SNPE SA and Picanol Group have signed on 25 July 2013 a binding agreement for the sale by SNPE SA to the Picanol Group of a stake held by SNPE SA in Tessenderlo Chemie NV, representing 27.6% of the share capital of Tessenderlo Chemie NV for ...
Tags: Tessenderlo Chemie, Textile
Elastane yarns give garments stretch and a perfect fit, but they do present a number of production challenges. During warp preparation in particular, the special physical characteristics of the high-stretch synthetic yarns have to be ...
Tags: Karl Mayer, Warping Range, DSE-EC Machine
INVISTA Surfaces is proud to announce that its STAINMASTER carpet has been awarded the 2013 Women’s Choice Award for ‘Best for Home’ by WomenCertified, Inc., the home of the Women’s Choice Award and the voice of the ...
Tags: Stainmaster, Textile
INEOS Olefins and Polymers USA (INEOS) and Sasol announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the intent to form a joint venture to manufacture high-density polyethylene (HDPE). “This joint venture demonstrates ...
Tags: Polyethylene Plant, INEOS
Initial indications have been confirmed. As the 2014/15 Autumn/Winter season opens as part of VIEW Premium Selection optimism and a fresh breeze can now once again be felt in the sector. For two days Munich yet again served as the ...
Tags: Munich Fabric, Textile
Governor of Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul, Tarso Genro has signed a decree providing for the reduction of value-added tax (VAT) or tax on circulation of goods and services (ICMS tax) from 17 percent to 12 percent on raw materials for ...
Tags: Tax on Textiles, value-added tax
After a temporary weakening following the price reaction in New York caused by economic news last week, the quotations of the CIF Bremen Index stabilized again to the former sideway trend. At the domestic market most of the inquiries from ...
Tags: CIF Bremen Index, Textile
UK retailers have voiced strong concerns over plans announced by the Gangmasters Licensing Authority (GLA) to apply a new “discretionary” approach on whether to conduct a site visit when inspecting certain types of businesses ...
Tags: Gla Approach, Textile
The World Apparel Fibre Consumption Survey recently completed by the Economic and Social Development Department of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (EST/FAO) and the International Cotton Advisory Committee (ICAC) ...
Tags: Apparel Fibre, Textile
Global yarn production jumped in Q1/2013 in comparison to the previous quarter as a result of higher output in Asia, North and South America and despite a decrease in Europe. Also on an annual basis global yarn output rose resulting from ...
Tags: Yarn Output, Textile
Mexico's increasing competitiveness is expected to be a boon to those companies, including American companies that design the original product and their contract manufacturers – the companies that manufacture the American ...
Tags: Textile Production, Textile
Nike invites runners to take on their friends with the latest Nike+ Running App update for iPhone and iPod touch. With the re-launched Nike+ Challenges feature, runners can set a distance goal, invite Nike+ friends to join and race to the ...
Tags: Nike, iOS Devices
INDA, Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry applauded the July 17 introduction of H.R. 2708, the Miscellaneous Tariff Bill (MTB), by House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Dave Camp (R-MI) and Ranking Member Sander Levin (D-MI), ...
Tags: Tariff Bill, Textile
Première Vision S.A., a leading worldwide organiser of trade shows for the fashion industry, and Eurovet SAS, a leading worldwide organiser of trade shows for the lingerie-swimwear sector, have just signed an agreement which should ...
Tags: PremièRe Vision, Textile
The American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) today welcomed the introduction of the U.S. Job Creation and Manufacturing Competitiveness Act of 2013 (H.R. 2708), legislation that would reinstate recently expired tariff suspensions on ...
Tags: US Workers, Trade Legislation