come home early? I hope the rest of the Fashion Week is more interesting!