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News31 Jan 2014Fashion Academy hopes to fill skills gap
In support of the Reshoring UK initiative, Oldham College hopes its new Fashion Academy will boost Britain's fashion and textiles manufacturing industry.
News31 Jan 2014Vapor extends sublimation-friendly sock offering
Vapor Apparel, a manufacturer of high quality performance apparel, has developed a new 11-inch length ‘training’ sock for its range of sublimation-friendly socks.
News31 Jan 2014Rieter sales and orders up in 2013
Rieter, the 200-year-old spinning company, has recorded a significant growth in order intake and sales during 2013.
Biobased eco-leather Developed
Biomaterials developed from flax, chicken feathers and plant stalks has received high recognition from the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
Review31 Jan 2014Dates set for Fiber Identification Symposium
The Cashmere and Camel Hair Manufacturers Institute (CCMI) sets out plans for 2014 International Fiber Identification Symposium.
News30 Jan 2014China’s wastewater discharge argument rumbles on
A large area of water off the South-eastern coast of China has been turned black due to the wastewater discharge of industrial manufacturers, including textile dyers and finishers, according to environmental lobbyists Greenpeace.
Ahlstrom announces fresh job cuts
Ahlstrom has announced more jobs cuts and revised its programme to make annual savings of €50m, rather than the previously announced €35m. The fibre-based materials company said the majority of the planned actions related to the rightsizing programme will be realised by the end of this year, and the full impact of the programme is expected to be visible in 2015.
News30 Jan 2014Fameccanica receives EU funding for green diaper project
Fameccanica has received funding for project that aims to demonstrate how the environmental impact of the production of absorbent hygiene products (AHPs) like diapers can be reduced through the use of appropriate solutions. The Italy-based company, which produces technology for the manufacture of AHPs, said the project will showcase how environmental impact can be reduced, while cost competitiveness can be held or even increased. The project will run until December 31, 2016.
News30 Jan 2014Universal Textiles UK expands into new premises
Universal Textiles UK Ltd is expanding into new 30,000 square foot premises in Leicester with financial support from Barclays Bank.
Insight30 Jan 2014WTiN Outlook: Cotton spinners facing more challenging business climate in 2014
The challenges facing many spinners appear to be mounting during the early part of 2014, following a period since 2011 when trading has been brisk, with increased Chinese imports driving demand and helping sustain a healthy margin of profit. Raw material replacement costs have also remained relatively stable during that timeframe, particularly when compared with the turmoil witnessed in 2010 and 2011
Review30 Jan 2014Lingerie range becoming more differentiated
Interfiliere saw crowded stands with visitors spending an increasingly long time at each one, last week.
Insight30 Jan 2014Conference explores new trend for digitally printed home textiles
Pioneering investors in digital printing for home textiles provided the focus of the Digital Textile Conference, during Heimtextil in Frankfurt, Germany, earlier this month.
News30 Jan 2014US nonwoven demand helps drive Suominen sales growth
Suominen, the Finland-headquartered nonwovens manufacturer, has increased its fourth quarter net sales by 7% to €105.2 million, compared to €98.1 million in Q4 2012.
News30 Jan 2014Trade in alpaca quicker; cashmere and silk markets quiet
The Schneider Group indicates that the cashmere and silk markets have lacked fresh impetus this week, owing to the holidays in China. Demand for those fibres in Europe has remained very short-term in nature, focusing on specific requirements against existing yarn and fabric orders.
PCI Fibres Conference heads to Istanbul
The next edition of the PCI Fibres Conference is to move on from Hong Kong and take place in Istanbul, Turkey, from November 6-7, 2014.
Shima Seiki to exhibit at Dhaka show
Shima Seiki will be exhibiting at the 11th Dhaka International Textile & Garment Machinery Exhibition (DTG 2014) in Dhaka, Bangladesh, in cooperation with its partner Pacific Associates Ltd.
WTiN Outlook: Australian wool prices
The potential for prices to rise from current levels would seem limited, but much will depend on the pace of Chinese wool purchasing in the wake of the Spring Festival. Processors and mills are thought to have gaps in their raw material coverage that they need to fill sooner rather than later, but the recent more selective demand from that country has cast some doubt over the business outlook.
News30 Jan 2014Australian wool sale affected by Chinese holidays
Export demand was selective this week, with the imminent holidays in China depressing buying interest. Traders found it increasingly challenging to attract buying interest at price levels that reflect replacement costs at auction. Moreover, sales of certain wool types are becoming difficult to cover.
News30 Jan 2014New Zealand wool prices decline, despite weaker currency
Despite a weaker NZ dollar, auction prices generally softened last week, influenced by a more selective offtake. A shift in the composition of the offering, with average style wools dominating, was one factor depressing demand. Wool Services International’s Coarse Crossbred Indicator declined by 1.6% to 501 NZ cents per kilo, clean. In US dollar terms, the Indicator was down 2.6%, to 412 US cents per kilo. Details of price movements in the individual categories of wool are shown in the accompanying table.
HanesBrands sales up 12% in Q3
HanesBrands saw net sales increase by 12% to $1.29bn in the third quarter compared with results for the equivalent quarter a year ago. The acquisition of Maidenform Brands Inc contributed nine percentage points of sales growth in the quarter, while strong results for the remainder of the company contributed three percentage points of growth. For the full year, net sales increased by 2% to $4.63bn.
News30 Jan 2014Francis Dinsmore secures Barbour wax coatings contract
Francis Dinsmore Ltd, the 200 year old textile dyeing and finishing service provider, has secured a contract with global brand Barbour for wax coated fabrics.
Insight30 Jan 2014Performance Merino hits its stride
Whether 100% Merino or a synthetic hybrid, the influence of wool in performance wear is growing.
News30 Jan 2014Improving colour repeatability in supply chains
Datacolor has released a new range of hand-held spectrophotometers designed to provide improved colour repeatability in various supply chains, including textiles.
News29 Jan 2014South African wool prices rise to new record high
A good demand and a weak currency pushed local wool prices to a fresh high at this week's wool auction in South Africa. The Cape Wools Merino indicator rose by a further 1.6% to R120.18 per kilo, clean, surpassing all previous records. This is a 17.9% increase from the opening sale and up 8.8% from the corresponding sale last year.