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FibresSyntheticsTechnical Textiles

Japan to boost Pakistan textile exports

Japanese development agencies are working to increase the level of textile imports sourced from Pakistan.

Cashmere market sees little change

There are no changes in cashmere prices this week, with very few contracts being made, the Schneider Group has reported.

Wool Market Report - 22nd February 2016

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

NaturalMarkets & Prices

92% clearance at British wool sale

The 13th sale of the 2015/16 season offered 1,960,725 kg. The British Wool Marketing Board reported a “mixed market” at the latest auction on February 16. Nevertheless, 92% of the wool on offer was sold.

Natural

Strong demand for all mohair types

The 2016 summer season kicked off in Port Elizabeth on February 16, with 72,078 kg on offer. The first sale always consists of a mixed offering of summer and winter hair, which makes it difficult to draw comparisons.

South Africa welcomes good competition

The South African wool market traded 0.4% higher this week and the Cape Wools Merino Indicator increased by 54 points to close on a value of R155.94 (clean).

SyntheticsSpun/Man-madeTechnical Textiles

Nanotech award for Teijin

Japanese materials firm Teijin has picked up a nanotechnology award at a recent exhibition and conference in Tokyo.

Firm to easier sales for NZ wool market

The combined north and south island auctions, with 12,290 bales, saw a 79% clearance with a firm to easier market. The weighted indicator for the main trading currencies was practically unchanged compared to the last sale on February 11.

Aussie wool market maintains momentum

The Australian wool market continued to perform strongly this week, rising again in both local currency and US dollar terms.

Digital PrintingManufacturing Technology

Presentation22 Feb 2016

Market development and future potential of single pass

Dr John Provost explores how new single pass printers will impact the digital textile market and what this increased competition could mean to current manufactures.

INDA calls for Hygienix presenters

Hygienix – the premier event for the absorbent hygiene and personal care markets – takes place in Orlando, Florida this October – and INDA has called on potential presenters to submit their interest.

NonwovensHygieneEvents

FibresNonwovensResearch & Development

EDANA announces INS line-up

After a successful 2015 edition in Prague, the International Nonwovens Symposium comes to Poland’s capital in June, reviewing the latest industry trends and developments, with a particular focus on Europe’s automotive sector.

NaturalSpun/NaturalMarkets & Prices

Indian cotton prices rebound

Boosted by the recent buying interest from cotton yarn mills and exporters, cotton spot rates inched up in India on Friday.

NaturalSpun/NaturalMarkets & Prices

Pakistan cotton values stable

Pakistan cotton prices remained steady on Thursday, as further buying interest was witnessed on the market before the publication of a fortnightly report from the Pakistan Cotton Ginners Association (PCGA).

NonwovensCompanies & Finance

A year of growth for Sandler

German nonwovens manufacturer Sandler AG has published its company report for 2015, revealing a sales total of €288m.

Digital PrintingManufacturing Technology

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

Presentation19 Feb 2016

The development of sustainable digital textile printing solutions

Chirstophe Bulliard takes us through how Sensient technology helps to make digital textile printing a more environmentally friendly, and how this helps create a more sustainable manufacturing process overall.

Russia crisis overshadows key Turkish yarn fair

Organisers of the 13th annual Istanbul Yarn Fair remain optimistic about the future of Turkey’s yarn segment, despite the country’s recent diplomatic crisis with Russia depressing this year’s turnout.

FibresYarnsTrade

European Commission maintains Pakistan GSP+ status

Pakistan’s textile producers will continue to benefit from EU preferential tariffs, following the EU’s decision not to suspend Pakistan’s "generalised scheme of preferences plus status" despite concerns about its human rights record.

FibresYarnsTrade

NaturalSpun/NaturalMarkets & Prices

China cotton market weak

The China cotton market recovered slowly after the long holiday, amid uncertainties of when the government will release its massive cotton stockpiles.

SyntheticsSpun/Man-madeMarkets & Prices

China polyester prices stable

Polyester spot rates were steady in China on Thursday, amid mixed business tone.

FabricsEffectsResearch & Development

Strip OBAs and reactive dyes without embarrassment

Technical briefing: Dr Naresh M Saraf, of chemical manufacturing company Sarex, on the “stripping” of dyed fabric in textile finishing.

News18 Feb 2016

Velvet Jet pigment ink receives GOTS certification

Velvet Jet, a Bordeaux Digital PrintInk division for textile ink solutions and developer of the industry’s first pigment ink that prints on all fabrics, has received Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) approval.

Digital PrintingManufacturing Technology