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ACIMIT: Italian textile machinery orders up 5% in Q4

Orders for Italian textile machinery rose by 5% during the fourth quarter of 2013, compared to the previous quarter, figures from the economics department of ACIMIT (the Association of Italian Textile Machinery Manufacturers) have revealed.

Calls for Pakistan and Nepal to increase bilateral trade

Pakistan and Nepal should focus on the promotion of bilateral trade in the future, including the export and import of textiles, according to the Ambassador of Nepal Bharat Raj Paudyal.

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German researchers develop enhanced pillow encasings

Scientists at the Hohenstein Institute have developed a new kind of pillow encasing created with enhanced hygiene and sleep performance properties.

News18 Feb 2014

DyStar continues to invest in sustainability

DyStar, a leading manufacturer of products and services for the global textile industry, has revealed in its latest sustainability report that investment in reducing the group’s environmental impact increased by 10% during 2011-2012.

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Turkish Open Day boosts interest in Savio’s new winder

Savio, a leader in the yarn finishing machine sector, has received a lot of interest for its new winder, Polar/E premium, following an Open House event in Turkey.

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“Protecting flocks from wild dogs is a national effort,” says Aussie Minister

A major issue facing Australian woolgrowers is the need to protect their flocks from wild dogs, according to Barnaby Joyce, Australia’s Minister for Agriculture.

Profile18 Feb 2014

Arvind improves denim processing with Indig-O-Matic

Arvind Limited, one of the largest fabric and apparel producers in India, has improved the efficiency of its denim processing after introducing an Indig-O-Matic slasher/dyeing line from Karl Mayer into its operations.

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Suominen expands nonwoven business beyond wipes

Suominen has launched a new range of nonwoven materials for use in tabletop applications in the hotel, restaurant and catering (HoReCa) markets globally, expanding its nonwovens business beyond wipes.

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Former Graph-Tech owners launch Radex AG

A new inkjet integration company, Radex AG, has been launched by the founders of Graph-Tech AG, a leading developer and integrator of drop on demand inkjet technology including printers.

Profile17 Feb 2014

Kuruwita Textile Mills files for de-listing

After four years of difficult trading, Kuruwita Textile Mills, a Sri Lanka-based company engaged in the manufacture and sale of textiles, has taken the decision to de-list itself from the Colombo Stock Exchange.

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Luxury brands under pressure for hazardous chemicals use

Luxury brands such Versace, Louis Vuitton and Dolce&Gabbana have come under fire for using the same hazardous chemicals used in the manufacturing of fast fashion to produce children’s items.

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Woolmark collaborates with designer Timothy Everest

The Woolmark Company has partnered with British tailor and fashion designer Timothy Everest to launch a wool-based collection, Hemisphere.

FinishingTechnical Textiles

High Point University joins JSNN nanomanufacturing consortium

High Point University has joined the nanomanufacturing consortium at the Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering (JSNN) in Greensboro, North Carolina, US.

SyntheticsCompanies & Finance

BASF to enhance Brazilian polyamide production line

BASF is to replace all the polyamide categories currently sold at its production plant in Sao Bernardo do Campo, Brazil, with its own Ultramid high performance polymers.

Profile14 Feb 2014

Glatfelter gains growth through composite fibres

Glatfelter, the nonwoven, specialty paper and engineered products manufacturer, has stated that shipping volumes of its composite fibres are anticipated to be 10% higher in the first quarter of 2014, compared to the fourth quarter of 2013.

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Review14 Feb 2014

Lectra highlights fashion versatility in Mexico

At two recent Mexican fashion and clothing exhibitions, Intermoda and Production Expo, Lectra showcased its full range of technology that integrates every stage of creating collections, from design to product development.

FabricsApparelTechnical Textiles

News14 Feb 2014

UK textile and biomedical sectors receive boost

The UK’s textile and biomedical sectors will receive a boost, especially in the North West, after the Greater Manchester Business Growth Hub was awarded two new mentoring contracts, as part of the government’s £2.6million Mentor Challenge Fund.

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News14 Feb 2014

PolyShield patent case coming to a close

M&G Chemicals has stated on its website that the patent infringement case brought against them with regards to Invista’s PolyShield resin product is ‘Settled and Dismissed’.

SyntheticsTechnical Textiles

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Vectorply expands product manufacturing capabilities

US-based Vectorply has expanded its advanced product manufacturing with the installation of a new Liba Max 5 machine.

CmiA extends its reach in Sub Saharan Africa

Cotton Made in Africa (CmiA) has extended its reach in Sub Saharan Africa with smallholder farmers in Ghana starting to benefit from the programme.

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DuPont partnership targets transgenic protection for crops

DuPont Pioneer and Hexima Limited are to collaborate on two projects targeting the transgenic protection of agricultural crops, such as, cotton, corn, soybean, and rice to improve grower productivity.

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GlyEco expands US processing plant

Green chemistry company GlyEco has started the second phase of expansion at its New Jersey, US, processing plant to meet increasing customer demand for its refinery-grade recycled glycol.

Profile13 Feb 2014

Fibre Security: APDN revenues soar 88%

Applied DNA Sciences (APDN) has recorded a revenues rise of 88% during the first fiscal quarter of 2014 with the figure standing at $597,354, compared with $317,670 achieved in the same period in 2013.

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