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News18 Nov 2014FibeRio launches new forcespinning nanofibre technology
Nanofibre production company FibeRio Technology Corporation has launched a new generation of forcespinning equipment designed to meet the needs of fine fibre media producers and converters.
Single-use nonwovens play a role in preventing infection
EDANA – the international association serving the nonwovens and related industries – is charged with promoting the benefits of single-use nonwovens products to those working in surgery, wound management and infection control. The latest infographic from the EDANA was launched today highlighting the human and financial impact that healthcare associated infections (HAIs) have in the European Union, and how nonwovens can play a role in preventing these.
Executive Market Report – 17th November 2014
A detailed review of movements in fibre, yarn and fabric prices from the previous week, along with changes in production costs.
Innovative Apparel Show to debut at Techtextil and Texprocess 2015
Techtextil and Texprocess, the international trade fairs for technical textiles and nonwovens, will feature an Innovative Apparel Show at next year’s exhibitions, which will be held in Frankfurt from 4-7 May.
Insight17 Nov 2014Bio-based elastane on way for knitters
The chances are that in the near future, knitting companies supplying to key markets such as activewear, hosiery and swimwear will be using spandex (or elastane) yarns – and maybe polyamide yarns too – that are based largely on plant waste.
News17 Nov 2014Archroma launches range of biosynthetic dyes
Archroma has launched a range of “biosynthetic” dyes for cotton and cellulose-based fabrics, titled EARTHCOLORS, which are derived from almond shells, saw palmetto, rosemary leaves, and other natural products. EARTHCOLORS make use of agriculture waste products that would otherwise be sent to landfill. They can be used to provide rich red, brown and green colours to denim and casual wear.
News17 Nov 2014China yarn exports display a steady growth during 2014
According to China Chamber of Commerce for Import and Export of Textile and Apparel (CCCT), yarn exports during September shrank 8.72% on the previous month, to 314,000 tonnes, the second consecutive month to register a contraction.
News17 Nov 2014Hexcel holds ceremony for new £6m site
Composites company Hexcel held a ceremony last week to celebrate the ground-breaking for its new £6m R&T facility in Duxford, UK. It also announced further expansion plans at the site which will create up to 100 jobs by 2017.
News17 Nov 2014NeverWet releases water repellent sprays
NeverWet, a nanotechnology company that develops fabric coatings for commercial and industrial products, has launched a range of sprays with superhydrophobic water repellency.
First Dubai textile fair hailed a success
The inaugural International Textile Fair (ITF) held at the Dubai World Trade Centre earlier this month triggered a robust response from local and international exhibitors, 90% of whom have shown interest in taking part in the second edition that will be held on April 26 and 27, 2015, on a larger scale.
Family firm Highland Tweed House sold
Highland Tweed House, 158-year-old tweed and tailoring business owned by the Campbell family in Beauly, Inverness-shire, has been sold to two Northern textile families – the Brookes and the Sugdens. The company said this move will secure the future of the Highlands’ iconic Estate Tweed business.
Technical14 Nov 2014Volume paradox of reactive inks
Textile reactive inks are the major printing system for the digital textile printing of cotton, viscose rayon and silk-based fashion fabrics and, in ink volume terms, are the second largest sector behind disperse dye inks.
Danmao launches new wool fabric with Japanese paper yarn
The Chinese worsted wool fabric producer Jiangsu Danmao has launched a new range of fabrics featuring OJO+, a paper yarn made from Manila hemp produced in Japan.
News14 Nov 2014Zünd UK opens demonstration suite
Zünd UK has re-opened its updated demonstration suite, in St Albans, offering businesses the opportunity to demonstrate their equipment, software or materials as part of an end-to-end workflow with Zünd UK's digital cutting systems.
M&G Chemicals issues $300m in new equity
M&G Chemicals, chemical manufacturer and supplier of polyethylene terephthalate (PET), has issued $300m in new equity to TPG Opportunities Partners and affiliated funds. As part of the transaction, TPG will take a minority stake in the company.
AWI and Bestprac to hold precision technology webinar
The Australian Wool Innovation (AWI) is holding a Walk-over Weighing and Precision Sheep Management webinar on December 3, in a bid to illustrate smarter and easier ways to improve performance in the industry.
Ahlstrom launches AceBlade Carbon
Fibre-based materials company, Ahlstrom, has launched AceBlade Carbon, a new product for the wind energy market.
Wool Market Report - 17th November 2014
A comprehensive weekly round-up and analysis of price developments at the major wool auctions around the world.
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.
Dates announced for 2015 Chinese filtration exhibition
The Asia International Filtration and Separation Technology Equipment Exhibition will take place at the International Exhibition Centre in Beijing from 6-8 August, 2015.
Silk cocoon production to dup by up to 40% next season
Cashmere prices have remained firm this week, the Schneider Group reported, saying there have been no major changes from any origins.
News13 Nov 2014China cotton spot rate holds firm during November
The cotton price strengthened in China during November, helped by the short-term tight supply. The CC Index 3128B climbed to 14,801 yuan per tonne, fractionally higher than last weekend (14,795 a tonne).
