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SyntheticsSpun/Man-madeMarkets & Prices

Nylon quotations fall further in China

Polyamide values encountered a headwind once again in China this week, amid deteriorating business sentiments, although the feedstock market shows signs of stabilising.

EffectsDigital PrintingManufacturing Technology

Pushing the boundaries of technology

WTiN's Tansy Fall reveals how New York print house Dyenamix is proving there are no limits to the creation of textiles.

INFOGRAPHIC: Italian domestic orders of textile machinery up

For Italian textile machinery manufacturers, the first quarter of 2016 has opened with a recovery in orders on the domestic side.

FibresSyntheticsTechnical Textiles

NaturalSpun/NaturalMarkets & Prices

China cotton values firmer

The cotton spot rate was still on its upward trajectory in China this week, as procurers kept buying lint from the resection auction.

NonwovensManufacturing Technology

North America's nonwovens market leaps ahead

Despite the slow recovery of the post-recession years, North America’s nonwovens market continues to thrive, driven mainly by advancements in wipes and the automotive sector.

South Korea PX exports lose steam in April

According to Korea International Trade Association (KITA), PX exports during April plunged 24.8% from March, to 433,685 tonnes, which was also down 4.15% on an annual basis.

Markets & Prices

Vietnam fabric imports hit record high in April

The data published by Vietnam Customs indicates that fabric imports in April reached US$994m, a fresh high, surging 20.1% on the prior month and 15.16% on an annual basis.

ApparelMarkets & Prices

EffectsDigital PrintingManufacturing Technology

Smaller batches and bigger profits

Tansy Fall profiles Mikebon Oy, a Finland textile manufacturer founded by former rally driver Timo Valkeisenmäki.

NaturalSpun/NaturalMarkets & Prices

Vietnam cotton imports up in 2016

According to Vietnam Customs, cotton imports during April were up 1.09% on the previous month, to 94,164 tonnes which, however, decreased 7.12% y-o-y.

EffectsFinishingCompanies & Finance

Resil’s N9 Pure Silver wins National Award 2016

Bangalore’s Resil Chemicals has been awarded India’s National Award 2016 for the successful commercialisation of N9 Pure Silver.

FibresSyntheticsManufacturing Technology

Pitti CEO points to importance of Europe as fashion production hub

Raffaello Napoleone, CEO of Italian textile and fashion exhibition group Pitti Immagine, has stressed the continuing importance of Europe in the fashion industry, for its textile and clothing production, as well as consumer demand.

EffectsDigital PrintingManufacturing Technology

Unification and upgrade for d.gen printing platforms

After a successful FESPA Digital and ahead of Drupa 2016, d.gen has announced a new strategy, which “places the customer at the centre.”

NaturalSpun/NaturalCompanies & Finance

Woolmark going for Gold in China

Woolmark Gold took centre stage at Shanghai Fashion Week recently, showcasing partnerships with several high-end Chinese menswear brands, as well as launching a newly redesigned Woolmark Gold logo, and new yarn and fabric partners.

Insight18 May 2016

The importance of natural capital in cotton supply chains

WTiN catches up with CISL to find out how the University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL)'s report on the cotton industry, realeased in February, has developed into action.

NaturalSpun/NaturalResearch & Development

Insight18 May 2016

US knit manufacturer benefits from flexible approach

A Los Angeles knitter celebrating its first quarter century is benefiting from its focus on high-end products and the flexibility of having a factory in China together with its LA facility.

KnittingApparelManufacturing Technology

Insight18 May 2016

Paolo Zegna highlights importance of Australia’s National Wool Declaration

Paolo Zegna, chairman of Italian luxury menswear group Ermenegildo Zegna, believes wool’s animal welfare practices should be highlighted more to retailers and consumers.

NaturalSpun/NaturalCompanies & Finance

FibresSyntheticsTechnical Textiles

New company awarded contract to organise ITMA 2019

Cematex, the European Committee of Textile Machinery Manufacturers, has awarded the contract to organise ITMA 2019 to a newly created company, ITMA Services NV, based in Brussels.

FibresSyntheticsTechnical Textiles

Techtextil/Texprocess NA reveals new opportunities for textiles

The North American edition of Techtextil/Texprocess, which ran in conjunction with the JEC Americas Composites Show in Atlanta on 3-5 May, is unique in its appeal to the apparel trade as well as suppliers and users of technical textiles.

NaturalSpun/NaturalResearch & Development

Cotton Inc introduces College of Nonwovens

Cotton Incorporated, the not-for-profit research and promotion company for cotton, has expanded offerings on its Cotton University platform to include the College of Nonwovens.