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Web Industries celebrates 45th anniversary
US-based Web Industries is celebrating its 45th year of providing outsourced flexible material converting and contract manufacturing services for the advanced composites, consumer product, medical, industrial, and wire and cable markets.
Sabic launches certified renewable polyolefin portfolio
Sabic is launching its first portfolio of renewable polyolefins that are certified under the ISCC Plus certification scheme. The range includes renewable polyethylenes (PE) and polypropylenes (PP) and is said to be applicable for all the company’s polyolefin grades, potentially for all market applications.
Wuhan Textile University to host Textile Institute conference
Wuhan Textile University in China will host the next World Conference of the Textile Institute, from November 2-6, 2014. The Chinese university will receive support from Deakin University in Australia for the event.
Turkish textile student receives Rieter Award
Turkish textile student, Çiğdem Çalışkanel, was presented with the Rieter Award in recognition of her outstanding achievements with her Master’s thesis submitted at the Erciyes University.
News19 May 2014Real time energy monitoring
BMSvision is showcasing the latest version of its Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) for weaving, knitting, tufting and spinning, based on wireless data collection technology in Hall E1 at Stand F12 at ITMA Asia + CITME.
News19 May 2014Terrot takes over Pilotelli
Germany-based circular knitting machinery manufacturer, Terrot has taken over the operational business of the insolvent Pilotelli Macchine Tessili Srl, based in Cazzago San Martino, Brescia, Italy.
Wool Market Report - 19 May 2014
A comprehensive weekly round-up and analysis of price developments at the major wool auctions around the world.
News16 May 2014Yarn market in Turkey remains weak
Demand on the Turkish yarn market was anaemic this week, even the recent softness of the Euro could not boost exports. Local traders predicted the yarn value could fall over the next couple of months.
News16 May 2014Chinese cotton fabric output falters in Q1
According to China National Bureau of Statistics, cotton fabric production during March amounted to 3.1 billon metres, increasing slightly by 1.41% on the same month of last year.
Advanced yarn feeding system enhances production
BTSR is exhibiting UNIFEEDER, for the sock, hosiery and knitting sectors at Stand A22 in Hall E5 at ITMA Asia + CITME next month.
Companhia Providência net revenue 31.8% in Q1
Brazilian nonwovens manufacturer, Companhia Providência, has announced net revenues of R$211.7m (US $95.7m) in the first quarter of 2014, a 31.8% improvement on the same period in 2013.
News16 May 2014Cotton value inches up in Pakistan
Cotton quotations in Pakistan ruled firmer this week due to a good offload of inventories as spinners made fresh buying decisions.
News16 May 2014Cotton prices ease in India
Cotton prices softened in India this week as spinners were cautious in relation to their sales over the next couple of weeks, especially shipments to China.
EU and China sign mutual agreement to enhance customs operations
The European Union (EU) and China have signed a mutual recognition agreement today, committing to recognise each other’s certified traders. This will allow faster controls and reduced administration for customs clearance.
News16 May 2014Mixed business tone on Chinese yarn market
This week China’s yarn market could not find a clear direction as producers and traders encountered different business environments.
News16 May 2014Adidas launches lightweight cycling jersey
Adidas has commercially launched its adiZero cycling jersey, an innovation it describes as the ‘most lightweight’ top on the market to date.
News16 May 2014CmiA supports 226,000 new cotton farmers in Cameroon
More than 226,000 smallholder farmers in Cameroon are for the first time growing cotton, according to the Cotton made in Africa (CmiA) standard. They are part of the CmiA initiative, which is looking to benefit around 1.5 million people.
SA mohair prices up 37% on 2013
South African mohair prices 37% higher than the corresponding period in 2013.
Insight16 May 2014Miroglio Textile sponsors Texprint award
British-trained emerging textile designers will have their focus firmly set on the Miroglio Texprint Award, as the London event draws nearer and, with it, the announcement of the nominees.
News15 May 2014USDA crop report weighs on NY futures
The impact of the US government crop report continued to dominate the market this week, pushing the New York cotton futures to a month low.
News15 May 2014Cotton prices in China continue to contract
Cotton prices in China did not progress this week, declining amid anaemic demand and speculation that the government may sell more reserves back to the market at a lower rate.
News15 May 2014Polyprint launches Texjet Plus advanced
Polyprint has launched the Texjet Plus advanced, the newest edition of the Texjet Plus direct-to-garment printer range.
