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Textile-finishing companies with products manufactured or sold in the EU have been told to re-examine them in respect of their biocidal impact, in case combinations of chemicals within a preparation create a new biocide during and after use.
Suominen has confirmed plans for a new production line at its Bethune plant in the US, focusing on nonwovens for household, industrial and flushable wipes.
Insight27 May 2015Biomimetic technologies take inspiration from time-tested biological sciences available in the natural world, and subsequently transfer the technology to a diverse range of disciplines for improving the health and quality of life. And now, thanks to a new BBC documentary, the disease-fighting and performance-enhancing benefits of shark skin have been highlighted.
Insight26 May 2015Knitting has for some years been moving ahead of weaving in the popularity stakes. Set up costs are cheaper, a move towards more casual dress has favoured knitted styles, particularly in womenswear and its wide range of structural possibilities is increasingly being appreciated by technical textile manufacturers.
Insight26 May 2015The outlook for the global nonwovens industry is showing a little loss of sparkle but is in no danger of entirely losing its shine. That’s the summary of a new market report which predicts steady, continued growth for this year, and the next five-year period.
UCMTF, the French textile machinery manufacturers association, recently held two seminars in Uzbekistan. Invited by Ilkhom Khaydarov, Uzbek Minister with responsibility for the textile industry, seven companies attended the seminars including N Schlumberger, Laroche, Superba, Staubli, Aesa Air Engineering, Callebaut de Blicquy and Rousselet.
The threat of wholesale closures hangs over Pakistan’s textile industry if its economic circumstances fail to improve in 2015. Leaders of the Pakistan Textile Exporters Association (PTEA) have spoken of the last fiscal year as one of severe crisis but said they had ‘high hopes’ for the period ahead. However, if the same pressures remain, large-scale closures are possible, they warn.
Insight26 May 2015A weaker New Zealand dollar compared to the last sale on May 14 kept prices high despite a significant increase in the quantity on the roster at the sale on Thursday, May 21. Steady demand and exporters struggling to source enough wool to meet shipping requirements added extra strength to the market.
Insight26 May 2015The Australian wool market has held reasonably firm this week. The Australian Wool Exchange’s (AWEX) Eastern Market Indicator (EMI) climbed by 7 cents to close on 1,242 cents per kilo clean on Thursday, May 21. In US dollar terms, the EMI lost 22 US cents, closing on 981 cents per kilo clean.
The selection of Sherpa Adventure Gear’s hand-knit Kirtipur Sweater Jacket as the 2015 ISPO Award Gold Winner for Lifestyle & Fashion Products in Munich in January was not only a cause for celebration, but an affirmation of the Nepal-based company’s dedication to honouring and improving the lives of the country’s hard-working people.
