Indian synthetic fibre and yarn producers have urged the Union Ministry of Finance to abolish excise duty of 12 per cent levied on the industry and bring it at par with the cotton fibre and yarn sector. “This will help the growth of ...
Tags: cotton fibre, yarn sector, Textile
The National Silk Board (NSB), an industry body that aims to tighten regulations and boost investor confidence in Cambodia’s silk industry, is set to open by next year, the Phnom Penh Post reported. Speaking at a workshop aimed at ...
Tags: Silk Board, raw silk producers, Textile
The Israeli architect and designer Neri Oxman has created a range of 3-D printed garments inspired from ancient planetary explorers. Representing the life sustaining elements earth, water, air and fire, the range is infused with ...
Tags: 3D printing, Synthetic Biology, Apparel
Asahi Kasei Chemicals has completed the construction of a plant in China for Duranol polycarbonatediol (PCD), an intermediate for high-performance polyurethanes, and began its commercial operation. PCD is used to make high-performance ...
On a global scale, Southeast Asia represents the fourth largest market for synthetic latex polymers, accounting for 8% of the global consumption, according to the recently published Synthetic Latex Polymers: Southeast Asia Market Analysis ...
Tags: synthetic latex, polymers
Bloodhound Project’s rocket partner Nammo has successfully tested its large hybrid rocket motors in its Norwegian test site which is expected to power Bloodhound Supersonic Car. The supersonic car is expected to be equipped with ...
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ExxonMobil has announced that Chevrolet has chosen Mobil 1 motor oil as factory fill for all 2014 and 2015 Camaro Z/28 models. As the world’s leading synthetic motor oil brand, Mobil 1 is recommended by many of the world’s ...
India’s FMCG start-up Global Consumer Products is set to enter the country’s chocolate business with a new brand. The start-up plans to launch its own brand initially in the four southern states early next year, Business Line ...
India-based Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) and China-based Shandong Ruyi Science and Technology Group Co Ltd (Ruyi) (through its wholly owned subsidiary), have signed definitive agreements for setting up a joint venture (JV) in textiles, ...
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Set to replace the discontinued Duofast Trimbonder line of adhesives in Chemical Concepts’ line of adhesives products is TrimGrip, an advanced Cellular PVC Adhesive now associated with the Chem-Set brand. The structural adhesive ...
Tags: Bonding System, nail holes, Construction
Bosch is launching an advertising campaign featuring Weather Channel Meteorologist Jim Cantore for its Icon wiper blades. Robert Bosch LLC has signed Weather Channel Meterologist Jim Cantore as the latest spokesman for Bosch Icon wiper ...
House decor is a very personal topic. Each family has its own tastes and priorities when it comes to filling their residence with the things that will make life more convenient … and more beautiful. Flooring is no different from other ...
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Yarn Expo Autumn 2014 held from October 20-22, witnessed over 18 per cent more visitors as against the last Autumn Edition. Altogether 7,098 visitors from 62 countries and regions came to source from nearly 150 yarn suppliers during the ...
Mexico is set to host the third edition of ExpoProducción, at the World Trade Center in Mexico City, from February 4th to 6th, 2015. ExpoProducción is expected to be the event of the year for everyone involved in apparel, ...
Tags: home textiles, apparel, Textile
The government of the Japanese city of Ueda in collaboration with the Shinshu University has launched an academic project to develop high-performance silk with threads derived from genetically engineered spiders and silkworms. According ...
Tags: Silk Thread, Textile