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Insight25 Jul 2017US fibre manufacturing company Bolt Threads, which specialises in creating fibres through biotechnology, has partnered with Stella McCartney, a world-renowned brand known for its dedication to eco-innovation.
Insight25 Jul 2017Miquel Vila, head of Technical Service, Brand & Performance Textiles Specialities, EMEA, discusses Archroma’s product portfolio, including solutions in colour, fire protection, repellents and coating.
The Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) has revealed it will continue its additive manufacturing drive after it became the first centre in the country to install HP’s latest 3D printer.
Prices24 Jul 2017In the final month of the 2016/17 market year, the USDA revised upwards India’s estimates for cotton demand and supply. The Chinese yuan appreciated against the dollar slightly by 0.2% relative to the week before, placing upward pressure on the dollar price of Chinese filament, fibres and yarns. In terms of yuan, FDY 50den/24F appreciated 2.7% by 21 June, relative to the week before; 2.9% in terms of dollars due to tight supply in the market relative to demand. Polyester staple fibre increased 1.2% relative to the week before; 1.4% in terms of dollars. Viscose staple fibre appreciated 0.13% in terms of yuan, 0.29% in terms of dollars. Acrylic staple fibre remained stable in terms of yuan at 14,670 yuan per tonne, yet increased 0.2% in terms of dollars due to the appreciation of the Chinese currency. Chinese 30s viscose and 32s polyester yarns appreciated at a relatively faster pace. 32s polyester yarns appreciated 3.7% in terms of yuan, and 3.9% in terms of dollars. 30s viscose yarns appreciated 1.8% in terms of yuan, and 1.9% in terms of dollars. Pakistan cotton prices appreciated relative to the week before due to bad weather restricting cotton deliveries into the market. Price levels are still operating below their 2016/17 peak as a result of larger spinners and mills choosing to sit back on the side-lines, due to insufficient support from the government. The Indian rupee appreciated relative to the dollar by 0.2% on Wednesday 19 July, yet cotton yarn prices dropped following a GST 5% for cotton related products.
