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News12 Jun 2014China’s fabric exports falter as cotton fabric shipments slump
According to China Chamber of Commerce for Import and Export of Textile and Apparel (CCCT), fabric exports during April reached 3.62 billion metres, surging 33.05% from the previous month.
ITW Professional Brands receives WOW Innovation Award
INDA presented the World of Wipes Innovation Award to ITW Professional Brands for the Sertun Rechargeable Sanitizer Indicator Towels at the WOW conference, which took place in Minneapolis in the USA last week. The award is given to the product that demonstrates the most innovative, creative and novel use of nonwovens that most expands the use of nonwovens in terms of creativity, novelty, uniqueness and technical sophistication.
News12 Jun 2014Cotton prices remained unchanged in India
Without fresh impetus, cotton values renewed unaltered on the main Indian markets.
News12 Jun 2014Pakistan cotton market still lacklustre
Cash strapped cotton yarn mills in Pakistan are reluctant to restock more raw materials, as their concern over the late arrival of new crops has eased.
PFC-free products by 2017, promises adidas
Sports brand adidas has agreed to ensure that 99% of all its products are PFC-free by 2017, leading to full elimination by 2020. This is part of a new roadmap towards the removal of hazardous chemicals such as per- and polyfluorinated chemicals (PFCs) from its products and supply chain.
Edana announces Outlook 2014 speakers
Edana has confirmed Robert Glaze from the Brenva Institute and Sally Khallash from Global Talent Strategy as speakers at Outlook 2014 in Barcelona, Spain from September 24-26.
News11 Jun 2014German exhibitors focus on efficiency savings
Efficient textile production in terms of energy and resources will be the main focus of German exhibitors at ITMA Asia + CITME 2014 from June 16-20.
Twisting and cabling machines for many applications
Verdol supplies technology for filament yarn processing including twisting machines for embroidery and sewing thread applications covering machines for hosiery, stockings, sportswear and technical yarns, air covering machines for hosiery, stockings and sportswear.
News11 Jun 2014Outlast launches PCM filling material for apparel
Outlast Technologies is introducing a new phase change material (PCM) filling for the apparel market called Spherix. The new material is a blend of PCM viscose fibres and polyester fibre balls, designed to provide dynamic climate regulation and comfort properties in apparel such as jackets.
News11 Jun 2014Cotton futures diverge ahead of USDA outlook
New York cotton futures displayed a divergent trend on June 10, before the publication of a monthly U.S. government supply-demand outlook.
London Collections: Men celebrations on Earlham Street
Menswear brands on Earlham Street in Seven Dials will mark London Collections: Men with a variety of activities to celebrate the creative and commercial importance of British brands and emerging talent in London today.
News11 Jun 2014German university tackles language barrier for international students
The RWTH Aachen University is working to tackle the German language barrier and make itself more accessible to international students. With the support of the Goethe instutute which promotes the study of German abroad, it is aiming to establish a ‘study bridge‘ for Indian students in the MINT fields: mathematics, information technology, natural science and technology.
News11 Jun 2014P&G donates 40,000 Pampers following diaper bank robbery
More than 13,000 diapers were stolen from a diaper bank serving babies’ families in need in Durham, North Carolina in the USA. This unusual theft from a non-profit organisation made news the headlines across North America and beyond.
Insight11 Jun 2014Free Trade Agreements are a fine idea …and a headache
The 140 or so people who attended the Textile & Clothing International Conference, organised by Euratex in Brussels on June 5, were able to participate in a highly interesting debate. While speakers from the European Commission, Euratex and some national textile associations convincingly explained the benefits of Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) for the textile and apparel sector, some other speakers explained just as convincingly why, in practice, many companies – and especially SMEs – hardly benefit at all.
Massif creates FR line for industrial market
Massif, a manufacturer of flame-resistant (FR) fabrics and garments for the US military, has launched Core, a clothing range for industrial markets such as oil, gas and utilities.
News10 Jun 2014Heckmondwike carpet specified for council offices
Heckmondwike FB is to supply fibre bonded carpet to Limerick City & County Council for its new planning offices in the AIB Bank premises in Limerick. The carpet tiles will reflect the council’s corporate colours.
News10 Jun 2014Chinese PTA producers curtail production further
In line with an agreement reached at the industry conference on May 31, the main extruders of purified terephthalic acid (PTA) in China have started to further cut their operating rate from last Monday in order to reduce their deficits.
News10 Jun 2014China viscose staple fibre exports rebound sharply during April
According to China Customs, viscose staple fibre exports during April amounted to 27,511 tonnes, 24.76% higher than the previous month.
News10 Jun 2014China acrylic output continues to shrink
According to China National Bureau of Statistics, acrylic production during April contracted 20% from the previous month, to 44,000 tonnes. The figure also tumbled by 29.03% from the same period last year.
News10 Jun 2014M&R introduces flexible flash-based print curing system
M&R has added the Transformer & Blu-Flash flash-based curing system to its line of curing/drying/flashing systems. It says the combination gives small and start-up manual screenprinting shops an unmatched level of versatility in flash curing and electric-conveyor drying, at a low price.
News10 Jun 2014Coats launches hem adhesive thread
Coats plc has developed a new adhesive thread designed to hold the hems of tailored garments in place even if the blind stitching fails.
News10 Jun 2014University of Delaware student scoops AATCC award
Emma Sidoriak has been named winner of the American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists (AATCC) 2014 Concept 2 Consumer Student Design Competition.
News10 Jun 2014French and Japanese governments formalise textile co-operation
Following six years of partnership between the two French innovation clusters Up-Tex and Techtera, and the major entities in the textiles and advanced materials sector (the Japan Chemical Fiber Association, the Society for Fiber Science and Technology of Japan), the governments of France and Japan have signed a Memorandum for Co-operation for Textiles.
