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SyntheticsSpun/Man-madeManufacturing Technology

The future of textiles for the aerospace industry

The latest developments of technical textiles specialist Arville target the aerospace theme of Techtextil.

Executive Market Report-8th May 2017

Prices of polyester and viscose staple fibres and yarns continued to drop relative to the week before in terms of yuan and US dollar, as a result of overcapacity in the market and the weakening of Chinese yuan. The Chinese yuan dropped 0.11% against the dollar on Friday 5 May, relative to the week before, placing further downward pressure on the dollar price of Chinese fibre. Brazilian cotton prices are expected to dip due to stronger-than-expected domestic production and demand for imported cotton, according to the USDA. Furthermore, initial reserves were revised upwards in Brazil. Most of the increase in estimated cotton supply is expected to be held in reserves, while the rest are predicted to be exported. Markets are forecast to adjust in light of new data by allowing price levels to drop. Indian cotton prices dipped due to an increase in competition from imported cotton. There was also a marginal downfall in yarn prices, due to the use of cheaper imported cotton enjoyed by spinning mills. Despite this benefit, challenges arose for those relying heavily on Chinese markets, as news broke of China lowering its imports of yarn. The Indian rupee strengthened further against the dollar, placing more pressure on the competitiveness of Indian exported yarn. Demand for exported yarn in Taiwan remained quiet as prices remained unchanged.

Markets & Prices

Spun/Man-madeMarkets & Prices

Polyester and viscose yarn prices fall

Overcapacity in China led to continuous downward pressure on the price level of viscose and polyester yarns.

EffectsManufacturing Technology

EFI technology an asset to soft signage companies

French-based digital print specialist CIDI and US company Imagine Express are taking advantage of EFI’s digital textile production printers to boost their signage businesses.

SyntheticsSpun/Man-madeManufacturing Technology

Gumotex presents product portfolio at Techtextil

Gumotex, a well-known company in the plastics processing field, will discuss a range of products and innovations at Techtextil 2017 this week.

Spun/NaturalSpun/Man-madeMarkets & Prices

Yarn prices drop in India

All exported prices of Indian yarn dropped on 5 May, relative to the week before, despite the INR appreciating against the US.

NaturalSpun/NaturalMarkets & Prices

Cotlook A Index rises

The Cotlook A index rose 0.3% to 89.10 cents per pound, from 88.8 cents per pound the week before. Wednesday’s price moved positively, despite the increase in global cotton production relative to estimates in March.

NaturalSpun/NaturalMarkets & Prices

China cotton prices increase

Following Labour Day, the China Cotton Index 3128B rose 0.36% to 15,980 yuan per tonne on Wednesday 3 May.

NaturalSpun/NaturalMarkets & Prices

Brazil cotton prices rise despite predictions to fall

In April, the USDA revised upward the total supply of cotton in Brazil. Expected total supply increased by 325,000 480lb bales relative to expected supply for 2016/17 in March to 13.184 million 480lb bales.

Spun/NaturalSpun/Man-madeMarkets & Prices

Indian spun yarn production stable

According to figures provided by India’s Office of Textile Commissioner, yarn production remained stable at 5.66 million kg in 2016 relative to the year before.

FabricsTechnical TextilesManufacturing Technology

Developing sewing automation through business partnerships

Enterprises Dürkopp Adler AG, PFAFF Industriesysteme und Maschinen GmbH, Beisler and KSL will present state-of-the-art Industry 4.0 solutions for the joining of textile materials and leather.

Prices5 May 2017

Small price increase at New Zealand wool sale

The South Island offering of 6,820 bales saw a small price increase compared to the previous North Island auction, with 73% selling. A smaller offering, after 11% was withdrawn before the sale, combined with a more stylish selection, helped prices firm locally.

Digital PrintingCompanies & Finance

Aleph appoints new international sales manager

Andrea Negretti has been confirmed as Aleph’s new international sales manager, following a 13-year stint in the digital printing industry with South Korean company d.gen.

EffectsDigital PrintingManufacturing Technology

Azonprinter to launch new products at FESPA

Azonprinter, a worldwide manufacturer of digital inkjet solutions, is presenting a wide-format flat-bed Azon Matrix printer at FESPA 2017, which takes place in Hamburg, Germany, on 8-12 May.

Preview5 May 2017

Meet the Expert launches at Meet the Manufacturer 2017

For people thinking about starting up or expanding a business, Make it British will have a team of experts on hand at this year’s Meet the Manufacturer event.

FibresNaturalEvents

FibresNaturalManufacturing Technology

Indonesia improves textile and garment industry safety

Indonesia’s textile sector and government has been implementing workplace safety and health policies in its textile and garment factories that follow Garment Factory Construction Guidelines.

EffectsDigital PrintingTrade

PremEx Solutions sees global success

PremEx Solutions’ DuraVibe fabric recently received praise in the HP Lounge at the 2017 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival.

“Collaboration culture” drives Industry 4.0

The awareness of the textile market as a vertical industry that will drive Industry 4.0 forward is on the rise, and last month's Hannover Messe was a perfect example of this increased consciousness.

Manufacturing Technology

Insight4 May 2017

Wool Market Report - 8th May 2017

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

Prices4 May 2017

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.

Prices4 May 2017

Australian wool market strengthens as medium wools bounce back

The Australian wool market strengthened further this week, with significant price rises on both days.