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News2 Dec 2013TEXbase, a provider of web-based compliance, quality and materials management software solutions for brands, retailers and consumer product companies, has entered into a broad sponsorship partnership with the American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) for 2014.
News2 Dec 2013The Government of India has supported the country’s jute sector by regulating its use in packaging.
News2 Dec 2013Evonik Industries AG and FKuR Kunststoff GmbH have entered into a distribution agreement for the biobased polyamide line of products - VESTAMID Terra.
A detailed review of movements in fibre, yarn and fabric prices from the previous week, along with changes in production costs.
India has a long history of carpet making with carpets and floorings forming an integral part of Indian homes since the 1500s under the influence of the Moghul Empire. Mats comprising a variety of materials including wool, cotton, jute, coir, bamboo and grass have long been a feature.
News2 Dec 2013Cotton could soon merge into the breeding fast lane with the expected release of “cotton SNP chips” loaded with single nucleotide polymorphisms, or SNPs (snips), which are variations within the natural fibre’s DNA, according to Dr David Stelly, a Texas A&M AgriLife Research cotton breeder in College Station.
News2 Dec 2013According to data supplied to WTiN by the China Textile City Construction Management Committee, fabric sales in the large Keqiao textile market in Zheijiang province during November amounted to 558.79 million metres, 8.48% higher than September and 3.7% more than during the same month last year.
free2 Dec 2013Nowadays the fabrics produced from Tencel fibres have the largest share in the regenerated textiles market. The durable press (DP) finishes used for improving the crease-resistance of Tencel fabrics are mostly achieved by Di-Methylol Dihydroxy Ethylene Urea (DMDHEU) or its derivatives. However, this process results in the release of formaldehyde during the fixation procedure; and formaldehyde has been identified as a potential human carcinogen. The present work dealt with the application of Polymaleic acid and its impact on various properties of Tencel, such as crease resistance angle (CRA), tensile strength, tearing strength and abrasion resistance. Finally Polymaleic acid treated fabric was compared with DMDHEU treated fabrics.
News2 Dec 2013As elsewhere, yarn business in China was very quiet last week. Concern over stock levels was prevalent in yarn trade circles, with some sellers pushing harder to stimulate buying interest by offering price concessions. This was especially evident in the case of polyester and viscose yarns. The ability of cotton spinners to reduce their offering rates is restricted, owing to the very high cost of raw material. Current quotations are said to offer very little, if any, margin of profit.
Technical29 Nov 2013Plasma treatments are gaining popularity in the textile industry as they show distinct advantages, because they are able to modify the surface properties of inert materials, sometimes with environmentally-friendly devices. However, plasma treatment has to be controlled carefully to avoid detrimental actions of the plasma onto the substrate.
US-based Lear Corporation is to open a new automotive seating plant in Iasi, Romania, in January next year. The facility will employ approximately 1,500 people and will serve all major European automotive manufacturers, with an emphasis on seating surface materials including cutting and sewing capability.
