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Technical TextilesEffectsResearch & Development

Weathering affects PFAS concentrations in outdoor clothing

A team led by Ike van der Veen at Vrije University in Amsterdam has assessed the effects of weathering on PFASs from DWR-treated outdoor clothing. Jessica Owen finds out more.

FibresYarnsMarkets & Prices

Executive Market Report - 9 March 2020

Petrochemical downstream plants in China have been gradually ramping up production on increased availability of workers and easing logistics issues, with relatively fewer cases of the novel coronavirus noted in recent days.

Key events succumb to coronavirus

Following feedback from exhibitors and in response to the ongoing spread of Coronavirus (Covid-19) throughout Europe, FESPA has taken the decision to postpone FESPA Global Print Expo.

EffectsEvents

Digitalising supply chains to protect against coronavirus

The ongoing coronavirus outbreak (COVID-19) is causing brands, manufacturers and other players in the textile & apparel industry to reassess and adapt their supply chains.

ApparelSustainability

FibresYarnsMarkets & Prices

USDA’s Weekly Export Sales Report of week ending 27 February

The USDA Weekly Export Sales Report of 27 February was strong enough to influence cotton markets. Net cotton sales of 395,500 RB for 2019-20 were up 84% from the previous week and 40% from the prior 4-week average.

SyntheticsSpun/Man-madeMarkets & Prices

PSF offers rolled back on easing cost

Polyester staple fibre prices were down across Asian markets on weakening cost support and demand yet to show up despite textile operating rate in China increased on the week.

SyntheticsSpun/Man-madeMarkets & Prices

PFY prices back to tradable levels

Polyester filament yarn prices brought back tradable levels in China while overall market sentiment was stable.

SyntheticsSpun/Man-madeMarkets & Prices

MMF raw material volatile but prices fall

Purified terephthalic acid markets in Asia were volatile this week, mainly following the upstream paraxylene and crude oil prices.

NaturalSpun/NaturalMarkets & Prices

Futures rallies on strong US export numbers

US cotton futures rallied 2.2% this week on strong weekly export sales report and a weakening US$. This was despite a 1% fall on the weekend as the weaker US stock market hampered cotton futures.

ApparelCellulosicsResearch & Development

Body-caring leggings by mothers for mothers

In collaboration with PYRATES Smart Fabrics, Mama Matters' team of two, Delia Wieser and Katharina Griesbacher, has created the 'world's first' sustainable and naturally body-caring leggings that encourage wellbeing for mums.

Digital PrintingMarkets & Prices

Examining the Spanish and Portuguese digital printing market

The EMEA region is a dominant player in the textile market, and thus has the largest share in the global digital textile printing market, according to WTiN Intelligence: Digital Textiles.

Wool Market Report - 6 March 2020

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

FootwearFabricsDesign & Trends

Insight6 Mar 2020

Eight of the latest knitted performance shoes

Jessica Owen takes a look at some of the most recent innovations in the knitted performance shoes market.

Insight6 Mar 2020

Yak wool clothing inspired by the Tibetan Plateau

Julian Wilson, co-founder of Khunu, explains how the symbiotic relationship between Tibetan nomads and their yaks inspired a clothing brand. Olivia Selka reports.

FabricsNaturalResearch & Development

NCWSBA Australian Wool Market Report - 6 March 2020

Weekly analysis of the Australian Wool Market by Chris Wilcox, Executive Director of the National Council of Wool Selling Brokers of Australia

Low yield wool contributes to price fall in South Africa

The 22nd sale of the 2019-20 wool season held this week saw 12,562 bales on offer, of which, 95.2% sold.

Market in buyers’ favour in New Zealand

The New Zealand wool market saw only the South Island operating this week with an offering of 5,223 bales.

An incredibly hectic week for the Australian wool market

It has been an incredibly hectic week for the Australian wool market, as all worked very hard to get this week’s sales up.