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News5 Aug 2014Cotton fabric production rises in China
According to China National Bureau of Statistics, cotton fabric output during June amounted 3.55 billion metres, up 7.64% from previous month and 6.77% on the same period of 2013, respectively.
News5 Aug 2014Keqiao fabric sales display seasonal impact
The trading volume in China’s Keqiao Textile City (a huge production and trading hub in Zhejiang province) during July slumped 10.63% from the previous month, to 310.6 million metres, the second consecutive month in which it has registered a substantial contraction.
Review5 Aug 2014Biggest FESPA Mexico to date
With less than a month to go, FESPA Mexico 2014 is looking to be the biggest FESPA exhibition in the area to date, with a 13% exhibitor increase from 2013. The exhibit will feature 37 new manufacturers on the show floor and 34% of exhibitors coming from outside of Mexico.
Multiple account purchases costly for Hancock
Hancock Fabrics’ Board of Directors has decided to withdraw Proposal 1, which relates to the proposed reverse stock split and subsequent deregistration under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, from consideration at the upcoming annual meeting.
News5 Aug 2014Hollanders adds consultant to textile printing sector
Joost Verpoort has been appointed in a consultancy role within the sales team at Hollanders Printing Systems. This job will complement his other business activities in the wide-format digital print sector.
News5 Aug 2014Hungarian textile institute under new direction
Dr Lívia Kokas Palicska has become the director of the Hungarian textile test and research institute, Innovatext, effective from July this year. This follows the retirement of the previous director, Dr Pál Pataki, who has been at the helm of the institute for 23 years.
News5 Aug 2014RGT first Romanian STeP certified textile company
The textile finisher SC Ready Garment Technology SRL Romania (RGT), a subsidiary company of the German Dr Dietrich Bock & Partner Group, has become the first textile company in the country to be awarded with STeP certification by Oeko-Tex.
News5 Aug 2014Spoonflower cofounder confirmed IMI showcase keynote speaker
Stephen Fraser, cofounder of Spoonflower, will be a keynote speaker at IMI’s Ink Jet Technology Showcase 2014 from September 3-4 at the Hilton Charlotte University Place, North Carolina, USA.
South Korea uses Dyneema for body armour programme
DSM Dyneema is to be used as the ballistic protection material of choice for enhanced lightweight armour for the Republic of Korea (South Korea) Army Multi-purpose Body Armour Programme, according to the company.
Teijin subsidiaries win H&S award
Teijin Group’s polyester fibre subsidiaries Teijin Polyester (Thailand) Ltd (TPL), Teijin (Thailand) Ltd and transmission belt-reinforcement polyester cord subsidiary Teijin Cord (Thailand) Co Ltd (TCT) have each received the National Occupational Safety and Health Award, the most authoritative safety award in Thailand, for this year. TPL has now received the award 11 times, TJT nine times and TCT seven times in consecutive years.
News4 Aug 2014Armed against cuts with Kevlar sleeves
Industrial glove manufacturer Southern Glove has introduced a new line of Kevlar sleeves for protection in manufacturing environments where cuts and abrasions can occur.
Albany International to join EA Climate Change Agreement
Textiles and materials processing company Albany International is to join the UK Environment Agency’s (EA) Climate Change Agreement (CCA) as of October 1.
Executive Market Report – 4th August 2014
A detailed review of movements in fibre, yarn and fabric prices from the previous week, along with changes in production costs.
Alginate implant wins German wound healing prize
Christine Lämmle has been awarded this year’s research prize from the German Society of Wound Healing (DGfW) for her work in establishing an alginate implant colonised with stem cells for use in autologous soft tissue replacement.
News4 Aug 2014Speedy PDF processing with Fiery proServer 6
EFI has announced the worldwide launch of the latest version of the wide- and superwide-format inkjet Fiery proServer.
Oerlikon Neumag to showcase technical nonwoven solutions in Shanghai
Oerlikon Neumag will introduce the new Staple Force S compact line to the Chinese market at the upcoming CINTE Techtextil Shanghai in September. The system has been designed for the production of staple fibres, and enables throughputs of up to 15 tons per day, offering quick colour changes and low waste. The system uses a dry-drawing process, which provides energy and water savings that can lead to a reduction in operating costs and environmental impact
News4 Aug 2014World cotton consumption forecast to rise in 2014/15
After international cotton prices spiked in 2010/11, many spinners decreased the share of cotton in yarn in favour of greater use of polyester, according to the International Cotton Advisory Committee (ICAC). At the start of 2013, the gap between cotton and polyester prices widened.
Uniqlo’s new office highlights textile opportunities in Turkey
Dr Imran Patel, who has organised a number of textile conferences in Turkey, and is an expert on the country’s textile and clothing industry, said that he believes Uniqlo’s plans to source such a high volume of textiles and clothing from Turkey would provide a significant boost to the industry.
India Focus: Survey highlights government underestimation of powerlooms
Surat has become India’s biggest man-made fabric (MMF) hub, according to the first ever ‘Baseline Survey of the Powerloom sector’ conducted by market research organisation, AC Neilsen ORG MARG for the Ministry of Textiles.
Wool Market Report - 4th August 2014
A comprehensive weekly round-up and analysis of price developments at the major wool auctions around the world.
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.
Silk and alpaca demand remains strong
After the increase in Iranian cashmere prices last week, no major changes were seen from Mongolia and China, with prices remaining stable, according to the Schneider Group.