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Commercial availability of SAP made from bio-based acrylic acid edges a step closer
BASF, Cargill and Novozymes have made a breakthrough in their joint development of technologies to produce acrylic acid from renewable raw materials. The companies have successfully converted 3-hydroxypropionic acid (3-HP) to glacial acid and superabsorbent polymers (SAP).
Bear the textile-apparel production chain in MIND
Italian textile-apparel company, Miroglio Group, has launched Miroglio Industrial (MIND), a service business platform conceived to give added value to the textile-apparel production chain through an organisational aggregation of its players.
PrimaLoft renews long-standing Standard 100 certification
PrimaLoft, manufacturer of high performance insulations, yarns and fabrics, has renewed its Oeko-Tex Standard 100 certification for its PrimaLoft Insulations, Yarns and Performance Down Blends.
India Focus: Honing India’s technical textile vision
The technical textiles sector is one of the most innovative branches of the industry in the world, ranking as one of the five high tech sectors with the greatest potential for driving the textile industry in countries such as India and China. The ambition and versatility of technical textiles covers all segments such as fibres, yarns and woven/knitted/nonwoven fabrics with applications spanning an enormous range of uses.
H&M and Jeanologia work together on Conscious Denim collection
H&M has utilised technology from Jeanologia for a new denim collection that uses more sustainable materials and more energy efficient processes. The Conscious Denim range is H&M’s first to grade the denim washes based on their environmental impact.
Executive Market Report - 15th September 2014
A detailed review of movements in fibre, yarn and fabric prices from the previous week, along with changes in production costs.
DGI to round off textile printer portfolio
Korean digital inkjet printer manufacturer, Digital Graphics Incorporation (DGI), is expanding its digital textile portfolio with the upcoming launch of its new high-speed dye sublimation printer, to be presented at the Kosign show in Korea (November 5-8).
News15 Sept 2014InkTec launches SubliNova G7 inks
InkTec has introduced a new premium dye sublimation ink, SubliNova G7. The product is the newest addition in the company’s dye sublimation brand line, the ‘SubliNova’ series.
News15 Sept 2014Political and economic conditions impede MMF industry
Mr Friedrich Weninger of the Austrian Man-made Fibers Institute in Vienna opened last week’s 53rd Dornbirn Man-made Fibers Congress (Dornbirn MFC), reflecting on the two biggest challenges he considers to have befallen the synthetic fibres industry – political unrest and the economic climate.
News15 Sept 2014Designers flock to Cool Wool
The Woolmark Company is collaborating with designer Holly Fulton, it was announced during this month’s London Fashion Week. Introducing wool into her Spring/Summer 2015 collection in a variety of pieces, Ms Fulton conveyed the versatility of Merino wool as a trans-seasonal fibre.
Wool Market Report - 15th September 2014
A comprehensive weekly round-up and analysis of price developments at the major wool auctions around the world.
Weak rand boosts South Africa's wool market
This week’s market benefited from good demand and a weaker rand on the day, with the Cape Wools’ Merino indicator gaining 1.9% on the previous week to close at R 115.44 per kilo clean.
Insight15 Sept 2014China helps NZ market achieve gains of up to 2%
At this week’s South Island sale there were gains of up to 2% on the back of r ecent business concluded mainly with Chinese interests. A limited Merino offering saw best top making types slightly in buyers’ favour and poorer styles mixed and irregular.
Aussie market fails to build on last week’s lift
The Australian wool market fell slightly this week following the previous week’s strong upturn. The Australian Wool Exchange’s (AWEX) Eastern Market Indicator (EMI) dropped 3 Australian cents on last week (September 4).
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.
Google funds 3D scan clothing research
A Cornell University professor will develop a method for 3D scanning of textile materials such as jeans and other soft objects like shoes.
Russia considers banning imports of EU textile fabrics
The Russian Association of Textile Producers (RATP) has formally called on Russian President Vladimir Putin to impose a ban on imports of textile fabrics from the European Union (EU), to boost the Russian textile industry.
News15 Sept 2014Cotton futures go up
Cotton futures lifted strongly last week, with the most active December cotton contract on ICE Futures US climbing 2.69 cents, or 4.12%, to 68 cents per lb.
News15 Sept 2014Pakistan cotton price up as market moves for first time in three weeks
Pakistan cotton values lifted last week, as the Karachi Cotton Association (KCA) spot rate changed for the first time in around three weeks.
News15 Sept 2014Cotton prices drop in India
Cotton values in India fell last week, with the Gujarat Shankar-6 dropping on Monday September 8 by Rs 500 from Rs 40,250 to Rs 39,750 per candy.
Evolon from Freudenberg certified for HP latex inks
Performance textile manufacturer Freudenberg has announced that its microfilament material Evolon has been certified by Hewlett Packard for printing with HP latex inks.
News12 Sept 2014Soldier smart suit development receives funding boost
The US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has awarded the Wyss Institute at Harvard University a $2.9m follow-on contract to further develop a biologically-inspired smart suit for soldiers. Boston-based New Balance is also lending its textile and apparel expertise to this phase of the project.
Technical12 Sept 2014Schlafhorst study highlights winding performance
Schlafhorst has released details of a comparative study, in which its Schlafhorst Technology Center set out to discover the comparative productivity potential of the company’s Autoconer winding technology when used in conjunction with its PreciFX and Speedster FX package-design systems.