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Global infrastructure overhaul boosts antimicrobial coatings market

Government investment, particularly in Asia-Pacific and Latin America, are thought to be driving demand for antimicrobial coatings in building and automobiles, as well as the medical field.

News5 Sept 2016

Kelheim to present on tailor-made viscose fibres

Kelheim Fibres will discuss new applications for its viscose speciality fibres during this year’s Dornbirn MFC, heading to Austria on 20-22 September.

HygieneWipes

Digital PrintingManufacturing Technology

Executive Market Report – 5th September 2016

A detailed review of movements in fibre, yarn and fabric prices from the previous week, along with changes in production costs.

Markets & Prices

News5 Sept 2016

Kornit Digital to showcase textile printing innovations at SGIA

The digital textile market leader will focus on latest technology, enabling creative and profitable business models for Kornit users.

FibresNaturalTechnical Textiles

Pakistan women’s group requests reshape of textile export policy

A key women’s business group in Pakistan has voiced concerns about a fall in textile exports from the country.

NaturalSpun/NaturalMarkets & Prices

Cotton values soften in China

China cotton prices were under renewed pressure last week, as cash-strapped yarn mills remained on their side-lines.

Wool Market Report - 5th September 2016

A comprehensive weekly round-up and analysis of price developments at the major wool auctions around the world.

NCWSBA Australian Wool Market Report

Weekly analysis of the Australian Wool Market by Chris Wilcox, Executive Director of the National Council of Wool Selling Brokers of Australia.

New Zealand wool prices soften marginally

The North Island offering of 6,900 bales this week softened marginally despite a slightly favourable NZ dollar rate to the US dollar, with 76% of the selection selling.

Australian wool market lifts on good demand and weaker Aussie dollar

The Australian wool market rose again this week, due to continued strong demand and a further weakening of the local currency.

SyntheticsSpun/Man-madeTechnical Textiles

A world of smart textiles

The growing range of applications for smart textiles was the subject of a specialist workshop, held at the Institut für Textiltechnik (ITA) of RWTH Aachen University in Aachen, Germany, at the end of August.

FibresNaturalManufacturing Technology

VIDEO: Using biotechnology in the textile Industry

Madelaine Cornforth speaks to Christian Wieth, global marketing manager of global biotechnology company Novozymes, about the benefits of using biotechnology in the textile industry.

EffectsDigital PrintingManufacturing Technology

SPGPrints invests in manufacturing expansion in Austria

SPGPrints is increasing its manufacturing capacity at its Kufstein, Austria, facilities in order to meet strong demand for the Javelin Digital Textile Printer, following its launch at ITM 2016 in June.

FibresNaturalTechnical Textiles

New textile manufacturing association to grow Myanmar backward linkages

Myanmar has launched an association for textile manufacturers, aiming to build a vibrant industry from its current small base of factories and traditional manufacturing.

Intelligence2 Sept 2016

2016 1H digital textile market summary

WTiN's latest data release has shown some interesting trends within the digital textile market through the first half of 2016.

Digital PrintingDesign & Trends

NaturalSpun/NaturalMarkets & Prices

China cotton yarn imports plummet

According to China Customs, cotton yarn imports in July were up 2.76% on the previous month, to 163,700 tonnes – which, however, slumped 24.11% on an annual basis.

News1 Sept 2016

Pampers launches new and improved training pants

P&G has upgraded its Pampers Easy Ups training underwear. The new product features a 360° stretchy waistband and Extra Absorb Channels in order to mimic the look, fit and feel of underwear, while protecting against leaks.

Hygiene

SyntheticsSpun/Man-madeTrade

Excess polyester capacity in China will affect global fibres trade to 2017

Will Chapman, head of fibres at PCI Wood Mackenzie, an expert in chemical research and analysis, assesses how Chinese polyester exports could reshape global fibre markets.

NaturalSpun/NaturalCompanies & Finance

Mozambique water and sanitation project successfully completed

This week marks World Water Week 2016 and, to celebrate the occasion, the community project Drop for Life has been completed.

SyntheticsSpun/Man-madeManufacturing Technology

Polyurethane breakthroughs for Covestro

The leading polymer company, which celebrates its first anniversary today, has announced a series of breakthroughs in the application of waterborne polyurethane (PU) as a sustainable technology in the textile industry.