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News8 Dec 2014China viscose staple fibre output recovers during October
The data from China National Bureau of Statistics indicates that viscose staple fibre output reached 277,000 tonnes, up 4.53% on the previous month, reversing the declining trend of last two months.
Mixed prospects in China for European wool fabric companies
Peter Ackroyd, the International Wool Textile Organisation (IWTO) president, told delegates at this year's IWTO Wool Round Table that the slowing economic growth in China has led to a fall in sales for several European weavers of wool cloth in this market.
What next for wool textile recycling?
This year’s International Wool Textile Organisation (IWTO) Multi Stakeholder Meeting, held on December 1 at the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) building in Brussels, looked at the challenges and opportunities surrounding the recycling of wool textiles.
Wool textile industry warned about REACH compliance
The wool textile industry has been warned about the importance of complying with the EU chemical control system REACH.
Review5 Dec 2014Interfiliére brings performance to intimates
Interfiliére Hong Kong 2015 is set to take place from March 18-19, following a successful 2014 show, welcoming 170 exhibitors and 3,200 visitors. In 2015, the intimate apparel show will continue its focus on innovation, sustainability and performance through various projects and events.
Amazon launches own-brand diapers and wipes
US commerce company Amazon has launched a new range of premium diapers and wipes.
Lacoste abandons angora wool
French clothing company Lacoste has confirmed to People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) that it is removing all angora wool products and has requested to be added to PETA’s list of retailers that do not sell angora.
Indian government backs technical textiles
The Indian government has launched four schemes, including a technology mission, for the promotion and growth of technical textiles.
Stoll to launch quarterly ‘Capsule Collections’
In 2015 Germany-based flat knitting machinery manufacturer, Stoll is launching its Capsule Collections, changing the rhythm from twice to four times a year. These new collections will be published quarterly in spring, summer, autumn and winter and each displays a special topic.
Weakened economies push Chinese cashmere market down
Prices of dehaired cashmere in China have come down due to the weak economic situation in China and in Europe, reported The Schneider Group. Stocks in the hands of the local traders are higher than they were last year, while the availability of material in stock in Europe is very limited. For this reason, quotations for prompt stocks in Europe are quite firm and for the better qualities they are even tending dearer, Schneider added.
News5 Dec 2014Fulgar focuses on sustainable polyamide microfibre
Italian yarn manufacturer Fulgar has developed a new polyamide 6,6 microfibre, which is 99% derived from recycled materials.
Suominen announces €4 million growth strategy
Suominen, a global nonwovens supplier, has launched a growth investment programme worth approximately €4 million, to execute its strategy for 2015-2017.
Insight5 Dec 2014Digital wallcoverings take their place at home textiles show
The desire to achieve fully customised interiors means that digital printing of wallpaper is increasingly taking its place alongside mainstream textile applications at major home and contact furnishing exhibitions.
News5 Dec 2014Eurotech launches Sub-i+ dye-sub printer at FESPA Eurasia
Eurotech Digital has launched a new dye-sublimation printer this week at FESPA Eurasia in Istanbul, where it is represented by NAC Digital.
NCWSBA Australian Wool Market Report
Weekly analysis of the Australian Wool Market by Chris Wilcox, Executive Director of the National Council of Wool Selling Brokers of Australia.
News5 Dec 2014Italian machinery exports to Vietnam on rise
ACIMIT, the Association of Italian Textile Machine Manufacturers, participated in a recent business mission in Vietnam, promoted by Italy’s Ministry of Economic Development and Ministry of Foreign Affairs and organised by the Italian Trade Agency.
Shop window for knitwear
Smith and Smith, Bridport, UK, has won Hawick Knitwear’s annual Shop Window Competition where UK retailers are invited to dress their shop windows with Hawick Knitwear products and submit images for judging.
News4 Dec 2014Arioli presents first digital textiles printer series
At FESPA Eurasia today, in Istanbul, Arioli officially entered the digital textiles printing market with the launch of its ArioPrint series.
News4 Dec 2014Motorcyclist jeans range smashes pledge target
Maple Jeans, a UK-based manufacturer of premium selvedge denim jeans, including a popular range of Kevlar lined jeans for motorcyclists, has smashed its initial £30,000 target on the crowdfunding platform, Kickstarter, in just 36 hours.
News4 Dec 2014Armadillo Merino celebrated in national advent countdown
Technical textiles company Armadillo Merino features in an advent calendar created for small companies from across the UK by the government's Business is GREAT campaign.
News4 Dec 2014Fabric technologists team up to prevent spread of HAIs
Garmatex Technologies, an inventor of performance apparel solutions, has teamed up with biotech company Diagnomics to develop a range of fabrics aimed at limiting the spread of hospital-acquired infections (HAIs).
Groz-Beckert app shortlisted
The Groz-Beckert app “myGrozBeckert” made it to the shortlist of “corporate” in the “elektrotechnik magazine” awards for the best corporate apps, being among the three best apps in this category, said the company.