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Insight23 May 2016

South African wool market up 6.5%

The South African wool market traded 6.5% higher this week and the Cape Wools Merino Indicator increased by 996 points to close at a value of R163.06 (Clean).

NaturalMarkets & Prices

Insight23 May 2016

New Zealand North Island wool well supported

A slightly weaker New Zealand dollar and a wider range of better styled wools this week saw the New Zealand wool market well supported in some sectors.

NaturalMarkets & Prices

Insight23 May 2016

Australian wool market not as strong but still positive

After three weeks of good demand, the Australian wool market was not as positive as it has been this week, although the market was still strong.

NaturalMarkets & Prices

Insight23 May 2016

Plans to revolutionise textiles in Manchester

Textiles were the topic of the day recently for a project at the UK’s Manchester Metropolitan University.

FibresSyntheticsTechnical Textiles

Insight20 May 2016

INFOGRAPHIC: Italian domestic orders of textile machinery up

For Italian textile machinery manufacturers, the first quarter of 2016 has opened with a recovery in orders on the domestic side.

FibresSyntheticsTechnical Textiles

Insight18 May 2016

The importance of natural capital in cotton supply chains

WTiN catches up with CISL to find out how the University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL)'s report on the cotton industry, realeased in February, has developed into action.

NaturalSpun/NaturalResearch & Development

Insight16 May 2016

A new life for denim

Italian denim company Italdenim has unveiled its Recycled Denim line, made by regenerating the production waste of cotton yarn, brought back to fibre, spun and dyed again.

SyntheticsSpun/Man-madeTechnical Textiles

Insight13 May 2016

UK company installs EFI Reggiani PRO 340

Cestrian Imaging has become the first printing company in the UK to install a fully loaded EFI Reggiani PRO 340 digital textile printer.

EffectsDigital PrintingManufacturing Technology

Insight12 May 2016

Textile chemicals market to reach US$29bn by 2024

The global textile chemicals market is set to reach US$29bn by 2024, according to the latest market report from Transparency Market Research (TMR). Thus, the global industry is estimated to expand at a CAGR of 3.7% between 2016 and 2024.

SyntheticsSpun/Man-madeTechnical Textiles

Insight12 May 2016

Partnership brings increased value for African cotton

The Aid by Trade Foundation (AbTF) and the African Cotton & Textiles Industries Federation (ACTIF) have announced their partnership, which will aim to increase the value of the African cotton and textile industry.

NaturalSpun/NaturalCompanies & Finance

Insight11 May 2016

VIDEO: Investigating the EU fabric made from recycled PET bottles

WTiN speaks to Haymo Strubel, director of apparel at Sympatex, about the company’s new materials launched at Munich’s Performance Days fair in April.

SyntheticsRecycledTechnical Textiles

News11 May 2016

SPGPrints to debut digital printer at ITM

SPGPrints, a global leader in the textile printing market, will introduce the Javelin digital inkjet textile printer at ITM in Istanbul on 1-4 June 2016.

EffectsDigital PrintingManufacturing Technology

Insight9 May 2016

Developing digital print in South Africa

Remo Gorlei, co-owner of South African textile design and print company Imaterial, talks to Madelaine Cornforth about the firm’s investment in digital printing, and South Africa’s current digital print landscape.

EffectsDigital PrintingManufacturing Technology

Insight4 May 2016

VIDEO: On the record with Luscher-Tschudi

Werner Tschudi, president and CEO of Luscher-Tschudi, speaks to WTiN about the company’s T-Rex 320, which was launched at ITMA at the end of last year, as well as the company’s experience and its future.

EffectsDigital PrintingManufacturing Technology

Insight3 May 2016

Santex presents new nonwovens products division

Santex Rimar Group has created a new, separate products division, focused solely on nonwovens solutions.

NonwovensTechnical Textiles

Insight29 Apr 2016

VIDEO: Rethinking the future of textiles

Madelaine Cornforth follows up with Aniela Hoitink, owner of innovative textile company Neffa, after the unveiling of her MycoTEX dress made from mycelium, or mushroom roots.

CellulosicsEffectsTechnical Textiles

Insight15 Apr 2016

SASA invests US$70m in fibre production plant

Virgin polyester staple fibre producer SASA is aiming to strengthen its presence within the industry by investing US$70m in its fibre production plant in Adana, Turkey.

SyntheticsSpun/Man-madeCompanies & Finance

Insight13 Apr 2016

VIDEO: The rise of textile manufacturers at FESPA Digital

Textile manufacturers are seeing the benefits of attending industrial print shows such as FESPA Digital.

EffectsDigital PrintingManufacturing Technology

Insight13 Apr 2016

For designers, the future is digital

Turkish freelance designer Burcu Korkmazyurek speaks to Madelaine Cornforth about designing for digital print, and how it has developed her work and creativity.

EffectsDigital PrintingDesign & Trends

Insight12 Apr 2016

New Balance 3D printed trainers go on sale

US sportswear brand New Balance is launching “the world’s first high-performance running shoe with a full-length 3D printed midsole” this week.

SyntheticsSpun/Man-madeCompanies & Finance

Insight11 Apr 2016

Wool Market Report - 11th April 2016

A comprehensive weekly round-up and analysis of price developments at the major wool auctions around the world.

Natural

Insight11 Apr 2016

Weaker NZ dollar helps South Island sales rise

The slightly weaker New Zealand dollar, compared to last week's sale, helped lift local prices, aided by strong support for a more stylish South Island selection suitable for greasy wool orders.

Natural

Insight11 Apr 2016

Market reaches highest point of the season in US dollars

The Australian Wool Exchange (AWEX) Eastern Market Indicator (EMI) lifted by 31 cents for the week to close on 1,270 cents per kilo clean on Thursday, April 7, the largest rise in almost six months.

Natural

Insight5 Apr 2016

A fungal future

A Dutch company has developed a dress created out of mushroom roots, known as Mycelium, creating a garment that is made up of purely natural resources. The project has been called MycoTEX.

CellulosicsFabricsTechnical Textiles

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