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Glatfelter expects strong airlaid demand to continue
Glatfelter has increased net sales in its Advanced Airlaid Materials business by $4m or 6.1% to $70.7m, thanks to to a 4% increase in shipping volumes, during the second quarter of this year. The Advanced Airlaid Materials business unit was formerly Concert Industries and produces airlaid nonwovens for applications in hygiene and personal care, home care, food packaging and industrial markets.
Finnish airlaid producer receives FSC certification
Airlaid producer SharpCell has received Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certification, which signifies that it only uses wood from sustainably managed forests.
Growing demand and lower costs drive wearable technology market
The European market for wearable technology will grow 42.1% per annum over the next five years to a total value of $2545.51m in 2019, according to a new report.
Wool Market Report - 11th August 2014
A comprehensive weekly round-up and analysis of price developments at the major wool auctions around the world.
News11 Aug 2014China yarn market sluggish
The China yarn market remained weak during the first week of August as the textile industry struggled in the extremely hot weather.
Oversold market creates strong competition in NZ
The South Island auction this week, comprising 6,100 bales, saw an 86% clearance and a generally solid market overall. The weighted currency indicator eased by 0.17% on August 7 compared to the last sale, having no real impact.
Aussie market strong after winter break
The Australian wool market has seen a strong start after the three-week winter break, with the Australian Wool Exchange’s (AWEX) Eastern Market Indicator (EMI) going up by 5 Australian cents over the previous sale on July 10. The EMI closed at 1,031 Australian cents per kilo clean on Thursday August 7. In US dollar terms, the EMI fell by 9 cents to 955 US cents per kilo.
Vietnam predicted to be fastest growing textile/clothing supplier to West
Rising costs in China have been forcing an increasing number of Western apparel brands and retailers to cut back on sourcing in China and have more of their apparel manufactured elsewhere, according to Issue No 169 of Textile Outlook International from the global business information company Textiles Intelligence.
Solvay net sales remain firm in Q2
Solvay closed the second quarter of the fiscal year with net sales of €2,640m, up 2% from the second quarter of 2013. Recurring earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (REBITDA) was €485m, up by 10% year-over-year, driven by volume growth, both organic and external, and sustained strong delivery on excellence measures, the company said.
News8 Aug 2014Wearable Technology UX conference to tackle user experience issues
Smithers Apex is organising the Wearable Technology UX 2014 conference which will address how information gathered from other disciplines can influence user experience of wearable technology, as well as covering a variety of aspects contributing to user experience satisfaction.
Southwestern cotton producers tour Cotton Belt
Ten Southwestern cotton producers saw cotton and other agricultural operations in North Carolina and Virginia this week, as part of the National Cotton Council's (NCC) 2014 Producer Information Exchange (PIE) programme.
News8 Aug 2014Indonesia synthetic fibre association calls for anti-dumping measures
The Indonesian government is trying to reduce dependence on imported raw materials, including those used by the textile industry. At the end of July, after a dialogue forum with the West Java textile, garment and footwear industry, Minister of Industry, MS Hidayat said that at present nearly 50% of capital goods and raw materials in the country are imported. “My focus is to strengthen the integration of the industry, until it could reduce imports.”
Del Piero becomes Merino wool ambassador
Footballer Alessandro Del Piero has become The Woolmark Company’s latest ambassador for its ‘Merino Wool. No Finer Feeling’ global fibre advocacy campaign. He is the company’s first sports-related ambassador for this campaign.
Thermal socks hot on the market
Heat Holders thermal socks have sold over 10m units since SockShop, under the guiding hosiery arm of the Ruia Group, launched the products into the marketplace in 2010. Now, Heat Holders are a nationally recognised product, exported to 28 countries worldwide including USA, Australia, Russia and China, the company said.
News8 Aug 2014‘Zero add-on’ formaldehyde pigment printing system for sensitive textiles
Chemical company BASF has introduced Helizarin EcoSafe, a ‘zero add-on’ formaldehyde pigment printing system, designed for sensitive textile applications such as infant and baby clothing.
News8 Aug 2014New project manager for ISPO Beijing and Shanghai
Paul März (29) has been appointed as the new project manager of ISPO Beijing and ISPO Shanghai. He is succeeding Kerrin Mueggenburg at Messe München, who is now taking maternity leave.
NCWSBA Australian Wool Market Report
Weekly analysis of the Australian Wool Market by Chris Wilcox, Executive Director of the National Council of Wool Selling Brokers of Australia.
Review8 Aug 2014Another three-in-one success for Texworld USA
Texworld USA 17th edition celebrated its largest show attendance to date, welcoming 5,895 attendees from 22 countries to the triple co-located show event.
Kiian Digital and J-Teck3 form new group
Kiian Digital and J-Teck3 are joining forces to create a new group with extended capability and greater resources to meet the challenges resulting from the growth of the digital printing sector.
UK Nonwovens Network to host September supper
The UK-based Nonwovens Network is to host a ‘September supper’ in Bradford, West Yorkshire, on September 4. There will be a programme of speakers, an evening buffet and opportunity for networking and discussion.
News7 Aug 2014China viscose staple fibre production displays anaemic growth
According to China National Bureau of Statistics, viscose staple fibre output during June reached 247,000 tonnes, up 4.66% on the previous month, reversing the declining trend of the last two months.
News7 Aug 2014Pakistan cotton prices rebound after deep correction
Cotton values in Pakistan slumped after the Eid holiday, to Rs 5,250 per maund on August 4, the one-year low, which was Rs 450, or 7.9%, lower than the final session before the holiday. The plunge in cotton prices was the result of tepid demand from China, the biggest consumer for Pakistan cotton and cotton yarn.
