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CMiA: Sustainable production starts with smallholders

Cotton Made in Africa supports African cotton growers at the start of the textile supply chain on the first anniversary of the Rana Plaza disaster.

Aussie wool production down 3.4%

AWPFC reduces its 2013/14 shorn wool production forecast to 340 million kilograms (mkg) greasy.

NaturalMarkets & Prices

FabricsApparelCompanies & Finance

Brands condemned for failure to compensate Rana Plaza victims

A year to the day since the collapse of Rana Plaza, the Clean Clothes Campaign (CCC) has condemned brands that used the Bangladesh garment factory and have yet to provide adequate compensation for the victims.

News

24 Apr 2014

China’s MEG imports decline

According to China Customs, mono-ethylene glycol (MEG) imports during March amounted to 699,700 tonnes, up 9.33% from the previous month.

FibresSyntheticsTrade

Digital PrintingManufacturing Technology

CWE to showcase new HP Latex 300 printer range

The City and West End Solutions (CWE) will launch the new HP Latex 300 range of printers for indoor and outdoor sign and display applications, at Sign and Digital UK (April 29-May 1).

SyntheticsFabricsTechnical Textiles

ISPO identifies textile trends for 2016/17

ISPO has identified the key trends in sport textiles for autumn/winter 2016/17. These will also serve as a guideline for companies wishing to participate in the ISPO Textrends Forum 2015 at ISPO MUNICH (February 5-8).

Interior (Non-carpets)Companies & Finance

Innovant and Luna Textiles announce partnership

Luna Textiles has joined Innovant to offer five Luna patterns in its standard selection of fabrics.

SyntheticsNonwovensManufacturing Technology

DiloGroup to exhibit nonwovens equipment at ITMA Asia

DiloGroup will present new equipment aimed at improving the efficiency of nonwovens production, including web quality and uniformity, at ITMA Asia + CITME 2014 in Shanghai.

FibresYarnsTechnical Textiles

Martex Fiber opens South Carolina Fiber Division plant

Martex Fiber has installed a fibre reclamation line to produce value-added fibres for the automotive, upholstery and yarn sectors at its manufacturing site in Spartanburg, South Carolina.

Chinese textile and garment exports lacklustre in Q1

According to China Customs, textile and clothing exports during March reached US$ 18.64 billion, jumping 71.38% from February following the impact of the Spring Festival. This is an increase of 11.46% year-on-year.

FibresNaturalTrade

Interior (Non-carpets)Manufacturing Technology

Klaussner invests in Lectra 3D technology

Klaussner Home Furnishings is to use Lectra’s DesignConcept 3D software to develop the frame and upholstery design for its furniture.

FibresSyntheticsMarkets & Prices

Man-made fibre values ease in Taiwan

Dragged down by the oil price, quotations for polyester staple fibre and filament yarn posted slight declines of 5 US cents per kilogram on April 23.

NaturalSyntheticsTechnical Textiles

Stem cells new ingredient for bulletproof vests

The shock absorbing potential of stem cells could be utilised for bulletproof vests and super-absorbent materials.

Insight23 Apr 2014

Vietnamese textile exports up 21.9%

Exports of textiles from Vietnam rose by 21.9% in the first quarter of 2014.

NaturalSyntheticsMarkets & Prices

FabricsApparelCompanies & Finance

Strategic consultant to develop Messe Frankfurt exhibitions

Messe Frankfurt France has appointed Jean-François Limantour as strategic and operations consultant. This is part of the company’s strategy to develop its Texworld and Apparelsourcing Paris exhibitions.

Insight22 Apr 2014

Executive Market Report - 22 th April 2014

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

Markets & Prices

SyntheticsFilamentTechnical Textiles

Eco single layer breathable nanowebs developed

Researchers at Texas Tech University have developed single layer breathable nanowebs using a green electrospinning process.

NonwovensHygieneCompanies & Finance

Suominen employs nonwovens senior vice president

Suominen Corporation has appointed Lynda Kelly as senior vice president of its Care business area and a member of the corporate executive team, effective from May 12.

Digital PrintingManufacturing Technology

Cover Up acquires new MTEX printer

Cover Up, an Irish print house, has invested in a new MTEX 5032 direct-to-textile printer in order to expand its services for exhibition and display companies.

Brintons to exhibit High Definition Weave collection

Brintons is to present its High Definition Weave collection at the forthcoming HD expo in Las Vegas.

NaturalFilamentEvents

Spun/Man-madeFabricsTechnical Textiles

Teijin opens R&D facility in China

Production of eco friendly yarns and textile products has officially begun at the Teijin Group’s new R&D facility in Nantong, Jiangsu Province, China.

FibresNaturalMarkets & Prices

China’s cotton imports tumble during Q1

According to China Customs, cotton imports during March amounted to 222,000 tonnes, down 9.79% from previous month and 58.11% from the same period a year earlier.