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Profile8 Nov 2019

Sheep Inc launches carbon-negative sweaters

Edzard van der Wyck, co-founder and CEO of Sheep Inc, tells Jessica Owen all about the company’s fully traceable sweaters, carbon-negative approach and adopting sheep.

NaturalKnittingResearch & Development

Pricesfree8 Nov 2019

South African market unable to hold onto previous gains

The 10th sale of the 2019-20 South African wool season was held on 6-7 November with 13,541 bales on offer, of which 92% was sold.

NaturalMarkets & Prices

Pricesfree8 Nov 2019

Softer tone for Australian wool market

The Australian wool market saw another week of price decline following two weeks of rising prices.

NaturalMarkets & Prices

Insight8 Nov 2019

Transforming carpets and bottles into performance apparel

Verdex Technologies has recently developed a recycling process to turn carpet and plastic bottle waste into a variety of high-value markets. Jessica Owen reports.

SyntheticsFiltrationResearch & Development

Pricesfree8 Nov 2019

NCWSBA Australian Wool Market Report - 8 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

Insight7 Nov 2019

Using coffee grounds in performance jackets

Alex Feechan, CEO and founder of FINDRA, speaks to Andy Rhodes about the company’s technical jacket range featuring coffee-based yarns

NaturalRecycledResearch & Development

Company Intelligence7 Nov 2019

Pireta

Pireta offers a variant of conductive fictionalisation achieved at fibre level. This profile offers overview of their technology as well as examines key markets and projected future trends.

Smart TextilesCompanies & Finance

Insight6 Nov 2019

Innovative ventures boost Suominen’s operating profit

Suominen, a leading supplier of nonwovens, has recently released its latest financial report. Jessica Owen looks into its activities across 2019 to see what has contributed to the company’s positive year.

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Sector Analysis6 Nov 2019

Sentiment analysis of the digital textile industry in Q3 2019

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

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Profile6 Nov 2019

Tanatex examines thriving performance finishing trends

Otis Robinson speaks with René Hermse, global manager, performance textile solutions at Tanatex Chemicals, about the growing trends in the performance finishing market

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Insight6 Nov 2019

Innovation round-up: Performance textiles

This month we’ve seen Adidas unveil its new mastectomy sports bra, Nufabrx launch CBD into its clothing and Puma bring out its first swimwear collection in three years, among other things.

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Intelligence6 Nov 2019

Mass customisation: Part 3 – Software

With a similar structure to Part II, this report focuses on the software infrastructure supporting mass customisation.

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Insight5 Nov 2019

Performance finishing market thriving

A range of new, available finishing technologies for textile manufacturers have been developed, in addition to the emergence of newer segments such as athleisurewear, which also prioritises comfort and appearance.

SportswearFibresDesign & Trends

Insight5 Nov 2019

Using nanotechnology to leverage opportunities created by the US-China trade war

An increasing reliance on using nanotechnology is giving Malaysian textile manufacturers a competitive edge over rival producers in south east Asia, experts claim.

Smart TextilesFinishingIndustry 4.0

Insight5 Nov 2019

Cutting the cost of water use in the textile industry

Dr Akmez Nabeerasool, senior project manager at wastewater treatment specialist Arvia Technology, discusses how the global textile manufacturing industry can reduce costs.

EffectsSustainability

Insight5 Nov 2019

Software for communicating fabric handle

Otis Robinson speaks with Dr Sahar Arshi, research fellow at the University of Leeds, about a university-led project to develop software capable of digitally communicating hand feel across the globe.

ApparelEffectsIndustry 4.0

Insight4 Nov 2019

New knitwear collection from H&M and Pringle

The Swedish high-street retailer H&M has recently collaborated on a collection with the luxurious knitwear brand Pringle of Scotland. Jessica Owen reports.

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Insight4 Nov 2019

Innovating for a greener textile chemicals industry

ERCA has become the first chemical company in the world to obtain the Certificate of Conformity GRS. Madelaine Thomas explores the innovations and drivers behind this achievement.

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Insight4 Nov 2019

Sensient to sell its inks business

Sensient Technologies Corporation will be exploring strategic alternatives for its inks business.

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Prices4 Nov 2019

Executive Market Report - 4 November 2019

Crude oil markets were under pressure opening the week and saw four consecutive days of price decline.

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Insight4 Nov 2019

USDA’s Weekly Export Sales Report of week ending 24 October

The USDA’s weekly export sales report of 24 October was dismal, showing net cotton sales of 108,100 RB for 2019-20 were down 23% from the previous week and 39% from the prior 4-week average.

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Prices4 Nov 2019

Fibre prices soften on poor demand

Polyester stable fibre offers were generally lowered in China as upstream cost eased and simultaneously downstream demand withered.

SyntheticsDigital PrintingMarkets & Prices

Prices4 Nov 2019

PFY/NFY prices down on falling cost and demand

Polyester filament yarn markets were range bound in China as upstream cost were lowered, while downstream mills purchases were need based amid wait-and-watch stance.

FilamentDigital PrintingMarkets & Prices

Prices4 Nov 2019

PTA-MEG sobers / ACN prices plunge

Purified terephthalic acid (PTA) markets were subdued in Asia, as prices weakened on fading demand this week.

SyntheticsDigital PrintingMarkets & Prices

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