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Insight14 Jan 2015Quality Wool to acquire Western Wool Marketing
South Australia-based wool brokering, buying, exporting and livestock business, Quality Wool, has acquired wool broker Western Wool Marketing.
News14 Jan 2015China apparel exports lose pace
Data from China Chamber of Commerce for Import and Export of Textile and Apparel (CCCT) indicates that garment exports during November reached US$ 14.8 billion, plummeting 11.85% from October, the third straight month to post a decrease.
A fresh take on antimicrobials
Karel Williams outlines the latest product development from Dow Microbial Control in the quest to provide reliable odor control and long lasting freshness in technical textiles
Eco-fine fibre range launched at Heimtextil
Wellman International Limited, a subsidiary of Indorama Ventures PCL, is launching its new ‘eco-fine’ fibre range, produced from European PCR (post-consumer recycled) feedstock, at the Heimtextil 2015 Exhibition in Frankfurt (January 14-17).
Latest Teijin fabrics monitor complex human movements
High performance fibre manufacturers Teijin Limited has produced a range of innovative piezoelectric fabrics which allow people’s movements to be monitored via the clothing they wear.
Insight14 Jan 2015RadiciGroup introduces FR filament yarns at Heimtextil
RadiciGroup is introducing its new polyester continuous filament yarn featuring intrinsic flame-retardant (FR) properties at Heimtextil in Frankfurt, which opened its doors today and will run until January 17. The yarns are part of the FR Total Care project, founded through the partnership of members of the synthetic fibre industry, in which RadiciGroup is represented by its companies Noyfil SA and Noyfil SpA.
Sandler to showcase synthetic filter media for indoor air quality
Nonwoven manufacturer Sandler AG will be among the exhibitors at FILTECH 2015. This year, the focus will be on indoor air quality in public spaces.
AstenJohnson appoints new CEO
AstenJohnson, a manufacturer of paper machine clothing and filtration fabrics, has announced that Kevin Frank will replace Dan Cappell as CEO of AstenJohnson Holdings.
News13 Jan 2015Successful 2013 for man-made fibres industry
Brussels-based association CIRFS: European Man-made Fibres Association, representing the European man-made fibres industry, has released a report showing growth and success within the industry in 2013.
Insight13 Jan 2015Fashioning reputations
Fashion designers are always looking to innovate and use fabrics in new and interesting ways, but designer Jenny Schwarz believes that part of the industry's remit is to highlight the benefits of 'misunderstood' fabrics. Because sometimes, you just can’t beat the time-tested.
News13 Jan 2015China yarn production posts moderate growth
Data from China National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) shows that yarn production in November amounted to 3.58 million tonnes, the highest level during 2014, up 3.2% on October, displaying an increase for three month in a row.
News13 Jan 2015China home textile exports drop sharply during November
According to China Chamber of Commerce for Import and Export of Textile and Apparel (CCCT), home textile exports during November tumbled 8.86% from October, to US$ 2.47 billion, the third consecutive month to register a contraction.
News13 Jan 2015Evans becomes President of Freudenberg North America
Bob Evans has been appointed Freudenberg North America’s LP President and the group's regional representative.
New polypropylene fibres enter hygiene marketplace
Beaulieu Fibres International (B.F.I) is launching its new range of polypropylene fibres aimed at various uses in the nonwovens hygiene market to the commercial marketplace.
Executive Market Report – 12th January 2015
A detailed review of movements in fibre, yarn and fabric prices from the previous week, along with changes in production costs.
News12 Jan 2015RBI welcomes Frank Naumann as new CEO
Frank Naumann has been appointed CEO of the RB Beitlich Industriebeteiligungen GmbH (RBI) and is thus responsible for the entire CHT/BEZEMA Group. The management comprises the new CEO, CFO Jan Siebert and COO Dr Bernhard Hettich.
India Focus: E-commerce boosts textile demand
With nearly 30% of India’s cotton output, the state of Gujarat is becoming a major textile manufacturing centre in India as well having the key marketing and trading centres of Ahmedabad for cotton textiles and Surat for synthetic textiles.
Insight12 Jan 2015Menswear designers look to Hainsworth's woollen fabrics
High fashion London menswear designer Jenny Schwarz has collaborated with Yorkshire textile mill and woollen-fabric specialist Hainsworth to launch her new AW15 collection.
News12 Jan 2015China yarn exports drop in November
According to China Chamber of Commerce for Import and Export of Textile and Apparel (CCCT), yarn exports during November reached 322,000 tones, down 1.53% from October, when shipments posted a temporary recovery.
News12 Jan 2015China viscose staple fibre production tumbles during November
According to China National Bureau of statistics, viscose staple fibre output during November plunged by 9.16% from the previous month, to 254,000 tonnes.
News12 Jan 2015China man-made fibre investment expansion falters
According to China National Bureau of Statistics, fixed asset investment in the man-made fibre sector during November amounted to 8.61 billion yuan, plummeting 23.59% from October, due to the seasonal impact.
News12 Jan 2015China acrylic imports continue to fall
China acrylic imports during November were up 10.17% on the previous month, to 13,016 tonnes, which, however, still a contraction of 14.93% from the same month of 2013.
