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Fireside Chat31 Aug 2017Dr René Rossi from Empa Institute of Switzerland, talks to us about the further development and clinical trial of the electrocardiogram (ECG) monitor belt, which was first launched at Techtextil 2015.
Insight30 Aug 2017X-Rite Incorporated has joined forces with Germany's ColorPartner to help automate colour management for industrial inkjet applications.
ATEX, Inc has announced commercialisation of a significant capacity increase for its meltblown and composites production, located in Gainesville, US.
Factors such as rapid industrialisation and eco-friendly initiatives are expected to drive the growth of the hotmelt adhesives market, states a new report from P&S Market Research.
Insight30 Aug 2017In a competitive global supply chain, the optimisation of manufacturing capacity, considering material resources as well as staffing and facilities, through well-thought-out production planning, is crucial. Whilst production planning in the past was informed by historical data and sales forecasts, which are still relevant in many ways, harnessing real-time data is enabling greater flexibility in production planning.
Prices29 Aug 2017In India, domestic yarn prices continued to remain stable as low trading activity persisted due to long holidays. Appreciation of the dollar against the INR negatively impacted the price of yarns in terms of dollars, making yarn exports relatively more competitive. The GST tax rate at 5% is also expected to positively impact cotton fibres and yarn production. Latest figures from India’s Office of Textile Commissioner shows India’s year-to-date (YTD) spun yarn, and synthetic fibre production dropped in 2017 up to May, year-on-year. Filament yarn production, however, increased year-on-year during that same period. Better global cotton production and arrivals have suppressed cotton prices in Pakistan in week ending 18th of August. However, following that week, strong demand has pushed cotton prices upwards, but not to the same level as the week before. Supply-side challenges were evident in the cotton market: Pakistan was preparing for its Eid holidays, raising costs of transportation, as sacrificial animals get transported to their destinations. Fresh rains in Sindh and cotton virus attacks in Punjab have also disrupted cotton supply in the week following the 18th of August
Insight25 Aug 2017According to provisional figures provided by India’s Office of Textile Commissioner, year-to-date (YTD) synthetic staple fibre (polyester, acrylic, polypropylene and viscose) production dropped 5.1% year-on-year to 551.77 million kg in 2017 up to May, from 581.14 million kg in the same period the year before.
Prices25 Aug 2017The South African wool market maintained its recent impressive gains at this week’s sale, held on August 22-23, with the Cape Wools Merino Indicator decreasing only slightly, by 258 points (1.4%) to close at a value of R180.92 (Clean). The Cape Wools All Wool Indicator decreased by 1.5%.
