The man-made fibre (MMF) makers are looking forward to an increase in consumption in the global textile and clothing industry at an annual growth rate of 3.3 percent by 2020. In an interview with fibre2fashion, Mr. Friedrich Weninger, ...
Tags: Man-Made Fibre, Textile
Georgia governor Nathan Deal announced that Mohawk Industries will convert two manufacturing facilities in Dalton and Rome, creating 420 new jobs and investing about $85 million into the two conversion projects over the next two years. ...
Tags: Mohawk, conversion projects, creating new job, floor covering industry
Germany-based Oerlikon Barmag, a member of Switzerland-based OC Oerlikon Management AG's Manmade Fibers segment, has introduced a new yarn winder in its Winding Integrated Godet Solution (WINGS) product line. According to the company, the ...
Tags: Wings Poy, Wings Poy 1800, Oerlikon Barmag
Unifi, Inc. (NYSE: UFI) announced today that it has purchased the assets of American Drawtech, a division of Dillon Yarn Corporation, which were relocated to the Company's Yadkinville, North Carolina, manufacturing facility in June 2013, as ...
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A study conducted by a leading skin physiologist concludes that the chief agent of sleep lines and sleep wrinkles is not the pillow, but rather the pillowcase fabric. The DreamSkin Beauty Pillowcase and Anti-Aging Sleep Mask can totally ...
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Releasing the second quarter numbers, the Vardhman Textiles’ management had predicted that margins may come under pressure ahead as cotton prices will increase while demand remains weak. The statement of the company that ...
Tags: Cotton Prices, Textiles
Luthai Textile Co. Ltd., a global leader in the field of specially yarn dyed fabric with strong business relationships, is intending to invest US$ 8 million to set up a wholly-owned subsidiary Luthai (Cambodia) Co. Ltd., in Cambodia. ...
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The theoretically calculated energy-saving potential resulting from use of the Rieter suction tube ECOrized on ring spinning machines proves itself in practice. The Rieter customer Baris in Turkey had 14 ring spinning machines equipped ...
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INVISTA, owner of LYCRA fibre, and Lenzing, a leading producer of man-made cellulosics like rayon, modal, and lyocell, are working together to bring improved aesthetic performance to stretch fabrics. By combining INVISTA’s patented ...
While Chinese polyester players are emerging as "too big to fail", their closest rivals from India have hit the slowdown wall as they struggle with poor economies of scale in the event of weak demand from major markets like Europe. The ...
The People's Republic of China is still the largest manufacturer of textiles in the world. This notwithstanding, an awareness of environmental protection, health and better working conditions is currently emerging in China. The demands ...
Tags: Huafu Bags, OEKO-TEX Standard
As the Rupp Report mentioned last week, the annual PCI Fibres Conference 2013 took place November 7-8, 2013, in Hong Kong. The event was an unlimited source of important information concerning the global fiber and textile industry. As ...
Tags: Yarn Dyeing, Textile
Bloomsburg Carpet, a maker of woven broadloom carpet, is pleased to introduce two new patterns through its alliance with Tuva Looms: Metal Edge and Structure. Both products are made with Zeftron nylon, a fully renewable nylon six fiber that ...
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Martex Fiber Southern Corp. has acquired the Charlotte-based Waste Services Division of Bollag International. Bollag collects and markets textiles wastes including natural and synthetic waste, cuttings, rags and fabric remnants. The ...
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TANATEX Chemicals presents FIBERMATE CW; a high performance waxing agent creating surface smoothness. Wet waxing is necessary during weaving and knitting in the process of winding the bobbins for several reasons. It improves removal ...
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