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News26 Feb 2014Speciality fibre prices still firm
The Schneider Group has this week maintained its silk tops quotations at the higher levels in circulation last week. European mills appear to have recognised that the tight nearby supply situation is unlikely to ease in the weeks ahead and have tended to cover their production requirements more aggressively.
News26 Feb 2014UK wool prices softer at modest auction
A further modest sale was held in Bradford today, with only 1,672,498 kilos being offered. However, a clearance rate of 88% was recorded, the lowest since August. Prices for all but the finer wools tended softer. The British Fleece Wool Price Indicator dipped to 219 pence per kilo, clean, compared with 222 pence on February 4.
Man-made fibre prices in Indonesia
WTiN sources report prices for domestically produced polyester staple fibre have been hovering around US$1.50 per kilo, ex-warehouse, this week, while import offers from China have been pitched closer to US$1.40 per kilo, C/F. These levels are unchanged from those prevailing towards the end of January. Prices for local viscose staple fibre (1.5 denier) of US$1.78/1.80 per kilo, C/F, are marginally firmer than those in force a month or so earlier. However, import prices have weakened over the same timeframe from US$1.74 to 1.70 per kilo.
Cotlook adds to consensus over potential for further rise in global cotton stocks
Cotlook Limited, a respected UK-based cotton industry analyst, released its initial global supply and demand forecasts for 2014/15 last week. As with the other two major global forecasting agencies, the United States Department of Agriculture and the International Cotton Advisory Board, Cotlook predicts that world production will exceed demand for a fifth consecutive season.
Picanol 2013 profits up 25%
Picanol Group closed 2013 with a net profit of €73.17m, compared with a net profit of €55.3m in 2012 – a 25% rise.
Profile26 Feb 2014Freudenberg: Evolon achieves UV protection certification
Freudenberg has developed what it calls the first ‘sun protection textile’ for both shading and protective clothing applications by certifying its microfilament fabric Evolon to the UV Standard 801.
Insight26 Feb 2014Charting the future of nonwovens in France
From next-generation wound care products and tissue engineering structures to lightweight automotive construction, the latest technology advances in nonwoven processing promise far-reaching benefits for a wide spectrum of applications. Calvin Woodings reports from EDANA’s Nonwovens Innovation Academy in Roubaix
News26 Feb 2014Fruit of the Loom wins EPA Award
Global apparel producer Fruit of the Loom has been named as a recipient of the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Climate Leadership Award.
Insight26 Feb 2014Dynamic and intuitive automotive interiors
New surfaces based on advanced textile processing techniques – and even a few e-textiles – are now becoming commonplace in vehicle interiors
News26 Feb 2014Harvard team develops stain resistant SLIPS-fabrics
A team of Harvard researchers have modified everyday cotton and polyester fabrics to exhibit traditional antifouling SLIPS (Slippery Liquid-Infused Porous Surfaces) properties, according to a report published recently in the journal Nanotechnology.
Jajoo and Investkonsult inaugurate hygiene JV
India-based Jajoo Surgical and the Sweden-based Investkonsult today officially inaugurated theirJV for manufacturing underpads and maternity pads for the hospital and institution market segment in India.
Insight26 Feb 2014President Obama aims to strengthen US advanced manufacturing
US President Barack Obama has unveiled new steps, in partnership with the private sector, to boost advanced manufacturing in the USA.
News26 Feb 2014China’s man-made fibre output rises steadily during 2013
According to China National Bureau of Statistics, man-made fire output during December amounted 3.69 million tonnes, down 0.3% from previous month, but up 10.13% from the corresponding period in 2012.
Tufco adds printing capabilities on lightweight nonwovens
Nonwoven wipes and disinfectant wipes manufacturer Tufco Technologies is now offering full-colour flexographic printing capabilities on spunbond lightweight nonwoven material.
Euratex welcomes vote on counterfeit goods in transit
A vote by the European Parliament (EP) to back robust measures to fight the transit of trademark counterfeit goods in the EU, as part of a wider review of the European Union trademark legislation, has been welcomed by Euratex.
News25 Feb 2014Sebahattin plans to expand home textile capacity
Sebahattin Akyildiz Tekstil, one of Turkey’s leading producers of home textiles, plans to more than double the capacity for its Vicenta Home brand, following the installation of a new Montex 6500 stenter.
Skin-friendly quality label developed by Hohenstein
The Hohenstein Institute has developed a new label - Tested quality: Skin-friendly - that confirms textiles do not cause any cellular damage or irritation to skin cells.
News25 Feb 2014Sheep CRC funding extended
Sheep CRC awarded $15.5 million to support its activities for the next five years.
News25 Feb 2014Lenzing to expand Natural Connection blend
Lenzing is to continue expanding the use of its cotton and Tencel blend concept, Natural Connection, for the manufacturing of shirts and blouses in the future, due to the eco-benefits of the blend.
Kratonix launches PLA 3D printer filaments
Kratonix, Inc, the 3D printing supplies manufacturer, has launched a new series of PLA (polylactic acid) 3D printer filaments.
Review25 Feb 2014NCC to deliver Farm Bill education meetings
The National Cotton Council (NCC) has scheduled 49 education meetings in 15 Cotton Belt states to provide its members with a greater understanding of The Agricultural Act of 2014.
Profile25 Feb 2014Pakistan: Labour laws must be ILO compliant for GSP+ benefits
Pakistan needs to fine-tune its labour laws in line with the conventions of the International Labour Organization (ILO) to ensure that the country continues to get benefits from the free-market access given by the European Union under the GSP+ scheme, according to the Pakistan Textile Exporters Association.
