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News9 Dec 2014TenCate opens “The Factory of the Future” innovation centre
TenCate’s new innovation centre, ‘The Factory of the Future,’ officially opened today in Nijverdal, the Netherlands.
Enhanced comfort of MPCMs gives smart textiles a boost
The trend towards smart textiles and the need for comfortable temperature regulation in fabrics is driving the use of microencapsulated phase change materials (MPCM) in clothes and mattresses, according to new research from global growth consultant Frost & Sullivan.
Kailas receives ISPO Award
Kailas, supplier of mountain sports products in China, received the ISPO Award, designed to celebrate extraordinary sports products.
News9 Dec 2014Double testing optimises costly combing
Uster, manufacturer of quality measurement instruments for the textile industry, is offering two tools for double testing of the combing stage of yarn production, to help mills achieve an optimum balance between cost and quality.
PrimaLoft ups sustainability focus
US-based insulation and fabric manufacturer, PrimaLoft, has joined the Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC) and will use the group’s sustainability measurement tool, the Higg Index, to drive environmental responsibility across its supply chain.
Hohenstein presents compression webinar
Florian Girmond, Director of Hohenstein’s Consumer Tests Department, will host a webinar on Wednesday, 17 December at 12pm, presenting information on compression testing for manufacturers and brands which market medical, athletic, and wellness compression garments.
Executive Market Report – 8th December 2014
A detailed review of movements in fibre, yarn and fabric prices from the previous week, along with changes in production costs.
Bangladesh apparel summit focuses on sustainability
A session focusing on sustainability issues from the perspective of the global value chain has been held at the Dhaka Apparel Summit, taking place at the Bangabandhu International Conference Center, Dhaka, this week.
Solvay celebrates a successful 2014 for Amni and Emana yarns
Solvay’s biodegradable yarn Amni Soul Echo and its bioactive mineral yarn Emana have won several innovation awards this year, recognising their high value-added benefits to the environment and its wearers.
News8 Dec 2014Itema sponsors India 'Opportunities for Global Investment in Textiles' conference
Itema, weaving machines, spare parts and services provider, is exhibiting at ITMACH 2014, from December 10-13, and is sponsoring the “India – Opportunities for Global Investment in Textiles” international conference, which will be held alongside the trade fair in Gujarat’s capital, Gandhinagar, India.
IVL announces Performance Fibers Asia takeover
Petrochemical producer Indorama Ventures (IVL) is to acquire the Asian manufacturing operations of Performance Fibers Asia, an automotive fibre business.
Wool Market Report - 8th December 2014
A comprehensive weekly round-up and analysis of price developments at the major wool auctions around the world.
US wool trade slow
US wool trading on a clean basis was slow with 57,500 lbs (26,082 kilos) of confirmed sales in the week ending November 27, against good demand and trade activity moderate for this time of year.
TenCate develops composites used in Orion space launch
TenCate Advanced Composites North America developed new heat resistant composites for the heat shield and backshell structure used in the Lockheed Martin Orion space capsule, successfully launched by NASA last week.
Mohair market closes 2014 on a high
The final mohair sale of 2014 took place in Port Elizabeth on December 2, with 101,512 kilos on offer. The market rose slightly to close on R188.34 per kilo, with 99% of the offering sold.
SDC EC’s 11th International Conference to focus on sustainable textile production
The Society of Dyers and Colourists Education Charity (SDC EC, India) has announced that the theme of its 11th International Conference will be “Innovations for Sustainable Textile Production … Connecting the Dots.”
Insight8 Dec 2014Falling commodity prices weaken Port Elizabeth wool market
Prices declined marginally at this week’s sale on December 3, despite the weaker currency. The Cape Wools Merino Indicator dropped 0.3% to close at R109.20 per kilo clean. This is a 2.2% decrease on the opening sale of the season and 6.3% down on the corresponding sale of last year. On the Australian market, the indicator gained 0.4%.
Insight8 Dec 2014End-of-season merino selection poorly supported at NZ market
The combined North and South Island offering of 8,836 bales on December 4 saw a mixed reaction with targeted buying and an 89% clearance.
Insight8 Dec 2014Aussie wool market crumbles under increasing offering volumes
At the penultimate sale before the Christmas break, the Australian wool market took a hit, with the Australian Wool Exchange’s (AWEX) Eastern Market Indicator (EMI) falling by 2 Australian cents to close at 1,054 cents per kilo clean on Thursday, December 4. The big fall was in US dollar terms, in which the EMI receded by 24 US cents, closing at 883 cents per kilo.
News8 Dec 2014Indian cotton quotations mixed
Indian cotton values diverged last week as procurement by the Cotton Corporation of India continued.
News8 Dec 2014Pakistan cotton price loses ground again
The Pakistan cotton market was dominated by a pessimistic business tone last week as most buyers tightened their purse strings.
News8 Dec 2014China yarn market sluggish
The China yarn market displayed a pessimistic sentiment last week, when downstream fabric producers were reluctant to buy.
