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Insight13 Dec 2019

British fabric companies facing a new normal in China

UK fabric companies are experiencing a range of new challenges and opportunities in the Chinese market. Jonathan Dyson reports from Shanghai.

NaturalSpun/NaturalDesign & Trends

Pricesfree13 Dec 2019

UK market sees positive demand

The wool sale held on 10 December saw firm pricing and good demand on all types other than mule and radnor.

NaturalMarkets & Prices

Pricesfree13 Dec 2019

New Zealand wool market tended easier

The New Zealand fine wool market saw only North Island sale offering 5,800 bales. The overall clearance rate was 94%.

NaturalMarkets & Prices

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13 Dec 2019

Most impressive sale of Australian wool season

Although the Australian wool auction sales this week produced little price variance, it was perhaps the most impressive sale of the season thus far.

NaturalMarkets & Prices

Insight13 Dec 2019

ISPO Brandnew 2020 winners announced

The winners of ISPO Brandnew 2020, the leading start-up competition of the sports industry, have now been selected.

FibresFabricsDesign & Trends

Insight13 Dec 2019

Sateri supports conservation project in Indonesia

Sateri, the world’s largest viscose producer, is showing how the textile industry can help protect the world’s biodiversity.

NaturalSpun/NaturalResearch & Development

Pricesfree13 Dec 2019

NCWSBA Australian Wool Market Report - 13 December 2019

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

NaturalMarkets & Prices

Newsfree13 Dec 2019

Takeaways from the Australian cotton sector

Following a drought of three years, the Australian cotton crop is expected to reach about one million bales.

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Insight12 Dec 2019

A ClearView of the future

Swiss yarn spinner Spoerry 1866 is at the forefront of a new traceability development tracking cotton through to the finished garment. Janet Prescott reports.

Spun/NaturalManufacturing Technology

Insight11 Dec 2019

Experimenting with aramid textiles

The German textile machinery company, Karl Mayer, has outlined how it is producing unique aramid structures produced on its warp knitting machines

SyntheticsKnittingDesign & Trends

Insight11 Dec 2019

Innovation round-up: Protective textiles

A round-up of innovations that have come to light over the last month.

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Insight11 Dec 2019

Reebok launches first plant-based running shoe

Sportswear brand Reebok has recently released the ‘first-ever’ plant-based performance running shoe.

SportswearFootwearDesign & Trends

Preview11 Dec 2019

Heimtextil gives power to technology, innovation and green energy

The 50th edition of global home textiles exhibition Heimtextil is set to take place on 7-10 January 2020 in Frankfurt.

Digital PrintingInteriorsManufacturing Technology

Insight11 Dec 2019

Graphene-X launches ‘the jacket you’ll never want to take off’

The Graphene-X Alpha Series is said to set a new standard for versatility, performance and comfort.

ProtectiveApparelDesign & Trends

Insight11 Dec 2019

HeiQ develops air purifying curtains

HeiQ, a leader in textile technologies, has developed a new method to turn curtains into air purifiers.

FabricsCoatingResearch & Development

Insight10 Dec 2019

Nike unveils modest swimwear range

Nike has today announced the launch of its Nike Victory Swim Collection, a modest range of swimwear including a hijab, full-coverage swimsuit and leggings.

SyntheticsKnittingDesign & Trends

Insight10 Dec 2019

Method found to dissolve wool fibres from polyester blends

Researchers from Queensland University of Technology (QUT) have discovered a treatment to extract and reuse polyester from polyester/wool mix fabrics. Jessica Owen reports.

SyntheticsNaturalResearch & Development

Insight10 Dec 2019

Nonwovens Network event presents futureproof concepts

The annual seminar centred on the themes of Industry 4.0 and sustainability, as well as emerging nonwovens application areas. Fiona Haran reports.

NonwovensDigital PrintingManufacturing Technology

Prices10 Dec 2019

Rare and speciality fibre prices monthly round-up – October/November 2019

Monthly review of the latest global rare and speciality fibre prices from The Schneider Group

NaturalMarkets & Prices

Insight10 Dec 2019

A look at what Vollebak has to offer

Founded by twin brothers, Nick and Steve Tidball, the Dutch clothing company Vollebak has been creating wacky yet innovative products for some time now.

FibresYarnsDesign & Trends

Prices9 Dec 2019

Executive Summary - 9 December 2019

Global polymer trade faces multifold challenges, insisting industry players need to come together to find solutions to sources at the 14th Annual Gulf Petrochemicals and Chemicals Conference.

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Insight9 Dec 2019

Preventing foot ulcers with Bonbouton’s smart insole

Medical technology company, Bonbouton, has developed a smart insole that can help prevent diabetic foot ulcers. Jessica Owen reports.

Smart TextilesResearch & Development

Insight9 Dec 2019

USDA’s Weekly Export Sales Report of week ending 28 November

The USDA reported good news with another week of strong export sales. China was included as a buyer, which has been considered important for cotton demand moving forward.

FibresYarnsMarkets & Prices

Prices9 Dec 2019

Polyester fibre prices firm on cost support

Polyester staple fibre offers were lifted in China, lowered in Pakistan and kept unchanged in India. In China, polyester fibre offers held stable to up amid modest trading sentiment.

SyntheticsDigital PrintingMarkets & Prices

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