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News7 Aug 2014China nylon production increases robustly
According to China National Bureau of Statistics, polyamide production during June amounted to 221,000 tonnes, up 9.95% on the previous month and 22.23% from the same period of 2013.
Kimberly-Clark wipes receive aviation certification
Kimberly-Clark’s aviation wipes have been qualified and listed on Aerospace Material Specification AMS 3819C and Boeing Material Specification BMS 15-5G.
UK launches formal consultation on furniture fire safety tests
The UK’s Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) has today launched a formal consultation on proposals to amend the testing regime within the Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) Regulations (FFRs).
Orthopaedic orthosis
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.
News7 Aug 2014Invista partnership expands stretch denim effects
Invista has worked with Italian textile-chemicals innovator Garmon and Candiani Denim to introduce a concept collection of jeans with unique aesthetics, using low-impact finishing treatments specifically designed for elastomeric fabrics.
Delta Apparel income falls amid weak market conditions
Delta Apparel reported net sales for its fiscal 2014 third quarter ended June 28 of $123.5m and net income of $2.2m. This compares with 2013 third quarter sales of $133.6m and net income of $4m. For the first nine months of fiscal 2014, net sales were $338m compared with $360.4m in the prior year period. The company had a net loss for the 2014 first nine months of $195,000 compared with net income of $5.6m in the prior year period.
Albany International reports strong quarter
Advanced-textiles and composites company Albany International Corp has reported sales of $193.5 million in Q2 2014, a slight fall on the same period last year. But earnings of $37.7 million before tax and other deductions were up by more than $1 million and the company turned last year’s $7.4 million loss into a profit of $11.2 million. Last year’s earnings in the period were reduced by factors that included a $24.3 million restructuring charge.
Culp to invest $9.5m in mattress fabrics operations
Culp Home Fashions is to invest $9.5m in the company’s mattress fabrics operations. This capital project is designed to support the future growth potential in mattress fabrics and includes a building expansion as well as added capacity for finishing and fabric production.
Global clothing and footwear market to hit $2 trillion by 2018
Global clothing and footwear retail sales are forecast to surpass $2 trillion by 2018, with major impetus from developing economies, according to a report published by Conlumino.
The North Face promotes responsible down use
The North Face, the outdoor apparel equipment and footwear supplier, has set a goal to have 100% certified and responsibly sourced down across all product lines by autumn 2017.
IVL up 12% in H1
Indorama Ventures Public Company Limited (IVL), polyester value chain producer, saw total revenues of THB125.7bn ($3.9bn) in the first half of 2014, a 12% increase over the same period in 2013, with core EBITDA growing by 44% to THB10.2bn ($0.3bn). Net profit correspondingly grew by 163% to THB1.8bn ($5.6m) over 2013.
News6 Aug 2014China fabric exports up marginally during 2014
According to China Chamber of Commerce for Import and Export of Textile and Apparel (CCCT), fabric exports during June amounted to 3.16 billion metres, down 12.31% from previous month and 4.94% on the same period of 2013.
News6 Aug 2014EU market boosts China exports of textile and apparel
The European Union market continued to bolster China’s textile and garment exports during 2014. According to China Customs, shipments during June to the EU reached US$ 6.09 billion, jumping 25.53% from previous month and 20.32% on the same period of 2013.
News6 Aug 2014China textile investment grows steadily
According to China National Bureau of Statistics, fixed asset investment in the textile industry during June reached 58.13 billion yuan, up 14.53% on the previous month and 15.9% from the same period of 2013.
Ahlstrom narrows pre-tax losses
Ahlstrom has posted pre-tax losses of €0.4m for the second quarter of 2014, compared to a loss of €3.5m for the same period in 2013.
Technical6 Aug 2014Delivering the comfort and performance that customers demand
Customers want their clothing to deliver comfort, but comfort is a difficult concept to define qualitatively. This is because comfort consists of complex and interdependent combinations of perceptions and can be highly subjective from person to person.
News6 Aug 2014Skin boosting line part of new denim collection
Vicunha, manufacturer of Indigo Denim Fabrics and twill, has launched its 2016 Spring/Summer collection, largely featuring fine, combed comfort-yarns with a soft and casual feel, according to the company.
Guildery launches website for home textiles market
The Guildery has launched Guildery.com, its website helping the company provide mass customisation to the $200bn home market.
News6 Aug 2014Werner Breuers to leave Lanxess
Werner Breuers, Board Member of Lanxess AG, is leaving the company when his contract ends on May 31, 2015, to pursue new challenges. Mr Breuers, who has been responsible for the Performance Polymers and Advanced Intermediates segments, will leave the Board of Management with immediate effect. He will, however, remain in an advisory role to Lanxess for a transitional period.
Toyobo sales decrease in Q1
During the first quarter of the fiscal year ending March 31, 2015, the business environment for the Toyobo Group was characterised by recovery trends in the economy against a background of continued monetary easing in the US and improvement in the employment environment, the company said.
China pushes for eco-friendly textile production
China’s Ministry of Environmental Protection recently issued its new ‘Environmental compliance guidelines for printing and dyeing enterprises,’ encouraging manufacturers and operators to put more emphasis on environmental compatible processes and process aids.
Invista and Burlington launch durable wool collection
Invista and Burlington are launching a new range of durable wool fabrics at Outdoor Retailer Summer Market, which opens in Salt Lake City, USA, later today.
INDA moves IDEA 2016 to Boston
INDA, the US-based nonwovens association, is moving the IDEA 2016 conference and exposition to the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center, from May 3-5, 2016.
News5 Aug 2014China viscose staple fibre quotations rebound
Holding low inventories, the main viscose staple fibre producers in China raised their quotations on August 5. The price of key products (1.5den, 38mm) climbed 100 yuan per tonne, to 11,900 yuan a tonne, rebounding for the first time since July 1.