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Innovation Briefing27 Jun 2018

Xylan-based coatings for antimicrobial PET

In this product innovation profile, WTiN is reporting on a development from researchers who have demonstrated a method for imparting hydrophilic and antimicrobial properties to PET fabrics

CoatingMedicalResearch & Development

Innovation Briefing27 Jun 2018

Chitosan-encapsulated iodine coatings for antimicrobial medical textiles

In this product innovation profile, WTiN is reporting on a development from researchers who have developed a method of encapsulating iodine into chitosan nanoparticles to create antimicrobial and antioxidant coatings for cellulosic fabrics

SyntheticsCellulosicsResearch & Development

Insight27 Jun 2018

Twine installs first digital thread dyeing system

Delta Galil has become the first beta customer for Twine Solutions’ proprietary Digital Selective Thread Dyeing System and Solutions

EffectsDyeingSustainability

Profile27 Jun 2018

Bali unlikely hub for digital textiles

Indonesia, a country whose economy traditionally relies on tourism, is becoming increasingly dependent on the digital textile printing industry. And one company tapping into both markets is Bali-based Yogi & Boo

FibresYarnsDesign & Trends

Insightfree27 Jun 2018

Lebanon to ban Turkish textiles

The Lebanese government has moved to ban the sale of certain Turkish products, including textile imports worth US$123.3m a year, to protect local production

FibresYarnsTrade

Profile27 Jun 2018

Bespoke printed flocked flooring development

Businesses in the floor covering market are not only looking to innovate to adhere to fast-fashion interior trends, but also to attain greater market share in a competitive space

FibresYarnsDesign & Trends

Insight27 Jun 2018

Roland DGA launches Technology Upgrade Program

Roland DGA Corporation has teamed up with financing company Geneva Capital to launch a new Technology Upgrade Program for Roland customers throughout the US

EffectsDigital PrintingManufacturing Technology

Intelligence27 Jun 2018

Fabric gripping technology for future automation

It is widely accepted that the main barrier to automation is a lack of proficient automated fabric gripping technology for handling of fabric after cutting.

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Prices26 Jun 2018

Executive Market Report - 26th June 2018

Crude oil prices soared on the last day of the third week of June after oil producers agreed to a modest increase in output that would compensate losses in production at a time of rising global demand

FibresYarnsMarkets & Prices

Insight26 Jun 2018

Bordeaux re-enters the digital print ink market

With a modest booth at FESPA Berlin in May, Israeli ink OEM Bordeaux signalled a prudent return to the industry and is keen to set minds at rest about the past and the future of the company

EffectsDigital PrintingManufacturing Technology

Prices26 Jun 2018

Polyester raw material cost moderates / PSF price falls

Polyester input cost moderated in Asian markets, with both PTA and MEG prices falling in the third week of June as feedstock markets remained sluggish

FibresSyntheticsMarkets & Prices

Prices26 Jun 2018

Benzene, capro prices decline while nylon stays stable

Nylon filament yarn prices were stable in Asia markets as the upstream cost moderated while downstream demand remained supportive

FibresSyntheticsMarkets & Prices

Insight26 Jun 2018

Digital textile printing makes gains but is challenged by Sri Lankan market

Sri Lanka is growing its reputation as a centre for digital textile printing for top international brands

EffectsDigital PrintingManufacturing Technology

Review26 Jun 2018

ANEX2018: Advancements in nanofibres and MedTech

WTiN outlines some of the medical research relating to nanofibres at this year’s ANEX nonwovens exhibition in Japan

SyntheticsSpun/Man-madeResearch & Development

Insight25 Jun 2018

Second Agfa printer in continued UK expansion

FaberExposize UK, sister company of Northern Flags, has invested more than GB£500,000 into further expansion of its new print facility

EffectsDigital PrintingManufacturing Technology

Insight25 Jun 2018

Digital printing energises soft signage solutions

Textile manufacturers are being faced with a dilemma regarding whether or not to manufacture soft signage solutions

FibresYarnsManufacturing Technology

Prices25 Jun 2018

Viscose fibre market still buoyant, pushing viscose yarn prices up

Viscose staple fibre prices inched up further in China, marking the eight consecutive week of gains

FibresSyntheticsMarkets & Prices

News25 Jun 2018

Groz-Beckert highlights Techtextil North America success

Global textile machinery company Groz-Beckert has announced that its presence at this year’s Techtextil and Texprocess North America event was a success, with around 500 attendees visiting the company’s booth

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Insight25 Jun 2018

USDA weekly export sales report of week ending 14 June

According to the latest USDA weekly sales report for the week ending 14 June 2018, net sales reductions of 112,400 running bales for 2017-18 were down noticeably from the previous week

FibresYarnsMarkets & Prices

Prices25 Jun 2018

US-China trade war hammers cotton markets

Escalating trade tensions between the US and China hammered the global cotton markets as they marked their worst in nine months

FibresNaturalMarkets & Prices

Insight25 Jun 2018

Pantone introduces new high saturation polyester standards

Pantone has introduced a new set of 203 colour swatches for polyester. Aimed at markets such as athleisure, swimwear and fashion accessories, all are dyed on 100% warp knit polyester

FibresSynthetics

Insightfree25 Jun 2018

Digital Ze-Knit technology aims to revolutionise apparel industry

Computational design is fast becoming a driver of sustainable innovation, particularly in the knitwear sector

FibresSyntheticsDesign & Trends

Prices25 Jun 2018

Wool Market Report - 25 June 2018

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

NaturalMarkets & Prices

Prices25 Jun 2018

Coarse Crossbred Indicator up on weaker NZ dollar

The New Zealand wool market lifted strongly this week, and was assisted by a significantly weaker local currency. At the South Island sale held on 21 June, the Coarse Crossbred Indicator climbed by 8 cents (2.4%) to close on 348 cents, and in US dollar terms stayed firm on 239 US cents

NaturalMarkets & Prices

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