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Cambodia’s nonwovens future may need to focus on nonwovens converting
The manufacture of nonwoven surgical gowns are offering Cambodia’s nascent nonwovens sector hope for growth, in one of the world’s toughest garment and fabric export businesses. The problem for smaller emerging market countries such as Cambodia, experts from international nonwovens industry associations told WTiN.com, is that nonwovens economics work best with domestic sales.
ICAC meetings support cotton researchers
The International Cotton Advisory Committee (ICAC) Secretariat organised two meetings last month, hoping to aid the exchange of technical information on cotton production between cotton researchers.
Insight21 Jul 2014GSP Plus advantages
While the EU has granted the much-coveted Generalised System of Preference (GSP) Plus to Pakistan, textile and garment suppliers from India, Mauritius and other countries do not seem pleased with the EU decision. Indeed, they complain about ‘discrimination’ against their products.
Technical21 Jul 2014Advancing technologies in plasma treatment
Options expanding in fibre surface modification
Wool Market Report - 21st July 2014
A comprehensive weekly round-up and analysis of price developments at the major wool auctions around the world.
OBITUARY: Norbert Dahlström of Freudenberg
Chief representative and general partner of the Freudenberg & Co Kommanditgesellschaft Management Board, Norbert Dahlström, died earlier this month at the age of 77.
Demand from China lifts Iranian cashmere prices
Prior to the summer holidays in Europe, Chinese and Mongolian cashmere prices remain stable, according to reports from the Schneider Group, even though some spinners are making contracts for delivery from September onwards to cover their needs. In Iran, the situation is totally different.
96% US cotton crops are genetically engineered
Genetically engineered (GE) varieties of certain crops, including cotton, soybeans and corn, are preferred amongst US farmers, according to new data from the US Department of Agriculture (USDA). Growers believe GE varieties have environmental, economical and societal benefits, according to the USDA.
Fine crossbreds up but most carpet types ease at New Zealand wool market
Last week’s New Zealand wool market, with the South Island auction offering 10,122 bales, received varied support despite a weaker New Zealand dollar compared to the last sale on July 10.
News18 Jul 2014Texprocil calls for better incentives for Indian cotton textile exporters
Texprocil, India’s cotton-textiles export promotion council, has set out its blueprint for major changes in the country’s textile-trade policy. The recommendations were announced today at a specially convened press conference in Mumbai.
News18 Jul 2014China yarn market remains quiet
China’s yarn market was weak during the past week as debt-laden fabric producers were reluctant to stock raw materials in the low trading season.
News18 Jul 2014China man-made fibre output displays moderate increase
According to China National Bureau of Statistics, man-made fibre production during June amounted to 3.89 million tonnes, up 1.83% on the previous month and 8% from the same period of 2013.
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.
News18 Jul 2014Supacord carpet specified in music primary school
Supacord carpet and tiles from Heckmondwike FB has been specified for the classrooms, nursery, corridors and stairs of specialist music school, Dixons Music Primary in Bradford, UK.
Fleet of foot
Both Adidas and Nike introduced running shoes with uppers made from seamless knitted fabrics prior to last year’s Olympic Games and have now extended these to football boots.
JV to produce PuraVida fibre
Global Fashion Group has agreed to join forces with Pure System International Limited to produce and market the PuraVida branded fibre. The joint venture plans to leverage Pure System’s patented process to produce high quality textile fibre by the utilisation of collected Smart Streams from fabric mills and cut and sew facilities globally, which are normally discarded during apparel production.
Opportunity beckons for Indian apparel exporters
The 53rd India International Garment Fair has been opened by the Honourable Minister of State for Textiles, Government of India, Shri Santosh Kumar Gangwar.
Healthy growth for filtration market, says report
A new report finds the filter market is booming, as developing nations look to clear up their air and water supplies
News18 Jul 2014Ultrasonic ‘sewing’ equipment awarded trademark
Sonobond Ultrasonics has been awarded trademark registration for its complete line of ultrasonic “sewing” equipment that bonds nonwoven and woven synthetic materials.
Textile print specialists line up for FESPA Eurasia
Textile-printing technology companies Reggiani, Konica Minolta, MS Italy and Kornit Digital are among those committed to exhibiting at the second FESPA Eurasia show, which will be held at the CNR Expo in Istanbul, Turkey, from December 4-7.
News17 Jul 2014D3O presents shock-absorbing footwear insoles
D3O, British smart materials company, has engineered a range of footwear materials for insoles, designed to offer enhanced shock absorption and cushioning properties to provide comfort, support and protection for outdoor sports.
News17 Jul 2014Cotton values lose ground in India
Cotton prices in India returned to a downward trajectory again after a short-lived increase during the first two weeks of July.
