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News20 Nov 2014EU and USA boost China textile and apparel exports
According to China Customs, textile and garment shipments to the Europe Union during September were up 8.3% y-o-y, to US$ 4.9 billion.
EDANA highlights sustainability of automotive nonwovens
International nonwovens association EDANA has launched a new infographic focusing on automotive nonwovens and their lightweight fabric for vehicles.
News19 Nov 2014Dyneema fibre adds strength to deepwater mining
Deep Tek, deepwater mining company, Lankhorst Ropes, manufacturer of performance synthetic ropes, and DSM Dyneema, manufacturer of the Dyneema ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene fibres, have collaborated to create a new system capable of handling heavy loads at depths of over three kilometers.
News19 Nov 2014Social enterprise encourages ethical production of designer clothes
New social enterprise, JUST (www.projectjust.com), aims to connect designers with ethical suppliers and ethically-minded customers, promoting the fair production of clothes by being transparent about who it sources them from.
Global nonwoven fabrics market to exceed $40 billion by 2020
The global nonwoven fabrics market is expected to reach US $42.1 billion by 2020, according to a new study by Grand View Research, Inc.
News19 Nov 2014IVL recognised for corporate social responsibility
Mrs Suchitra Lohia, director and chairperson of the Sustainability Committee, representing Indorama Ventures Public Company Limited (IVL) has received the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Recognition Award 2014 in the category of Rising Star from Dr Chaiwat Piboonsawat, president of The Corporate Social Responsibility Institute.
Pegas completes bond issue
Pegas Nonwovens has completed the issue of 2.5 billion crowns (US $112.85 million) of bonds maturing in 2018.
Invista recertified by Wildlife Habitat Council
Invista’s nylon manufacturing site in Camden, South Carolina, US, has earned a three-year recertification from the Wildlife Habitat Council (WHC). The facility produces polymers and fibres for many of the company’s carpet products, including Stainmaster carpet fibre, Antron carpet fibre and carpet fibres used in the automotive industry.
Insight19 Nov 2014China fabric exports increase slightly
According to China Chamber of Commerce for Import and Export of Textile and Apparel (CCCT), China’s fabric shipments during September slumped 7.23% from the previous month, to 3.25 billion metres, which, however, was 6.2% higher y-o-y.
World’s largest fibre reinforced panel unveiled
Gypwall, the world’s largest glass fibre reinforced gypsum wall was unveiled recently by Ananth Kumar, India’s Union Minister for Chemicals and Fertilizers.
News19 Nov 2014China polyester staple fibre exports lose steam during September
According to China Customs, polyester staple fibre exports during September tumbled 18.68% from the previous month, to 68,872 tonnes, the lowest level since February.
News19 Nov 2014China viscose staple fibre exports surge during 2014
According to China Customs, viscose staple fibre exports during September plummeted 24.86% on the previous month, to 19,851 tonnes, which, however, jumped 78.9% from comparable figure of 2013.
News19 Nov 2014China spandex production continues robust growth
According to China National Bureau of Statistics, spandex output during September climbed 2.44% on the previous month, to 42,000 tonnes, which was also 23.53% higher than the same month of 2013.
Elastane: expanding in Asia
Stretch and recovery properties in fabrics, especially apparel fabrics, are important because they improve the comfort performance during wear. The current trend for a more active lifestyle as a component of healthy living has greatly stimulated the apparel market for garments such as running tights, biking shorts, leotards and swimsuits, as well as the general workwear, sportswear and activewear markets, where freedom of movement is demanded.
Technical18 Nov 2014PVC-free plastisol inks now available for screenprinting textiles
Achieving a balance between technical performance, and health, safety and environmental concerns is a continuing challenge for ink makers. Traditional plastisol inks (containing PVC) have been the inks of choice for screenprinting on pre-cut textile applications for decades. The major advantages of plastisol inks are their ease-of-use for textile printers and high productivity rates, combined with good colour opacity and attractive pricing.
News18 Nov 2014Wacker opens airbag development centre
Wacker Asahikasei Silicone, a Japanese joint venture of German-based chemicals group Wacker Chemie, opened a new laboratory for airbag applications today.
Review18 Nov 2014Innovative and sustainable finishing at Dornbirn 2014
With 700 participants from 31 countries, the 53rd Dornbirn Man-Made Fibres Congress covered an extensive range of research and new technologies.
AWI welcomes China Fair Trade Agreement
Australian Wool Innovation (AWI) put out a statement yesterday, welcoming the announcement finalising the Free Trade Agreement between Australia and China.
Textile Flame Retardancy: Regulations and Developments
In 2012 the number of fires in the USA reached 1,375,000, of which over 480,000 were in building structures. About 80% of these structure fires were in US homes and property losses from fires are increasing.
News18 Nov 2014Governments rally behind cotton growers
According to the International Cotton Advisory Committee (ICAC), governments of large cotton-producing countries are taking measures to help growers, in light of the drop in the Cotlook A Index from 91 cents per lb in 2013/14 to around 74 cents per lb this season.
Profile18 Nov 2014Stoll fuses fashion with technology
H. Stoll, international flat-knitting-machinery manufacturer, has tasked its Stoll Fashion & Technology department with creating many different trend-setting applications for both fashion designers and patterning technicians. Combining fashion and technique, the ideas are developed in response to fashion and market trends and then produced using Stoll’s patented knitting technology, the company explained.
TAL to exhibit super absorbent technology for horticulture
UK-based Technical Absorbents Limited (TAL) will display innovative fibre and fabric technologies from its Agrotas product range at the international trade fair for plants, IPM Essen, in January 2015.
EDANA calls for papers for Prague symposium
Nonwovens industry body EDANA is issuing a call for papers for its International Nonwovens Symposium 2015 event being held in Prague next June.
SDC faces resignations after ‘no confidence’ vote
The Society of Dyers and Colourists (SDC) is in crisis after members at an extraordinary general meeting passed a vote of ‘no confidence’ in their own Board of Trustees. The fallout from the vote is expected to result in resignations among the Board.