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Flexible fleece machine
Japanese circular knitting machinery manufacturer, Fukuhara is exhibiting a 30in diameter single knit electronic Jacquard double fleece machine at Stand D1 in Hall E5 at ITMA Asia + CITME next month.
Automated inspection boosts quality
Since the beginning of industrial manufacturing, it has been a universal quest in quality control to provide a sample size which represents 100% of the manufactured output.
News9 May 2014Cotton prices decrease in China
On the China National Cotton Exchange trading was inactive due to the unavailability of high quality cotton. The price fluctuated within a tight range, with the trading volume of just 19,080 tonnes on May 9.
News9 May 2014Cotton yarn prices edge up in Pakistan
The cotton yarn price inched up marginally this week in Pakistan, as steady conditions were experienced in the textile sector. Local weavers and knitters covered their requirements comfortably at the prevailing value.
News9 May 2014China yarn market displays sluggish appearance
China’s yarn market was dominated by the pessimistic business climate after the May Day holiday, amid expectations that prices may face more pressure once the traditionally strong textile trading season finishes at the end of May.
Kiian and TW Graphics merge digital operations
Kiian USA has acquired TW Graphics’ digital business as part of its global growth strategy. The TW Graphics team will be integrated into the joint sales, logistics and customer service for Kiian Digital’s US distribution.
MTEX to debut new printer model at FESPA
The MTEX 5032 PRO, an update of the 3.2m wide, direct-to-fabric printer, is to be launched at FESPA Fabric (May 20-23).
Fitesa to increase spunmelt capacity in Latin America by 45,000 tons
US-based nonwovens producer Fitesa is adding new machinery in Latin America to expand spunmelt capacity by 45,000 metric tons.
Mann + Hummel acquires 50% of Microdyn-Nadir
The Germany-based Mann + Hummel Group is to acquire a 50% stake of the Microdyn-Nadir. Following its strategy to grow its business outside the automotive sector, Mann + Hummel entered the water filtration market with acquisitions in Singapore (Ultra-Flo in 2010) and Brazil (Fluid Brazil in 2012).
Hartmann sales revenues up by 2.9% for Q1
The Hartmann Group increased its worldwide sales revenues by 2.9% to €450.2m, adjusted for exchange-rate and acquisition effects, in the first fiscal quarter of 2014.
Record exhibitors to exhibit at functional fabrics trade fair in Germany
Performance Days, the trade show dedicated to functional fabrics for sportswear and workwear, will feature five sold out exhibition halls when it opens in Munich, Germany, from May 13-14.
Carvico launches eco-friendly sportswear fabric Vita
Carvico has developed a new eco-friendly fabric designed for the sportswear industry called Vita. The product is made of 78% Econyl, a yarn produced with 100% recycled materials, and 22% elastane.
News9 May 2014Hollanders to unveil textile printer at FESPA Digital
The entry-level ColorBooster 250 digital textile printer from Hollanders Printing Systems will be launched at FESPA Digital (May 20-23).
Trim specialists Regine GmbH and IQtrim merge
Germany-based high-tech trim specialist Regine GmbH has merged with its partner IQtrim under the name Regine IQtrim Ltd.
News9 May 2014Cotton prices in Pakistan rise robustly
Cotton prices on Pakistan market continued to grow this week and Karachi Cotton Association (KCA) spot rates surged Rs 300 per tonne from last weekend, or 3.88%, to Rs 6,700 per tonne on May 9.
News9 May 2014Cotton prices rule steady in India
Cotton prices displayed steady tone across west India market this week. The quotations for Gujarat Sankar-6 varied at Rs 43800-44500 per candy of for best quality cotton.
Sinterema and Fidertessile launch Newlife upholstery collection
Italy-based Sinterema and Fidertessile are launching new range of flame resistant (FR) upholstery fabrics featuring Newlife FR.
Insight9 May 2014India grows wool textile and apparel exports to US
India continued to grow its supply of wool textiles to the US in March, which rose by 20.59% to 6.11 square metre equivalents (SME).
Chemical firms expand in South Carolina
Two South Carolina-based textile chemical specialists recently announced significant manufacturing expansions.
Rockline donates wipes to Arkansas and Mississippi relief efforts
Rockline Industries has donated more than 26,000 packages of cleaning and personal care wipes to International Aid, a Christian relief ministry assisting with disaster relief efforts in Arkansas and Mississippi in the wake of the tornadoes that have swept through communities in the area.
Swaledale sells strongly in Bradford
Prices for Swaledale fleece rose by 10-12% at the penultimate UK sale of the 2013/14 season.
Lacklustre performance in South African wool market
A relatively static South African wool market saw the Cape Wools Merino indicator gain just 0.3%.
