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News20 Jan 2015Invista co-sponsors Kingpins
Invista, owner of the Lycra fibre brand and one of the world’s largest integrated producers of fibres and polymers, is co-sponsoring the Kingpins Show in New York, US, which opens its doors today, where it is showcasing its Lycra Beauty brand fabrics.
News20 Jan 2015Todd & Duncan focuses on contrast in new collection
Todd & Duncan’s Spring/Summer 2016 collection has been designed to spotlight contrast, and incorporates superlight cashmere in distinction in weight to the favourite 2/28Nm cashmere.
Cleantech introduces environmentally friendly dyeing machine
Cleantech Solutions International, Inc., a manufacturer of metal components and assemblies used in in textile dyeing and finishing machines, has launched its new air-fluid, dual-use dyeing machine, which uses both air flow and fluid flow in the dyeing process. Cleantech’s operating company, Wuxi Huayang Dyeing Machinery Co. Ltd., has said that it has received a purchase order in January for its new machine from a weaving and dyeing enterprise based in Shaoxing, China.
Executive Market Report – 19th January 2015
A detailed review of movements in fibre, yarn and fabric prices from the previous week, along with changes in production costs.
News19 Jan 2015Harris Tweed and Tetrad combine on furniture collection
The collaboration between the Preston-based furniture maker Tetrad and Scotland’s iconic Harris Tweed has been hailed a ‘flagship partnership for British manufacturing’ exporting to more than 50 overseas markets.
Techtextil innovation awards call for entries
Entries are being invited for the Techtextil Innovation Awards, being held as part of the Techtextil international trade fair for technical textiles and nonwovens.
Insight19 Jan 2015ICA streamlines arbitration process system
Operating conditions at the International Cotton Association (ICA) remained stable during 2014, with arbitration requests reaching 45. This figure is down on last year (76 requests in 2013) and marks a return to the association’s normal yearly average, following its record high of 247 requests in 2012.
News19 Jan 2015Lenzing’s Tencel fibre undergoes medical testing
Lenzing’s Lyocell fibre Tencel is the first fibre to be medically tested according to the FKT criteria for body compatibility and toxic substances.
News19 Jan 2015Practical training workshops for digital textiles
Inkjet Forum India is to launch a practical training workshop series aimed at increasing understanding of colour matching and profiling standards. The workshops will aim to provide real hands on knowledge ensuring the optimum print results can be obtained from every type of digital printing equipment and software.
News19 Jan 2015The Wool Room grows 126% yoy
The Wool Room, UK wool bedding supplier, has started 2015 strongly delivering 126% growth year on year through online retail alone.
News19 Jan 2015China polyester filament yarn exports subdued during November
According to China Customs, polyester filament yarn exports during November tumbled 9.15% on October, to 129,259 tonnes. The sharp drop was attributable to the improved business tone on the domestic market.
News19 Jan 2015China polyester staple fibre exports rebound in November
The data from China Customs indicates that polyester staple fibre exports during November reached 82,068 tonnes, jumping 19.52% on the previous month and 20.6% y-o-y.
News19 Jan 2015China cotton fabric production continued to fall
According to China National Bureau of Statistics, cotton fabric output during November climbed 2.83% on October, to 3.56 billion metres, the third consecutive month to register an increase after August.
Wool Market Report - 19th January 2015
A comprehensive weekly round-up and analysis of price developments at the major wool auctions around the world.
Insight19 Jan 2015Global nonwovens sector to reach $24bn in 2015
The global nonwovens market is estimated to total $US24 billion this year, according to Juergen Grebe, Corporate Sector Analyst at Commerzbank AG.
Insight19 Jan 2015SA wool market softens post recess
The wool market put up a dismal per formance at the first sale after the Christmas recess, according to Cape Wools, with the Cape Wools Merino indicator shedding 2.6% compared to the final sale before the break, to close at R107.93 per kilo clean.
Techtextil 2015 tipped to be the “biggest” one yet
Exhibitors and visitors can look forward to the biggest Techtextil ever, according to Messe Frankfurt’s Vice President of Textiles and Textile Technologies, Olaf Schmidt.
Insight19 Jan 2015Market drops in first NZ wool sales of 2015
The first New Zealand sale in 2015 on January 8 saw the market soften for most types. The weighted indicator for the main trading currencies compared to the last sale of 2014 was 2.16% firmer with some components up 4-5%. The stronger New Zealand dollar and seasonal higher wool volumes combined to ease the market with 90% clearance of the 13,176 bales of the North Island offering.
Insight19 Jan 2015Currency boosts Aussie wool market EMI in US dollars
The Australian wool market retreated slightly in Australian dollar terms this week, but rose in US terms after a significant drop last week, January 8, of 25 cents. The Australian Wool Exchange’s (AWEX) Eastern Market Indicator (EMI) fell by 3 Australian cents, to close at 1,054 cents per kilo clean on Thursday, January 15. In US dollars, the EMI climbed by 8 cents to close at 865 cents per kilo.
China silk market propped up by home textiles
Cashmere prices in China have started to come down, The Schneider Group has reported. The main reason is that now is the very end of the season, with few to no good quality lots available. Only average lots remain and therefore prices are easier, the group explained.
Trevira potential for export expansion
Germany-based polyester manufacturer, Trevira anticipates a €250m turnover this year, similar to last year. Economic activity in the euro area remains weak, while export business in overseas markets, which has shown a steady rise in recent years, could be further expanded, said the company.
Oerlikon launches RoTac3 for BCF S+ plant
Oerlikon has launched rotating tangle unit, RoTac3 for its BCF plant S+ at carpet exhibition, Domotex. Oerlikon Neumag said its stand, (A31 in Hall 5), demonstrates how substantial energy savings can be achieved and highlights further benefits of its 3-end plant S+ technology for the production of BCF carpet yarn.
