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Epson yearly net sales up by 17.9%
Epson has reported a 17.9% net sales increase for the fiscal year 2013-14, ending on March 31, from the previous year. The company achieved ¥1,003.6bn in net sales ($9.7bn), and said it exceeded the threshold of ¥1,000bn for the first time since 2008.
Richard Hough dewatering rolls chosen for Chinese installation
Richard Hough is exhibiting the latest version of its Roberto roll, for nonwovens squeezing, incorporating two notable innovations in Hall E7 at Stand E12 at ITMA Asia + CITME.
Insight15 May 2014Better styles supported due to tight NZ wool supply
The tight seasonal wool supply saw better styles well supported in New Zealand.
News15 May 2014New law paves way for EU’s Unified Patent Court
Updated rules for a European patent court were signed into law in Strasburg today by the European Parliament and the Council of the European Union and will formally enter the EU's Statute book. The rules on the jurisdiction of courts and recognition of judgements (the so-called ‘Brussels I Regulation’) complete the legal framework for Europe-wide patent protection, and pave the way for the Unified Patent Court to enter into force, in a move designed to help companies and inventors protect their patents.
News15 May 2014Asahi Kasei to double spunbond capacity in Thailand
Asahi Kasei Fibers is expanding its production capacity for polypropylene (PP) spunbond nonwovens at its plant in Siracha, Chonburi Province, Thailand, with an added 20,000 tons per year.
Insight15 May 2014Russia’s textile and light industry calls for new government support measures
Russia's leading textile producers are pressing the Russian government to approve a package of measures aimed at supporting the industry. The measures were developed at last month’s International Forum of Light Industry: ‘Russia : Light industry : Present and Future’, staged in Moscow.
Insight15 May 2014IWTO: Market Intelligence
The Market Intelligence session at the 83rd IWTO Congress explored the world from a financial perspective, the short term outlook for the wool industry and the impact of increasing labour costs on production.
Insight15 May 2014Australian wool market slips back further
The Australian Wool Exchange’s (AWEX) Eastern Market Indicator (EMI) lost 26 cents today to close at 1,020 Australian cents per kilo clean.
News15 May 2014Mimaki announces new JV300 wide-format printer with dye-sub capability
Mimaki has today announced the availability of the JV300-130/160 family of wide-format printers, compatible with both water-based sublimation and solvent inks.
News15 May 2014Archroma to exhibit sustainable denim dyes
Archroma will be showcasing its new effects for jeans at Denim by Premiere Vision (DPV) between May 21 and 22 in Barcelona. The company will be discussing sustainable denim dyeing and colour management.
News14 May 2014Polyester values revive in China
Boosted by buoyancy from the feedstock market, the main polyester producers in eastern China increased their quotations slightly for representative products.
Reggiani to open China technical centre
Italian textile-printing machinery producer Reggiani Macchine is inaugurating what it claims to be China’s first Digital Printing Technology Research and Demo Centre.
News14 May 2014Further rebound for Chinese viscose staple fibre prices
China’s main extruders and traders in the viscose industry raised their quotations on May 14 for the key product - 1.5den, 38mm - by 400 yuan per tonne (3.3%) to 12,400 yuan per tonne.
News14 May 2014Rebound in Chinese textile and clothing exports
According to China Customs, textile and garment exports to key markets during March rebounded robustly from the previous month, following the impact of the Spring Festival.
India’s apparel exports rise by 14% in April
Apparel exports from India for April 2014 have risen by 14.33% to $1.3bn compared to $1.1bn in April of last year.
News14 May 2014Bayer develops eco-friendly materials
Bayer MaterialScience has developed a complete product range of materials for synthetic leather and speciality coated textiles. The materials are intended for use in footwear, apparel and accessories for fashion and sport, and automotive interiors.
Composite knits
From wind turbines to automotive applications, multiaxial knitting technology is widely used to manufacture base fabrics for laminates and composite parts.
Fast fashion challenge
Lectra hosted a roundtable event in London, bringing together fashion brands, retailers and universities to discuss the complexities of organisational change and to reveal the strategies needed to successfully manage change.
News14 May 2014ICAC names Cotton Researcher of the Year
Dr Mehboob-ur-Rahman has been named International Cotton Advisory Committee (ICAC) Cotton Researcher of the Year 2014.
Vietnam ratifies development plan
The Vietnamese Ministry of Industry & Trade has ratified its textile and garment industry development plan for 2020.
Reducing clothing waste in landfills
Clothes for Charity is urging those getting rid of old garments to donate them to charity to help minimise the clothing waste ending up in landfills.
