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News18 Dec 2014Kornit Allegro to showcase customization at Heimtextil 2015
Collaborating at Heimtextil 2015, Kornit Digital and designer Gideon Oberson will aim to showcase the partnership opportunities that exist between the creative design industry and digital textile printing.
News18 Dec 2014Asahi Kasei develops cellulose nanobeads for lateral flow tests
Chemical manufacturer Asahi Kasei has developed NanoAct cellulose nanobeads as labels for lateral flow immunoassay and other assay applications.
Speciality fibres market poised ahead of 2015
No major changes in cashmere prices were reported this week from The Schneider Group from any of the points of origin of the fibre.
Dyneema’s Force Multiplier Technology enhances US Army protection
Point Blank Enterprises, a producer of soft body armour and protective solutions, has designed a new ballistics system using Dyneema’s award-winning Force Multiplier Technology.
Technical17 Dec 2014Extended lifetime of cotton clothing with biotechnology
The production of clothing involves the usage of vast quantities of natural resources and is a major source of polluting emissions. There is an urgent need for processes which help to save energy, water and chemicals in the textile manufacturing industry. Enzyme biotechnology has proved to be one such option, because enzymes can facilitate a variety of processes to reduce associated water, heat and chemical consumptions. Examples include: denim abrasion, where enzymes create the worn look in denim garments eliminating the use of stones; bioscouring, where enzymes help remove impurities from raw cotton; and biopolishing, where enzymes remove fibres from cotton surfaces preventing the formation of undesirable fuzz, pills and the fading of colours.
Axson opens new PUR technical centre
Axson, high-performance polymer formulation business, is set to open an Axson Merylithe Technical Centre for developing innovative polyurethane PUR formulations.
Safil is first Italian spinner to become bluesign system partner
Safil, worsted spinner with facilities in Italy and Bulgaria, has signed a ‘screening agreement’ with bluesign technologies, Swiss textile sustainability certification company, that will lead Safil to become a bluesign system partner.
Composite planes could cut aviation emissions 15% by 2050
A global fleet of composite planes could reduce carbon emissions by up to 15%, but the lighter planes alone will not enable the aviation industry to meet its emissions targets, according to new research.
News17 Dec 2014China cotton imports plummet
According to China Customs, cotton imports in November amounted to 92,100 tonnes, up 12.45% on October, arresting the shrinking trend after August.
News17 Dec 2014China fabric exports pick up pace during October
According to China Chamber of Commerce for Import and Export of Textile and Apparel (CCCT), fabric exports during October were up 1.93% on the previous month, to 3.31 billion metres.
Turning up the heat on temperature-regulating apparel
Next year’s Techtextil and Texprocess trade fairs in Frankfurt, Germany, will open new doors for temperature-regulating apparel.
Report published on SAP market
A new study has been published on the superabsorbent polymers (SAP) market, which features global industry analysis, as well as details on size, share, growth trends, forecasts, and revenue from 2014 to 2020.
Vietnam textile industry benefits from stronger integration into ASEAN community
Vietnam is experiencing stronger integration into the ASEAN community which is providing a boost to its textile industry and attracting investment.
Sanitized opens the doors to its virtual home
Sanitized, the specialists in antimicrobial protection for polymers and textiles, has launched an interactive platform aimed at walking customers through its various applications for antimicrobials in the home.
News16 Dec 2014AWI commissions review of wool-selling system
Australian Wool Innovation (AWI) has commissioned an independent review of the wool selling system on behalf of its shareholders, Australian woolgrowers.
News16 Dec 2014Keqaio fabric sales rise steadily during 2014
Fabric sales volume in Keqiao, the textile production and trading hub in China’s Zhejiang province, reached 706.26 million metres in November, up 18.47% on the previous month.
News16 Dec 2014China polyester staple fibre production lacklustre during 2014
According to China National Bureau of Statistics, polyester staple fibre output during October increased 4.27% on September, to 860,477 tonnes, extending its rebound to the second straight month.
News15 Dec 2014China nylon prices lose ground
Struggling under growing pressure, cash-starved nylon manufacturers in China reduced their quotations on October 15.
News15 Dec 2014Polyester quotations drop further in China
Dragged by the sluggish feedstock market, polyester values in China failed to arrest their declining trend on Monday.
Executive Market Report – 15th December 2014
A detailed review of movements in fibre, yarn and fabric prices from the previous week, along with changes in production costs.
Teijin begins production of new flame retardant
Teijin Limited has started mass production of its new phosphorus flame retardant FCX-210 at a 1,000-tons-per-annum plant operated by chemical manufacturer Chitec Technology in Taiwan.
News15 Dec 2014China textile and garment exports fluctuate on main markets during October
According to China Customs, textile and apparel exports during October displayed a distinctively different pattern from the last couple months.
Long joins CORDURA military marketing team
Invista’s CORDURA brand team has appointed Jonathan Long as the newest member of its military marketing team. In his new role, Mr Long will provide key insights into the defence community and using his extensive military background, he will help develop and execute strategies to build the CORDURA brand, accelerate product innovation and expand product awareness in the military, tactical, and law enforcement sectors, according to Invista.