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Insight5 Aug 2015The world of denim has come a long way in recent years, evolving with the increasing knowledge and the development of new technologies. Jeans and denims have undergone many appearance changes over the years, with rips, distressed effects and changes in hue, we well as going from straight leg to boot cut to skinny.
Insight5 Aug 2015Sportswear is becoming increasingly sophisticated with a running shoe which can collect data about an athlete’s stride as they run and advise on improvements to technique to maximise efficiency and minimise injuries, among the latest product launches in this market. The patent pending shoe, Altra IQ powered by iFit is from Altra Running, a company launched by a running enthusiast in 2011. It comprises a razor-thin, multi-sensor system embedded in the shoe’s midsole which tracks a range of running intelligence, such as exactly where a runner is striking on their foot.
The increasing export of textiles from developing regions, and the growth of the technical textiles market are some of the factors driving the testing, inspection and certification (TIC) market.
Insight5 Aug 2015The data published by CCF Group, the leading textile information provider in China, indicates that polyester filament yarn exports during June declined 3.7% from the previous month, to 129,234 tonnes, as the shipments to the main destinations dropped month-on-month except in Turkey.
Insight3 Aug 2015New Zealand is renowned for its luscious grasslands and green spaces. These comprise an ideal area for sheep farming and indeed New Zealand is one of the top wool producers in the world. Despite being eighth behind China, Australia and the UK in terms of sheep population (30,800,000) in 2013, it was the third biggest greasy and clean raw wool producer that year by country, according to statistics by the International Wool Textile Organisation (IWTO).
Review3 Aug 2015The second Asia Pacific Nonwovens Symposium provided the latest updates in hygiene markets and product trends for China and the wider Pacific region. It unveiled a picture of huge potential in feminine hygiene, a shift towards premium diapers, and the beginnings of a vast adult incontinence market.
Insight3 Aug 2015Latest figures compiled by the India Brand Equity Foundation show that India is the world’s second largest producer of textiles and garments, accounting for 63% of market share. India’s textile and apparel industry can be broadly divided into two segments - yarn and fibre and processed fabrics and apparel. It has the highest loom capacity - including hand looms - with 63% of the world’s market share.
Insight31 Jul 2015Myanmar (Burma) is beginning to attract the attention of overseas investors in knitwear manufacture. Relieved of sanctions in 2012 which had been imposed by the US, EU, Canada, Australia and New Zealand for nearly a decade for repression of democratic opposition, and enjoying duty free and quota free trade with the EU and Canada, it is now in a position to compete on the world stage.
