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Weekly analysis of the Australian Wool Market by Chris Wilcox, Executive Director of the National Council of Wool Selling Brokers of Australia.
Teijin Group’s subsidiary Teijin Frontier Europe recently showcased a range of high-performance fabrics for sports and daily use at Performance Days in Munich, Germany. Teijin’s products aimed to meet increasing demands for sports and daily-use wear by combining high performance and comfort.
Insight30 Apr 2015Cotton values inched up again in India as a shortage of quality crops was witnessed on the market.
New York cotton futures continued to grow on Wednesday when the US Dollar Index (June contract) slid to 95.32, the lowest level since February 25.
Insight30 Apr 2015“Germany will remain the world champion exporter of technical textiles in 2015”, announced Ingeborg Neumann, President of the General Association of the Textile and Fashion Industry, at a press conference staged ahead of Techtextil & Texprocess, on 29 April.
Insight29 Apr 2015Nylon and coated yarns manufacturer Fulgar has been advancing itself over the past few months. Apart from partnering with Solvay and Invista on manufacturing and supplying the Emana and Lycra yarns to the European market, Fulgar has recently launched a few new yarns of its own, hoping to revolutionise the market.
Insight29 Apr 2015In all areas of the textiles industry, manufacturers are wise to keep a close eye on the markets. Sensitive as they are, changing demands and ideologies could make the markets shift and manufacturers need to keep abreast of that and be ready to adapt.
News29 Apr 2015Graphics One (GO) has announced the launch of Metalnox’s largest ever heat press, equipped with dual shuttles each measuring 39” x 67”. The new PTS 17000 air operated unit is the fourth new Metalnox heat press to be released in 2015.
Protective clothing and accessories, such as facemasks and shoe covers based on nonwovens, are essential components of the comprehensive personal protective equipment (PPE) that is recommended for dealing with the current Ebola virus which is ongoing in West Africa.
Insight28 Apr 2015Opportunities in Iran are on the radar of both exporters and investors as progress in international talks over the country’s uranium enrichment programme holds out the prospect of a relaxation in sanctions.
