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Insight23 Jan 2014Responsible Down Standard complete
After two years in development, outdoor retailer The North Face, Control Union Certification, an accredited third-party certification body, and Textile Exchange, a global non-profit dedicated to sustainability in the apparel and textile industry, have completed the Responsible Down Standard (RDS).
Review23 Jan 2014Increased South Korean interest in Texworld
South Korea has overtaken India in terms of participation for the forthcoming February edition of Texworld Paris (February 17-20).
Poole appoints technical manager for recycled fibres
Poole Company, the US-based manufacturer and distributor of textile and nonwoven fibres, has appointed Joseph McFadyen as its new technical manager for recycled fibres.
News23 Jan 2014Arcadia joins angora ban
The Arcadia Group is the latest retailer to ban the use of angora in its supply chain.
News23 Jan 2014“Industrial printing on diverse fabrics achievable,” says Mimaki
Mimaki Engineering Co, Ltd is to showcase the capabilities of its TS500-1800 dye-sublimation printer on diverse fabrics at the upcoming InPrint Show which runs from April 8-10, 2014, in Hannover, Germany.
WTiN Outlook: Australian wool prices
Stocks of greasy wool held in China are reckoned to have accumulated somewhat of late, but not to levels which would be considered burdensome. Processors and mills in China are not thought therefore to have sufficient supplies to remain on the sidelines of the market for a prolonged period.
News23 Jan 2014Australian wool market rebounds from last week's lows
Exporters have indicated that the stronger Chinese buying that emerged towards the end of last week followed through into this week. Buying interest has focused on securing supplies for shipments arriving at port immediately after the Spring Festival. The more robust trading has facilitated a recovery in trade offers into China. Quotations for Type 55, having recently touched lows of US$11.10 per kilo, clean, CIF (90 days Letter of Credit), have moved back towards US$11.50.
News23 Jan 2014Tight supply continues to dominate wool price sentiment in New Zealand
Prices generally ruled firmer at this week’s auction, notwithstanding some divergences between different qualities offered at the North and South Island sales (see accompanying table). Sentiment continued to be dominated by this season’s tighter supply. The recent pace of buying was just about maintained. A total of 15,100 bales were offered, of which 90.7% were cleared.
News23 Jan 2014South African wool prices hit record high
Trade covering of shipment requirements against good export demand from China and Europe influenced domestic auction prices to rise to a new record high this week. The Cape Wools Merino Indicator increased by 2.3%, to R118.30 per kilo, clean. This is 16% higher than the beginning of the season and 5.2% up from the corresponding sale a year earlier.
News23 Jan 2014Strength increase with Mitsubishi’s new IM carbon fibre
Mitsubishi Rayon Co, the Japan-headquartered manufacturer of chemicals, plastics, and fibres, has successfully developed a new high performance intermediate modulus (IM) carbon fibre, Pyrofil MR70.
News23 Jan 2014Intertek expands testing operations into Sri Lanka
Intertek, a leading provider of quality and safety services to a wide range of industries around the world, is to open a new apparel and textiles testing laboratory in Bataramulla to support the growing textile and garment industry in Sri Lanka.
News23 Jan 2014Unifi to increase domestic Repreve capacity by 70%
Unifi has stated that once it has increased the operating capacity at its Repreve recycling centre in Yadkinville, North Carolina, the company will be able to produce 70% more of its eco-friendly yarns domestically.
News22 Jan 2014European consortium to work on eco-friendly carbon fibre
A group of 13 organisations in Europe have been funded by European Seventh Framework Program to develop sustainable carbon fibres.
News22 Jan 2014Pakistan's textiles and clothing exports rise in December
The value of Pakistan’s textiles and clothing exports grew in December by 24.43% versus the previous month and by 20.44% compared with a year earlier. Shipments were strong in most of the major categories, with cotton yarn and fabric providing the main exceptions to the overall trend.
Insight22 Jan 2014US-Africa MoU offers trade opportunities - but obstacles must be overcome
A recently signed memorandum of understanding (MoU) could offer African textile producers increased market opportunities, with generally better access to international buyers, WTiN.com has been told.
News22 Jan 2014Huntsman partnership develops sustainable diaper system
As part of a collaborative R&D project, Huntsman Textile Effects and TJ Beall Company have developed an innovative unbleached cotton diaper component – which has a lower environmental impact compared to similar products on the market.
Profile22 Jan 2014High hopes for Hinterveld in 2014
Hinterveld, the natural fibre weaver, is planning to explore new avenues for the use of its mohair textiles in 2014 and expand its international customer base, WTiN has been told.
Higher cotton prices and weaker lira boost Turkish yarn values
Rising cotton prices and a weaker lira/US dollar exchange rate have contributed to firmer yarn values on the domestic market during the past couple of weeks. Quotations for combed 30s yarn have been circulating during the past couple of days at close to YTL9.00 per kilo (about US$4.00 per kilo), compared with YTL8.20/8.50 per kilo (say, US$3.75/3.89 per kilo) two weeks ago. The lira has depreciated to around YTL2.25 versus the US dollar today, against closer to YTL2.13 towards the beginning of the month.
News22 Jan 2014Firmer cotton yarn prices witnessed in Pakistan
Domestic prices for coarse to medium counts of cotton yarn have continued to move higher during the past week, influenced in the main by a desire to reflect recent rises in raw material replacement costs.
Industry leaders to attend UK’s Wearable Technology Show
A stellar line-up of speakers has been revealed for the UK’s first Wearable Technology Show which will take place in London on March 18-19, 2014.
News22 Jan 2014Polartec sees potential with Power Wool
Polartec, a premium provider of innovative textile solutions, has developed Power Wool, a new fabric collection that utilises the natural performance of Merino wool with synthetic fibres in patented constructions.
News22 Jan 2014Indian cotton yarn market still strong
Cotton yarn quotations in India have continued to be adjusted higher to reflect recent strength in domestic and international cotton prices.
News22 Jan 2014China’s MEG imports rise during 2013, despite slower 4th quarter
According to China Customs, mono ethylene glycol (MEG) imports during December totalled 643,000 tonnes, down 3.35% from previous month and merely 0.53% higher than the same month in 2012.
News22 Jan 2014Vung Ro selects INEOS technology for Vietnamese PP plant
INEOS Technologies has licensed its Innovene polypropylene (PP) process for the manufacture of homopolymers, random copolymers and impact copolymers to Vung Ro Petroleum Limited at its refinery complex located in Hoa Tam Commune, Dong Hoa District of Phu Yen Province, Vietnam.