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Insight17 Jan 2017An international campaign against the use of down feathers in fashion products continues to gain ground.
Insight17 Jan 2017Tansy Fall speaks to Roberto Belluzzi, head of operations at Liberty, to find out how the brand is maintaining its position as a global print trendsetter.
The global consumption of sustainable nonwovens is set for rapid growth through to 2022, according to a new market report published by research company Smithers Pira.
Insight16 Jan 2017Polyester staple fibre saw a drop in price the week ending 13 January, both in terms of yuan and dollars. In terms of yuan, prices dropped 1.31% while, in terms of dollars, prices dropped 1.02% relative to 6 January. Recorded polyester filaments also fell, averaging a 1.12% drop in price level in terms of yuan, a 0.83% drop in terms of dollars when compared to 6 January the week before. Viscose remained the same in terms of yuan relative to last Friday, but grew 0.29% in terms of dollars due to the rising strength of the yuan relative to the dollar. 32s carded cotton yarn remained flat in terms of yuan, but increased 0.29% in terms of dollars for the same reason as viscose. Combed 40s yarn faced tight supply relative to the week before, as the price level increased 0.37% in terms of yuan, and 0.67% in terms of dollars. The price of cotton yarn in China grew overall, as fibre continues to fall.
