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Mixed UK wool sale with 79% clearance

The fifth sale of the 2017/18 UK wool season, held on October 3, offered 1.93 million kg.

SA wool market lifts on strong demand

The South African wool market traded dearer this week. The Cape Wools Merino Indicator increased by 289 points (1.6%) to close at a value of R179.59 (clean).

All NZ wool types fall as market declines

The North Island sale held on October 5 saw all types decline despite a further weakening of the local currency.

FibresYarnsDesign & Trends

Strong competition leads to 1.8% rise in EMI

The Australian wool market saw a significant lift this week after two successive quiet weeks, with strong competition for all types apart from the crossbred wools, which declined again.

NaturalMarkets & Prices

Insight6 Oct 2017

Platform to improve sustainability

DAFI has launched a free online platform, created to “empower clothing designers and product developers to produce clothes more sustainably”.

Insight6 Oct 2017

New dye sub printing system from Graphics One

Graphics One, based in Sun Valley, California, will debut its new 901X 24-inch dye sub printing system at SGIA, which takes place in New Orleans on 10-12 October 2017.

EffectsDigital PrintingManufacturing Technology

Q&A6 Oct 2017

Hardy Bühler reveals what's next for Mayer & Cie

Hardy Bühler, key account manager brands at Mayer & Cie, speaks to WTiN about the company’s plans to further tap into the growth of the circular knitted sports shoe uppers market.

FabricsKnittingManufacturing Technology

Insight6 Oct 2017

INDA undergoes rebrand to attract young professionals

INDA, the Association of the Nonwovens Fabrics Industry, has launched a rebranding initiative to help promote the nonwovens industry to up-and-coming professionals, it has been announced.

NonwovensEvents

NCWSBA Australian Wool Market Report

Weekly analysis of the Australian Wool Market by Chris Wilcox, Executive Director of the National Council of Wool Selling Brokers of Australia.

SyntheticsSpun/Man-madeDesign & Trends

Fireside Chat6 Oct 2017

CTT Group's Valerio Izquierdo discusses intelligent textiles used for sportswear

Valerio Izquierdo, vice president of textiles from CTT Group, discusses the recent developments in the field of intelligent textiles used for sportswear.

Prices5 Oct 2017

Rare and speciality fibres prices monthly round-up – September 2017

Monthly review of the latest global rare and speciality fibre prices from The Schneider Group.

SyntheticsSpun/Man-madeResearch & Development

Insight5 Oct 2017

Clemson eyes commercialisation of Walmart funded polyester research

Clemson University is progressing on two projects with grants totalling about $1.4m, from The Walmart Foundation US Manufacturing Fund.

Preview5 Oct 2017

Performance Days ready for winter edition

One of the fastest-growing areas in the technical textiles market at present is the thermal technologies segment, with moves continually being made to develop both consumer and industrial products.

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Preview5 Oct 2017

New dates set for FESPA Mexico

Organisers have confirmed that the 10th instalment of FESPA Mexico will take place on 16-18 November, after being postponed following the earthquake.

EffectsDigital PrintingEvents

Insight5 Oct 2017

Sensient to launch range of digital inks at SGIA

Sensient Imaging Technologies will showcase its latest range of digital ink technologies, including a new high-performance sublimation ink.

EffectsDigital PrintingManufacturing Technology

SyntheticsSpun/Man-madeResearch & Development

VTT develops 3D-printing materials for wound care

VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland is developing a 3D wound care product for monitoring wound conditions in hospital care.

KnittingManufacturing Technology

Mayer & Cie aims for the upper level in sports shoe market

Mayer & Cie is expanding its machinery portfolio to meet the growing demand for circular knitted sports shoe uppers. Jonathan Dyson reports.

Review4 Oct 2017

EDANA reflects on successful Outlook

EDANA is already looking to the future after hosting the most successful edition of Outlook, its premier nonwoven personal care products and hygiene conference.

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Foster to introduce powered version of Lifter Jumbo at SGIA

Foster will introduce a powered version of its On-a-Roll Lifter Jumbo at SGIA 2017, which is set to take place at the Ernest N Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, US, on 10-12 October.

SyntheticsSpun/Man-madeDesign & Trends

Moisture-wicking business suit swings into action

The fast-paced world of law enforcement led businessman Ron Carson to design a moisture-wicking business suit, dubbed The Cool Action Suit. He tells WTiN more about it.

NonwovensHygieneResearch & Development

Smithers Pira predicts sharp fluff pulp growth

Global fluff pulp consumption is set for a prolonged period of sustained growth, according to a new report by nonwovens market intelligence provider Smithers Pira.

EffectsDyeingManufacturing Technology

Design centre attracts royal interest

HRH The Duchess of Gloucester has officially opened the Christopher Soper Design Centre at the Stead McAlpin factory in Cummersdale, Cumbria, UK.

EU-Vietnam trade agreement will boost textile trade, claim experts

The European Union (EU) Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (FTA), on which negotiations concluded in December 2015, will open up “huge business opportunities" for Vietnamese garment companies.

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