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Q&A27 Apr 2017Masaki Karasuno, media relations at Shima Seiki, speaks to WTiN about the capabilities offered by Shima Seiki's technology in the production of knitted medical textiles.
Insight27 Apr 2017InkTec, a manufacturer of inkjet applications and printers, has successfully achieved an Eco Passport certification from the Oeko-Tex Association for its SubliNova Hi-Lite dye-sublimation inks.
Insight27 Apr 2017Recent successes and sustainability are boosting confidence in the US industry – which the nation dominates in production and sales.
Fashion-focused third-party logistics provider OTX Logistics USA has begun the implementation of the cloud-based Simparel solution to advance its warehouse management (WMS), supply chain management (SCM) and electronic data interchange capabilities and processes.
Prices24 Apr 2017China cotton yarn prices dropped relative to the week before after weeks of stability. Yarn market demand in Taiwan was active. Supply wasn’t tight, so yarn prices remained stable. The Chinese renminbi increased relative to the dollar by less than 1% when compared to exchange rates at the beginning of January. Pakistan and Indian cotton fibre supplies were further revised upwards by the United States Department of Agriculture in April relative to March, as a result of higher-than-expected imports from the two countries. Domestic demand in Pakistan for cotton fibre has also been revised upwards relative to March 2017, as have exports. In India, exports were revised downwards relative to March, as the stronger INR had a negative impact on exporters in the Indian economy. The Indian rupee increased against the dollar by 3% compared to the exchange rate on 6 March, and ranged between 4.9% and 6% relative to the exchange rate at the beginning of January.
