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Insight21 May 2014

New trends in FR developments

Over 100 participants attended a one- day flammability conference on new trends in flame-retardant research in Dübendorf near Zurich, Switzerland, organised by EMPA.

EffectsNonwovensTechnical Textiles

News21 May 2014

EU and US propose common list for chemicals in textiles

The European Union (EU) and US are proposing to develop a common list of chemicals and other substances prohibited or restricted in textiles.

EffectsSustainability

News20 May 2014

Jeanologia to unveil eco-friendly laser and ozone technology

Jeanologia will present its new eco-friendly laser and ozone technology for garment finishing at Denim by Premiere Vision (DPV) from May 21-22.

FabricsEffectsManufacturing Technology

News20 May 2014

FESPA hosts worldwide launch of MTEX range

Three new MTEX Solutions textile printing products made their worldwide debut at FESPA Digital today: the MTEX PAD, the MTEX 5032 PRO and the MTEX W&D.

EffectsDigital PrintingManufacturing Technology

News20 May 2014

Slight y-o-y growth in Chinese fabric output

According to the China National Bureau of Statistics, fabric production during April reached 5.7 billion metres, shrinking by 1.72% from March. However, the figure was 4.2% higher than the same month last year.

FabricsKnittingMarkets & Prices

News20 May 2014

Man-made fibre production rises in China

According to the China National Bureau of Statistics, man-made fibre output during April amounted to 3.7 million tonnes, up 3.35% on March and 7.9% compared to the same month in 2013.

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News20 May 2014

New footwear technology offers all-round breathability

WL Gore’s Gore-Tex brand has launched the new ‘Surround’ technology for hiking footwear, providing all-round breathability for the wearer without compromising the shoe’s waterproofing properties.

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News20 May 2014

37.5 technology is certified ‘skin friendly’ and ‘hypoallergenic’

The Hohenstein Institute has certified 37.5 fibre technology as ‘Skin friendly’ and ‘hypoallergenic’. The technology developed by Cocona Inc is utilised by various active apparel brands, footwear and bedding producers to offer dynamic comfort properties whereby the naturally derived active particles work to create a stable humidity between fabric and skin, by attracting and releasing moisture vapour.

KnittingWeavingTechnical Textiles

News20 May 2014

Textile & Fashion Showcase anticipates Grand Départ

In anticipation of the Tour de France’s Grand Départ, the UK Fashion and Textile Association (UKFT) will team up with UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) and the Campaign for Wool (CFW) to host a showcase of contemporary Yorkshire textiles.

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Profile20 May 2014

Harris Tweed Hebrides launches Ryder Cup Collection

Harris Tweed Hebrides launches the limited edition tweed for the Ryder Cup golf tournament at Gleneagles.

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Profile20 May 2014

Wool recycling explored

Speaking at the IWTO Congress, Professor Stephen Russell, of the University of Leeds, discussed the end of life destinations for wool clothing globally, which can extend the fibre’s life by over ten years.

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News20 May 2014

Karl Mayer’s Multibar Lace series makes Indian debut

Karl Mayer is to unveil its Multibar Lace series of raschel machines in Surat, India at Tee Pee Textiles, part of Zenth Silk Mills PVT Ltd.

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News20 May 2014

Itema strengthens ties with Latin America

Itema SpA held an open house showcasing its latest advancements in weaving technology, both in airjet and rapier machines, in Americana, Sao Paulo, Brazil, earlier this month.

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News20 May 2014

Alexium launches new FR products for the furnishing market

Alexium has launched two new fire retardant (FR) products for the upholstery and furnishing market. Bactron is a halogen-free fabric back-coating, which has passed key upholstery standard tests for the UK and Europe.

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free20 May 2014

Record price paid for summer kid mohair

Vitale Barberis Canonico has paid a world record price for super summer kid mohair.

Insight19 May 2014

Executive Market Report - 19th May 2014

A detailed review of movements in fibre, yarn and fabric prices from the previous week, along with changes in production costs.

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News19 May 2014

China’s cotton imports slump

According to China Customs, cotton imports during April amounted to 224,400 tonnes, up 1.08% on March, but down by 47.92% from the same period last year. It was the fourth consecutive month to register a year-on-year decrease.

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News19 May 2014

Chinese textile and garment exports gather momentum

According to China Customs, textile and clothing exports during April jumped 27.45% on the previous month, rising to US$ 23.75 billion. This is 6.61% higher than the same month in 2013.

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News19 May 2014

3D printing of smart wearable medical devices

A new partnership has been formed to create advanced wearable medical devices using 3D printing technology. Dublin City University (DCU) and the Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence for Electromaterials Science (ACES) are working to develop wristwatches that can monitor the composition of sweat and smart textiles that sense movement in limbs or variations in body chemistry for applications in sports, personal health, rehabilitation or medical therapeutics.

NonwovensMedicalTechnical Textiles

News19 May 2014

Sensient to launch inks for digital printing on cotton

Sensient Imaging Technologies SA will launch ElvaJet PE 500 and ElvaJet PY 570 pigmented inks for digital printing on cotton at FESPA Digital (May 20-23). The inks are designed to accommodate the latest Epson and Kyocera printheads.

EffectsDigital PrintingManufacturing Technology

News19 May 2014

Greenpeace finds hazardous chemicals in football merchandise

Greenpeace has found that football kit from three major brands – adidas, Nike and Puma – contains hazardous chemicals, including perfluorinated chemicals (PFC) and nonylphenol ethoxylates (NPE).

FabricsApparelTechnical Textiles

News19 May 2014

Men prefer comfort fit denim, says Invista study

Invista presented the results from its Global Men’s Denim Study at the first European Kingpins Show last week.

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Review19 May 2014

IMI to hold Ink Jet Technology Showcase in North Carolina

The Information Management Institute (IMI) is to hold its Ink Jet Technology Showcase 2014 event at the Charlotte Hilton University Place in Charlotte, North Carolina, USA, from September 3-4.

EffectsManufacturing Technology

News19 May 2014

Ahlstrom appoints Marco Levi as president and CEO

The board of directors at Ahlstrom Corporation have appointed Marco Levi president and CEO, effective June 16. He will succeed current president and CEO Jan Lång, who will continue as a special advisor to ensure a smooth transition of responsibilities.

NonwovensHygieneTechnical Textiles

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