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News4 Feb 2014MAPS technology enhances Mimaki JV33 printer
Mimaki has developed an updated version of its JV33 outdoor durable printer, enhanced by the inclusion of Mimaki’s Advanced Pass System (MAPS) technology, which has been launched at the C!Print Exhibition in Lyon, France.
Vestagen obtains global rights for certain Schoeller technologies
Vestagen Technical Textiles (Vestagen) has obtained worldwide rights from Schoeller Technologies AG for certain technologies that are integral to the unique properties of Vestex, the first of its barrier protective fabrics that are clinically proven to prevent or reduce the acquisition and retention of microbes and other contaminants.
Takayasu develops superfine dtex recycled PET
Takayasu Co Ltd, which specialises in recycled fibres in Japan, has revealed the development of a superfine recycled polyester (PET) fibre that is less than 0.9dtex.
Shinwa to produce spunlace in Indonesia
Shinwa Corporation, a medium-size nonwovens specialist based in Ehime, Japan, is to establish a spunlace nonwovens plant in Indonesia. The new company, PT Shinwa Nonwovens Indonesia (SNI) was founded in August 2012 and commenced construction of its plant, which is expected to be complete by July this year.
News4 Feb 2014Wool yarn prices down from year earlier
The following selection of wool yarn prices supplied to WTiN indicates a weaker trend in values during the course of the past year. Prices for yarns spun from mid-micron fleece have been better maintained than most. It will be recalled that mid-micron fleece values in Australia have ruled firm in trading this season, on the back of a shift in the composition of the clip towards the finer end of the range.
DNI starts nonwovens operation in Indonesia
DNI (Daiwabo Nonwovens Indonesia), a subsidiary of Daiwabo Holdings Japan, has established a nonwovens manufacturing operation in Karawan state, Indonesia. This is Daiwabo’s first nonwovens operation in Indonesia.
Sanyo Chemical to produce new-generation SAP
Sanyo Chemical has released a new type of super absorbent polymer (SAP) which will be produced in SDP Global Nagoya plant, a subsidiary of Sanyo Chemical with investment of approximately 500m JPY ($4.9m).
News4 Feb 2014Lenzing receives €100m loan to finance Tencel R&D
Lenzing is to receive a €100 million loan, co-financed by the European Investment Bank (EIB), to further develop its Tencel fibre R&D and production activities.
News4 Feb 2014Global cotton stock estimates continue to be adjusted higher
In its latest monthly revision of its global cotton supply and demand figures, the International Cotton Advisory Committee (ICAC), a US-based inter-governmental organisation, again raised its ending stocks estimates for this season and next.
News4 Feb 2014China’s yarn output up 7.2% in 2013
According to the National Bureau of Statistics, China’s spun yarn output during December amounted to 3.47 million tonnes, up 0.99% from the previous month and 5% from the last month of 2012.
Heinz-Peter Stoll retires
Heinz-Peter Stoll, managing partner of H. Stoll GmbH & Co. KG has retired from the operational management of the company for reasons of age but will continue to represent the family on the company’s advisory board.
Profile4 Feb 2014Sibur joins Responsible Care initiative
Sibur, the integrated gas processing and Petrochemicals Company, which is also one of the world’s largest polypropylene producers, has signed an agreement to join the Responsible Care programme.
News4 Feb 2014Fabric prices firmer in Pakistan, but trading slow
Cotton fabric prices generally tended firmer in Pakistan during January, reflecting (at least partially) advances in raw material replacement costs. The representative prices indicated in the table below were those prevailing at the end of the month. However, many weavers, particularly those located in Punjab (where production costs are higher) have reported difficult trading conditions.
Pakistan's cotton spinning industry may face period of consolidation
Anecdotal evidence has pointed to fairly strong investment in Pakistan’s cotton spinning sector during the past year or so, and cotton consumption has grown has a result.
Insight4 Feb 2014Ikea targets 100% sustainable cotton by 2015
Following substantial progress in 2013, Ikea is aiming for 100% sustainable cotton consumption by 2015.
News4 Feb 2014Manufacturing in a sustainable way
Environmental Impact Measuring (EIM) software can help textile manufacturers produce vintage and fashionable pieces in a sustainable way, Jeanologia has stated.
Insight4 Feb 2014Improving labour conditions in Asia
The Netherlands and Germany have stated that they will be working closely together to improve labour conditions and wages for millions of textile workers in Asia.
Low & Bonar CEO to retire
Low & Bonar is to appoint a new CEO, following the decision of Steve Good to retire from his full time executive role. Mr Good will remain in his current role until the second half of this year while the board searches for his successor to lead the company, which supplies yarns, fabrics and fibres to a broad range of end markets including civil engineering, building products, transport, sports and leisure, agriculture and other industrial applications.
‘Butterfly’ femcare product wins Visionary Award
A new kind of feminine hygiene product that protects women against light to moderate accidental bowel leakage (ABL) has been selected as the 2014 Visionary Award winner by industry executives from major consumer product companies and their supply chain.
News4 Feb 2014Nonwovens in Space
Technical Fibre Products (TFP), a speciality wet-laid nonwoven manufacturer, has revealed that its nonwoven materials are present on the recently launched European Space Agency (ESA) satellite GAIA.
News3 Feb 2014EXCLUSIVE: PHP acquisition a win-win situation for all concerned
Following the announcement that Indorama Ventures Public Company Limited (IVL) and Toyobo are to acquire the German-headquartered PHP Fibers, the move has been hailed as a win-win situation for all concerned, a senior industry official has told WTiN.
News3 Feb 2014UBC: Integrating solar cells into wearable garments
Scientists at the University of British Columbia (UBC) are investigating ways to integrate solar cells and other electronics into wearable garments.