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News27 Aug 2014China polyester filament yarn production registers steady annual growth
According to China National Bureau of Statistics, polyester filament yarn output during July tumbled 6.03% from the previous month, to 2.17 million tonnes, which, however, was up 10.88% on the comparable level of 2013.
News27 Aug 2014China polyester staple fibre output shrinks, but exports soar
According to China National Bureau of Statistics, polyester staple fibre production during July amounted to 807,966 tonnes, down 5.18% on the previous month and 1.12% from the same period of last year.
GlyEco restructures Board
GlyEco is looking to appoint two new directors to its Board at the company’s upcoming Annual Meeting at the end of October 2014. The new board members will fill vacancies created by the resignations of Everett Alexander and Joseph Ioia.
News27 Aug 2014DiloGroup nonwovens technologies to be showcased at CINTE
DiloGroup is a seller of complete production lines for the nonwovens industry and a provider of information to its customers. The company will present its products at the CINTE Techtextil China fair in September, a show dedicated to the latest innovations in technical textiles and nonwoven products.
News27 Aug 2014World’s first liquid ammonia processing technology for knitted fabrics at Intersoff
Interstoff Asia Essential – Autumn 2014 will feature a Research and Education Zone, where participants can explore new developments in the industry. It will have a strong focus on eco-friendly dyeing processes.
Samtech acquires Massif assets following bankruptcy
Samtech LLC has bought the assets of bankrupt Massif Mountain Gear Company for $10.2m. Samtech is affiliated with Matchmaster Dyeing & Finishing Inc and Antex Knitting Mills, based in Los Angeles, California.
Picanol H1 profits fall as weaving machine market slows
The Picanol Group realised a consolidated turnover of €219.9m in the first half of 2014, a decrease of 28% compared with the exceptionally strong first half of 2013. However, it is in line with the turnover of the first half of 2012, said the company.
Reliance ventures into nonwoven production
Reliance Industries of India, the world’s largest producer of polyester fibre, is venturing into needlepunch nonwoven manufacturing.
Executive Market Report – 26th August 2014
A detailed review of movements in fibre, yarn and fabric prices from the previous week, along with changes in production costs.
News26 Aug 2014New arrivals at the MTEX UK Demo Centre
Two textile digital printers have been delivered to the MTEX Technologies Demonstration Centre in the UK. This centre is the company’s UK and Ireland base for demonstration and testing for the sign and display market, as well as the home textiles and fashion industries.
Sheep sales season underway
The British Wool Marketing Board will be attending the autumn sheep sales, as the season gathers speed.
Japan increases polyester production by 5.8%
Japanese production of polyester staple fibre increased by 5.8% to 76.152 tons during the first half of 2014, thanks to the active demand from the nonwoven and automotive interior industries.
Russia imposes public procurement ban on western textile imports
The Russian government has ordered that public procurement from overseas of textiles, knitwear, nonwovens and some clothing should cease from September 1, as it tightens the screws on imports following the imposition of western sanctions over the Ukraine crisis.
Alvanon workshops to launch in UK
Alvanon, apparel size and fit expert, is bringing its Professional Development Series, PDS, workshops to the UK following their launch in Hong Kong. Three introductory workshops will be held on September 25 and 26 2014 at the UKFT offices in London, UK.
INDA issues call for papers for WOW
INDA, the US-based association of the nonwoven fabrics industry, is inviting companies and experts to submit abstracts for the World of Wipes (WOW) conference next year.
Muratec to exhibit at Intertextile Shanghai
Machinery manufacturer Muratec has confirmed its presence at Intertextile Shanghai 2014, China, from October 20-23.
US court upholds Invista injunction
The US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit affirmed the Delaware US District Court’s judgment that M&G indirectly infringed Invista’s US Patent No 7,943,216 and that the patent is valid.
Chinese Cotton Delegation visits Texas High Plains
A team of cotton industry professionals led by Professor Changhai Yi of Wuhan Textile University, China, visited Lubbock on August 22 to explore the cotton industry in the High Plains of Texas.
Van de Wiele to invest $5m in new US facility
Van De Wiele is to invest $5m in a new facility in Chattanooga, Tennessee, US. Following last year’s acquisition of the tufting machine manufacturer Cobble, Van De Wiele has confirmed that it is to build a new facility in the area.
News26 Aug 2014US diapers launch with TrueCotton backsheet
Seventh Generation has introduced a new line of diapers featuring a backsheet made of 70% unbleached cotton that will be sold at US retailer Target, as part of the Made to Matter range. The Touch of Cloth diapers have a soft outer cover made from pure unbleached cotton and other plant-based materials, replacing the layer that is usually made from petroleum-based plastic.
Indonesian garment manufacturers relocate due to rising wages
Indonesian garment manufacturers are moving to the Central Java province to capitalise on lower minimum wage costs, according to a senior industry figure.
Finer wools sell well at UK auction
With the grading season well underway, there was a larger volume of wool on offer. The market opened well with demand spread throughout the room with finer types selling particularly well.
Indian government supports online platform for handloom weavers
The Government of India is working with Flipkart India to provide an online marketing platform to handloom weavers, in a bid to boost the handloom sector, empower weavers and enhance manufacturing in the country.
Prices soften at first SA wool market season sale
The wool market got off to a good start in the new wool selling season, with the Cape Wools’ Merino indicator closing at R11,163 (US$ 1,047) per kilo clean, 1.1% down on the closing sale of the previous season. This is an increase of 9.5% on the corresponding sale of the previous season. Similar market conditions prevailed at the Australian market where the indicator dropped by 3.6%.