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News26 Jun 2014Hainsworth fabrics to be shown at Grand Depart
Yorkshire textile mill, Hainsworth, will be exhibiting its fabrics in the Textile & Fashion Showcase in Carriageworks, Leeds, on July 3, at the Tour de France’s Grand Depart.
Reshoring gains ground
There are many reasons why knitting businesses across the world are deciding to reshore production. Responding to fast fashion retailer demands for fast turnaround, more favourable energy prices and a desire for more ethical production are among them.
EPA identifies TCE exposure risks
The US Environmental Protection Agency has released a final risk assessment identifying health risks from trichloroethylene (TCE) exposures. These are hazardous to consumers using spray aerosol degreasers and spray fixatives, as well as those using degreasers in small commercial shops and as a stain removing agent in dry cleaning.
Clariant increases Licocene production capacity by 50%
Speciality chemical manufacturer, Clariant, is increasing production capacity for its Licocene Performance Polymers by 50% at its facility in Germany.
IFC invests $28m in Sri Lankan apparel manufacturer
World Bank Group member, International Finance Corporation (IFC), is lending $28m to Sri Lankan apparel manufacturer, MAS Capital Private Ltd and its subsidiaries. The long-term loan will help MAS expand its portfolio and boost exports, as well as create jobs, predominantly for women.
AATCC launches online training videos
The American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists (AATCC) has launched a selection of Test Method Online Training Videos, in a bid to best accommodate its global membership.
Indian textile exports to reach $50bn
Textile exports from India this financial year ending in March 2015 to reach $50bn.
HanesBrands to acquire DBApparel
HanesBrands, marketer of everyday basic apparel, intends to acquire DBApparel (DBA) of France from Sun Capital Partners, Inc. Consultations are underway with European and French works councils representing DBA employees to ensure customary closing conditions are met.
IFC to fund Bangladesh company
IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, has launched a trade finance facility with Bangladesh apparel manufacturer, MBM Group. This is IFC’s first transaction in the country under the IFC Global Trade Supplier Finance programme.
Indonesia textile training centre could close, warns director
The Indonesian textiles industry is facing a crisis of competence that will worsen if vocational training continues to be neglected by the government and manufacturers, an industry training leader has warned. Johann Höpflinger, director of the International Garment Training Centre (IGTC), based in Citeurup, West Java, called on industry leaders to provide extra funding to address the skills shortage.
News25 Jun 2014Japan increases nonwoven production by 5.4%
Nonwovens production in Japan increased by 5.4% in the first quarter of 2014 compared with the same period in 2013. The production has increased over the same period in the previous year for the past 13 months.
News25 Jun 2014China yarn output grows moderately during 2014
According to China National Bureau of Statistics, yarn production during May reached 3.24 million tonnes, 3.84% higher than the previous month. The figure was also up 10.84% from the same period of 2013.
News25 Jun 2014China cotton yarn imports tumble during May
According to China Customs, cotton yarn imports during May contracted by 16.67% from the previous months, to 150,000 tonnes, which also registered a 12.73% decline on the same period of last year.
News25 Jun 2014China polyester filament yarn exports rise robustly
According to China Customs, polyester filament yarn exports during May were 0.3% higher than the previous month, reaching 147,428 tonnes.
News25 Jun 2014Chinese MEG imports shrink during May
According to China Customs, mono ethylene glycol (MEG) imports during May were 653,099 tonnes, down 10.24% from previous months and 12.35% on the same period of 2013.
News25 Jun 2014Schoeller summer 2016 collection combines fashion and function
Schoeller’s summer 2016 collection is focusing on outdoor wear, aiming to combine comfortable performance with the latest fashion trends.
News25 Jun 2014China PX imports rise steadily
According to China Customs, the imports of paraxlyene (PX), the most important feedstock in the polyester supply chain, during May, amounted to 793,721 tonnes, up 0.1% from previous month.
News25 Jun 2014Lectra design software offers more realism
Lectra has launched its new Kaledo V4R1 design software, developed to offer the apparel and fashion industries new tools for a more streamlined design process and realistic product representation.
adidas football products sales worth £1.6bn
Global giant, adidas, has seen record sales of £1.6bn of its football products following the first 12 days of the World Cup.
Jakob Müller exhibits new machines at ITMA ASIA
Jakob Müller exhibited two new machines for air jet label weaving and jacquard pattern weaving at ITMA ASIA + CITME last week. The MÜJET MBJL6 has a working width of 1200mm and constant production speed of 950rpm, resulting in a 20% increase in output. An optimised weft insertion system is particularly stable and gentle. Compressed air in the left and right relay nozzle sections is individually adjustable and another new feature is retention air that can be separately switched on and off in order to reduce air consumption.
Suominen starts negotiations for temporary lay-offs at Nakkila plant
Suominen has reported that demand for nonwovens products supplied by its Nakkila plant in Finland remains than anticipated during the second half of the year, due to delays in commercialisation of new customer projects.
Baptist Health introduces specialised staff garments
Baptist Health is the first health system to widely adopt specialised staff garments featuring Vestex textile technology, designed to repel fluids and minimise the transmission of organisms. From July 10, more than 30,000 pieces of staff uniforms, lab coats and scrub jackets will be distributed to its employees.
Cylinder test for protector geotextiles in landfills
The UK Environment Agency (EA) has issued a new guidance document (LFE7) regarding construction quality assurance (CQA) of nonwoven protector geotextiles used in landfill engineering. The EA is encouraging the use of its cylinder test methodology, a performance test, to be used during the design rather than the CQA process.