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Executive Market Report - 30th June 2014
A detailed review of movements in fibre, yarn and fabric prices from the previous week, along with changes in production costs.
ISPO Shanghai launched for 2015
Messe München International has launched the new ISPO Shanghai to be held from July 2-4, 2015, at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre. The organiser is aiming to meet demands by industry and retail for a trade show for seasonal sports in the Asia-Pacific region.
GlyEco expands services to Canada
GlyEco is now registered to recycle waste glycols from customers in the Canadian provinces of Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec and New Brunswich.
Intertextile Shanghai 2014 biggest to date
Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles – Autumn edition (August 27-29) will feature an extra hall this year, making it the largest show in the series. The organisers are expecting around 1,400 exhibitors from 30 countries and regions, covering 150,400sq m throughout the 13 halls, at the Shanghai New International Centre.
Wool Market Report - 30th June
A comprehensive weekly round-up and analysis of price developments at the major wool auctions around the world.
Russia seeks to reduce Chinese clothing and textile imports, while attracting inward investment
Russia might have signed a series of intergovernmental agreements with China, but the Russian textile sector will not be a direct beneficiary, the Russian ministry of industry and trade has confirmed to WTiN.com.
News30 Jun 2014Polyester values inch up further in China
Boosted by the strength of feedstock replacement costs, polyester values in China continued to rise last week, despite lacklustre buying interest from downstream firms.
News30 Jun 2014ICE cotton slump
New York cotton futures tumbled last week to their lowest level since December 2012, triggered by the worse-than-expected US government export data and panic selling in a volatile trade environment.
News30 Jun 2014Pakistan cotton price continues to decline
The cotton price in Pakistan encountered a headwind again last week, as traders found it difficult to attract customers. Tepid demand for cotton yarn from both Chinese and domestic firms cast a shadow on the sales of raw cotton.
Review27 Jun 2014Diverse routes to FR effectiveness
Dr Ian Holme reports on Fire Retardant Technologies 2014, Preston, UK
Review27 Jun 2014New trends in FR development
Lado Benisek reports on the EMPA FR conference in Zurich, Switzerland
Organisations up involvement in African cotton sector
Regional African organisations are increasing their involvement in the continent’s cotton sector to ensure aid reaches farmers who really need it. This follows a report by the World Trade Organisation (WTO) Secretariat showing a slight decline in assistance for cotton, as a number of projects have been completed.
Shima to exhibit at Pitti
Shima Seiki Italia S.p.A., Italian subsidiary of leading Japanese computerised knitting machine manufacturer Shima Seiki Mfg, Ltd, is to exhibit at the 75th Pitti Immagine Filati exhibition in Florence, Italy.
Technological advancements needed to revive Pakistani economy, says PTEA
Technological constraints have emerged as the main hurdles holding back Pakistan from achieving rapid socio-economic development, according to Sheikh Ilyas Mahmood, chairman of the Pakistan Textile Exporters Association (PTEA) and Adil Tahir, vice chairman.
Nike revenue up 10% for fiscal year 2014
Nike Inc has reported a 10% revenue growth and an increase in diluted earnings per share by 11% at the end of the fiscal year 2014.
News27 Jun 2014Stevens & Graham makes $1m agreement with Stark
Tartan carpet business, Stevens & Graham, has completed a distribution agreement with US-based carpet, fabric and wallcoverings business, Stark, worth $1m a year.
Alpaca demand stays strong
Alpaca tops and noils remain in strong demand, with prices pushing near record highs despite a lack of development this week.
Turkish knitwear sector should relocate away from major cities, says industry leader
A member of the Turkish Knitwear Industrialists Association (TRISAD) board of directors has called for Turkey’s entire knitwear industry to be located as a cluster in Anatolia, away from major cities such as Istanbul. The call comes from Irfan Yolcular, who as well as being on the TRISAD board is president of Istanbul-based Nıt Orme, which specialises in the production of spare parts as well as the supply of technical, design and consultancy services to the Turkish knitwear industry.
NZ market eases at final sale of the season
The combined North and South Island sale, the last of the 2013/14 season, saw the market ease by 2-4%.
Aussie market looks ahead to recess
The Australian Wool Exchange’s (AWEX) Eastern Market Indicator (EMI) rose by 1 cent on the previous week’s sale (June 19), arresting a three-week run of losses.
News27 Jun 2014ITMA ASIA + CITME attendance up 7%
The five-day ITMA ASIA + CITME 2014 concluded successfully at the Shanghai New International Exhibition Centre on 20 June 2014. It received enthusiastic response, attracting visitorship of around 100,000 from 102 economies - an increase of 7% over the attendance recorded at the 2012 show.
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.
ShanghaiTex to focus on digital printing
The 17th Shanghai International Exhibition on Textile Industry (ShanghaiTex 2015) is set to take place from June 15-18, 2015 and will focus on automated textile technology applications in a variety of sectors. Digital printing will be a strong focus at the 2015 show.