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Insight26 Jul 2016

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.

NaturalMarkets & Prices

Insight25 Jul 2016

China polyester staple fibre shipments subdued in 2016

Data published by CCF Group, the leading textile information provider in China, has revealed that polyester staple fibre shipments slumped 11.57% from the previous month.

SyntheticsSpun/Man-madeMarkets & Prices

Insight25 Jul 2016

Luxury lifestyle brand awarded for throws made from 100% recycled plastic bottles

Sustainably focused textile brand In2green has received the Icon Honor for Product Innovation in recognition of its new recycled polyester fabric, developed for the company’s indoor/outdoor line of goods.

RecycledSpun/Man-madeCompanies & Finance

Insight25 Jul 2016

China viscose staple fibre output soars in June

According to China National Bureau of Statistics, viscose staple fibre production during June reached 286,000 tonnes, surging 11.72% on the previous month and 15.79% on an annual basis.

SyntheticsSpun/Man-madeMarkets & Prices

Insight25 Jul 2016

Executive Market Report – 25th July 2016

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

Markets & Prices

Insight25 Jul 2016

Polyamide production up in China

Data published by China National Bureau of Statistics has indicates that nylon output during June totalled 299,000 tonnes, up 4.91% on the prior month and 7.94% annually.

SyntheticsSpun/Man-madeMarkets & Prices

News25 Jul 2016

IMI Europe Digital Print Japan expands with new textile-focused WTiN conference

World Textile Information Network (WTiN) will take its Digital Textile Conference to Japan in December, as part of IMI Europe’s Digital Print Japan 2016.

Digital PrintingManufacturing Technology

Insight25 Jul 2016

Glen Raven gains from US auto industry upturn

Last year was a record sales year for the automotive industry, and 2016 could be even better. GRTF is reaping the benefits of this upward shift.

SyntheticsFabricsTechnical Textiles

Insight25 Jul 2016

China's renewed demand and USDA forecast drive up cotton prices in Pakistan and India

In both Pakistan and Indian Markets, cotton prices have continued its upward trend the past two weeks.

NaturalMarkets & Prices

Insight25 Jul 2016

Birla Cellulose to launch Dyed Modal

Birla Cellulose, a global leader in viscose staple fibre, is set to launch Dyed Modal, an innovative premium fibre, in August.

SyntheticsCellulosicsCompanies & Finance

Insight25 Jul 2016

Chinese cashmere traders drop asking prices

The Schneider Group has reported that some Chinese cashmere traders are reducing their asking prices to help secure orders, and are taking advantage of the lower RMB.

NaturalMarkets & Prices

Insight25 Jul 2016

Gehring invests in advanced spacer fabric machines

Gehring Textiles, headquartered in Garden City, New York, is a broad-based developer and manufacturer of highly technical custom fabrics for a broad range of uses. It is heavily into knitting, but also produces woven fabrics.

SyntheticsSpun/Man-madeTechnical Textiles

Insight25 Jul 2016

China polyester prices up

Supported by the vigorous feedstock markets, polyester prices rallied in July, the traditional low trading season.

SyntheticsSpun/Man-madeMarkets & Prices

Insight22 Jul 2016

The role of textiles in dust mite fight

Researchers at the Hohenstein Institute, the international research and service centre in Germany, have welcomed a new study that confirms the importance of anti dust mite textiles in relieving the symptoms of neurodermatitis sufferers.

SyntheticsSpun/Man-madeTechnical Textiles

Insight22 Jul 2016

VIDEO: Bringing textile manufacturing back to the US

Last week saw the first WTiN North America Digital Textile Conference take place in New York, alongside the leading Texworld USA fabric show.

Digital PrintingManufacturing Technology

Insight22 Jul 2016

How Birla Spunshades offers sustainable performance

Birla Cellulose’s Spunshades is being adopted by a growing range of brands around the world, with the fibre said to provide a number of performance properties, as well as lower costs and less pollution.

CellulosicsCompanies & Finance

Insight22 Jul 2016

Glass fibre leads nonwoven composites market

The global glass fibre prepreg market is expected to reach $US834.5m by 2021, led by the growing wind energy segment.

SyntheticsSpun/Man-madeSustainability

News22 Jul 2016

Nano textiles to analyse sweat for health monitoring

A collaborative research project at the University of Pennsylvania and Drexel endeavours to develop wearable textiles that monitor wearer’s health by analysing sweat.

SyntheticsTechnical Textiles

Insight21 Jul 2016

NZ wool prices drop again but clearance rate reaches 81%

The New Zealand North Island wool auction received support this week with an improved 81% of the 5,700 bales selling.

NaturalMarkets & Prices

Insight21 Jul 2016

China cotton prices continue to soar

The price surge in cotton was unstoppable on China’s markets this week, as yarn spinners kept buying amid the fear that the tight supply will be normal before September.

NaturalSpun/NaturalHome

Insight21 Jul 2016

Viscose values surge in China

Spot rates of viscose staple fibre soared in China, where the yarn mills rushed to replenish their stocks for raw materials.

SyntheticsSpun/Man-madeMarkets & Prices

Insight21 Jul 2016

Complex combinations for denim

In a market that is as competitive as denim, standing out from the crowd is crucial, writes contributing editor Adrian Wilson. The correct selection and blends of fibres and yarns can play a major role.

NaturalSynthetics

Insight21 Jul 2016

Pakistan in talks with UK over Brexit trading fears

Pakistan has been staging discussions with the British government to lessen the impact of Brexit on Pakistan’s textile and other key industries.

FibresNaturalTechnical Textiles

Insight21 Jul 2016

Is Perino the new cashmere?

Interest in the luxury possum fur yarn Perino developed by Woolyarns New Zealand is growing strongly, following its international launch last year.

NaturalSpun/NaturalManufacturing Technology

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