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Technicalfree8 Nov 2018This paper gives a brief technical introduction to the rubbing fastness improver product (Rubfast-467) developed by Sarex. The treated fabrics were assessed for their rubbing fastness property using a Crockmeter and confirmation of the hypothesis was done using scanning electron microscope
Insightfree8 Nov 2018Myant and SoftWear Automation were crowned the winners of two new exciting categories at last night’s Future Textile Awards – Best Innovation: E-textiles and Machine Digitalisation
INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry, honours professional engineer, Ralph Moody, with Lifetime Technical Achievement Award
Insightfree7 Nov 2018A free-trade agreement and related investment deal, signed by Hong Kong and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), will come into effect on 1 January and is expected to boost textile investment and exports from Hong Kong to the 10 ASEAN member states.
Pricesfree5 Nov 2018The US sanctions on Iran came into effect from midnight of 4 November, stopping nations from buying or selling to Iran. Iran is an oil-rich economy and many economies depend on Iran for its quality oil. India in particular has built refineries that can process on Iranian oil.
Pricesfree5 Nov 2018Polyester staple fibre prices declined to a 13-week low in China, following quick losses in feedstock prices and tepid demand. Domestic markets saw small parcels changing hands on rigid demand, while export offers also declined as discussions were at slightly lower levels.
Insightfree5 Nov 2018According to the latest USDA’s Weekly Export Sales Report of week ending 25 October, net sales reductions of 49,000 RB for 2018/2019 – a marketing-year low – were down noticeably from the previous week and from the prior 4-week average.
Pricesfree5 Nov 2018The South African wool market traded higher at this week’s auction, with the Cape Wools Merino Indicator increasing by 566 points (2.7%) to close at a value of R217.80/kg (clean). The Cape Wools All Wool Indicator increased by 2.8%.
