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Falu promises a revolution in cotton swabs
Switzerland-based Falu says it has found an answer to a problem that has plagued the European cotton swab industry for decades. Previously manufacturers had to rely on a cotton sliver weight of around 1.5g/m but the company’s new FDM (Falu Draft Module) system enables the usage of 3 to 5g/m standard slivers.
Dilo invests in new lab line for carbon fibre fleeces
The DiloGroup has installed a laboratory line for the small scale evaluation of new fibres, including for the processing of carbon. It has a working width of 0.6m, with specially-adapted suction and filter technology.
Insight10 Mar 2014India strengthens grip on wool sector
India continues to exert its influence in the wool textile and apparel sector, as exports to the US continue to grow.
CHT to make its debut at INDEX 14
The CHT/Bezema Group will be presenting its product portfolio of finishing agents and effects for the nonwovens industry for the first time at INDEX 14 in Geneva next month. The range is designed to meet custom requirements in versatile product areas, from medtech, to protech, mobiltech to buildtech and beyond.
News10 Mar 2014China’s fabrics exports rise during January
According to China Customs, fabric exports during January amounted to 3.64 billion metres, up 12.06% and 14.78%, respectively, from the previous month and from the same period in 2013.
Knit brands bring production back to US
Coville, Inc., a US vertically-integrated supplier of knitted fabrics and apparel, has said that it is receiving a growing volume of orders from domestic apparel and sewn products companies that are bringing their manufacturing back to the US.
News10 Mar 2014Pessimistic business tone persists on China’s yarn markets
A pessimistic business tone continued to predominate on China’s yarn markets, with trading volumes remaining low. As a consequence, prices were typically renewed at unchanged levels.
News10 Mar 2014Polyester prices continue to fall in China although feedstock values rebound
Although polyester prices in China remained on a downward trajectory last week, some encouragement was gleaned from a firmer trend in intermediate replacement costs.
News10 Mar 2014AWI appoints general manager of research
Dr Paul Swan has been named AWI's new general manager of research.
Wool Market Report - 10th March 2014
A comprehensive weekly round-up and analysis of price developments at the major wool auctions around the world.
Fabric fest
Interfilière Paris presented the latest lingerie fabrics, accessories and finished products, attracting 150 exhibitors and 10,020 visitors of whom 64% were international.
Toray develops high strength and modulus carbon fibre
Toray Industries has developed a high tensile strength and modulus carbon fibre, Torayca T1100G and high-performance prepreg - resin-impregnated carbon fibre sheets - using Torayca T1100G.
Huge list of chemicals for assessment in 2018 REACH round
The extent of the potential impact on the textile industry of the next stage of European Union (EU) chemical control system REACH – the registration of chemicals of small volumes (10 tonnes a year and above) – has been made clearer by the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA).
Profile7 Mar 2014Italian textile maker Canepa sees green future
As consumers become more aware of the environmental impact and social implications of the fashion and textile industries, Italian luxury textile manufacturer Canepa is addressing these issues in practical ways.
Wacker to raise dispersions prices
Raw-material costs are responsible for a decision by Wacker Polymers to raise its prices for VINNAPAS vinyl acetate-ethylene and VINNOL ethylene-vinyl chloride-based copolymer dispersions in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA), according to a statement by the chemical company.
Autefa Solutions acquires Strahm Hi-Tex Systems assets
Autefa Solutions has obtained intellectual property and trademarks rights of the insolvent Strahm Hi-Tex Systems, and will employ staff from management, sales and engineering.
NCWSBA Australian Wool Market Report
Weekly analysis of the Australian Wool Market by Chris Wilcox, Executive Director of the National Council of Wool Selling Brokers of Australia.
Dornier to exhibit at JEC Europe
Weaving technology manufacturer Lindauer Dornier is exhibiting for the first time at this year’s JEC Europe in Paris. Under the new brand ‘Dornier Composite Systems’ the Bavarian-Swabian mechanical engineering company specialises in weaving systems for technical textiles and large production plants for biaxial stretched thermoplastic films.
ICAC meeting aims to strengthen global cotton value chain
The theme of the 73rd Plenary Meeting of the International Cotton Advisory Committee (ICAC) will be ‘From Land to Brand: Strengthening the Cotton Value Chain’.
American Apparel sales rise 3% in 2013
American Apparel’s preliminary 2013 results indicate net sales of $634m, an increase of 3% on the previous year. Comparable store sales, including online sales, increased by 3% and wholesale net sales increased by 4% to $180.7m.
News7 Mar 2014Lectra appoints marketing director
Lectra has appointed Céline Choussy Bedouet as marketing director for Automotive, Furniture, Technical Textiles and Composite Materials.
Insight6 Mar 2014China’s polyester industry encounters challenges after robust growth
Data supplied by China National Bureau of Statistics and Chemical Fibre Association confirms the impressive growth in China’s polyester filament yarn output in recent years. Production has nearly doubled in the space of only 5 years. Polyester filament yarn comprises around half of the country’s total man-made fibre output.
News6 Mar 2014Iranian cashmere market firm
The Schneider Group this week reported a rather uncertain business climate in the cashmere market. Prices had ruled a little softer ahead of the Lunar New Year, with Chinese dehairers pushing harder for orders in an attempt to generate some cash flow. Since then, prices have subsequently edged back up to the levels prevailing previously. However, demand has remained selective, both domestically (where the economic climate is proving unhelpful) and on the export front (with mills in Europe covering their requirements cautiously).