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ANNA and EDANA seek to include nonwovens in Japan-EU FTA
ANNA, the All-Nippon Nonwovens Association, and EDANA, the Europe-based association serving the nonwovens and related industries, are jointly calling upon the negotiators of the Japan-EU proposed Free Trade Agreement (FTA) to consider nonwovens and related products among issue-free product categories for the fast and straightforward elimination of customs tariff between the two trading blocks.
News17 Feb 2014Suominen expands nonwoven business beyond wipes
Suominen has launched a new range of nonwoven materials for use in tabletop applications in the hotel, restaurant and catering (HoReCa) markets globally, expanding its nonwovens business beyond wipes.
Former Graph-Tech owners launch Radex AG
A new inkjet integration company, Radex AG, has been launched by the founders of Graph-Tech AG, a leading developer and integrator of drop on demand inkjet technology including printers.
News17 Feb 2014Mutoh introduces new ValueJet printers
Mutoh Belgium today announced the new ValueJet X-series of 1650mm (64in) wide-format printers, the ValueJet 1638X and ValueJet 1638WX – the successors to the ValueJet 1638 and ValueJet 1638W dual-head printers introduced in 2012.
Technical17 Feb 2014Ethereal lacy effects
Warp-knitted textiles offer a wide variety of design possibilities for creating actual and optical ethereal effects. For example, the FL 20/16 and ML 46 lace raschel machines can produce delicate, all-over lace fabrics with an embroidered look, while open, decorative net fabrics can also be produced on the RSJ 4/1.
Executive Market Report - 17th February 2014
A detailed review of movements in fibre, yarn and fabric prices from the previous week, along with changes in production costs.
News17 Feb 2014China’s textile and garment exports rise steadily during January
According to China Customs, textile exports during January amounted to US$ 10.54 billion, up 8.22% from the previous month and 14.78% from the same period a year earlier.
Kuruwita Textile Mills files for de-listing
After four years of difficult trading, Kuruwita Textile Mills, a Sri Lanka-based company engaged in the manufacture and sale of textiles, has taken the decision to de-list itself from the Colombo Stock Exchange.
News17 Feb 2014Luxury brands under pressure for hazardous chemicals use
Luxury brands such Versace, Louis Vuitton and Dolce&Gabbana have come under fire for using the same hazardous chemicals used in the manufacturing of fast fashion to produce children’s items.
News17 Feb 2014Woolmark collaborates with designer Timothy Everest
The Woolmark Company has partnered with British tailor and fashion designer Timothy Everest to launch a wool-based collection, Hemisphere.
News17 Feb 2014Lacklustre trading evident on China's spun yarn markets
China’s yarn and fabric markets were characterised last week by lacklustre post-holiday trading.
News17 Feb 2014High Point University joins JSNN nanomanufacturing consortium
High Point University has joined the nanomanufacturing consortium at the Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering (JSNN) in Greensboro, North Carolina, US.
News17 Feb 2014China's man-made fibre markets sluggish after holidays
Despite crude oil prices pushing above US$ 100 per barrel for the first time since October last year, polyester, acrylic and nylon feedstock replacement costs declined last week, reflecting a sluggish pace of demand for man-made fibre and textiles in the aftermath of the Spring Festival. Firms at every stage of the supply chain were slow to resume operations in earnest, with the recruitment of labour in particular proving difficult.
Wool Market Report - 17th February 2014
A comprehensive weekly round-up and analysis of price developments at the major wool auctions around the world.
News17 Feb 2014BASF to enhance Brazilian polyamide production line
BASF is to replace all the polyamide categories currently sold at its production plant in Sao Bernardo do Campo, Brazil, with its own Ultramid high performance polymers.
Review14 Feb 2014International interest increases for ITSA
Relocation from Beijing to Shanghai increases international participation for Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics, says show organisers.
WTiN Outlook: Yarn prices
Yarn prices present a mixed appearance at present. Polyester and rayon yarn business still appears depressed in many parts of the world, with recent currency depreciations in some import markets contributing to slow trading conditions. Weakness in raw material replacement costs is also influencing a downturn in both demand and prices. Some indications suggest viscose staple fibre prices may have reached a temporary bottom and rayon yarn may be beginning to look an attractive substitute for more expensive cotton yarn. Polyester staple fibre prices, however, may continue to rule weak and the prospects for an early turn around in offtake may be more remote.
News14 Feb 2014China's cotton market slow to gain momentum
Mills have been slow to resume operations following the Spring Festival. Smaller cotton mills in particular have apparently struggled to attract workers back following the annual migration to families elsewhere in the country. Apparently the recruitment of labour has become still more difficult for mills this year.
News14 Feb 2014Indian cotton prices slightly softer, but supply to market still restricted
Cotton spot rates in India have tended slightly easier during the past week, with offers of Shankar-6 dipping below Rs. 43,000 per candy (say, 88.50 US cents per lb).
Insight14 Feb 2014FRETWORK Forum to focus on broad FR issues
FRETWORK – the Flame Retardant Textiles Network – is to host a Forum in association with the Furniture Retail Quality Group (FRQG), which is part of FIRA, to discuss the broad issues faced by the textile FR industry in the UK.
News14 Feb 2014Firm New York futures market keeps international cotton prices at elevated levels
New York cotton futures have held firm in trading this week. The focus of attention has again been the rolling or exiting of positions ahead of the delivery period for the March 2014 contract delivery period, which starts on February 24. Thus far, the liquidation of ‘short’ holdings has taken place in an orderly fashion and the futures market has ruled steady to firm.
Profile14 Feb 2014Glatfelter gains growth through composite fibres
Glatfelter, the nonwoven, specialty paper and engineered products manufacturer, has stated that shipping volumes of its composite fibres are anticipated to be 10% higher in the first quarter of 2014, compared to the fourth quarter of 2013.
