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Invista to co-sponsor first European Kingpins show
Invista is to co-sponsor the first ever Kingpins show in Europe, to be held in Amsterdam from May 7-8, alongside e3 cotton. The show will focus exclusively on denim and will be a forum for suppliers of mills, laundries, trim and technology to present their equipment to denim brands, retailers and garment manufacturers.
TenCate wins major protective fabrics order
TenCate Protective Fabrics has received an order for fabric to make 23,000 items of protective clothing for European employees of the French chemicals group, Arkema. Delivery of the Tecasafe Plus XL-9300 fabric for the first 10,000 sets has already begun.
Clariant closes sale of Leather Services
Clariant has completed the sale of its Leather Services business to Stahl Holdings BV as of April 30.
South-East Turkey’s textile hub prospers from government investment incentives
The textile industry in the Kahramanmaraş region, which lies in south-eastern Turkey and is one of Turkey’s most important textile-production hubs, is growing strongly through investments encouraged by a government incentive scheme. Growth is focusing increasingly on technical textiles.
Secant Medical to talk regenerative medicine biomaterials at Techtextil
Ryan Heniford, business development director at Secant Medical, will present on development of biomaterials and advanced textile structures for regenerative medicine applications at Techtextil North America, 2014.
Russian nonwovens industry is not concerned about US and EU sanctions
The Russian nonwovens industry has shrugged off the potential impact of tougher sanctions that maybe imposed against Russia by the European Union (EU) and the US because of the Ukraine crisis, although there is concern about the loss of valuable imported inputs.
News30 Apr 2014Picanol reports solid revenue for Q1
The Picanol Group has reported a consolidated turnover of €111.79m in the first quarter of 2014, compared to €146m in that of 2013 which the company called “exceptionally strong.”
Breakthrough knitting technology
Leading Japanese flat knitting technologist Shima Seiki’s exhibition theme is ‘Breakthrough Technology’. It is presenting its exhibition line-up in three zones at Stand D01 in Hall E4.
Multi-national machinery
While ITMA Asia + CITME will feature more Chinese machinery exhibitors than ever this year, companies of European origin are holding their own, with increasingly globalised operations.
News30 Apr 2014Tonello unveils newest finishing equipment
Tonello has launched the newest model in its garment-finishing technology, the Kit Batik 2.0.
Q1 shows signs of improved profitability for Ahlstrom
Ahlstrom Corporation has reported signs of improved profitability in its first quarter fiscal report, despite a 2.4% fall in net sales as compared to the same period in 2013.
Insight30 Apr 2014HAIs driving growth in the global medical nonwoven market
Growth in the global market for medical nonwoven disposables is being driven by factors such as rapid advances in nonwoven production technology, increased focus on preventing hospital acquired infections (HAIs) and improving healthcare infrastructure and services across developing countries, according to a new report from Global Industry Analysts.
K-C introduces SAM for light incontinence
Kimberly-Clark has launched a new product for the light incontinence market targeting women with light bladder leakage (LBL). The new Poise Microliners feature what K-C is calling SAM (super absorbent material).
News30 Apr 2014China’s wool imports contract significantly during first quarter
According to China Customs, wool imports during March amounted to 26,280 tonnes, soaring by 45.02% from the previous month, when imports were lower under the impact of Spring Festival.
News30 Apr 2014China raw silk exports drop during Q1
According to China Customs, raw silk exports in March amounted to 574 tonnes, surging 163.3% from the previous month, when the Spring Festival depressed demand. The figure also increased by 13.1% against the comparable level of last year.
Meet the Manufacturer conference to debut in June
The first ever Meet the Manufacturer conference, aimed at bringing together retailers and manufacturers, is to be held in London from June 11-12, 2014.
Knowaste to launch AHP recycling service in South Africa
Knowaste is to introduce its absorbent hygiene product (AHP) recycling service in South Africa, as part of its campaign to tackle the global issue of disposable diaper waste.
P&G inaugurates new Hungary Pampers plant
Procter & Gamble (P&G) held the official opening of a new Pampers plant in Gyöngyös, Hungary, in March – just 16 months after the company broke ground. The plant started its first operations in December 2013.
Review30 Apr 2014FESPA Digital reveals Fabric Trail line-up and Hub programme
FESPA Digital 2014 (Messe Munich, May 20-23) is set to host 70 exhibitors showcasing equipment, consumables and services for the textile industry along its Fabric Trail and in the Fabric Hub.
News30 Apr 2014Debut appearance from Curtis Wool Group at flooring show
The Curtis Wool Direct group of companies will attend for the first time The Flooring Show in Harrogate this September (21-23). The wool merchant will not be exhibiting yarns or carpets, but will be supporting its clients in the carpet business.
Cad & the Dandy oppose Abercrombie store opening on Savile Row
Cad & the Dandy have said that Abercrombie & Fitch should be barred from ‘making an appearance’ on Savile Row.
News30 Apr 2014Rapid results from Versaperm vapour permeability measuring instrument
Versaperm has introduced an instrumental technique for measuring vapour permeability of textiles, with the aim of improving on the speed of results gained from traditional methods.
