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News23 Jul 2014BFC Contemporary initiative to support fashion designers
The British Fashion Council (BFC) and eBay have launched the BFC Contemporary initiative, aiming to strengthen the UK’s contemporary ready-to-wear and accessory offering. The scheme will provide fashion designers with a programme that delivers mentorship and offers strategic commercial opportunities.
News23 Jul 2014James Hare launches two new collections
UK silk specialist James Hare is launching two collections exploring new textures, colours and coordinated decorative themes at Decorex International 2014 in London (September 21-24).
News23 Jul 2014PETA promotes faux fur
PETA has led a promotion of faux fur instead of real fur, by sending Prince George a regal velvet robe trimmed with faux fur, produced by The Throw Company, to mark his first birthday on July 22.
News23 Jul 2014SGI Dubai 2015 debuts textile pavilion
SGI Dubai 2015 will include an exclusive textile printing pavilion called SGI Textile, the International Expo Consults (IEC) has confirmed. New technologies will be introduced under two broad categories, ‘technical fabric’ and ‘garment decoration’. The show will be held from January 11-13, at the Dubai World Trade Centre.
Adidas, Johnson Controls and partners to increase automation in textiles
What do leading companies in the field of sportswear and car seating have in common? They are both looking for new ways to optimise how fabrics are produced to meet future challenges, of course.
SSM protective fabric designed to meet OSHA standards
SSM Industries has developed the Pro-CFR 12 CAL fabric, offering an increased measure of safety in line with the recently published Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 1910.269 Standard Revision which took effect on July 11.
True survivor
Alamac American Knits, a circular knitter with a 68-year history, has evolved through the decades and can be considered a true survivor of the upheavals in the US textile industry.
ACIMIT sets sights on Uzbekistani market potential
The Association of Italian Textile Machinery Manufacturers (ACIMIT) will be seeking new business opportunities at the Central Asian International Textile Machinery Exhibition (CAITME) to be held in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, from September 10-12.
News22 Jul 2014US demand for coated fabrics on the rise
Demand for coated fabrics in the US is projected to increase by 3.2% per year to 680 million square yards in 2018, an acceleration marking a shift from the sluggish growth rate of 1% between 2008 and 2013.
Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles to explore the local market
Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles – Autumn Edition will be a key opportunity for consumers and manufacturers to understand the latest market updates on the regional economy, organisers of the event said.
Epson to boost PrecisionCore print heads production in Japan
Epson is increasing the production capacity of its PrecisionCore inkjet print heads. Developed to offer fast print speeds and good image quality, they are used primarily in office, commercial and industrial inkjet printers. It also has applications in textile printing.
Animal instincts
Designer trends at Pitti Immagine Filati 2015/16 were rooted firmly in comfort and warmth, with much brushing, knopping, knotting and twisting and wide use of animal fibres and noble materials. Paradoxically, conventional autumnal tones did not feature widely. Rather, a penchant for winter pastels emerged and unusual combinations of colours.
News22 Jul 2014Panel to discuss sustainability in fashion at Première Vision New York
Fashion sourcing trade show Première Vision New York will host a panel discussion today at 5pm local time, looking to answer questions surrounding the integration of sustainability into all processes of creating apparel. The discussion will take place in the seminar room of Pier 92, the venue for this year’s show (July 22-23).
Low temperature innovations at Febratex
Colour and specialty chemicals company Archroma is exhibiting at Brazilian exhibition, Febratex from 12-15 August in Street 1, Sector 1.
AATCC to phase out potentially dangerous perchloroethylene solvent
AATCC, the American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists, is calling for participants in the revision of AATCC test methods related to dry cleaning.
News22 Jul 2014China silk exports contract
According to China Customs, raw silk exports in June decreased by 14.88% from the previous month, to 572 tonnes, which was also 12.3% lower than the comparable level of 2013.
News22 Jul 2014China acrylic market shrinks during 2014
According to China Customs, acrylic imports during June amounted to 15,019 tonnes, up 23.84% from the previous month and 16.43% on the same period of 2013.
News22 Jul 2014China wool imports plummet
Data published by China Customs indicates that wool imports during June shrank 5.46% from the previous month, to 28,122 tonnes.
News22 Jul 2014China fabric output loses steam
According to China National Bureau of Statistics, fabric production during June reached 6.4 billion metres, up 8.47% on the previous month and 6.31% from the same period of 2013.
Messe Frankfurt outlines China home textiles trends
Messe Frankfurt, global trade fair organiser, has identified four key regional trends for the Chinese home textiles market ahead of its upcoming event Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles – Autumn Edition (August 27-29).
News21 Jul 2014Aussies celebrate the Fibre of Football
The Fibre of Football campaign was launched at the Australian Sheep and Wool Show and will aim to celebrate the connection between the wool-growing community and football in the country.
News21 Jul 2014Strateas.Carlucci Woolmark prize regional winner
Melbourne-based label Strateas.Carlucci won the 2014/15 International Woolmark Prize Australia regional final for both the mens- and womenswear categories.
M&S womenswear sales grow in Q1 2014/15
Marks and Spencer has seen a rise in total clothing sales at the end of the first quarter of the fiscal year 2014/15. According to the company’s Trade Statement, womenswear is in growth and the total clothing sales are up 0.1% compared with a like-for-like decrease of 0.6% in 2013.