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News15 Jul 2014According to China Customs, textile exports during June tumbled by 11.45% from the previous month, to US$ 9.26 billion, which, however, was 0.37% higher than the same month last year.
Research and Markets has published a report analysing the textile printing and dyeing industry in China over the next four years.
News15 Jul 2014Inspired by street fashion and cool and fresh style, Vicunha Textil launched a new line based on two main concepts – freedom and attitude. These were translated into high-performance fabrics with maximum versatility, elasticity and urban look, according to the firm.
Sweeps has introduced wipes containing Lenzing’s Tencel fibre to the European market for the first time. The concept has been co-developed and produced by the Netherlands-based wet wipe converter Codi International.
National Safety Apparel (NSA) has introduced its new fabric technology for the welding and metals industries, Carbon Armour. The jackets and sleeves are designed to offer protection against burns caused by sparks and welding spatter, while providing comfort, breathability, moisture management and a quick drying rate.
News15 Jul 2014Sawgrass has entered into a partnership with Aarque Graphics and Sublimation Solutions, welcoming them to its Global Dealer Network. The companies will provide services to digital decorators throughout Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands.
Frette SrL, Italian luxury linen and home furnishings business, will receive a significant investment from Change Capital Partners, which has acquired a majority stake in the company. The company’s existing owner, JH Partners, will retain a minority stake in the business.
The three winning designs of the 2014 Sustainable Digital Textile Printing Challenge will be showcased for the first time at the Premier Vision show in New York, US. The designs will be on display at the Kornit Digital booth from July 22-23.
DaniMer has introduced a new line of hotmelt adhesives made from renewable resources. The bio-adhesives are produced using DaniMer’s proprietary Seluma condensation polymer technology, which is said to result in products that are ASTM 6400 compostable and suitable for hydro-repulping operations.
Insight14 Jul 2014Reshoring is a hot topic in the textile value chain. Unsafe factories in Bangladesh, anti-Chinese riots in Vietnam, mass faintings in Cambodia, another coup in Thailand and wage increases across Asia are creating massive headaches for sourcing managers in the EU and US.
News14 Jul 2014Techkon has unveiled its ColorCatcher smart phone app, allowing users to capture and match specific shades. The app generates Lab and sRGB colour values and displays the matching tone from the RAL – colour standard for professionals in industry, architecture and design – Classic colour book.
After the previous week’s falls, Chinese and Mongolian cashmere prices remained unchanged last week, according to reports from the Schneider Group. It said that prices are expected to stay at the same level for some time, or at least until a firm demand is confirmed.
The Australian wool market entered the three-week recess (July 14-28) with a strong upturn, as the Australian Wool Exchange’s (AWEX) Eastern Market Indicator (EMI) rose by 8 cents on the previous week’s sale (July 3).
