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Prices8 Apr 2019Polyester staple fibre markets were on a stable note this week in Asia as offers generally rolled over in China and Pakistan but reduced in India
Prices8 Apr 2019Polyester filament yarn prices remained flat in Asian markets owing to weak feedstock and rigid demand, with discounts available on firm deals
Prices8 Apr 2019Mono ethylene glycol markets in Asia were under fluctuation and spot offers retreated somewhat on weak performance in Futures markets in China
Cotton Futures on the ICE gained this week, making it four in a row: on strong US export business; general expectation of a tight 2018-19 domestic balance sheet, likely lesser planted areas in 2019; and sentiments regarding US-China trade talks in the near future
Pricesfree8 Apr 2019The South African wool market ended lower at this week’s auction, held on 2-3 April, with the Cape Wools Merino Indicator decreasing by 1,058 points (4.9%) to close at a value of R205.84 c/kg (clean). The Cape Wools All Wool Indicator also fell by 4.9%.
Insight4 Apr 2019Known in the textile industry for its nonwovens technology solutions, Andritz offers industrial manufacturers so much more. Launching its new brand Metris at Hannover Messe 2019, the company is looking to play a part in complete process automation. Tansy Fall reports
Intelligencefree4 Apr 2019Cut piece fabric gripping is viewed as a major barrier to digitalisation of the textile and apparel industry. Soft robotics could have the answer but cost and capabilities are an issue; not for Chinese OEM Rochu, however. Tansy Fall reports
Insight4 Apr 2019The Open Apparel Registry (OAR), an open-source, transparent tool, mapping garment facilities worldwide, has launched in a bid to make the apparel manufacturing industry more transparent, traceable and therefore more ethical both in terms of the environment and society
