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News2 Oct 2014China wool imports subdued
The China Customs data indicated that wool imports during August amounted to 25,544 tonnes, down 10.97% from the previous month.
News2 Oct 2014China silk exports plunge during August
According to China Customs, silk exports during August reached 482 tonnes, slumping 19.26% from the previous month and 13.62% on the same period of 2013.
ITM presents on chitosan scaffolds for bone regeneration
The Institute of Textile Machinery and High Performance Material Technology (ITM), Dresden, Germany, presented its research on the use of chitosan polymer for hard tissue regeneration applications in medicine at the 53rd Dornbirn Man-made Fiber Congress last month.
US authorities confirm agreement on Brazil cotton dispute
US Trade Representative Michael Froman and Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack have confirmed their agreement with the Brazilian government to resolve their longstanding cotton dispute in the World Trade Organization (WTO).
Global webbing market expected to reach $3.52bn
The global market for webbing is expected to reach $3.52bn by 2020, according to a new study by Grand View Research.
Glenmuir supplies knitwear to European Ryder Cup team
The renowned Scottish golf clothing brand, Glenmuir, has designed and supplied the shirts and knitwear for 14 successive European Ryder Cup teams since Europe’s famous first victory on American soil in 1987 at Muirfield Village.
Secant Medical to present at IFAI Advanced Textiles Expo
Chris Glasby, senior manufacturing engineer at Secant Medical, will present ‘Existing textile technology matched with material innovation’ during the medical track at the IFAI Advanced Textiles Expo on Monday, October 13.
Dixie appoints former Burtco COO to assist in the companies’ integration
Carpet and rug manufacturer The Dixie Group has retained the services of former president and chief operating officer of Burtco Enterprises, Robert Kokoszka, to assist the company in the integration process of the recently acquired Burtco Enterprises, manufacturer of custom-crafted flooring for the hospitality industry.
Formal pact expected in US-Brazil cotton dispute
The USA and Brazil have resolved their 10-year dispute over cotton subsidies, according to reports in the financial media. A formal agreement is expected to be signed today by the US Agriculture Secretary, Tom Vilsack, and Trade Representative, Michael Froman, along with their Brazilian counterparts.
Freudenberg presents construction materials at Smart Expo
Freudenberg Politex presented its construction materials, manufactured with polyester fibre from the recycled post-consume PET bottles, at last month’s Smart Expo Ambiente Mediterraneo.
Review1 Oct 2014SVR series to be showcased at OTM 2014
Shima Seiki will exhibit two models of its new SVR series of computerised flat knitting machines in 5G coarse gauge and 14G fine gauge applications at the upcoming OTM 2014 Middle East Textile Machinery Exhibition in Gaziantep, Turkey in October.
Ahlstrom chairman steps down
The Chairman of the Board of Ahlstrom Corporation, Pertti Korhonen, is resigning from the company.
PGI plans capacity increase for EU region
PGI is increasing its European production capacity for personal care speciality materials and plans to exceed 100 KMT (Kilo Metric Tons) across the region.
Gildan expands US spinning capacity
Montreal-based Gildan announced big plans during the second half of 2013 to invest heavily in new yarn spinning facilities in North Carolina. A year later, those new plants are well under way.
News1 Oct 2014Soft-TRD series redesigned for better efficiency
Thies has redesigned and upgraded its soft-TRD series with the aim of offering technology with greater energy efficiency.
Tencate plans UK composites facility expansion
TenCate Advanced Composites is planning to expand at its manufacturing facility in Langley Mill, Nottingham, UK, as part of its growth strategy.
News1 Oct 2014China polyester staple fibre exports display robust growth y-o-y
According to China Customs, polyester staple fibre exports during August reached 84,690 tonnes, up 6.36 % on the previous month and 42.76% from the same period of last year.
News1 Oct 2014China home textile exports increase steadily
According to China Customs, home textile shipment during August reached US$ 3.51 billion, up 15.84% on the previous month and 7.26% from the same period of last year. Total exports from January to August increased 5.6% y-o-y, to US$ 18.02 billion.
News30 Sept 2014China polyester filament yarn production dropped during summer
According to China National Bureau of Statistics, polyester filament yarn output during August shrank 2.29% from the previous month, to 2.12 million tonnes, registering a contraction for two consecutive months.
News30 Sept 2014China cotton imports slump during August
According to China Customs, cotton imports during August amounted to 204,500 tonnes, plummeting 27.04% from the previous month and 25.87% on the same period of last year.
Indonesia electricity hike encourages textile firms to invest in on-site cogeneration
<p>Indonesia's upstream textile industry is turning to onsite combined heat and power (CHP) on the back of double-digit electricity-price hikes this year, according to an industry insider.</p>
News30 Sept 2014ESMA launches The Inkjet Conference
ESMA is staging ‘The Inkjet Conference’ (www.theijc.com), sponsored by enabling partner drupa, for the very first time at the Swissôtel in Neuss (Düsseldorf), Germany, today and tomorrow.
News30 Sept 2014Antimicrobial textiles tested in the lab may not work in real life
Human ecology researcher Rachel McQueen and her team from the Faculty of Agricultural, Life & Environmental Sciences (ALES), University of Alberta, US, has found that in two separate experiments, some antimicrobial textiles were far more effective in laboratory conditions than when tested on people.
News30 Sept 2014Hohenstein tests textile dust-mite allergen protection
The Hohenstein Institute now offers allergen-resistance testing for mattresses and bed covers as an accredited service. The test determines the volume of allergen from dust mites that passes through a textile intended to protect allergy sufferers.