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Fabric production falls 11.6% in Q1
The first quarter of 2014 saw global yarn production increase by 10% compared to the last quarter in 2013, according to figures presented by the International Textile Manufacturers Federation (ITMF). However, global fabric production fell by 11.6%.
Management buyout for Polyester Fibers LLC
Polyester Fibers LLC, a North American nonwoven polyester materials manufacturer, has announced that it has completed a management-led buyout from its parent company, Empire Investment Holdings.
News10 Jul 2014Xtra Life Lycra overcomes real-life usage tests
Invista showcased its new Xtra Life Lycra fibre at Interfilière in Paris this month. Used in the swimwear and lingerie sectors, the new fibre has been designed to offer less shape loss and material thinning, as well as more chlorine resistance.
Geotextile beats alternative roadway geosynthetics
TenCate Mirafi RS580i was revealed to outperform competing geosynthetics, tested by the Western Transportation Institute at Montana State University, US. The independent full-scale unpaved roadway performance study included eight biaxial geogrids, two multiaxial geogrids and two geotextiles.
Suominen appoints new VP of sourcing
Suominen Corporation has appointed Dan Dunbar as vice president of sourcing and a member of the corporate leadership team. Mr Dunbar was previously global sourcing manager at Dover Corporation and vice president of global sourcing at DE-STA-CO, a group company of Dover. He has also held managerial positions in sourcing and operations in various divisions of Ingersoll-Rand.
News10 Jul 2014New York cotton futures dip to 2-year low
Benchmark contracts of ICE cotton futures continued to fall on Wednesday in choppy trade, when expectation that the US government will revise up its output outlook for the 2014/15 season was reinforced by the good weather in Texas.
News10 Jul 2014Anaemic demand for acrylic witnessed on China market
According to China Customs, acrylic imports during May tumbled 28.8% from the previous month, to 12,128 tonnes, also shrinking 5.98% on the comparable figure for 2013.
News10 Jul 2014Nylon quotation remains stable in China
Supported by firmness on the feedstock market, prices of polyamide (FDY70den/24f), the key product, ruled steadily in China on July 10, at 22,250 yuan per tonne, when the demand from downstream firms was sluggish.
Refugee market for knitwear complex
Movements of refugees can involve millions of people – all of whom are potential consumers – but tapping their purchasing power can be difficult for knitwear companies, even though their products are clearly useful for displaced people in poor accommodation.
Knitwear regulatory round-up
The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has announced new reforms to the European Union’s (EU) new biocidal products regulation, clarifying difficulties discovered in the original legislation in force from last September.
News9 Jul 2014Sympatex presents new technology at OutDoor
Sympatex Technologies will introduce its new laminate combination for breathable single-wall tents and its membrane-based bivi bag at OutDoor 2014 in Friedrichshafen from July 10-13. This year’s trade fair will focus on ecological innovations in products for the Hike, Bike and City segments.
Bio-based Industries initiative for greener products
EU and industry leaders have today launched a new European Joint Undertaking on Bio-based Industries (BBI). The aim is to trigger investments and create a competitive market for bio-based products and materials sourced locally and ‘Made in Europe,’ tackling some of Europe’s biggest societal challenges.
News9 Jul 2014Naturfasern launches new angora fibre
German company, Naturfasern, has launched Caregora, a selected and certified angora fibre, designed to offer good quality and performance and promising responsible and sustainable sourcing.
Dow launches Silvadur Certified Mill Programme
Dow Microbial Control, a business unit of The Dow Chemical Company, has launched a Certified Mill Programme to recognise textile manufacturers who have successfully completed a training programme and demonstrated their proficiency in applying Silvadur Antimicrobial in their production processes.
News9 Jul 2014INDA to hold WIPES Academy
The Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry, INDA, is launching WIPES Academy, a new training course aimed at industry professionals, covering the wipes product and market sector.
EU launches progress report following Rana Plaza
The European Union yesterday issued a technical progress report, detailing the progress in worker rights and safety made by the Bangladeshi government since the Rana Plaza disaster in 2013.
News9 Jul 2014Hollanders appoints new sales manager
Hollanders Printing Systems has appointed a new sales manager to its Eindhoven-based team. Bart van Kempen joined the company at the beginning of July and will be working on generating new customers and developing new territories for the products.
News8 Jul 2014ColorGATE presents updated print software
ColorGATE has unveiled the latest version of the Productionserver 8, Filmgate 8, Plategate 8 and Proofgate 8 printing software.
Profile8 Jul 2014Natural fibre focus for Scabal
Scabal focuses on wool, cashmere, silk and even mink, for summer 2015.
MySTeP database to be unveiled at Texworld USA
Dr Jean-Pierre Haug, general secretary of the International Oeko-Tex Association, will present the MySTeP database at a Texworld USA gala on July 23 in the River Pavilion of the Jacob K Javits Convention Center, New York, US. The database is designed to contain textile product manufacturers’ information related to sustainable operations.
News8 Jul 2014Identity technology tracks garment authenticity
HeiQ and German technology partner, tracekey, have developed a system to track and trace the manufacturing of garments. The Identity technology, developed for the outdoor industry, confirms if a garment is authentic and accountable.
News8 Jul 2014China textile and garment investment grows steadily
According to China National Bureau of Statistics, fixed asset investment in the garment sector during the first five months of 2014 totalled 116.75 billion yuan, up 17.89% on the comparable figure of last year.
