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India launches safeguard investigation on spandex imports
India has launched a safeguard investigation on bare elastomeric filament yarn (spandex), according to the World Trade Organization (WTO).
News6 Mar 2014Australian wool prices still soft on slow export demand
While the volume offered at auction continued to shrink last week, the slow pace of export demand and associated covering by the trade was only barely sufficient to support the market at its current levels.
News6 Mar 2014January wool exports from Australia
Contrary to some expectations, wool exports during January showed good growth from a year earlier, rising by 11.9% from January 2013, to 19,898,138 kilos. Shipments to China, at 15,105,158 kilos, were 9% better than the corresponding level in 2013.
News6 Mar 2014New Zealand wool prices maintained despite large offering
This week’s auction was the largest of the season to date, totalling 20,007 bales from both the North and South Island. However, despite the greater availability of wool and a strengthening in the local currency, demand was sufficient to support the market at steady to slightly firmer levels. Wool Services International’s Coarse Crossbred Indicator rose by 1% to 496 NZ cents per kilo, clean. Buying interest was forthcoming primarily from Australasia, Western Europe and India.
South African wool market holds ground despite larger offering
Wool prices just about held firm at this week's sale, despite a large offering coming to market. The Cape Wools Merino Indicator was down 0.3% at R114.84 per kilo, clean. This is 12.6% higher than the opening sale and 2.4% above the corresponding sale last season.
Retailers allow time for relocation of factories in shared buildings
North American retailers have assured apparel makers in Bangladesh that they will give a reasonable amount of time to relocate factories operating in shared buildings.
News6 Mar 2014FAWO wins biosecurity award
The Federation of Australian Wool Organisations (FAWO) has won a biosecurity award. The Hon Barnaby Joyce MP, Minister for Agriculture, made the presentation to FAWO chairman, Robert Ryan at the Australian Biosecurity Awards Ceremony on Tuesday 4 March 2014, held as part of ABARES Outlook 2014 in Canberra.
Researchers find wet wipe/hand dermatitis link
Australian researchers have reported that a preservative that is commonly used in baby wet wipes can lead to contact dermatitis. A team of three dermatologists from Skin & Cancer Foundation, Inc. from Melbourne, Australia reported that methylisothiazolinone, a preservative used in moist wipes, could lead to hand dermatitis.
News5 Mar 2014Polyester and viscose prices into Turkey decline further
The current depressed nature of man-made fibre business is highlighted by reports emanating from Turkey. Import quotations from the major suppliers of polyester and viscose into that market have undergone further downward adjustments this week, as sellers sought to stimulate orders in a very slow trading environment. Chinese suppliers apparently sold viscose for spinning at around US$1.73 per kilo, CIF, for April shipment. This compares with offers from Taiwan at around US$1.77 per kilo and from India at closer to US$1.80 per kilo.
News5 Mar 2014Cotton yarn and fabric business still mixed in Pakistan and India
Some reports indicate that the emergence of easier cotton yarn prices in India last week has helped stimulate demand from domestic buyers, leading to a steadier market this week. Local prices have been about maintained with many spinners now thought to have committed the bulk of their output for March.
EDANA reveals nonwovens awards shortlist
Nonwovens association EDANA has announced the nominees in its INDEX14 Awards, which will receive a showcase on the opening day of the INDEX exhibition in Geneva, Switzerland – Tuesday, April 8.
Machine-made carpet fair launched in Turkey
The Turkish subsidiary of Deutsche Messe based in Hannover, Germany is launching a new trade fair in Turkey dedicated to machine-made carpets. The new show will be held in Gaziantep from 26 to 29 May 2014 as the DOMOTEX Gaziantep Machine-Made Carpet Fair, in affiliation with the DOMOTEX parent event held annually in Hannover.
News5 Mar 2014Menges deal promises turnkey heat-transfer solutions
A leading manufacturer of the heat-transfer rollers used in textile transfer calenders has inked a deal that will allow it greater control of its equipment’s reliability. US-based Menges Roller Company is to be the sole representative of both Delta T Systems, a manufacturer of temperature-control systems, and Paratherm, which supplies heat-transfer fluids. As a result, Menges will for the first time be positioned to offer turnkey heat-transfer solutions.
News5 Mar 2014M&S is first retailer to receive triple Carbon Trust award
Marks & Spencer (M&S) has become the first retailer to receive the triple award of certification for achievements in carbon, water and waste reduction from the Carbon Trust.
Digital printing congress to explore emerging applications
The 3rd International Digital Textile Congress will take place in Ghent, Belgium, from September 4-6, 2014, hosted by UNITEX and University College Ghent. Its theme will be: ‘The Change is Clear – From Analog to Digital’.
News5 Mar 2014New Zealand wool exports remain slow
According to Beef & Lamb New Zealand’s Economic Service, wool exports in January totalled 6,678 tonnes, which while being 12% higher than the very low level witnessed in December, was still over 30% below the year-earlier statistic. Shipments to China during December and January, at 4,580 tonnes, were a little more than half those recorded during the same two months a year earlier.
Insight5 Mar 2014US and China change cotton growing policies
The US (the largest cotton exporter in 2012/13) and China (the largest cotton producer and consumer in 2012/13) have recently announced changes to their agricultural policies, including cotton, according to the International Cotton Advisory Committee (ICAC).
News5 Mar 2014Itema appoints new MD for Indian division
Itema Weaving Pvt Ltd has appointed Mr Updeep Singh as its new managing director succeeding Mr Tapas Nandi. India is one of the top three most important markets for itema globally in terms of revenue from weaving machines and a country with significant prospects for continued growth, said the weaving technology manufacturer.
News5 Mar 2014Demand from ASEAN bolsters China’s textile and garment exports during 2013
According to China Customs, textile and clothing exports to the ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) during 2013 amounted US$ 37.5 billion, soaring 40.66% compared with the previous year. And the shipments to ASEAN have surged by 153.4% since 2010, from US$ 14.8 billion to the current level.
Reicofil to launch nonwoven/film combi product at INDEX 14
Reifenhäuser Reicofil has revealed it will launch a novel combination product made of nonwoven and film at the INDEX 14 show in Geneva in April. The extrusion machinery giant is not giving much away in advance of the launch but says it will be present together with sister company Reifenhäuser Cast Sheet Coating, which specialises in cast film lines, sheet lines and coating lines.
OrganoClick unveils new biobased nonwoven binders
The Swedish cleantech company OrganoClick is to launch an expanded portfolio of biobased binders for nonwovens at INDEX 14 in Geneva in April, as an alternative to petroleum-based acrylic dispersions.
GOTS sets tighter standards
The Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) International Working Group has announced Version 4.0 of its worldwide standard, which demands that textiles are made with 95% certified organic natural fibres (‘organic’) or at least 70% (‘made with organic’).