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A new fibre which changes colour when stretched has been developed by a team of material scientists from US-based Harvard University and UK-based University of Exeter.
Sateri Holdings Limited, one of the largest speciality cellulose producers in the world, has started production at its new 200,000 metric ton viscose staple fibre (VSF) plant in Fujian, China.
MakerBot, a subsidiary of Stratasys, is introducing six new MakerBot PLA Filament colours to expand its selection to 23 PLA filament options.
Technical6 Jan 2014In conventional textile screenprinting the use of pigments is the major coloration method, with over 50% of the world textile-printing market using this method. In terms of volume, this represents around 15 billion square metres a year.
Crypton Fabrics, based in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, has purchased Nano-Tex, a textile technology company, from private equity and venture capital investors; WL Ross and Co. LLC as major stockholders, in addition to Norwest Venture Partners, Masters Capital Nanotechnology Fund, Firelake Capital Management and Masters Capital Management.
News6 Jan 2014Indorama Ventures (IVL), a global leader in the polyester value chain, has signed a joint venture agreement with Abu Dhabi National Chemicals Company (ChemaWEyaat) to develop the Tacaamol Aromatics Plant on Madeenat ChemaWEyaat Al Gharbia’s (MCAG) site in the Western Region of Abu Dhabi.
News6 Jan 2014Trading volumes during December in China’s Keqiao Textile City (a huge production and trading hub in Zhejiang province), amounted to 695.19 million metres, up 24.41% from the previous month, but down 17.23% from the same month in 2012.
News6 Jan 2014After enduring a difficult year in 2013 when Pakistan’s industries were crippled by severe energy shortages, a lack of funds and deteriorating economic conditions, Pakistani textile exporters have set their hopes high for 2014, according to Sheikh Ilyas Mahmood, chairman of the Pakistan Textile Exporters Association.
Invista, the owner of the Lycra fibre, and Lenzing, which produces man-made cellulosics like rayon, modal and lyocell, have joined forces to develop cellulosic denim fabrics with improved shape retention. The two companies are now offering a solution utilising Invista’s patented Lycra DualFX fabric technology combined with Lenzing’s Tencel fibre.
A UK start-up company has developed fibres that imitate the botanical structure of pine cones which open and close in response to moisture levels, thus alleviating the feeling of dampness by increasing the air permeability of textiles and yarns as moisture builds up around them.
Cordura Lite Plus Fabrics are a new range of woven fabrics made using high tenacity Type 749 yarns in various combinations ranging from 210 denier/68 filament to 525 denier/140 filament. The new Cordura Lite Plus Fabrics boast 12% higher tensile strength and contain two times more individual yarn filaments when compared with Cordura Lite fabrics.
Coats has developed a range of antimicrobial sewing threads that are designed to inhibit the growth of bacteria and fungi around garment seams. The zinc phyrithione-based treatment can help keep products sterile, prevent product deterioration, fight mould and mildew, and provide stain resistance.
Spain-based nylon 6.6 specialist Nylstar has developed a hollow fibre with inherent silver particles to inhibit bacterial growth. Meryl Nexten Plus is a nylon 6.6 fibre with silver ions incorporated during the spinning process, designer to provide freshness and odour control.
DuPont Protection Technologies has launched a new solution for body armour utilising its Kevlar fibre. The DuPont Kevlar XP 2104 is a water repellent ballistic fabric, developed to offer strong ballistic performance and comfort in wet or tropical climates.
