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Technical12 Jun 2018

Multifunctional finishes meet rising consumer expectations

New applications as textile advantages supplant other materials. By Alice Davies, materials innovation analyst, WTiN

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Profile12 Jun 2018

Lamb Knitting’s high-tech evolution

The American narrow fabric machine company Lamb Knitting Machine Corp is looking ahead to a bright future, thanks to diverse uses for its technology

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Insight12 Jun 2018

EURATEX brings investment into focus at general assembly

A stable legal framework is the most important factor in encouraging further investment in the European textile and apparel industry, according to delegates at the EURATEX general assembly

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News12 Jun 2018

Berry Global reveals Spinlace location

Berry Global Group has revealed that it will position its previously announced Spinlace asset at its existing facility in Mooresville, North Carolina

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Insight12 Jun 2018

Yünsa head points to rise of Turkey in wool fabrics as Italy faces challenges

The Turkish wool fabric producer Yünsa is focused on innovation as it looks to compete with Italian manufacturers

FibresNaturalManufacturing Technology

Intelligencefree12 Jun 2018

Beating the heat with cooling fabric technologies

Charles Ross, outdoor industry specialist, speaks to Alice Davies about developments in cooling fabric technologies for sports and outdoor applications

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Prices11 Jun 2018

Executive Market Report - 11 June 2018

The first full week of June saw two developments moving in opposite directions. And both involved the Asian giant China, which has been involved in a trade war with the US. However, both remained noncommittal

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Insight11 Jun 2018

Utah State University awarded Navy spider silk grant

The US Navy has awarded a US$420,000 grant to a team at Utah State University to develop strong nautical technology

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Prices11 Jun 2018

British Wool index lifts by 2.6%

At the sale held on 5 June, the British Wool index was up 2.6% sale-on-sale at £1.590 clean

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Insight11 Jun 2018

USDA’s weekly export sales report for week ending 31 May

According to the USDA’s latest weekly sales report for the week ending 31 May 2018, net sales of 6,800 running bales for 2017-18

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Prices11 Jun 2018

Coarse Crossbred Indicator declines on stronger NZ dollar

The New Zealand wool market fell back this week as the local currency strengthened

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Prices11 Jun 2018

Viscose fibre market still buoyant and pushes viscose yarn prices

Viscose staple fibre prices continued their upward march in China gaining more than 1% on the week as offers climbed for both medium and high-end goods

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Prices11 Jun 2018

Wool Market Report - 11 June 2018

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

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Prices11 Jun 2018

SA wool market ends season at record high

The South African wool market traded higher on 5-6 June, with the Cape Wools Merino Indicator increasing by 476 points (2.3%) to close at a value of R211.99 (clean). The Cape Wools All Wool Indicator increased by 2.3%.

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Prices11 Jun 2018

Polyester fibre prices retreat on sluggish upstream and poor downstream sentiment

Polyester raw material markets were sluggish during the week, as the markets were entering the dull season

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Prices11 Jun 2018

Elevated costs continue to push nylon prices up

Nylon filament yarn prices continue to rise, sending markets further upwards on the rising cost of nylon chip and caprolactam in the spot market

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Prices11 Jun 2018

Cotton futures cross more than six-year high as China seeks more cotton

US cotton futures on the ICE surged to hit a six-year high, propelled by fund-buying and amid expectations that China was seeking to import an additional 10 million bales of cotton next year

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Prices11 Jun 2018

EMI eases in local currency but up again in US cents

The Australian wool market eased this week as the Australian Wool Exchange (AWEX) Eastern Market Indicator (EMI) declined for the first time in five weeks.

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Insight11 Jun 2018

Indonesian infrastructure to benefit textile industry but energy issues hamper progress

Indonesian President Joko Widodo’s drive to upgrade the country’s infrastructure is set to boost the textile industry

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Insight11 Jun 2018

Turkish textile and garment exports show strong growth

Turkey’s textile exports appeared to be moving ahead in 2017, with strong growth indicated in 2018

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Insight8 Jun 2018

Blockchain breakthrough with new hub

EVRYTHNG, the digital identity and data management platform for consumer products, has announced the availability of the EVRYTHNG Blockchain Integration Hub

New CEO at Santex Rimar Group

Simone Rancan, former SMIT CEO, has been appointed the new CEO of Santex Rimar Group by the organisation’s shareholders

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Boost for cotton research

Millions are being invested to boost cotton research in Texas

Insight8 Jun 2018

Shima Seiki announces winners of its Apex Competition

Earlier this year, Shima Seiki’s Apex Competition for students based at UK universities awarded two winners with a two-week paid visit to the company’s head office in Wakayama, Japan

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