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One-stop waste water treatment
In recent years, Fong’s Water Technology (FWT), has developed waste water treatment technology to achieve a full biochemical no sludge dyeing sewage treatment and water recycling system with double membrane technology applications, providing one-stop sustainable solutions of dyeing waste water treatment, said the company.
Profile3 Jun 2014Cocona takes it up a gear as 37.5
Cocona has re-launched as 37.5 to emphasise the performance benefits of the activated carbon textile technology. Tara Hounslea catches up with Jeff Bowman to find out the latest about the company’s new brand name, updated business model and expanded capabilities
Affordable yarn sensors find new applications
Fil Control is well known for its expertise in yarn sensors and electronic devices. With facilities in France and China, the company offers a global service to customers.
News3 Jun 2014Significant growth in Chinese polyester staple fibre exports
According to China Customs, polyester staple fibre exports during April reached 73,994 tonnes, down 2.49% from the previous month.
News3 Jun 2014China’s polyamide production increases
According to the China National Bureau of Statistics, polyamide output during April was 198,000 tonnes, 6.45% higher than March and up 17.86% from the same month in 2013.
News3 Jun 2014Chinese cotton fabric exports in y-o-y contraction
According to the China Chamber of Commerce for Import and Export of Textile and Apparel (CCCT), cotton fabric exports during April amounted 808 million metres, up 20.78% on previous month.
Spanish sustainable technologies
In recent years, Spanish machinery manufacturers have made great efforts to develop sustainable technologies and processes for the textile and fashion industry, according to Spanish textile machinery association - AMEC/AMTEX president, Jordi Galtés, commenting ahead of ITMA Asia + CITME.
News3 Jun 2014ICAC: World cotton trade declines for second season running
The volume of cotton traded internationally is expected to decline by 8% to 8.1 million tons in 2014/15, according to International Cotton Advisory Committee (ICAC) statistics.
News3 Jun 2014Can antimicrobial textiles avert hospital-acquired infections?
The Hohenstein Institute is carrying out an independent research project looking at the effectiveness of antimicrobial textiles in breaking infection chains. The research is being carried out in cooperation with hospitals, care homes and the textile industry.
Review3 Jun 2014CIDPEX 2014 attracts 30,000 visitors to Chengdu
CIDPEX 2014, organised by the China National Household Paper Industry Association (CNHPIA), was held from May 14-16 in Chengdu, Sichuan, China, with more than 700 exhibitors and 30,000 visitors. The event dedicated to the tissue paper and disposable hygiene products industry attracted more overseas exhibitors and visitors this year too.
News3 Jun 2014Hainsworth re-brands as ‘fabric of a nation’
To capitalise on the growing interest amongst fashion designers for British fabric, heritage mill Hainsworth has launched a new marketing campaign positioning itself as the ‘fabric of a nation.’
New technical uniforms to cater for food industry
Prudential Overall Supply, supplier of uniforms and textile rental products, has introduced its new Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) uniform services for the food industry.
Baby alpaca maintains record highs
Baby alpaca prices remain at record highs in the face of firm demand, with no signs of weakening.
CAB conference talks nonwovens and engineered fabrics
INDA’s second biennial Converting and Bonding (CAB) conference took place last month at Greenville, South Carolina, USA. It covered technology advancements, converting treatments and techniques, as well as global trends in the nonwovens and engineered fabrics industries.
IVL acquires Turkish PET resin producer
Indorama Ventures (IVL) has acquired 100% of Artenius TurkPET, a PET resin producer based in Adana, Turkey. The company has a capacity of 130,000 tonnes annually.
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.
Rockline installs geothermal heating and cooling system
Rockline Industries has installed the largest single geothermal heating and cooling system for use in a production facility in the United States. The company said its 1.2 million square foot nonwovens converting plant, located in Booneville, Arkansas, is the first and only production facility to be heated and cooled by geothermal technology and is expected to reduce Booneville’s reliance on overall energy and natural gas by 65%.
Pakistan will not see a surge in textile demand following EU GSP+, says official
Pakistan’s textile sector will grow only gradually following its membership of the European Union (EU) GSP+ scheme, according to Dr Safdar Sohail, economic minister at the Pakistan mission to the EU. Speaking to WTiN.com in an exclusive interview from his office in Brussels, Dr Sohail said: “There will be no surge of demand where one would imagine people would start stitching garments in garages, nothing of the sort.”
Executive Market Report - 2nd June 2014
A detailed review of movements in fibre, yarn and fabric prices from the previous week, along with changes in production costs.
News2 Jun 2014Columbia Sportswear completes PrAna acquisition
Columbia Sportswear Company, specialising in global outdoor apparel, footwear, accessories and equipment, has acquired prAna Living LLC for $190m. PrAna will join Columbia’s portfolio of outdoor brands, alongside Columbia, Mountain Hardwear, Sorel and Montrail.
CHT introduces invisible identification system
CHT R Beitlich GmbH has developed a new invisible product identification system to help tackle textile company loss caused by fakes and copies of their products.
Compacting felt for knit finishing
Dollfus & Muller is launching a new compacting felt for knit finishing which is said to provide special care to the fabrics due to its smooth surface.
