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Insightfree15 Nov 2019

Innovation round-up: Smart Textiles

Over the last few weeks, we have witnessed innovations regarding laser printed waterproof e-textiles, Apple has been granted a patent for a smart glove and our own event called ITA took place in Amsterdam.

Manufacturing Technology

Pricesfree15 Nov 2019

NCWSBA Australian Wool Market Report - 15 November 2019

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

NaturalMarkets & Prices

Webinar15 Nov 2019

Exploring Sustainability, the Supply Chain and Efficiency

In this webinar, Michal Tracz, Ross Newens, Adi May & Sharon Donovich share their expertise on sustainability, the supply chain and efficiency.

ApparelResearch & Development

Insightfree14 Nov 2019

New EU Commission will improve green commitments on knitwear sector

The European Union (EU) knitwear sector will be pushed to improve its sustainability within 100 days of a new European Commission taking office, expected to happen on 1 December.

FabricsMarkets & Prices

Innovation Briefingfree14 Nov 2019

Innovative and ecological methods to manufacture waterproof and breathable membranes

For outdoor enthusiasts, having the right clothing is essential to maintain thermal comfort outdoors, especially in a wet, windy and cold environment.

EffectsTechnical TextilesResearch & Development

Insight14 Nov 2019

New regulations set to boost hemp fibre production in the US

The USDA has released new rules on legalised hemp fibre production, with a surge of applications expected.

NaturalSpun/NaturalResearch & Development

Review14 Nov 2019

Protecting the world with textiles at A+A

Protective textile innovations for a range of applications were on show at A+A 2019. Andy Rhodes reports from Düsseldorf, Germany.

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Insight13 Nov 2019

Innovation round-up: Protective textiles

This month, Under Armour has unveiled its spacesuit for Virgin Galactic, a new cycling jacket has emerged for protecting cyclists from self-driving cars, while James Heal has presented its new water repellency testing technology.

Manufacturing Technology

Insight13 Nov 2019

Preventing muscle atrophy in space

Since the beginning of the space race in the 1950’s, between cold-war rivals the Soviet Union and the USA, Denmark has had little to no influence on galactic missions.

Smart TextilesMedicalResearch & Development

Profile13 Nov 2019

Digital drives prototyping and customisation in weaving

Madelaine Thomas talks to Geetika Nautiyal, marketing coordinator, Digital Weaving Norway, about the impact of digital technology in the weaving industry.

WeavingIndustry 4.0

Technical Intelligence13 Nov 2019

Printed electronics for wearable smart textiles - Part II

This report provides examples of current suppliers for materials and technologies and also discusses common challenges in printed electronics for wearable smart textiles.

Smart TextilesResearch & Development

Insight11 Nov 2019

Natural expansion for Africa’s first cashmere fabric manufacturer

Ivili Loboya Textiles is boosting local communities and developing a variety of products including a new fashion range.

NaturalSpun/NaturalResearch & Development

Insight11 Nov 2019

Embracing new traditions in print design

Creative designers are often faced with a difficult choice between implementing new technology or staying loyal to age-old solutions which provide distinctive and unique designs.

Digital PrintingDesign & Trends

Prices11 Nov 2019

Executive Market Report - 11 November 2019

Industrial sector showed few signs of a rebound in October in the Eurozone, with output mired in contraction and few signs of increased momentum from September, said IHS Markit early in the week.

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Insight11 Nov 2019

Södra takes textile recycling to the next level

The Swedish company’s new technique can recycle fibres from blended fabrics, enabling circular flows in the fashion and textile industry. Johannes Bogren, president of Södra Cell Bioproducts, explains more to Fiona Haran.

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Insight11 Nov 2019

USDA’s Weekly Export Sales Report of week ending 31 October

The USDA’s weekly export sales report of 31 October was positive compared to previous ones.

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Prices11 Nov 2019

Manmade fibre prices weak on softer cost

Polyester staple fibre offers were largely stable to down in Asian markets

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Prices11 Nov 2019

Filament yarn prices stable to down across Asia

Polyester filament yarn prices were generally stable in Asia markets despite some sobering of feedstock costs.

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Prices11 Nov 2019

Fibre intermediates trend down on fading demand

Purified terephthalic acid Futures and spot in China closed lower on the week on expectations that supply will remain to be under heavy pressure, and inventory to expand significantly ahead of anticipation.

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Prices11 Nov 2019

Cotton up on hope of trade talks progress

Cotton Futures were higher before the next round of USDA production and supply and demand estimates that will be released next week.

NaturalSpun/NaturalMarkets & Prices

Pricesfree8 Nov 2019

Wool Market Report - 8 November 2019

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

NaturalMarkets & Prices

Technical8 Nov 2019

Optimising the exhaustion and maximum fixation of reactive dyes

For the reactive dyeing of cotton fabric, we optimised (decreased and increased) the concentration of salt by 1%, 3% and 4% to observe the subsequent wash fastness, rub fastness and colour strength.

DyeingResearch & Development

Pricesfree8 Nov 2019

Better activity across broader range but prices ease in UK

The UK wool sale held on 5 November saw prices ease further despite better activity across broader range of types than in the last two styles with prices on some types strengthening.

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Pricesfree8 Nov 2019

New Zealand wool dearer

The New Zealand wool market saw sales taking place on the North Island, with only 5,200 bales on offer.

NaturalMarkets & Prices

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