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News8 Jul 2014EU boosts China exports of textile and apparel
According to China Customs, textile and apparel exports to the European Union during May reached US$ 4.93 billion, soaring 23.56% on the previous month and 26.4% from the same month of last year.
Ambiotex T-shirt debuts at Wearable Technologies Conference
Mobile technology developer match2blue is debuting its ambiotex T-shirt, designed with the ability to measure fitness and health parameters, at this year’s Wearable Technologies Conference in San Francisco, California, US. The garment detects pulse rate, breathing, heart-rate variability (HRV), calorie consumption and physical activity in real time.
Kiian launches PVC-free textile plastisol inks
Kiian Specialty Inks has launched a range of PVC-free plastisol inks, entitled FREE. The range meets all international textile standards and can be used with most textiles, from cotton to synthetics, according to the company.
News8 Jul 2014ITM Turkey 2016 moved up to June
The date of the International Textile Machinery Exhibition in Turkey (ITM) has been changed, and the event will now be held from June 1-4, 2016.
New Optitex Pattern Design Software version released
Optitex has released the latest version of the Optitex Pattern Design Software (PDS), enhanced with several major developments for improved design and garment development. These include the Printed Fabric Tool and the Roll Management module available for the Optitex CutPlan.
Südwolle Group opens first US facility
The Südwolle Group, manufacturer of pure wool and wool blend worsted spun yarns for weaving and circular and flat knitting, is opening a new 18,000sq ft distribution facility in Mount Airy, North Carolina, USA. This distribution centre is Südwolle’s first US location and will begin operations in mid-July.
Researchers expect maleic anhydride surge by 2020
The global market for maleic anhydride is expected to reach $6,788.8m by 2020, according to a new study by Grand View Research. Increasing demand for unsaturated polyester resins and BDO is predicted to boost market growth over the next six years.
News7 Jul 2014Hyosung launches eco elastane
Elastane manufacturer Hyosung is launching the new eco-friendly elastane, creora easy scour, designed to reduce water usage and improve fabric quality. In addition, it is developed to enhance colour appearance of fabric.
Executive Market Report - 7th July 2014
A detailed review of movements in fibre, yarn and fabric prices from the previous week, along with changes in production costs.
News7 Jul 2014New bra reduces torso wrinkles
A specially designed night-time brassiere from Fixinator eK can help avoid wrinkles in the décolleté – the upper part of a woman’s torso – according to a study conducted by the Hohenstein Institute in Bönnigheim.
News7 Jul 2014International Textile Fair to debut in Dubai
The first International Textile Fair (ITF) will be held from November 3-4, 2014, at the Dubai International Exhibition and Conference Centre. The show is set to bring together textile manufacturers and designers from all over the world, including China, India, Pakistan, Turkey, Indonesia and Italy.
News7 Jul 2014Lectra launches South Korean subsidiary
Lectra has opened a South Korean subsidiary following 25 years of presence in the country through agent Impa Systems. Impa’s staff has joined Lectra South Korea and will be managed by Hong-Kwon Moon. He will be reporting to Yves Delhaye, Lectra’s director for ASEAN, South Korea, India and Australia.
Indian Textile industry - Analysis of Cotton and yarn scenario for 2013-14
Indian cotton sector has recorded the highest output of 39 million bales [ each of average 160 Kg] for the cotton season of 2013-14.
Wool Market Report - 7th July 2014
A comprehensive weekly round-up and analysis of price developments at the major wool auctions around the world.
Cashmere prices fall
Both Chinese and Mongolian cashmere prices have fallen in the face of an inactive market, according to reports from the Schneider Group.
ISO publishes amended environmental management standard
The revised environmental management standard, ISO 14001, has been published as a Draft International Standard (DIS) and is available for comment, the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has announced.
News4 Jul 2014New York cotton futures continue to plummet
ICE cotton futures tumbled further on July 3 to their new low since December 2012 after the U.S. government raised prospects for domestic cotton planting, fuelling the expectation that the supply from the world’s top exporter may increase significantly during 2014/15 crop year.
News4 Jul 2014Fabric exports lacklustre in China
According to China Chamber of Commerce for Import and Export of Textile and Apparel (CCCT), fabric exports during May, at 3.6 billion metres, were 0.58% lower than the previous month.
Positivity at first sale of Aussie 2014/15 season
At the first sale of the 2014/15 season, Australian Wool Exchange’s (AWEX) Eastern Market Indicator (EMI) rose by 2 cents on the previous week’s sale (June 26).
Creative knitwear teaching
Students and teachers at the University of Ljubljana, Slovenia, have participated in experimental teaching of knitted structures through knitwear design.
New talks aim to liberalise trade in green technologies
Exporters of technology for clean steam generation, heat recovery and industrial wastewater treatment may stand to benefit from reduced tariffs, as the EU and 13 other members of the World Trade Organization (WTO) launch negotiations this month to liberalise global trade in environmentally beneficial goods and services.
Ten US mills to exhibit at Texworld USA
Reflecting a growth in US manufacturing, the summer edition of Texworld USA (July 22-24) will feature ten US mills.
