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Executive Market Report - 7 December 2020

Eurozone manufacturing activity proved resilient in November, but some member economies struggled to keep pace and slid back into contraction.

FibresYarnsTrade

Wearable TechnologyResearch & Development

Sensor for smart textiles survives washing machine, cars and hammers

Researchers at Harvard University have developed a strain sensor that can survive washing machines.

Review7 Dec 2020

Hygienix 2020 reflects on a turbulent year for the AHP sector

The impact of global events on the absorbent hygiene products industry was explored at the Hygienix conference held virtually by North America’s nonwovens association, INDA. Bigger challenges are yet to come, writes Adrian Wilson

HygieneEvents

Digital PrintingWearable TechnologyResearch & Development

Researchers advance printing circuitry on wearable fabrics

Researchers at Oregon State University (US) have developed a more efficient process for printing circuitry onto fabrics to make e-textiles.

KnittingManufacturing Technology

Santoni launches the XT Machine TC

The new offering from the Italian sock knitting machine producer is said to be the first Intarsia machine to feature an integral toe-closing device.

Digital PrintingManufacturing Technology

Inkjet textile market innovates through adversity

Joseph Link, evaluates what has been a turbulent 12 months for the digital textile printing market

FibresYarnsResearch & Development

Researchers recycle materials into new UK-made products

Researchers at the University of York are working with the Royal College of Art in a new GB£5.4m project to lessen the environmental impact of the textile industry in the UK. Jessica Owen reports.

FibresYarnsMarkets & Prices

USDA’s Weekly Export Sales Report for week ending 26 November

The USDA’s Weekly Export Sales Report of 26 November was weak and not so encouraging to the markets.

SyntheticsDigital PrintingMarkets & Prices

ASF prices lifted sharply on cost push

Polyester staple fibre prices were raised in India and Pakistan, but stayed depressed in China.

NaturalSpun/NaturalMarkets & Prices

US cotton futures close lower

US cotton futures closed lower on the week and indications were that the trends will be mostly down for some time.

SyntheticsDigital PrintingMarkets & Prices

ACN surges to over 12-month high on supply constraints

Purified terephthalic acid markets in Asia continued to show mixed sentiment within and outside of China.

FilamentDigital PrintingMarkets & Prices

Polyester filaments flat despite strong upstream

Polyester filament yarn prices remained stable in China, with some deals negotiable despite strong upstream purified terephthalic acid and mono ethylene glycol costs.

News4 Dec 2020

Rethinking PYRATEX exhibition merges textiles and art

Madrid-based start-up PYRATES is hosting an exhibition in December and January in collaboration with White Lab.

NaturalCellulosicsEvents

Wool Market Report - 4 December 2020

A comprehensive weekly round-up and analysis of price developments at the major wool auctions around the world.

British wool prices soften after Christchurch eases last week

The 11th wool sale held on 1 December saw prices soften slightly for most types, in-line with the trends in last week’s New Zealand sales.

South African wool market closes up despite a slow start

The 16th sale of the 2020-21 season had a larger offering again of 13,791 bales and a higher clearance rate of 98.2%.

New Zealand wool market easier again amid limited selection

This week saw a limited selection of fine wool on offer in New Zealand.

Once again, a down-and-up week for Australian wool

The Australian wool market had another week of down-and-up prices after a steady previous week.