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RevoLaze requests investigation into patent infringement
RevoLaze, a laser technology firm headquartered in Westlake, Ohio, USA, has filed a complaint requesting a 337 Investigation with the US International Trade Commission (ITC) for patent infringement.
News19 Aug 2014Virus sportswear spreads to UK
British e-tailer, Mayfair & Fifth is launching the action sport performance range, Virus International (Virus), to the UK market.
Seminar to discuss British fashion industry growth
The ‘Prospects for the British fashion industry – domestic manufacturing, skills and wearable technology’ seminar is to be held in central London on October 21. It is set to examine the next steps for policy and business practice to ensure that the British fashion industry can grow, widen and sustain its markets and will focus on technical skills, infrastructure and export strategies.
CIT puts $90m into Levy Group
CIT Group, a provider of commercial lending and leasing services, has arranged and syndicated a $90m senior secured credit facility to The Levy Group. Levy is a designer, manufacturer, importer, marketer and distributor of men’s and women’s outerwear, dresses, active sportswear and men’s tailored clothing.
Executive Market Report – 18th August 2014
A detailed review of movements in fibre, yarn and fabric prices from the previous week, along with changes in production costs.
Adding surface functionality with microhairs
MIT engineers have fabricated a new elastic material coated with microscopic, hairlike structures that tilt in response to a magnetic field. Depending on the field's orientation, the microhairs can tilt to form a path through which fluid can flow; the material can even direct water upward, against gravity.
Insight18 Aug 2014Praise for printer
Jane Walker, founder of Bailey Hills Print+Wool, who designs wool furnishing products, was approached by Shima Seiki, which recently launched textile printing machine, SIP-160F, and given the opportunity to have some of her designs sampled onto different wool fabrics.
Three-layer knitted fabric system
Putian Huafeng has applied for a patent for a new system of preparation technology for a warp-knitted elastic jacquard three-layer fabric. The technology comprises three steps. The first involves machinery for warping, at constant speed, the core silk spandex yarn. In the second step, the machinery warp yarn, dacron or chinlon monofilament and dacron or polyamide fibre and spandex are warp-knitted into a three-layer screen cloth.
Silver in the washing machine
Nano-coated textiles release hardly any nano-particles after washing, according to Bernd Nowach of the technology and society division at Empa, Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology.
NC State receives funding to develop US textile manufacturing system
North Carolina State University’s College of Textiles has received funding from Walmart to help research and development of a US manufacturing system that integrates digital printing with cut and sew assembly.
News18 Aug 2014Dissolvable fabrics deliver HIV drugs faster
University of Washington (UW) bioengineers have discovered a potentially faster way to deliver a topical drug that protects women from contracting HIV. Their method spins the drug into silk-like fibres that quickly dissolve when in contact with moisture, releasing higher doses of the drug than possible with other topical materials, such as gels or creams.
Tex Tech acquires Universal Carbon Fibres
Tex Tech Industries has acquired UK-based Universal Carbon Fibres Ltd (UCF). The company has designed and manufactured high performance yarns and fabrics for over 30 years, with a focus on carbon-based fibres for use in technical and extreme environments. It produces materials for automotive fuel cells and friction materials, fire blocking for the transportation and aerospace industries, and water-blocking technology for communication and power cables.
Donaldson buys UAE gas turbine filtration firm
Donaldson has agreed to acquire gas turbine filtration specialist Northern Technical, through its subsidiary Donaldson Europe BVBA – UAE Branch.
News18 Aug 2014German cutting system specialist invests $2m in new US facility
Aichele Werkzeuge GmbH has purchased a six acre site for the construction of a new manufacturing plant in the Gastonia Technology Park in North Carolina, USA. The company will invest around $2m for the construction and machinery and equipment at the plant, which will serve customers in the Americas.
Wool Market Report - 18th August 2014
A comprehensive weekly round-up and analysis of price developments at the major wool auctions around the world.
First winter mohair auction sees 99% clearance
The first sale of the 2014 winter season kicked off in Port Elizabeth on August 12 with 86,092 kilos on offer and a 98.6% clearance. The first winter offering is traditionally very mixed, making comparisons difficult.
NZ wool market remains strong
The North Island auction this week comprised 8,315 bales, achieving a clearance of 95%. The market was solid over the bulk of the offering, which consisted mainly of Crossbred Early Shorn and Second Shear types.
IMI to hold colour management courses
IMI is to hold a Color Management for Successful Ink Jet System Implementation Course on September 5, 2014 in conjunction with its Ink Jet Technology Showcase 2014 from 3-4 September, 2014 at the Hilton Charlotte University Place in Charlotte, North Carolina, USA.
Aussie market eases after strong return from recess
After a strong performance in the first week following the Australian wool market recess, this week the market has eased. The Australian Wool Exchange’s (AWEX) Eastern Market Indicator (EMI) has fallen by 11 Australian cents compared with the previous week. The EMI closed at 1,020 cents per kilo clean on Thursday August 14. In US dollar terms, the EMI fell by 7 US cents per kilo.
Gevo Luverne facility monthly revenue at $3m
Gevo has registered revenue of $3m per month at its Luverne facility, according to the second quarter of the fiscal year 2014.
News15 Aug 2014Cotton yarn values lose ground in Pakistan and India
Cotton yarn prices shrank in Pakistan due to the tepid demand, especially as procurement from China is waning.
News15 Aug 2014China yarn market remain quiet
There was no improvement on China’s yarn market this week as cash-strapped firms struggled to sell during the low trading season.