Explore ideas, evidence and developments across the textile value chain.
23,365 articles · latest first · 10,537–10,560
Prices28 Jan 2019Wheeling China’s economy back to the level of credit availability seen in 2009-2017 will be the most important factor in orienting global chemicals and polymers markets in 2019
Pricesfree28 Jan 2019The 12th sale of the 2018/19 wool season, held on 22 January, saw an increased level of demand with approximately 80% of the 2 million kg offered being sold. The clearance at the previous sale on 8 January was 63.6%.
Polyester staple fibre prices moved up in China this week and rolled over in India and Pakistan. In China, some producers hiked offers midweek on tight supply while central values marched higher boosted by firm crude oil and PTA costs
Prices25 Jan 2019The South African wool market ended higher at this week’s auction, held on 22-23 January, with the Cape Wools Merino Indicator increasing by 578 points (2.7%) to close at a value of R221.02 (clean). The Cape Wools All Wool Indicator gained 2.7%.