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Prices18 Feb 2020

Polyester fibre cheaper on limited demand

Polyester staple fibre markets were subdued in China and prices eased further this week as preventive measures to contain the virus outbreak limited downstream demand.

SyntheticsDigital PrintingMarkets & Prices

Prices18 Feb 2020

Prices roll over as converters remain shut in China

Polyester filament yarn spot prices were stable, amid scarce spot discussions as most downstream textile producers were yet to resume operation in east China amid the coronavirus breakout.

FilamentDigital PrintingMarkets & Prices

Prices18 Feb 2020

PTA / MEG stable to down as market awaits China’s return

Purified terephthalic acid prices remained largely stable this week in Asia amid limited spot discussions.

SyntheticsDigital PrintingMarkets & Prices

Prices18 Feb 2020

Coronavirus fear grips cotton market

US cotton futures were lower as increased cases of the coronavirus outbreak in China caused selling interest.

NaturalSpun/NaturalMarkets & Prices

Insight18 Feb 2020

Leading innovation in functional fabrics manufacturing

Fiona Haran finds out how Drexel University’s newly launched Pennsylvania Fabric Discovery Center at the Center for Functional Fabrics plans to boost innovation in smart textiles.

Technical TextilesSmart TextilesResearch & Development

Technical17 Feb 2020

Sublimation papers: Technology, application and new products

This article i will dive deeper into the different technologies that are used to produce sublimation papers, explain advantages and disadvantages, but also to have a closer look at the applications and new products in the market.

Digital PrintingResearch & Development

Insight17 Feb 2020

DAME develops the ‘world’s first’ reusable tampon applicator

Alec Mills, co-founder of DAME, tells Jessica Owen about how the company can help women save up to 12,000 disposable tampon applicators from being discarded in a lifetime.

HygieneNaturalResearch & Development

Sector Analysis14 Feb 2020

Industry developments drive positivity for smart textiles

Following our previous sentiment analysis report published in Q2 2019, the overall endorsement of the smart textile industry remained positive in Q3.

Smart TextilesManufacturing Technology

Prices14 Feb 2020

Wool Market Report - 14 February 2020

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

NaturalMarkets & Prices

Sector Analysis14 Feb 2020

Digitalisation increases in the textile & apparel industry

In Q4 2019, following WTiN’s previous sentiment analysis report published in Q3 2019, the overall endorsement of Industry 4.0 in the textile & apparel industry increased from 0.54 to 0.69 on a scale of -1 to +1.

ApparelFibresResearch & Development

Prices14 Feb 2020

British wool prices down on weak demand

The third sale of the 2020 British wool season held on 11 February saw pricing ease weak demand, with several key types unsold

NaturalMarkets & Prices

Prices14 Feb 2020

South African wool market weakens on general perception

The 19th sale of the 2019-20 South African wool season this week offered 5,488 bales

NaturalMarkets & Prices

Prices14 Feb 2020

New Zealand wool prices ease further but are mixed

The New Zealand wool market saw both North and South Island offer 16,670 bales, of which 12,734 were sold

NaturalMarkets & Prices

Sector Analysis14 Feb 2020

ISPO effect drives innovation in performance textiles

Following our previous sentiment analysis report published in Q3 2019, the overall endorsement of the performance textile and apparel industry remained positive in Q4 2019.

SportswearResearch & Development

Prices14 Feb 2020

Unsustainable week for Australian wool but fair enough

The Australian wool market continued to surprise with solid results arising from this week’s Australian wool auctions.

NaturalMarkets & Prices

Review14 Feb 2020

ISPO highlights the move towards chemical-free waterproofing

The sports and outdoor wear industry is looking for ways in which to provide eco-friendly water repellence without compromising on performance. Fiona Haran reports on three companies that are working to solve this challenge.

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Insight14 Feb 2020

Urban outdoor apparel inspired by nature

Miriam van der Ham, founder of mvdham – the winner of this year’s ISPO Brandnew Urban Outdoor category – explains more about the nature-to-urban apparel vision that inspired her first collection of outdoor wear.

ApparelNaturalEvents

Insight14 Feb 2020

How plants and textiles can help with oil spills

Researchers at the University of Bonn, Germany, have developed an environmentally friendly technology inspired by nature to help clean up after oil spills. Jessica Owen reports.

FibresFabricsResearch & Development

Prices14 Feb 2020

NCWSBA Australian Wool Market Report - 14 February 2020

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

NaturalMarkets & Prices

Insight13 Feb 2020

New CEO and president at Baldwin Technology

The US technology firm Baldwin Technology has named Joe Kline as its new CEO and president.

EffectsCompanies & Finance

Review13 Feb 2020

Circular and bio-based solutions headline ISPO Munich

The leading international trade fair for sporting goods once again proved an exciting platform for textile innovation, with a plethora of new product launches boosted by collaboration. Fiona Haran reports.

SportswearApparelDesign & Trends

Insight12 Feb 2020

German firm acquires Beaver Paper

Koehler Paper Group has acquired Beaver Paper, an experienced specialty paper producer with bases in Los Angeles and Atlanta.

EffectsFabricsCompanies & Finance

Insight12 Feb 2020

Lenzing set to target booming ethnic wear market

An Indonesia-based fabric and yarn innovation centre has hailed success in developing wood-based cellulose fibres that it says are set to drive business in the multibillion-dollar Asian ethnic wear market.

FibresTechnical TextilesResearch & Development

Insight12 Feb 2020

Plant-based faux fur impresses at ISPO

In a thoughtful movement away from the use of animal fur in textiles, the latest innovation from DuPont Sorona blends ethicality with sustainability and performance. By Olivia Selka.

ApparelFibresSustainability

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