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French printer claims world first with 5-metre dye-sub machine
French large-format printer Figarol has developed what it claims to be the world’s first 5-metre-wide dye-sublimation printer.
News9 Sept 2014New nonwovens production line for UK-based TFP
A third production line is being introduced at Technical Fibre Products (TFP) aimed at doubling the company’s production capacity.
Texprocess offers free stand space to educational institutes
Texprocess is offering international universities, institutes and fashion academies the chance to present their courses and programmes of study free of charge at the event in 2015. The organisations should apply to Texprocess Campus by December 5, 2014.
Executive Market Report - 8th September 2014
A detailed review of movements in fibre, yarn and fabric prices from the previous week, along with changes in production costs.
News8 Sept 2014Deal secures future of carpet machinery manufacturer
UK carpet-machinery manufacturer Sellers Engineers has been sold, in a deal that saves all of its 62 jobs.
News8 Sept 2014Beaver Paper expands sales team
Beaver Paper and Graphic Media, manufacturer of engineered paper and textiles for the dye sublimation digital printing process, has appointed a number of members to its sales team.
News8 Sept 2014First woman chairperson appointed by VDMA
For the first time in its history, the VDMA Textile Machinery Association will be chaired by a woman, with the election of Mrs Regina Brückner, managing associate of Brückner Trockentechnik.
H&M aims to become leading water steward
H&M took part in World Water Week last week, participating in panel discussions and organising a live-chat discussing how the fashion industry could ensure a sustainable water future.
News8 Sept 2014Comfort for babies with Pure Merino Muslin collection
Using materials certified by The Woolmark Company, US-based babywear brand aden + anais has launched a new Pure Merino Muslin collection, available from September at aden + anais international stockists.
Harris Tweed safeguards its name from improper use
The Harris Tweed Authority – the statutory body safeguarding the Harris Tweed name – has secured a monetary settlement from US retailer Euromarket Designs for using the Harris Tweed name in a new collection of chairs, which have been found not to contain the material.
Cashmere prices expected to rise after Europe summer holiday
The cashmere market in China is quite slow and without sales, so prices remained stable this week. It is still possible to buy good quantities from the new clip, the Schneider Group explained. Despite it not being of the best quality, it is expected that after the summer holidays in Europe, the demand will increase, Schneider added.
Welsh wool types lose steam at Bradford auction
This week, the Bradford auction saw a good sale overall, with finer types again selling well, resulting in a clearance of 87%.
Insight8 Sept 2014South African wool market dearer
The wool market was firm at this week’s sale and the Cape Wools’ Merino indicator gained 1.5% compared with the previous sale a fortnight ago, to close at R 113.32 per kilo clean. Although this is an increase of 1.5% on the opening sale, prices declined 2.3% compared to the corresponding sale of the previous season.
Insight8 Sept 2014NZ wool market holds firm
At this week’s North Island Wool Sale, prices were generally unchanged when compared to the South Island on August 28.
Insight8 Sept 2014Mid-micron wool demand boosts Aussie market
The Australian wool market has seen a strong upturn this week, with the Australian Wool Exchange’s (AWEX) Eastern Market Indicator (EMI) rising by 23 Australian cents on the previous week’s sale (August 28). The EMI closed at 1,025 cents per kilo clean on Thursday September 4. In US dollar terms, the EMI increased by 21 US cents to 958 cents per kilo.
Wool Market Report - 8th September 2014
A comprehensive weekly round-up and analysis of price developments at the major wool auctions around the world.
News5 Sept 2014VDMA engineers celebratory zeppelin flight
VDMA Textile Machinery has invited seven young engineers on a zeppelin flight over the lake Constance region in recognition of their outstanding dissertations, Masters theses and project studies. The organisation is working with the Walter Reiners-Stifung foundation of the German textile machinery industry to promote junior engineers.
News5 Sept 2014Global yarn prices fail to exhibit clear market trend
Indian yarn prices advanced marginally due to forthcoming festival demand. The slight improvement in export demand from Chinese buyers also helped the market mood.
News5 Sept 2014China cotton yarn prices face renewed pressure
In north China, the main cotton yarn producers cut their quotations for most of the products this week, with the expectation that prices could slip further once the new domestic cotton is available.
Hi-tech fibres for Chinese market
European polypropylene giants Beaulieu Fibres International are set to unveil their latest hi-tech automotive and geotextile fibres in China this month.
News5 Sept 2014Innovative textiles allow for mass seaweed farming
Advanced textiles that allow for large-scale cultivation of floating seaweed farms have been successfully trialled out at sea.
News5 Sept 2014Lectra appoints MD for Germany and Eastern Europe
Lectra has appointed Chris Nicolaes as managing director for Lectra Germany, based in Ismaning, near Munich. Chris Nicolaes will be responsible for Lectra’s activities in Central and Eastern Europe, including Russia and CIS countries.
