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News19 Sept 2014Schlafhorst begins construction of large logistics hall
Schlafhorst, the spinning machinery manufacturer, started construction of a 6,000sq m logistics hall this month. The company is investing about €3.5m in the Übach-Palenberg site.
News18 Sept 2014UK fashion students look to Hainsworth fabrics
Fabrics from textile mill Hainsworth have been incorporated in costumes as part of the projects of UK fashion students.
European textile industry ‘can save 30% of energy costs – if it tries’
Energy savings of up to 30% are possible if clothing and textile producers apply a ‘simple’ system of cost assessment, a Brussels conference of industry experts has been told. Yet too many companies lack fine-tuned energy data and are certainly unable to quantify the money they are losing or know how to focus on the problem.
New policies aim to stimulate Indian textile industry growth
Indian knitwear manufacturers are hoping for a major growth impetus because of industry-friendly policies being rolled out by the new Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led government. Naval Saraf, proprietor of Super Knit Industries, a sock manufacturer in Mumbai, said: “We are very optimistic about the new government. Labour reforms are in the mind of the new Prime Minister Narendra Modi.”
Regulatory round-up: Some textile machinery exports to Russia banned
The sale to Russia of multi-directional, multi-dimensional knitting and interlacing machines, including adapters and modification kits, specially designed or modified for weaving, interlacing or braiding fibres, for composite structures has been banned by the European Union (EU).
UKFT appoints new chairman for 2015
The UK Fashion and Textile Association (UKFT) has announced that chairman Peter Lucas will be stepping down as of May 2015. Mr Lucas, who has held the position since 2008, is not seeking re-election for the 2015 term.
Profile17 Sept 2014Print designer finds a woollen winner
As furnishing-fabrics designer Jane Walker enjoys her first solo exhibition appearance this week, it seems the she may have found a solution to her problem of digitally printing on wool.
News17 Sept 2014Solvay to extend joint Butachimie venture for further 99 years
Solvay has extended its joint venture with the Invista group, Butachimie, for an additional 99 years and is participating in the creation of a Chalampé, ‘industrial platform’ in France.
TenCate consortium receives €1.5m development subsidy
The Province of Overijssel has granted a €1.5m development subsidy to a consortium headed by TenCate for the innovation centre, The Factory of the Future. The size of the project amounts to approximately €6m.
More than 30 seminars at Cinte Techtextil China
A wide ranging two-day seminar programme featuring leading industry experts will be held alongside this month’s Cinte Techtextil China. More than 30 seminars and product presentations are scheduled for days one and two of the fair, with topics ranging from a focus on a particular product or end application, to overviews of regional and global trends and developments. The key seminars taking place on 24 September afternoon in Hall E7 include:
News17 Sept 2014Invista Seaford site celebrates 75 years
Invista’s Seaford site in Delaware, US, which manufactures nylon-based products like fabric for military uniforms, engineered polymers for automotive applications and fibres for carpets and airbags, celebrates its 75th anniversary this year.
APDN interdicts $1m worth of mislabelled textiles
DNA authentication technology from Applied DNA Sciences (APDN), a biotechnology firm that provides DNA-based authentication and security solutions and services, was recently used to interdict a shipment of mislabelled textiles resulting in over $1m worth of inventory held in quarantine.
News17 Sept 2014Hollanders stops standard service contracts on original ColorBooster 230
Hollanders Printing Systems is ceasing to supply standard service contracts on its original ColorBooster 230 machines. Instead, ad hoc maintenance options will be offered, as well as an upgrade path to either the 2.5m ColorBooster 250 or the 3.2m ColorBooster XL platform.
PGI celebrates expansion at Old Hickory site
Polymer Group Inc (PGI) is holding ribbon cutting ceremony at its recently-expanded Old Hickory facility in Tennessee, USA, later today. The company is celebrating investments made since it acquired the plant through the Fiberweb deal last year, which include streamlining operations and reducing both carbon footprint and utility consumption.
Cambodian garment workers protest today for higher minimum wage
Garment workers across Cambodia, as well as Clean Clothes Campaign (CCC) activists will take action today in front of stores and on shopping streets today, demanding an increase in the minimum wage to $177 a month.
EU urged to reconsider Horizon 2020 R&I investments budget for 2015
A €1bn cut in the Research Budget of Horizon 2020 for 2015, proposed by the European Commission, could affect over 600 collaborative projects under Horizon 2020. These involve more than 7,000 participants, of which around 1,400 are small and medium enterprises, according to Máire Geoghegan-Quinn, European commissioner for research, innovation and science.
Finalists announced for ITMA Future Materials Awards 2014
A stellar line-up of top global brands and businesses from across the technical textiles industry have been announced as finalists in the inaugural ITMA Future Materials Awards.
Clariant included in Dow Jones Sustainability Index
Clariant has again been included in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI), one of the most renowned sustainability indices globally. The listing names Clariant within the European DJSI, as well as in the global DJSI (DJSI World).
New app offers collaborative textile development platform
A new online app aimed at providing a collaboration platform for material engineering has been launched by US textile development specialists Tek Textil.
Dyneema protects brand trademark to avoid confusion
After two years of procedures, the official trademark authorities in South Korea, Canada, the EU and the US have upheld DSM Dyneema’s opposition to a third party application for a Chyneema trademark.
Texprint prize to be awarded tomorrow
The Texprint prize from The Woolmark Company is due to be awarded at Premiere Vision Pluriel tomorrow to the most creative British-trained designer who has incorporated at least 60% merino wool into a textile design.
Milano Unica registers 7% visitor rise
The 19th edition of Milano Unica, the Italian Textiles Trade Show showcasing the Autumn Winter 2015-16 collections of textiles and accessories, confirmed the projections as well as the value added teaming up to promote “Made in Italy” products globally.