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Prices19 Aug 2019

Cotton rebounds on strong export data

Cotton futures jumped to hit a two-week peak, supported by hot weather in major cotton growing regions in the US and strong export sales data, with the natural fibre battling for demand support

NaturalSpun/NaturalMarkets & Prices

Intelligence16 Aug 2019

Conductive textiles: An overview and what’s to come

The idea of e-textiles and smart textiles has been around for decades, but with an increasing commercial focus over the last 30 years or so.¹

Smart TextilesManufacturing Technology

Sector Analysis16 Aug 2019

Sentiment analysis of the protective textile and apparel industry in Q2 2019

The overall sentiment of the protective textile and apparel industry was considered relatively positive in Q2 2019

ProtectiveManufacturing Technology

Pricesfree16 Aug 2019

NCWSBA Australian Wool Market Report - 16 August 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

Prices16 Aug 2019

Wool Market Report - 16 August 2019

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

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Prices16 Aug 2019

Weak demand pushes UK wool prices down

The British wool sale held on 13 August saw weaker demand across most types of British Wool and underlying prices moved down

NaturalMarkets & Prices

Prices16 Aug 2019

New Zealand wool sales reflect Australian pressure

Wool sales held on 15 August in South Island largely reflected the downward pressure seen in Australia.

NaturalMarkets & Prices

Pricesfree16 Aug 2019

Australian wool prices hit nearer to lowest level in over two years

The Australian wool market witnessed another week of tumultuous price reductions, with the EMI closing at its lowest level in more than two years

NaturalMarkets & Prices

Webinar16 Aug 2019

Smart Textiles for Fashion, Entertainment and Lifestyle

Fiona will share some insights on the market and will offer her thoughts on the widely reported challenges currently hindering market growth - some of which include consumer acceptance and scalability.

Smart TextilesDesign & Trends

Insight15 Aug 2019

UK company launches biodegradable Mammoth Wipes

British company Mammoth Wipes has recently launched full body-sized wipes that are made from 100% bamboo fibre. Jessica Owen reports

NaturalWipesDesign & Trends

Innovation Briefing15 Aug 2019

Augmented reality to transform apparel design

In this innovation profile, WTiN reports on an industry transforming technology patented by Walmart, detailing the invention of an augmented reality system for fashion designers in the supply chain.

ApparelManufacturing Technology

Podcast15 Aug 2019

Ep. 1: Plant-based swimwear alternative to neoprene

Janaya Wilkins, owner and creative director of new brand SLO active, talks to Jessica Owen about her swimwear collection made from plant-based materials

RecycledCellulosicsDesign & Trends

Insight14 Aug 2019

Argentina’s guanaco export plans face challenges

With the numbers of guanacos in Argentina increasing, the country is planning to establish a fibre export industry by combining fibre and meat sales

FibresYarnsTrade

Insight14 Aug 2019

Regenerated nylon further integrated into British designs

The British luxury fashion house, Burberry, has launched a new collection made with Econyl yarn

RecycledApparelSustainability

Insight14 Aug 2019

Glass-fibre textiles to generate power

Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute in Germany have developed textile-based solar cells that could power many different appliances

SyntheticsWeavingResearch & Development

Insight14 Aug 2019

Trump’s latest duties on Chinese exports include key finishing chemicals

The US textile finishing sector will be facing potential increases in costs for textile finishing chemicals imported from China

FinishingTechnical TextilesMarkets & Prices

Insightfree14 Aug 2019

Raw materials for absorbent hygiene products

Industry consultant David Jackson provides some insight into raw materials used for absorbent hygiene products for a sustainable future

WipesHygieneSustainability

Insight14 Aug 2019

Sustainable focus for Stucken Group

The Stucken Group has underlined its commitment to sustainability across the supply chain

FibresYarnsSustainability

Insight13 Aug 2019

Extended reality: Redefining fashion

There’s a well-known saying: “You can’t be in two places at once.” This was true …until now

ApparelIndustry 4.0

Insight13 Aug 2019

Stretchable electronics power the smart textiles market

Stretchable electronics are now enabling e-textiles and wearable monitors to reach the mass market for a host of activities

MedicalSportswearDesign & Trends

Insight13 Aug 2019

Pioneering dyeing developments

Digital accuracy is behind a range of innovations in the field of dyeing and finishing solutions which were introduced at ITMA 2019. Adrian Wilson reports

DyeingIndustry 4.0

Insight13 Aug 2019

Potential challenges of smart PPE

Researchers from ITA, Aachen University, and design agency Entwurfreich explore how to make increased levels of protection available for end-users

ProtectiveSmart TextilesResearch & Development

Profile13 Aug 2019

Digital twin for the apparel industry

Lior Akavia, CEO of Seebo, an Industry 4.0 SaaS platform, discusses digital twin software, the progression path for newcomers to this technology and the developing market including digital twin industry leaders

ApparelIndustry 4.0

Insight12 Aug 2019

New dyeing technology’s green credentials

Continuous dyeing technology is being refined and improved, and now offers textile finishers the chance to improve their output efficiency, while reducing chemical, water and energy usage

DyeingManufacturing Technology

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