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Smart TextilesMedicalResearch & Development

Researchers develop smart insulin patch

A team of researchers from UCLA, UNC and MIT have successfully created a device to automatically manage glucose levels and deliver needed insulin quickly. Jessica Owen reports.

Intelligence11 Feb 2020

Thermal insulation for cold weather outdoor clothing-Part I

This report discusses how thermal insulation fabric functions within a clothing system in regard to heat and moisture transfer mechanisms. It also reviews different construction methods and their impact on structural characteristics.

NaturalSyntheticsResearch & Development

Researchers discover that quicker and cooler is best for clothes

Academics from the University of Leeds in the UK and specialists from detergent maker Procter & Gamble have wrung out new insight into how laundering clothing affects fading, colour runs and microfibre release.

FibresYarnsResearch & Development

Textile industry under pressure due to coronavirus outbreak

The outbreak of the novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) has brought Central China, where Hubei province, the epicentre of the outbreak is located, to a virtual standstill.

FibresYarnsTrade

Closing the textile loop: The first upcycled functional jacket

In the latest development from Sympatex and the wear2wear partnership, we find the world’s first upcycled functional jacket made from 30% recycled used textiles and 70% recycled PET bottles: rEvolution Hybrid.

ProtectiveApparelEvents

FibresYarnsMarkets & Prices

Executive Market Report - 10 February 2020

Crude futures for March delivery rallied after finishing down five consecutive sessions early in the week, settling on a correction to oversold conditions.

FibresYarnsTrade

Insight10 Feb 2020

USDA’s Weekly Export Sales Report of week ending 30 January

The USDA weekly export report was strong once again this week, but a positive response was not seen in the market.

SyntheticsDigital PrintingMarkets & Prices

Fibre prices flat in an inactive market

Polyester staple fibre markets in China lacked transactions, though the volume on offers edged amid cut in price offers.

Filament prices unchanged as downstream yet to resume

Polyester filament yarn offers remained stable in China, while downstream mills mostly maintained wait-and-see stance, and were yet to resume operations.

FilamentMarkets & Prices

SyntheticsDigital PrintingMarkets & Prices

PTA / MEG tumbles as demand shrink

Purified terephthalic acid prices tumbled to an almost four-year low in Asian markets, amid sluggish demand and bearish sentiment due to the coronavirus outbreak in China.

NaturalSpun/NaturalMarkets & Prices

Cotton up on consolidated trade

US cotton futures were higher this week amid consolidating trade as traders tried to decide if it is better to buy or sell right now.

Review10 Feb 2020

Future Fabrics Expo inspires industry to be more responsible

The ninth edition of the Future Fabrics Expo took place last week in London. Jessica Owen reports on the event from the show floor.

NaturalCellulosicsEvents

Insightfree10 Feb 2020

Thermal print heads on dye-sublimation and future opportunities

Merce Barcons, global head, GSB Large Format, HP, and Javier Larraz, HP Large Format production director, Graphics Solutions Business EMEA, discuss HP’s Stitch technology and the company’s journey into dye-sublimation.

Digital PrintingManufacturing Technology

Insight10 Feb 2020

Polartec introduces Power Air lightweight version

This latest development from the material science brand forms another chapter in its sustainability story. Michael Cattanach, global product director, explains more to Fiona Haran.

ProtectiveKnittingDesign & Trends

Review7 Feb 2020

Intelligent thermal technology hots up at ISPO

Smart textiles are gaining a larger foothold in the sports and outdoor wear market, with electronic components enabling advanced thermal regulation, customisation and performance.

SportswearApparelEvents

Wool Market Report - 7 February 2020

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

FibresYarnsManufacturing Technology

Insightfree7 Feb 2020

Securing a future through dye-sublimation

Pixalili creative director, Noreen Harding, talks about the potential of on-demand printing in Ireland. Joe Link reports.

NCWSBA Australian Wool Market Report - 7 February 2020

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

South African wool market performs strongly

The 18th sale of the 2019-20 South African wool season this week offered 6,579 bales, of which 94% was sold.

New Zealand wool prices continue to weaken

The New Zealand wool market saw only North Island offering just 4,802 bales, of which 3,784 were sold, recording a clearance rate of 80%

A good week for Australian wool market despite uncertainty

Growers were still taking a strong stand with the relatively high withdrawal and low clearance rates