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News14 Oct 2014P&G expands sustainability goals
Proctor & Gamble (P&G) has expanded its sustainability goals to continue its focus on value while conserving resources, protecting the environment, and improving social conditions for those who need it most.
Thomas Ahlstrom named chairman of Nomination Board of Suominen
AC Invest Two BV has named Thomas Ahlstrom its representative at the Nomination Board of Suominen, later elected chairman by the board.
Chinese textile machinery show draws more than 200 exhibitors
The ZhejiangTex textile-machinery event will open its doors at China’s Yiwu International Expo Centre on November 19, with more than 200 exhibitors, including many of the leading Western brands.
Black dyestuff market for nylon fibres to reach $204.3m by 2020
The global dyestuff (black colour) market for nylon textile fibres is anticipated to reach $204.3m by 2020, expanding at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.8% between 2014 and 2020, from $120.8m in 2013, according to a new report by Markets and Research.
News14 Oct 2014Bostik launches R&D centre in France
Leading adhesives specialist, Bostik, launched its new R&D centre – the Bostik Smart Technology Centre – in Venette, near Paris, on 3 October.
News14 Oct 2014Vidir showcases motorised textile carousel at IFAI
Vidir Machine, vertical motorised storage carousel manufacturer, is exhibiting at the Industrial Fabrics Association International’s (IFAI) Specialty Fabrics Expo and Conference at the Minneapolis Convention Center this week, at Stand 411.
Executive Market Report - 13th October 2014
A detailed review of movements in fibre, yarn and fabric prices from the previous week, along with changes in production costs.
News13 Oct 2014Invista Lycra Moves You consumer campaign launches
Invista launches its new consumer campaign today following a two-year, multi-market research programme surrounding the Lycra Moves You theme.
TenCate acquires Smart Body Armor technology
TenCate Advanced Armor USA has acquired from Newport Sensors, Inc. the groundbreaking sensor technology that provides body armour users the ability to inspect, in real-time, the ballistic integrity of hard body armour inserts.
Cords and drawstrings dangerous in children’s garments
Christiane Schulze from the Hohenstein Institute is calling for companies to focus more on the DIN EN 14682 standard regarding cords and drawstrings on children’s clothing when designing garments.
News13 Oct 2014Hohenstein offers tests and certifications to laundry industry
The processing of textiles in industrial laundries places a high demand on both the textile products and the processing steps.
News13 Oct 2014Better night’s sleep with Tencel Biosoft top-sheet
Lenzing presented results from consumer tests using Tencel Biosoft, an ultra-soft hydrophobic Lyocell fibre in the top-sheet of incontinence products, at Outlook in Barcelona, Spain.
Tencate and US Army to evaluate blast protection system
TenCate Advanced Armour USA and the US Army are to co-operate on evaluation of Tencate’s active blast countermeasure system for enhanced soldier protection.
Wool Market Report - 13th October 2014
A comprehensive weekly round-up and analysis of price developments at the major wool auctions around the world.
Shortage of raw materials hoists silk prices
After last week reductions on Chinese cashmere, no major changes from Mongolia and Iran have followed and prices remain stable for now, the Schneider Group reported.
UK wool market stays firm
Tuesday’s Bradford auction saw good demand throughout the sale, with the market holding firm across most types.
Mohair market remains firm in face of large offering
The fourth sale of the 2014 winter season took place in Port Elizabeth on Tuesday, October 7, with a large offering of 197,290 kilos.
Insight13 Oct 2014Quality wool demand advances SA wool market 1.5%
The wool market was dearer at this week’s sale despite the stronger rand, and the Cape Wools Merino indicator gained 1.5% to close at R117.00 per kilo clean. This is 4.8% higher compared to the opening sale of this season and 0.3% higher compared to the corresponding sale of the previous season.
Insight13 Oct 2014NZ wool market firm despite low clearance rate
At Thursday’s (October 8) South Island wool sale, prices remained firm overall. The trade-weighted market indicator strengthened from 0.7070 to 0.7163, but prices still remained solid.
Insight13 Oct 2014AWEX's EMI reaches season high in competitive Aussie wool market
Australia’s wool market lifted again this week, with the Australian Wool Exchange’s (AWEX) Eastern Market Indicator (EMI) reaching a season high so far of 1,051 Australian cents per kilo clean on Thursday, October 9. This is an increase of 13 cents over last week. In US dollar terms, the EMI gained 19 US cents over the two days, to close at 933 cents per kilo.
News10 Oct 2014Nike launches ‘finest ever base layer’
Nike has created what it calls its finest ever base layer made for athletes competing in cold climates.
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.
