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Insight2 Nov 2015A comprehensive weekly round-up and analysis of price developments at the major wool auctions around the world.
Weekly analysis of the Australian Wool Market by Chris Wilcox, Executive Director of the National Council of Wool Selling Brokers of Australia.
The fifth mohair sale of the 2015 winter season was held in Port Elizabeth, with 123,215 kg on offer. A sales clearance of close to 100% was achieved, with the market continuing its upward trend and strengthening by 5% to close on R199.87 per kg.
The wool market capitalised on its recent gains and increased significantly, with the Cape Wools Merino Indicator gaining 5.3% on the previous sale to close at a value of R129.76 (Clean). The Cape Wools All Wool Indicator strengthened 4.9%.
News30 Oct 2015Fisher Textiles will debut DD 6788 MoJo®, its newest wrinkle resistant backlit fabric for Dye Sub, UV and Latex printing at the SGIA Expo next week. MoJo® is specially engineered for light dispersion and produces brilliant backlit prints. It is flame retardant, weighs 5.3 ounces and is stocked at 120 inches wide.
