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Insight11 Jul 2016

High-end innovations stand out for new season at Pitti Filati

Eco luxury, innovative blends and performance yarns all emerged as prominent trends for autumn/winter 2017/18 at an upbeat Pitti Immagine Filati. Janet Prescott reports.

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Prices11 Jul 2016

Supply-side challenges force Pakistan government to adjust targets of cotton production

The Ministry of Textile Industry in Pakistan has voiced its concern regarding the uncertainty of cotton prices and the decline of certified cotton seeds, as farmers switch away from cotton towards sugarcane and other cash crops such as maize and rice.

NaturalMarkets & Prices

Insight11 Jul 2016

Catexel celebrates 10 years of chemical innovation

Celebrating its 10th birthday this year, Catexcel has taken the opportunity to rebrand itself and set out a road map for the company’s future growth.

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Insight11 Jul 2016

Researchers develop shape-changing smart material

Washington State University researchers have developed a unique, multi-functional smart material that can change shape from heat or light and assemble and disassemble itself.

SyntheticsSpun/Man-madeTechnical Textiles

News11 Jul 2016

Lydall strengthens through Texel purchase

Lydall, Inc has acquired Texel, a division of ADS, Inc, for approximately US$96 million. The transaction strengthens Lydall’s position as an industry-leading, global provider of filtration and engineered materials.

NonwovensCompanies & Finance

Insight10 Jul 2016

Wool Market Report - 11th July 2016

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

NaturalMarkets & Prices

Insight10 Jul 2016

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.

NaturalMarkets & Prices

Insight10 Jul 2016

Cashmere prices remain stable

The Schneider Group has reported that Chinese cashmere prices continue to remain stable.

NaturalMarkets & Prices

Insight8 Jul 2016

China cotton values jump once again

China cotton prices remained on their upward trajectories this week, as quality lint was still short of supply.

NaturalSpun/NaturalMarkets & Prices

Insight8 Jul 2016

Nonwovens dominate hygiene market

According to a new report, the global hygiene market is projected to consume six million tonnes of nonwovens and wovens/textiles with a total value of US$23.1bn by 2021, and a projected annual growth rate of 6.4% from 2016-21.

NonwovensHygieneResearch & Development

Insight8 Jul 2016

A natural gap in Australia’s market

Digital printing company Next State in Melbourne has elected to invest in technology for digitally printing on natural fabrics. WTiN catches up with co-founder Chole Kerr to find out more.

NaturalSpun/NaturalManufacturing Technology

News8 Jul 2016

Kiian Digital ink series certified by Nike

JK Group has been listed as a Nike-approved ink manufacturer through its Kiian Digital brand.

EffectsDigital PrintingManufacturing Technology

News8 Jul 2016

India gets new textiles minister

The Ministry of Textiles in India has a new cabinet level minister. Indian Prime Minister Modi this week reshuffled his council of ministers and brought about a cabinet ranked textile minister.

FibresYarnsCompanies & Finance

Insight7 Jul 2016

New season’s British wool well sought after

The first British Wool sale of the 2016/17 season, held on July 5, offered 1,194,469 kgs. The new season’s wool on offer was well sought after, resulting in a clearance of 95%.

NaturalMarkets & Prices

Insight7 Jul 2016

Brexit uncertainty leads to 54% clearance rate at NZ wool sale

The ongoing fallout from the Brexit result, continued minimal activity from China and a strong New Zealand dollar have compounded to make significant inroads into New Zealand wool values.

NaturalMarkets & Prices

Insight7 Jul 2016

Australian wool market starts new season with rise to 1,320 cents

The Australian wool market opened the 2016/17 season with a significant increase this week, despite the local currency lifting.

NaturalMarkets & Prices

Insight6 Jul 2016

China yarn shipments soar, but earnings dip

Data published by TTEB, the leading textile information provider in China, has showed yarn shipments during May rose 9.61% on the prior month to 447,216 tonnes – a surge of 29.63% y-o-y.

YarnsMarkets & Prices

Insight6 Jul 2016

China fabric exports increase

According to TTEB, the leading textile information provider in China, fabric exports in May amounted to 4.01 billion metres, up 9.17% on the previous month and 9.87% on an annual basis.

Markets & Prices

Insight6 Jul 2016

China MEG imports tumble in 2016

According to CCF Group, the leading textile information provider in China, MEG imports during May increased 13.92% on the previous month, to 691,500 tonnes which, however, was a decrease of 5.62% on an annual basis.

Markets & Prices

Insight6 Jul 2016

LG Innotek unveils flexible textile pressure sensors

Global materials company LG Innotek has developed a new concept for flexible textile pressure sensors. The device senses pressure from the entire surface of the sensor, and is even bendable.

SyntheticsSpun/Man-madeTechnical Textiles

Insight6 Jul 2016

Textile firms rethink business in Bangladesh after terror attack

The atrocity in Bangladesh last weekend has left a question over the safety of those doing business in the country – in particular Bangladesh’s textile industry.

FibresNaturalTechnical Textiles

Insight6 Jul 2016

Reusables grow in feminine hygiene

The traditional market of feminine hygiene products is being challenged by reusable innovations. Mandy Kovacs looks at the potential implications of this growing popularity.

NonwovensHygieneResearch & Development

Insight6 Jul 2016

The virtual reality of nonwovens

Developing countries are being advised to invest in their e-commerce platforms to stay competitive. Fiona Haran reports on the countries leading this movement and the opportunities online retail is bringing to the nonwovens sector.

NonwovensCompanies & Finance

Insight6 Jul 2016

Fit and performance in absorbent hygiene products

A number of innovative additions have been made to absorbent hygiene products over the years, promising to improve function and fit.

NonwovensHygieneResearch & Development

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