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Insight28 Nov 2016A New Zealand designer is highlighting the benefits of merino wool for childrenswear with a brand committed to local sourcing and eco-friendly production.
Company Intelligence28 Nov 2016Paul Hartmann is a German based manufacturer of medical products, headquartered in Heidenheim an der Brenz. It is a public listed company, owned by Paul Hartmann AG.
Insight21 Nov 2016Continuous rise in the dollar forced downward pressure on many dollar prices of fibres and yarns. In China, polyester staple fibre fell 0.61% in terms of yuan, but 1.73% in terms of dollars. Although viscose staple fibres remained the same in terms of yuan, they still fell 1.13% relative to the dollar. Most polyester filament yarns such as FDY 50D/24F and DTY 150D/48F saw an increase in terms of yuan and a relatively smaller rise in prices in terms of dollars. FDY 50D/24F saw a 2.11% increase in terms of yuan and a 0.95% increase in terms of dollars. DTY 150D/48F saw a 1.39% increase in terms of yuan and only a 0.25% increase in terms of dollars. Polyamide also faced the same predicament. It increased by 4.40% in terms of yuan due to tight supply, but just 3.22% in terms of dollars. Combed 32s and 40s cotton yarns in China remained fixed in the week ending 18 November when measured in terms of yuan, and fell 1.13% in terms of dollars. In India, prices fell heavily, due to the sharp rise in dollar relative to he rupee, and rising tension with Pakistan.
