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Lenzing makes sustainability list for 9th year running
Lenzing has been listed in the VÖNIX (VBV Austrian Sustainability) index for the 9th consecutive year.
OECD calls for responsible business practices
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)’s Global Forum on Responsible Business Conduct (Paris, June 26-27) is set to address the need for companies in all sectors, including the textiles industry, to adopt more responsible business practices.
Review24 Jun 2014Event review: Back in the spotlight
Techtextil North America seemed to confirm what many have been seeing as a revival of the US market. Tara Hounslea reports from Atlanta
Wearable technologies conference taking shape
The Wearable Technologies Conference USA 2014 will convene from July 8-9 at Fort Mason Center in San Francisco, featuring nearly 50,000sq ft of displays, conference events and networking opportunities.
Insight24 Jun 2014Messages from the stars
Smart fabric technologies for vital signs monitoring will soon be employed on the front line – and also sending back vital data from space
Technical24 Jun 2014Vector protection in textiles - necessity or trend?
Vector protection in textiles was previously known primarily in practical application areas, such as military uniforms or mosquito netting. Increasingly, this function is also found in work and leisure clothing. Vectors (from the Latin for carriers, as in carriers of disease-causing pathogenic agents), such as mosquitos and ticks, are among the greatest health risks worldwide. In many regions of the world, they are not just a real nuisance but greatly responsible for the increasing transmission and spread of life-threatening diseases, such as malaria, yellow fever or lyme disease. Textiles with a protective finish against vectors can make a major contribution to preventing these carriers from stinging or biting humans – thus inhibiting the transmission of pathogenic agents.
News24 Jun 2014Todd & Duncan looks to ‘Infinity’
Centred on the theme of ‘Infinity,’ the autumn/winter 2015 collection from cashmere specialist Todd & Duncan features new colours, denim marls and heavier look tweed.
Executive Market Report - June 23rd 2014
A detailed review of movements in fibre, yarn and fabric prices from the previous week, along with changes in production costs.
Ahlstrom expands Reliance Tandem range
Ahlstrom is extending its Reliance Tandem range to offer Sterile Barrier Systems (SBS) designed for light to heavy medical instrument trays.
News23 Jun 2014RadTech Europe Conference plans underway
RadTech Europe (RTE) is to hold the next RadTech Europe Conference and Exhibition at the Clairon Hotel in Prague from October 13-15, 2015.
EU reduces TCEP maximum limits for toys
The European Commission is reducing the maximum limit value for flame retardant Tris(2-chloroethyl) phosphate TCEP to 5mg per kilogram in children’s toys. The change will target toys for children up to the age of three and those intended to be placed in the mouth.
Tribunal over poor working conditions in Indonesian garment industry
Garment workers’ unions and human rights groups are holding the fourth People’s Tribunal against human rights abuses in the Indonesian garment industry. Previous tribunals of this kind have been held in Sri Lanka, Cambodia and India.
AirDye Solutions acquires Cheran Digital
AirDye Solutions LLC has acquired Cheran Digital Imaging and Consulting Inc, appointing Cheran founder and president Jesse Leskanic as its chief technology officer.
Good international mix at ITMA Asia
This year's ITMA ASIA + CITME show proved to be a success, with the mood from companies and associations being extremely positive. One of the most noticed aspects was the presence of more international visitors than at previous ITMA exhibitions.
Wool Market Report - June 23rd 2014
A comprehensive weekly round-up and analysis of price developments at the major wool auctions around the world.
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.
AATCC to hold colour management workshop
The American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists (AATCC) will hold a Color Management workshop from August 26-27 at the association’s Technical Center in Research Triangle Park, USA.
News23 Jun 2014Chinese textile and garment exports recover during May
According to China Customs, textile and clothing exports during May amounted to US$ 24.97 billion, 5.12% higher than the previous month, even though shipments of yarn and fabrics declined slightly by 0.93%.
News23 Jun 2014Chinese cotton imports plummet
According to China Customs, cotton imports during May shrank 14.66% from the previous month, to 191,500 tonnes. The figure was also down 44.65% from the same month last year.
Fibre quality issue for cashmere
Fibre quality is the pervading issue in the Chinese cashmere market, where industrial production has slowed and dehairers are working less.
Celanese launches updated VAE emulsions for nonwovens
Celanese Corporation, a producer of vinyl acetate ethylene (VAE) emulsion polymers, has relaunched its Elite Ultra line of dispersions for use in nonwovens, specialty papers and other associated industries in Europe. The updated range features the new Vinamul Elite 15 with firmer hand, and Vinamul Elite 25 with softer hand for use in wipes, tabletop and hygiene applications.
News22 Jun 2014China fabric production increases slightly during 2014
According to China National Bureau of Statistics, fabric output during May reached 5.9 billion metres, increasing 3.51% from the previous month. However, the figure was still 0.67% lower than the comparable statistic of last year.
