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China polyester staple fibre exports subdued in 2016

Data published by CCF Group, the leading textile information provider in China, shows that polyester staple fibre exports during March soared 47.39% on the previous month, to 75,383 tonnes.

FibresSyntheticsTechnical Textiles

European Commission takes Greece to court

The European Commission is taking Greece to the European Court of Justice (ECJ), after the Greek government refused to recover €37m worth of illegal subsidies and tax breaks from United Textiles.

CellulosicsSpun/Man-madeMarkets & Prices

China PTA exports hit record high in March

According to CCF Group, the leading textile information provider in China, PTA exports reached 102,576 tonnes, a monthly high, soaring 275.16% on the prior month and 169.75% y-o-y.

Insight29 Apr 2016

Ahlstrom sales decline, but overall profitability up

Finnish nonwovens producer Ahlstrom has posted its 10th consecutive quarter of profitability improvement, despite a decline in net sales.

NonwovensCompanies & Finance

CellulosicsEffectsTechnical Textiles

VIDEO: Rethinking the future of textiles

Madelaine Cornforth follows up with Aniela Hoitink, owner of innovative textile company Neffa, after the unveiling of her MycoTEX dress made from mycelium, or mushroom roots.

News29 Apr 2016

Clariant reveals steps to become China Insider at Chinaplas 2016

Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, has revealed the new strategy for Greater China during this week’s Chinaplas press conference.

SyntheticsSpun/Man-madeResearch & Development

SyntheticsFilamentMarkets & Prices

China yarn production surges in March

According to China National Bureau of Statistics, yarn production in March reached 3.39 million tonnes, up 7.5% annually.

FibresSyntheticsTechnical Textiles

Further action needed to help Pakistan’s textile industry

Pakistan’s textile sector is struggling as exports are declining, with producers unable to compete with regional countries such as Bangladesh and Vietnam, according to Jawed Bilwani, chairman of the Pakistan Apparel Forum.

News28 Apr 2016

Hygiene application breakthrough for BTSR

BTSR International S.p.A., a company supplying advanced technologies in spandex fibre tension control, will be at next week's IDEA show in Boston to showcase its hygiene application breakthrough.

HygieneWipesMedical

SyntheticsSpun/Man-madeTechnical Textiles

Nexera launches antimicrobial surgical mask

A new surgical mask developed by Sciessent and Nexera kills 99.9% of tested bacteria after one hour, and inactivates 99.99% of tested influenza viruses after five minutes of contact.

FibresSyntheticsManufacturing Technology

Industry 4.0, Welspun 2.0

Leading textile manufacturers such as Welspun know that automation and continuous improvements are the secrets to success in 2016. Adrian Wilson reports.

FibresNaturalManufacturing Technology

Positive future for Swissmem in light of ITMA 2015

Having celebrated its 75th anniversary last year, Swissmem and its textile machinery companies are anticipating a successful investment climate in 2016. Adrian Wilson reports.

NaturalSpun/NaturalMarkets & Prices

Pakistan textile and garment exports shrink

Data published by Pakistan Bureau of Statistics indicates the nation’s textile and garments exports during March contracted 1.98% from the previous month, to US$1bn.

India not to provide export subsidies for cotton

India is not a user of export subsidies for cotton, according to the Government of India. Today (27 April) the Ministry of Commerce and Industry of India provided clarification with regard to export subsidies for cotton.

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NaturalSpun/NaturalMarkets & Prices

Pakistan cotton imports jump y-o-y

According to Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS), cotton imports in March shrank 21.66% from the previous month, to 52,468 tonnes which, however, surged 126.13% y-o-y.

SyntheticsFilamentTechnical Textiles

Q&A: Martin Legner

Martin Legner, sales manager for technical textile applications at German flat-knitting technology giant Stoll, on the company’s developments for technical textiles, the shifts in its main global markets, and its strong start to 2016.

Optimum website for Optima

Optima, the German nonwovens packaging group, has launched a new website that is responsive to any given viewing platform.

NonwovensPackaging

NaturalSpun/NaturalTechnical Textiles

A new candidate for nonwovens?

Technical editor Dr Edmund Carus looks at a process of producing fibres from milk proteins.

Fameccanica hit back against allegations

Fameccanica has issued a press release in response to allegations from Curt G Joa, regarding the validity of its patents.

SyntheticsHygieneMedical

NaturalSpun/NaturalMarkets & Prices

Vietnam textile and garment exports gather momentum in March

Data published by Vietnam Customs has revealed textile and garment exports during March jumped 51.46% on the previous month, to US$1.86bn, due to seasonal impact.