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Upbeat start to Techtextil North America and parallel shows
Techtextil North America opened its doors today at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta. In total 363 exhibitors are showcasing their latest products and services for the technical textiles and nonwovens sectors at Techtextil North America, 232 firms dedicated to the composites industry at JEC Americas and 164 companies for the textile processing industry at Texprocess Americas.
Hohenstein institute to hold allergy-testing webinar
The Hohenstein institute is putting on a free webinar on testing for allergenic effect and skin friendliness on June 23 at 15:00 (CEST).
Insight13 May 2014Fresh prints of summer 2015
Janet Prescott explores the design themes revealed at the latest European fabric shows
News13 May 2014Chinese polyester filament yarn output rises
According to the China National Bureau of Statistics, polyester filament yarn production during March reached 2.03 million tonnes, up 5.91% from the same month last year.
News13 May 2014Chinese polyester staple fibre production loses steam
According to the China National Bureau of Statistics, polyester staple fibre output during March amounted to 805,707 tonnes, up only 0.45% from the same period in 2013.
News13 May 2014China’s viscose staple fibre exports fall
According to China Customs, exports of viscose staple fibre in March reached 22,052 tonnes, up 57.09% on the previous month following the impact of the Spring Festival. This figure was 7.18% higher than the same month last year.
Desso launches website promoting indoor wellbeing
Desso, manufacturer of carpets, carpet tiles and sports pitches, is launching a new website entitled the Great Indoors, to raise awareness about the issues affecting health and wellbeing in the built environment.
RadiciGroup carries out PAN-fibre R&D in Brazil
RadiciGroup is doing research and development work on the production of polymer precursor (PAN – polyacrylonitrile) for carbon fibre at its production site in Brazil.
Textiles on the agenda at Eco-Fair
Textiles will be in the spotlight at Eco-Fair 2104, a business-to-business event exploring green business solutions, which it to take place at Elland Road Stadium, Leeds, UK, on May 22.
News13 May 2014Wool Week hits Australia
The Campaign for Wool is hoping that the fourth annual Australian Wool Week (May 11-17) will educate consumers about the benefits of the fibre, spreading the message to ‘live naturally, choose wool.’
News13 May 2014H. Dawson appoints interim managing director
Graham Duffield is named interim managing director of H. Dawson Wool's UK operation.
News13 May 2014Fire service selects Armadillo Merino
Buckinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service have selected a head to toe collection of Armadillo Merino garments to protect their officers.
News12 May 2014Keqiao fabric sales register steady y-o-y growth
Fabric trading volumes during April in China’s Keqiao Textile City (a huge production and trading hub in Zhejiang province) amounted to 490.7 million metres, up 2.66% from March and 26.3% on the same month in 2013.
Executive Market Report - 12th May 2014
A detailed review of movements in fibre, yarn and fabric prices from the previous week, along with changes in production costs.
Wool Market Report - 12th May 2014
A comprehensive weekly round-up and analysis of price developments at the major wool auctions around the world.
News12 May 2014China’s cotton fabric exports shrink in Q1
According to the China Chamber of Commerce for Import and Export of Textile and Apparel (CCCT), cotton fabric exports during March reached 669 million metres, jumping 134.74% on February following the influence of Spring Festival. However, shipments were 10.68% lower than the same month last year.
Insight12 May 2014Can sheep save the planet?
Eminent research biologist Allan Savory is convinced sheep and goats are key to saving the world from soil erosion, desertification and climate change.
News12 May 2014Chinese man-made fibre fabric exports up in March
According to the China Chamber of Commerce for Import and Export of Textile and Apparel (CCCT), man-made fibre fabric exports during March amounted 1.22 billion metres, soaring 140.83% on the previous month and surging 20.19% from the same period last year.
Oerlikon sales grow in Q1 of 2014
In the first quarter of 2014, Oerlikon’s earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) increased to €71.3m from €69.6m in Q1 of 2013, resulting in an EBIT margin of 12.1% (Q1 2013: 11.8%).
Profile12 May 2014The new technology leaders
Three companies have grown into formidable forces in fabric manufacturing technology in the past few years, reports Adrian Wilson
News12 May 2014Cutting machine downtime
Binsfeld Engineering will be exhibiting the new Binsfeld RT406-1C, a single CANbus transmitter designed for the 6-zone S5 Neumag machines, at ITMA Asia + CITME 2014 in Shanghai (June 16-20).
News12 May 2014Beauty and efficiency combined
Karl Mayer is to exhibit lace raschel machines at ITMA Asia + CITME 2014 in Shanghai, aimed at demonstrating its commitment to beauty and efficiency as well as denim technology from a single source.
