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Prices20 Apr 2020

Polyester filament prices back to low level

Polyester filament yarn prices were seen returning back to lower levels this week in China while they remained frozen by the lockdowns in India and Pakistan.

FilamentDigital PrintingMarkets & Prices

Prices20 Apr 2020

Caprolactam sees first price rise since late January

Purified terephthalic acid market sentiment in Asia remained bearish with prices falling on the week.

SyntheticsDigital PrintingMarkets & Prices

Prices20 Apr 2020

Futures drifts as market wary on demand loss

US cotton futures drifted down although there was a slight rise at the weekend amid quiet trading.

NaturalSpun/NaturalMarkets & Prices

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17 Apr 2020

Wool Market Report - 17 April 2020

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

Fibres

Insight17 Apr 2020

Technology for mass personalisation and on-demand manufacturing

vPersonalize duo Bala Selvarajan and Robert Johnson talk to Joseph Link about the importance of mass personalisation and on-demand manufacturing to the textile supply chain

ApparelEffectsIndustry 4.0

Pricesfree17 Apr 2020

Australian wool prices ease on a single day of small offerings

Brokers were encouraged to only offer wool from genuine motivated sellers, in an effort to keep the national offering down.

NaturalMarkets & Prices

Sector Analysis17 Apr 2020

Performance textiles shift focus to meet Covid-19 demand

Several leading brands and retailers have switched production to face masks and PPE to support frontline healthcare workers amid the global crisis.

SportswearResearch & Development

Prices17 Apr 2020

NCWSBA Australian Wool Market Report - 17 April 2020

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

NaturalMarkets & Prices

Podcast17 Apr 2020

Ep. 14: Digitalisation will be the saviour of the crisis

Keith Fenner, managing director at Coats Digital, gives his insights on how digitalisation can play a key role in the textile & apparel industry amid the coronavirus pandemic going forward.

FibresYarnsCOVID-19

Insight16 Apr 2020

Crowdfunding platforms host face mask innovations

Since the outbreak of Covid-19, many people have taken to crowdfunding platforms to showcase their face mask designs to prevent the spread of the virus. Jessica Owen reports.

FibresYarnsResearch & Development

Insight16 Apr 2020

Applying digital precision coating to combat Covid-19

Alchemie’s Dr Simon Kew talks to Madelaine Thomas about the company’s new Novara technology and how it can help fight Covid-19.

CoatingProtectiveManufacturing Technology

Insight16 Apr 2020

Knitting organisations turn to face masks

In light of the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, knitting machinery manufacturers, universities, performance brands and more have turned to knitting face masks. Jessica Owen reports.

FibresYarnsResearch & Development

Insight16 Apr 2020

Febratex postponed until February 2021

The decision taken aims to protect and safeguard the health of Brazil amid the coronavirus pandemic.

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Podcast16 Apr 2020

Ep. 13: PrimaLoft’s Jochen Lagemann on Covid-19

Jochen Lagemann, president and managing director Europe of PrimaLoft licensing, chats about the agility of the company, sustainability and how he’s getting to know his own neighbourhood much better now.

Technical TextilesNonwovensSustainability

Insight15 Apr 2020

Navygrey: One year in and hit by Covid-19

Rachel Carvell-Spedding, founder of Navygrey, explains how her favourite jumper inspired her knitwear label and how Covid-19 is the biggest hurdle the company is yet to overcome. By Jessica Owen.

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Preview15 Apr 2020

Innovate Textile & Apparel Online

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Kornit confident in long-term strategy

Omer Kulka discusses the importance of the US market and Kornit’s strategy to overcome the economic turmoil caused by Covid-19. Joseph Link reports

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Insight15 Apr 2020

Turning Nike Air into PPE

Nike is transforming its Nike Air manufacturing to make full-face shields and respirators to help protect frontline healthcare workers from Covid-19.

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Insight15 Apr 2020

Over 25% decline in sales expected post-Covid-19

Following the Covid-19 outbreak, the fashion industry may see a 27-30% contraction in sales revenue in 2020 year-on-year.

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Insight15 Apr 2020

Researchers develop ‘skin-like’ fabric for moisture management

The novel fabric could be applied in the development of smart and high-performance clothing, especially sportswear.

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Prices14 Apr 2020

Executive Market Report - 14 April 2020

In China, the entire textile supply chain has been facing rough times, as export orders were cancelled and recovery prospects appeared to be pushed far off as the world reels under a pandemic-induced recession.

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Insight14 Apr 2020

USDA’s Weekly Export Sales Report of week ending 2 April

The USDA’s Weekly Export Sales Report of 2 April corroborated the adverse impact of the coronavirus on cotton sales, which recorded a marketing year low.

FibresYarnsMarkets & Prices

Prices14 Apr 2020

Polyester prices hiked on rising costs

Polyester staple fibre prices were hiked in China for the first time since mid-January on the back of rising crude and feedstock costs.

SyntheticsDigital PrintingMarkets & Prices

Prices14 Apr 2020

Filament prices up on strong buying activities

Polyester filament yarn prices ramped up in China week on week, amid higher crude oil prices and strong extension of restocking needs seen ahead of the Qingming public holiday last weekend.

FilamentDigital PrintingMarkets & Prices

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