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News21 Aug 2014Weak fibre prices hit Lenzing profits
Lenzing has seen sales fall by more than 9% in the first half of the year amid difficult market conditions featuring low average fibre selling prices.
News20 Aug 2014Vicunha presents summery floral denim for 2015
Vicunha has presented its trends for the Spring/Summer 2015 season, saying that denim is back on top as the protagonist in all collections.
News20 Aug 2014Digital printing interest at ITMA 2015 grows
The emergence of innovations and growing adoption of digital technological solutions aimed at improving print speed, design and efficiency are driving the next growth wave in the printing sector, according to ITMA organisers.
Stäubli to exhibit technical weaving technology at CINTE Techtextil
Stäubli’s Textile divison with its core competencies in the areas of shed formation (dobbies, cam motions, Jacquard machines) and weaving preparation is exhibiting at CINTE Techtextil from 24-26 September.
News20 Aug 2014China cotton imports during July jump on previous month
According to China Customs, cotton imports during July surged 28.46% on previous month, to 280,300 tonnes, building on June’s increase.
News20 Aug 2014China yarn output increases y-o-y
According to China National Bureau of Statistics, yarn production during July amounted to 3.28 million tonnes, down 4.31% from the previous month, indicating the seasonal impact.
News20 Aug 2014China man-made fibre production displays moderate annual growth
The data from China National Bureau of Statistics showed the output of man-made fibre during July declined 4.52% from the previous month, to 3.71 million tonnes, which, however, was 7.75% higher than the comparable figure of 2013.
Consumers and retailers look to eco textiles
Retailer of toys, textiles, clothing and furniture, Hugsfactory, is looking to greener pastures with use of fine Italian craftsmanship, organic textiles and premium quality non-toxic materials for its products.
INDA president admits IDEA 2016 date clash was ‘unintentional’
Two technical textiles and nonwovens events in North America will be held on the same dates in separate parts of the country in 2016. The IDEA tradeshow held by US-based nonwovens association INDA will be held from May 3-5 in Boston, Massachusetts, while Techtextil North America, Texprocess Americas and JEC Americas will take be also taking place in Atlanta Georgia.
Brand & Oppenheimer appoints marketing manager
Textile converter, Brand & Oppenheimer Co Inc has appointed Lizz Gillcrist as business development and marketing manager for protective fabrics.
News20 Aug 2014Menges expands roller size capacity
Menges Roller, manufacturer and maintenance provider for industrial rollers for the nonwovens and manmade fabrics industries, has extended its size capacity and technical capabilities with the purchase of a large new machine.
News20 Aug 2014Dr Peter Dinsdale dies aged 69
Dr Peter Howard Dinsdale CText FTI, world president of the Textile Institute, Manchester, UK, died on August 10, 2014.
News20 Aug 2014SGS inaugurates Cambodia textile testing lab
SGS has established a new textile testing laboratory in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, one of the important textile and garment manufacturing sites in the region.
Insight20 Aug 2014Global digitally printed textiles set for strong growth
Worldwide output of digitally printed textiles is growing at an annual rate of 25%, according to a new report.
MTorres launches splicer for lightweight nonwovens
MTorres has developed a new splicer for lightweight substrates such as nonwovens and low gauge films. The TorresHybrid promises to operate at high speeds and when used in conjunction with a turret wind, is said to offer the benefits of a zero speed splice, good splice reliability, reduced waste and tape usage, in addition to a smaller festoon and smaller footprint.
Calls for Cambodia to grow textile, knitwear and nonwovens base
Exhibitors at this week’s trade show in Phnom Penh, the Cambodia International Textile & Garment Industry Exhibition, called on the country to diversify into textile manufacturing, knitwear, finishing and other supporting industries.
Knitwear manufacturer and branding company enter joint venture
Ningbo Shenzhou Knitting, considered the largest vertically integrated knitwear manufacturer in China, has entered into a joint venture with Avery Dennison RBIS, to provide customers with decorative transfers, printed and woven labels, graphic tags, tickets and sustainable packaging.
News19 Aug 2014China textile and apparel exports rise during July
According to China Customs, textile exports during July amounted to US$ 10.11 billion, up 9.15% on the previous month and 5.54% from the same period of last year.
News19 Aug 2014China PX imports subdued in July
According to China Customs, Paraxlyene (PX) imports during July lost pace, rising a mere 0.77% on the previous month, to 681,000 tonnes, 13.45% down on the same period of last year.
News19 Aug 2014China MEG imports grow steadily
The data from China Customs indicated MEG imports during July reached 695,000 tonnes, increasing 6.12% on previous month and 10.55% from the same period of 2013, respectively.
G&K reduce heat stress with breathable FR uniforms
G&K Services, provider of uniforms and facility service programmes, has introduced a new line of vented flame resistant (FR) uniforms, as well as FR knit garments, providing cooler, more comfortable options for companies to outfit their workforce in flame resistant clothing.
80% exhibition space booked for Techtextil 2015
With around eight months still to go before Techtextil 2015 opens its doors, 80% of the exhibition space occupied in 2013 has already been booked for next year’s International Trade Fair for Technical Textiles and Nonwovens in Frankfurt (May 4-7).
News19 Aug 2014AWI journeys through the eras with Wool4Skool
Australian Wool Innovation (AWI) held its Wool4Skool competition this year across 400 schools and 10,000 registered students in Australia.
Suominen Europe plants FSC and PEFC certified
Suominen has announced that three of its European manufacturing plants have now achieved Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) and Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) certifications. The company said this is part of its commitment to sustainability throughout the supply chain.