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Wool Market Report - 9th November 2015

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

Coating specialists rebrand as Prisma

The coating division of EuroFibers BV has rebranded, building on the company’s heightened recognition and growing demand for its products.

CoatingProtective

DyeingFinishingTechnical Textiles

Supplying technology and know-how

ITMA Daily News interviews Regina Brückner, CEO, Brückner.

South African wool market lifts due to good demand and strong competition

The South African wool market increased by 1.2% this week and the Cape Wools Merino Indicator gained 1.51 points to close at a value of R131.27 (clean).

NaturalMarkets & Prices

Strong competition at New Zealand wool sale with 90.5% clearance

The 5,100 bales of South Island wools on offer this week saw strong competition and a 90.5% clearance.

Australian wool market dips

The Australian wool market dropped this week following a strong upturn over the last two weeks.

Sluggish demand for cashmere in China and Europe

The Schneider Group has reported that demand for cashmere is still sluggish, in both Europe and China, despite the current low prices for cashmere fibre.

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.

Digital PrintingManufacturing Technology

Single-pass printer combines digital with rotary screen

Atexco has launched its single-pass digital textile printing solution, the VEGAone, in the European market.

WeavingManufacturing Technology

Aesa’s user-friendly weaving systems

Air engineering expert Aesa is showcasing its range of weaving systems at ITMA in Hall 2 at Stand C106.

YarnsManufacturing Technology

Leading the way in yarn technology

New technology from Saurer Components is helping to shape the yarn industry of the future.

FabricsManufacturing Technology

Top textile accessories from Petit

Textile accessories specialist Petit offers a large range of spare parts. Exhibiting at ITMA in Hall 4 at Stand C119, the company has more than 20,000 references for fine count textile machines of different brands, particularly for ICBT and looms for Saurer Diederichs.

WeavingManufacturing Technology

Dornier holds technology days

Within the framework of the Dornier technology days taking place until December in Lindau, Lindauer customers and interested people have the opportunity to see the company’s weaving machines and innovative processes at its factory and to discuss customised solutions and specific applications.

DyeingManufacturing Technology

Eco-friendly dyes and inks

South Korean dyes and inks manufacturer, KISCO began making dyes and colorants almost 50 years ago and has 10 plants across Korea, China and Turkey.

Insight7 Nov 2015

China polyester filament yarn exports expand

According to CCF Group, China’s leading textile information provider, polyester filament yarn exports in September reduced 1.57% from the previous month to 149,445 tonnes – a 14.38% increase year-on-year.

FilamentMarkets & Prices

Insight7 Nov 2015

Pakistan cotton yarn shipments decline in September

The data published by Pakistan Bureau of Statistics indicates that cotton yarn exports during September amounted to 53,463 tonnes, down 10.39% from the previous month and 14.51% year on year.

Spun/NaturalMarkets & Prices

Insight7 Nov 2015

China PTA exports shrink in September

According to CCF Group, the leading textile information provider in China, PTA shipments during September slumped 21.06% from August, to 37,080 tonnes, the fourth consecutive month to post a contraction.

SyntheticsFilament

Insight6 Nov 2015

Support for complex wovens from Stäubli

ITMA Daily News interviews Fritz Legler, head of marketing, sales and service, Stäubli.

WeavingTechnical Textiles

YarnsFabricsTechnical Textiles

Spoolex’s all-in-one cutting workshop

Spoolex’s latest converting cell merges all the functions of a cutting workshop with a single control station.

Insight6 Nov 2015

Memminger-IRO sees steady growth for fabric inspection

ITMA Daily News interviews Markus Kleindorp, MD, Memminger-IRO.

KnittingTechnical Textiles

NonwovensTechnical Textiles

New generation of nonwoven cards

Autefa Solutions is exhibiting a new generation of nonwoven cards at ITMA in Hall 3 at Stand A102. The new card is developed and designed for high production speeds tailored to the worldwide requirements of nonwoven lines.

ApparelManufacturing Technology

Graf launches HiTop flat

Zurich-based Graf is lauching the HiTop flat, said to allow higher production rates due to reduced carding strain in the critical area of clothing.

Insight6 Nov 2015

Customised textile solutions

ITMA Daily News interviews Beat Meienberger, CEO, Benninger.

DyeingFinishingTechnical Textiles