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More than 100 entries received for inaugural ITMA Future Materials Awards
More than 100 entries have been received for the first ITMA Future Materials Awards, which will be held in Dresden, Germany, this November.
News13 Aug 2014Compact stenter attracts Chinese woollen manufacturers
China’s woollen industry is providing good business for finishing-machine manufacturer Brückner as it reviews the run-up to June’s ITMA Asia + CITME exhibition in Shanghai, and its results.
Canadian customs broker buys into US textile expertise
Customs broker Livingston International has acquired New York-based FPA Customs Brokers Inc in order to access its textile and apparel expertise.
Regime change – what will it mean for India’s knitters?
With India’s new government in office, the country’s knitwear industry is expecting better times ahead. So far, India’s knitwear industry has struggled to modernise and respond to growing competition from low labour cost countries such as Bangladesh, Vietnam and Cambodia. Indian labour laws have proved restrictive to the growth of some businesses but steps such as a recent lifting of bans on night shifts for female workers is helping to address this.
Orthopaedic orthosis
Italy-based BFT Medical has applied for a patent for a knitted orthopaedic orthosis in the form of a post operative knee brace. The invention is designed to overcome the draw-backs of the conventional knee brace and is made entirely from knitted fabric with three-dimensional zones using the latest generation of technical yarns and without seams.
News12 Aug 2014TheMagicTouch launches new software and XL transfer paper
TheMagicTouch has introduced TheMagicArt Collection, a design and marketing tool to assist garment and promotional product decorators with campaigns.
News12 Aug 2014Polyester quotations rule firmer in China
Boosted by feedstock replacement costs, China polyester values inched up on August 12, although the demand from downstream firms is lacklustre.
News12 Aug 2014China viscose stable fibre prices continue to rally
Viscose staple fibre prices advanced marginally in China on August 12 as the stocks of the main producers remained at a low level.
News12 Aug 2014Man-made fibre investment rises in China
According to China National Bureau of Statistics, fix-assets investment in China’s man-made fibre industry during June surged 38.08%, to 13.87 billion yuan, which was also a jump of 36.83% on the same period of 2013.
Profile12 Aug 2014Sustainability in furniture textiles with Gabriel A/S
Gabriel A/S is a European manufacturer of high-quality furniture upholstery fabrics and materials, servicing a number of consumers looking to furnish offices, residences and public buildings. The company has been identified by Oeko-Tex as putting a heavy focus on sustainability, with most of its products meeting the humanecological requirements of Oeko-Tex Standard 100.
Trinseo CEO to speak at Global Industries Conference
The CEO and president of Trinseo, a global materials company and manufacturer of plastics, latex and rubber, will speak at the Jefferies Global Industrials Conference on August 12, 2014 in New York City.
37.5 appoints account directors in Europe
37.5, the performance technology brand formerly known as Cocona, has appointed new account directors in Europe.
News12 Aug 2014New attendance record at Intertextile Pavilion in Shenzhen
The Intertextile Pavilion at the Shenzhen International Trade Fair for Apparel Fabrics and Accessories set a new record for buyer attendance, with over 17,500 consumers from 27 countries present. This is a 34% increase from 2013 and according to the organisers, this result confirms the growing potential in the Southern China textiles market.
Dates set for Domotex Turkey
The dates for Domotex Turkey 2015 are now set. Hannover Fairs Turkey, a subsidiary of the Hannover-based Deutsche Messe group of companies, will stage Domotex Turkey – the country’s leading trade fair for carpets and floor coverings – from 25-28 May 2015 at the Turkish carpet trading capital, Gaziantep.
News12 Aug 2014Stevens & Graham open Glasgow showroom
Tartan carpet designer and manufacturer, Stevens & Graham, has just opened an exclusive Chelsea Harbour-style showroom in Glasgow, featuring its range of products. The 1500 sq ft space opened at the end of July.
Providência posts Q2 loss due to shutdown lines
Sales at Companhia Providência fell by 15.2% to R$163.8m ($71.9m) for the second quarter, following the partial shutdown of its production lines.
Miller Weldmaster acquires industrial fabric welding product lines
Miller Weldmaster, manufacturer of heat seaming products for the industrial fabrics sector, has acquired the Triad Wedge Welder, Spec Wedge Welder and Roof Welding Tool product line from the Sinclair Equipment Company.
Technical11 Aug 2014Volume paradox
Reactive inks are experiencing rising consumption – but the price pressure is upwards
Executive Market Report – 11th August 2014
A detailed review of movements in fibre, yarn and fabric prices from the previous week, along with changes in production costs.
News11 Aug 2014Heating textiles boost plant cultivation
The Hohenstein Institute, together with roma-Strickstoff-Fabrik Rolf Mayer (Balingen) and the State College of Horticulture and Agriculture (Stuttgart-Hohenheim), have developed heating textiles for use in plant cultivation. These are designed to be placed around the roots of the plant and supply targeted warmth to the area.
Finland explores methods to handle textile waste
Stakeholders in the Finland textile and clothing industry have joined forces to explore new solutions textile recycling. The country, along with others in the EU, is considering the future treatment of textile waste in response to an EU Directive set in 1999 that contains quantitative restrictions for phasing in with regard to biodegradable waste deposited at landfill sites. The practice of taking textile waste to landfill sites will be brought to an end by regulations entering into force in Finland on 1 January 2016.
Compression testing webinar
The Hohenstein Institute is to conduct a webinar – “Getting the pressure right. Compression testing” in November, explaining how manufacturers and retailers can attract the growing target market for compression clothing in the life sciences sector.
Gerold Fleissner celebrates 90 years
On October 9th 2014, Gerold Fleissner, textile, man-made fibre and nonwovens technology pioneer celebrates his 90th birthday. Gerold Fleissner took over the general management of the company in 1984 following his brother Heinz’s death. Prior to this he was responsible for the technical management. At the time the company employed more than 800 staff.
Cordura fabric enhanced technical backpacks
Invista’s Cordura Lite fabric is featured in Thule’s first line of technical backpacks, the company announced. Traditionally known for their bike and car-top transportation products, Thule’s new backpack line features three types of packs – the Guidepost Series, the Capstone Line and the Capstone Daypack, designed for anything from long mountain treks to afternoon hikes.