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Insight31 May 2017Denim is evolving to meet the growing demand for premium casual fashion, creating new opportunities for natural fibres such as wool, cashmere and linen. Janet Prescott reports.
Insight31 May 2017Italian textile manufacturer Dreamlux is garnering worldwide recognition for its luminous optical fibre fabrics, which have led to partnerships with some of the fashion industry’s biggest names.
Analysis of the Turkish Digital Textile Market
Prices30 May 2017Global demand for cotton was revised upwards by the United States Department of Agriculture relative to estimates in April as a result of higher-than-expected consumption from Asia. Global exports were also revised upwards, led by the US, India and Cote D’Ivoire (Ivory Coast). It is important to note that the USDA revised downwards the global supply of cotton as a result of a large downward revision in production from India offsetting a marginal upward revision in initial reserves. Mill use has outstripped production in 2016/17, meaning a depletion of cotton reserves. Polyester staple and filament fibres prices moved upwards following the OPEC’s decision to extend supply cuts of oil to combat a glut in the market. The price levels of polyester staple and filament fibres are still below their 2016/17 peak level. PX prices are also moving positively, but remain below the 2017 peak level. Viscose staple fibre prices were still falling relative to the week before. The US dollar dropped 0.49% against the yuan relative to the week before. Placing upward pressure on the dollar value of Chinese yarns and fibres.
