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Technical28 Jul 2014Durable water repellents: alternatives to C8 fluorocarbons
Environmental and health concerns prompt research into new systems
Executive Market Report – 28th July 2014
A detailed review of movements in fibre, yarn and fabric prices from the previous week, along with changes in production costs.
Insight28 Jul 2014Design is the key
Thomas Poetz of 3T InkJet Textile Consulting, highlights how digital printing can turn the customer into a creative designer
Hohenstein to introduce new tests for outdoor and athletic fabrics
Hohenstein Institute America will present several new fabric testing procedures and certifications for manufacturers of outdoor and athletic apparel and gear, at the Outdoor Retailer Summer Market, from August 6-9 in Salt Lake City, US.
AATCC wins another Tabbie award
The American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists (AATCC) has won a Tabbie Award for an article entitled “A Matter of Fiber Veracity,” published in the March/April 2013 issue of AATCC Review.
News28 Jul 2014Perfect Colours to sell Epson’s SureColor F series in the UK
Perfect Colours will supply Epson’s SureColor F series of textile printers to its UK customer base of wide-format professionals in a bid to extend the two companies’ relationship. The agreement is effective immediately.
Bostik celebrates 125-year anniversary
Global adhesive specialist Bostik is celebrating 125 years of innovation with new branding and commemorative items including a special book that will be distributed to staff and customers in the coming months. There will also be a series of local events planned to celebrate the role innovation has played in the company’s history.
News28 Jul 2014Nonwovens help achieve high purity for biopharmaceutical industry
3M Purification has developed the 3M Emphaze AEX Hybrid Purifier to help biopharmaceutical manufacturers achieve high product purity early in the manufacturing process.
Teijin to present new polyester sportswear fabrics at Outdoor Retailer
Teijin Frontier will present its latest advanced hybrid products at Outdoor Retailer Summer Market next month, including the new Delta 2000 fabric designed for high-performance sportswear.
Wool Market Report - 28th July 2014
A comprehensive weekly round-up and analysis of price developments at the major wool auctions around the world.
Alpaca noils prices reach historical highs
This week, the Schneider Group has seen no significant changes on the prices of cashmere from China and Mongolia. In Mongolia, the season finished some weeks ago and there will be a wait until the next season begins.
Market remains stable as North Island auction sees 90% clearance
This week’s North Island wool offering remained reasonably stable. Of the 8,500 bales on offer, 90% sold. The weighted currency indicator eased back by 1.06% compared to the last sale on July 17, having a varied impact.
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.
Hancock CEO to continue on for four-year term
Hancock Fabrics has extended the employment agreement with Steve Morgan, the company’s president and CEO and member of the Board of Directors.
Indonesia yarn duty could damage textile sector, warns industry association
A proposed antidumping duty on imported yarns being considered by the Indonesian antidumping agency (KADI) could increase production costs, eroding Indonesia’s competitive edge, the chairman of the Indonesian Textiles Association (API), Ade Sudrajat, has warned.
News25 Jul 2014Indian cotton spot rates continue to fall
The expectation of record cotton production this season weighed on the price in India again during the week.
News25 Jul 2014China yarn market remain quiet
The cotton yarn market in north China was weak this week as more and more small and medium sized enterprises closed their fabric plants.
News25 Jul 2014Grey fabric values dip further in China
The prices for representative grey fabrics were still on a downward trajectory in China as the market was weak in the low trading season.
200 textile businesses show support for Cotton LEADS programme
The Cotton LEADS programme, launched last October, has attracted more than 200 participants across the global cotton textile supply chain.
News25 Jul 2014Second FESPA China 2014 already 20% bigger
International wide-format technology and materials manufacturers will gather at FESPA China 2014, to be held at the Poly World Trade Expo Center Pazhou, Guangzhou, China, this November (19-21). Many will exhibit an expanded range of products compared with the first FESPA China event last year.
Chinese investment starts to roll into Pakistani textile sector
Pakistan’s minister for the textile industry, Abbas Khan Afridi, has told WTiN.com that efforts were being made to attract Chinese investment in a proposed Karachi ‘Textile City’, which would be formally launched in September 2014.
Xennia launches sublimation inks for polyester fabric digital printing
Xennia Technology has launched a full range of sublimation digital textile printing inks for proofing and production-scale decoration of polyester fabrics. The Xennia Corundum is designed to offer high colour vibrancy and industrial reliability.
