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News6 Jan 2015China silk exports fall y-o-y
According to China Customs, silk exports during November were up 4.36% on October, to 503 tonnes, which, however, was a slump of 22.81% from the comparable statistic of 2013.
Johnson Controls to showcase latest driverless car interiors
Johnson Controls will showcase two new vehicle interior concepts for driverless cars at the NAIAS 2015 North American International Auto Show in Detroit.
Insight6 Jan 2015Textile connections of Xaar’s new CEO
Inkjet print-head manufacturer Xaar plc has so far been largely absent from the textile scene, as its technology is not designed to jet aqueous inks. But its selection of a new CEO will ring bells for many with long memories, as Dr Doug Edwards was once a research chemist working on textile dyes at ICI Colours, and subsequently at Zeneca Colours.
News6 Jan 2015EURATEX president takes office
New EURATEX (European textile association) president, Serge Piolat has taken office for a two year term. Mr Piolat, succeeding Alberto Paccanelli who headed up EURATEX for the last four years, said: “Alberto Paccanelli achieved impressive results in consolidating the voice of the European textile and apparel companies. To further enhance our industry my intention is to concentrate on a few priority areas, namely genuine industrial policy, free and fair trade, research and innovation support and sustainable production.”
News6 Jan 2015New Dyneema TYCAN chains are set to rival steel
Industrial chains for handling heavy loads are being produced for the first time from DSM’s ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMwPE) fibre branded as Dyneema.
EU trade regulators to bring in user-friendly rules for textile imports from Belarus and North Korea
European Union (EU) regulations on certain textile products from Belarus and North Korea should soon be clearer and more user-friendly, according to members of the European Parliament trade committee.
News5 Jan 2015China PX imports recover during November
According to China Customs, Paraxlyene (PX) imports during November jumped 26.05% on the previous month, to 944,615 tonnes, which was also 11.18% higher than the same month of 2013.
News5 Jan 2015China MEG imports subdued
Data from China Customs indicates that MEG imports during November increased 0.98% on October, to 629,926 tonnes, arresting the declining trend of the last two months.
News5 Jan 2015Cotton LEADS cotton 100% bio-based under new USDA guidelines
Cotton fibre represented by the Cotton LEADS programme, which promotes the responsible production practices of cotton growers in Australia and the US, has been deemed 100% bio-based amid changes to the United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) BioPreferred Program guidelines.
Ebola protective workwear nominated for award
An advanced protective suit for healthcare workers who treat Ebola patients, devised by John Hopkins University and Jhpiego, has been selected as an award nominee by the US Agency for International Development (USAID).
News5 Jan 2015Vietnamese company releases Woolmark-certified collection
Vietnamese apparel manufacturer and retailer Canifa has released a range of Woolmark-certified apparel in time for winter in the northern hemisphere and as part of The Woolmark Company's 'Out of Vietnam' project.
News5 Jan 2015Energy saving spindles on display at Domotex
Saurer Volkmann has developed the energy-saving spindle family for its carpet machines under the framework of E³ technology, (energy, economics and ergonomics).
Global Acupuncture Nonwovens Industry report 2014
A new report has been published on the global acupuncture nonwovens industry for 2014. The report provides in-depth research into the world’s major regional market conditions; the main regions including North America, Europe and Asia.
Indonesian textile industry needs changes to avoid stagnation
Indonesia's government must prioritise entrance into free trade agreements with the EU and the United States and boost electricity infrastructure to enhance the Indonesian textile sector's performance in 2015, an industry official told WTiN.
Minimum wool bale weight to change to 120 kilos in 2016
The minimum bale weight for non-speciality wool is set to change to 120 kilos as of January 1, 2016, the Australian Wool Exchange (AWEX) Board has agreed by majority vote. The maximum bale weight will remain unchanged and the minimum weight for single bale lines of speciality fleece wool (Australian Superfine (ASF4) or better), 18.5 micron and finer may be as low as 90 kilos, the board added.
ACIMIT expects intense 2015 for Italian textile machinery sector
With ITMA Milan set to take place in November of 2015, the Association of Italian Textile Machinery Manufacturers (ACIMIT) is expecting that Italy’s textile machinery producers will see an “intense year.”
News24 Dec 2014SCA launches new and improved incontinence pants
Svenska Cellulosa Aktiebolaget (SCA), a global manufacturer of personal care products, has launched new TENA improved incontinence pants.
Russian government sets ambitious goals despite crisis in national textile industry
The Russian government is continuing its optimistic stance over the future of its textile industry, despite the fall in the rouble, which will make imported inputs far more expensive for Russia-based manufacturers.
ShanghaiTex 2015 to feature extensive applications of textile technology
The 17th International Exhibition on Textile Industry, ShanghaiTex 2015, will be unveiled on June 15 to 18, 2015 at Shanghai New International Expo Center, Pudong, Shanghai, China.
PrimaLoft launches Silver Insulation Active
PrimaLoft continues its debut of proprietary technologies with the launch of PrimaLoft Silver Insulation Active, an insulation solution offering breathability and warmth that is designed specifically for high-output adventures.
TenCate protective fabrics selected by Twente safety region
TenCate Protective Fabrics, based in Nijverdal, the Netherlands, has received an order for the supply of advanced protective fabrics for firefighters’ uniforms, for fire brigades in the Twente safety region, the Netherlands.
AstenJohnson acquires Eagle Nonwovens
AstenJohnson, a supplier of paper machine clothing, filaments, speciality and filtration fabrics, has acquired Eagle Nonwovens in the US.
Executive Market Report - 22nd December 2014
A detailed review of movements in fibre, yarn and fabric prices from the previous week, along with changes in production costs.
Hexcel Awarded "Best Research & Technology Partner 2014" by Aerolia SAS
Hexcel has been presented with an award for “Best Research & Technology Partner” by AEROLIA SAS (Stelia Aerospace), acknowledging the strong collaboration between the companies in demonstrating the potential of HiTape technology for next generation aircraft primary structures.