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Insight7 Sept 2020

India’s cotton industry under stress

The cotton industry is in distress due to a wipe-out in global demand, the impact of the US-China trade wars on China, and the subsequent build-up of global cotton stocks, with India and countries in Africa now taking the lead.

EffectsNaturalMarkets & Prices

Insight7 Sept 2020

VDMA webinar explores dyeing and finishing energy efficiency

As industry increasingly looks for sustainable solutions, the VDMA recently explored energy efficiency in textile dyeing and finishing in a webinar titled ‘Energy efficiency in textile dyeing and finishing’.

DyeingFinishingManufacturing Technology

Prices7 Sept 2020

NCWSBA Australian Wool Market Report - 4 September

Weekly analysis of the Australian Wool Market by Chris Wilcox, executive director of the National Council of Wool Selling Brokers of Australia.

NaturalMarkets & Prices

Intelligence4 Sept 2020

Smart textiles for healthcare – Part II

The second part of this report offers an overview of commercially available smart textile products for healthcare applications, as well as current research developments and patents in each product category.

Smart TextilesApparelResearch & Development

Prices4 Sept 2020

Wool Market Report - 4 September 2020

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

NaturalMarkets & Prices

Prices4 Sept 2020

Slow trading continues in the US

Domestic wool trading on a clean and greasy basis was inactive in the week of 28 August.

NaturalMarkets & Prices

Prices4 Sept 2020

Wool cheaper again on large coarse offerings in New Zealand

This week saw North Island offer 7,283 bales, of which, 86% were cleared.

NaturalMarkets & Prices

Prices4 Sept 2020

Australian wool market continues downward trend

The Australian wool market continued its downward trend and prices hit the lowest level in 18 years.

NaturalMarkets & Prices

Podcast4 Sept 2020

Ep. 35: CBD Pillow is the ‘world’s most relaxing’

In this episode of The WTiN Podcast, we talk to Michael Howe, co-founder and managing director at Distrobros – the UK’s exclusive distribution partner for the CBD Pillow.

SyntheticsNaturalCOVID-19

Insight3 Sept 2020

Collaboration sets standard for customised knitwear

Swiss retail technology company meepl has partnered with flat knitting machinery technology expert Stoll to offer bespoke made-to-measure knitwear for the fashion industry on a global scale.

KnittingManufacturing Technology

Insight3 Sept 2020

Thermore presents new Ecodown Fibers collection

The focus of Thermore’s booth at ITA Virtual Trade Show, the new insulation line features super puffy blown-fibre and ultralight free-fibre products.

RecycledProtectiveInnovate Textile & Apparel

Insight3 Sept 2020

Oeko-Tex releases annual report for 2019/2020

Despite ongoing economic challenges during the Covid-19 pandemic, Switzerland-based organisation Oeko-Tex has reported positive business results in its annual report for 2019/2020.

EffectsTechnical TextilesCompanies & Finance

Insight2 Sept 2020

The increasing performance of carbon nanotubes

Researchers at Rice University in the US have made carbon nanotube fibres that are now stronger than Kevlar and nearly as conductive as copper.

SyntheticsMedicalResearch & Development

Insight2 Sept 2020

NanoStitch’s upmarket fabrics now have medical applications

Mathieu Liebaert, innovation and marketing manager at Liebaert Textiles, talks to Jessica Owen about the company’s NanoStitch® fabrics, unique fine gauge knitting machines, and experience with Covid-19.

SyntheticsRecycledDesign & Trends

Insight2 Sept 2020

Apple updates smart fabrics invention with 'virtual buttons'

The tech giant has published a continuation patent relating to a smart fabric invention that dates back to June 2017. Fiona Haran reports.

HomeApparelResearch & Development

Insight1 Sept 2020

Asahi Kasei launches ECOSENSOR fabric collection

Asahi Kasei Advance has introduced a new sustainable fabric collection for sportswear and athleisure, branded ECOSENSOR, which combines high-performance with traceable production. Fiona Haran reports.

FabricsSportswearSustainability

Insight1 Sept 2020

Colour changing crystals for smart coatings

A team of scientists has developed a way to manipulate liquid crystals to generate different colours for applications in smart coatings.

EffectsResearch & Development

Prices1 Sept 2020

Executive Market Report - 1 September 2020

Storms approaching the Gulf of Mexico bolstered global crude futures, opening the week with producers shutting down almost half of the regions oil production.

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Insight1 Sept 2020

Carrington Textiles obtains ISO standard for antiviral finish

Carrington Textiles has successfully obtained the ISO 18184:2019 certification for its new antiviral and antibacterial finish for fabrics.

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Insight1 Sept 2020

Five new textile developments to note from Taiwan

Taiwan’s top fabric enterprises recently presented their new developments at the Taiwan Excellence Functional Fabric Online Conference. Jessica Owen reports.

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Insight1 Sept 2020

USDA’s Weekly Export Sales Report for week ending 20 August

According to the USDA Weekly Export Sales report of 20 August, net cotton sales of 156,600 RB for 2020-21 was primarily for Vietnam, China, Turkey, Pakistan, and Indonesia, were offset by reductions for Japan and Ecuador.

FibresYarnsMarkets & Prices

Prices1 Sept 2020

Polyester filament markets on standstill

Polyester filament yarn markets were almost on a standstill this week in China as any further price upside was curtailed by the sluggish sales, while the overall demand is expected to pick up during the upcoming peak season.

FilamentDigital PrintingMarkets & Prices

Prices1 Sept 2020

Fibre inputs firmer anticipating seasonal pick-up

Purified terephthalic acid spot market in Asia softened and prices moved back to previous week’s level.

SyntheticsDigital PrintingMarkets & Prices

Prices1 Sept 2020

Polyester fibre prices stable on poor offtake

Polyester staple fibre markets were on a pause since last two weeks as activity was curtailed by the sluggish offtake, while demand is expected to pick up in September amid the traditional peak season.

SyntheticsDigital PrintingMarkets & Prices

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