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Analysis of the Turkish Digital Textile Market
Burberry still has the strongest digital presence of 32 International fashion and luxury brands, according to new research into luxury e-commerce.
Global demand for cotton was revised upwards by the United States Department of Agriculture relative to estimates in April as a result of higher-than-expected consumption from Asia. Global exports were also revised upwards, led by the US, India and Cote D’Ivoire (Ivory Coast). It is important to note that the USDA revised downwards the global supply of cotton as a result of a large downward revision in production from India offsetting a marginal upward revision in initial reserves. Mill use has outstripped production in 2016/17, meaning a depletion of cotton reserves. Polyester staple and filament fibres prices moved upwards following the OPEC’s decision to extend supply cuts of oil to combat a glut in the market. The price levels of polyester staple and filament fibres are still below their 2016/17 peak level. PX prices are also moving positively, but remain below the 2017 peak level. Viscose staple fibre prices were still falling relative to the week before. The US dollar dropped 0.49% against the yuan relative to the week before. Placing upward pressure on the dollar value of Chinese yarns and fibres.
South Africa's mohair production is set to decline this season, following one of the worst droughts in decades, according to Deon Saayman, general manager of Mohair South Africa (MSA).
The price of WTI oil has moved upwards since week ending 28 April, increasing 3.9% to $50.81 per barrel from $48.90 per barrel on 24 April.
Chinese cotton yarn prices have dropped since week ending 21 April.
Polyester staple fibre prices moved positively relative to the week before by Friday 19 May, upping 3.3% to 7,500 yuan per tonne relative to 7,260 yuan per tonne quoted on 12 May.
Cotton consumption in the world was revised upwards by the USDA, relative to April by 555,000 480lb bales (0.5% increase) to 113.03 million 480lb bales.
A comprehensive weekly round-up and analysis of price developments at the major wool auctions around the world.
The penultimate sale of the 2017 mohair summer season took place in Port Elizabeth on May 23.
The South African wool market traded lower at this week’s auction. The Cape Wools Merino Indicator decreased by 380 points (2.3%) to close at a value of R158.57 (Clean).
The North Island offering of 7,700 bales saw a 69% clearance with most types easing in local terms, mainly due to a significantly stronger New Zealand dollar.
There were significant corrections across all wool types, especially for superfine Merino wool, at the Australian market this week.
Tecnorama has spent a great deal of time, energy and resources in R&D, enabling it to come up with “high-tech” systems in its industrial production.
Digital textile printer manufacturer Kornit Digital has appointed Amaya Sales UK Limited as an additional distributor for the UK.
Performance Textiles brand profile - Mammut
Weekly analysis of the Australian Wool Market by Chris Wilcox, Executive Director of the National Council of Wool Selling Brokers of Australia.
Japan’s Mitsui Chemicals Inc has announced the development of AIRYFA, the “world’s first” flexible nonwoven with high strength, achieved using the company’s proprietary polyolefin spinning technology.
A research team from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has designed a breathable workout suit with ventilating flaps that open and close in response to an athlete’s body heat and sweat.
FESPA 2017 was the first installment of the highly-regarded exhibition as an annual event, covering all technologies, processes and applications associated with printing across the globe.
Both designers and textile machinery manufacturers are now creating exclusive haute-couture pieces and machinery parts.
Digital print manufacturer Mimaki launched its first 3D printer, the Mimaki 3DUJ-P, at this year’s FESPA.
WTiN interviews Reifenhäuser Reicofil’s managing director, Dr Bernd Kunze; Jens Mager, development engineer in charge of digitalisation; and sales director Markus Müller.
The latest figures released by the International Textile Manufacturers Federation (ITMF) have shown varying results across the entire spectrum of textile machinery segments.
Intelligence30 May 2017
