FabricLink Network has chosen WoolVisions, the intimate blend of CoolVisions dyeable staple polypropylene with wool as one of its Top 10 Textile Innovations for 2014–2015. The innovative intimate blend of CoolVisions staple ...
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At ShanghaiTex which runs from June 15-18, 2015, Karl Mayer will present three new machines; the TM 4 TS EL, the HKS 4-M and MJ 59/1 S Multibar Jacquardtronic Lace and other machines in Hall W1, Stall no. C-02. One of the technologies, ...
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At this year’s Techtextil to be held in Germany, Allma, part of Saurer Group, will focus on the TechnoCorder TC2 with interesting developments in FlexiPly and the new 830 mm spindle gauge at Stand D-02 in Hall 3.0. Allma will ...
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Aditya Birla Group has announced the launch of Birla Cellulose’s ‘Liva’ brand. The Liva fabric uses Birla Cellulose’s viscose staple fibre (vsf) and is manufactured by the company’s accredited partners, who are ...
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Tim Woods, managing director of IndustryEdge, knows that corrugated packaging is the powerhouse of Australasia’s paper industry. Here, he explains why. Australia and New Zealand use the full array of fibre packaging options, from ...
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Sweet corn continues to be a family favourite, according to new findings from consumer research study Project Harvest, which is being conducted by Australian vegetable and potato growers’ representative body AusVeg. AusVeg said the ...
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Outside of China, cotton stocks at the end of 2014/15 season are expected to increase for the second consecutive season from 7.5 million tons to 9.5 million tons, which is the largest volume of stocks in the last 35 years, says the ...
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U.S. jewelry and watch sales across all channels fell 1.9 percent year on year to $4.55 billion in January, according to preliminary figures. Data revealed that jewelry sales fell 1.6 percent to $4 billion, while sales of watches ...
The Board of Directors of Grasim has approved the proposed merger of the Aditya Birla Chemicals (India) Limited (ABCIL), another Aditya Brila Group company, with Grasim. Grasim’s Board of Directors approved the swap ratio of 1 ...
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Bangladesh imports a major portion of the cotton that is consumed in the country from many sources. Sourcing raw material all over the globe means Bangladeshi spinners have to deal with wide variations in the type and degree of ...
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ConAgra Foods is planning to end RyKrisps crackers production at its plant in Southeast Minneapolis, citing low demand. The closure of the plant, which is the only plant making RyKrisps, will result in over 15 job losses, The Pioneer ...
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According to the organisers, Textile Forum which runs from March 4-5, 2015 at One Marylebone, London will be a riot of colour. They say the March edition will throw up more choices than ever for designers sourcing top end luxury fabrics ...
Tags: womenswear, menswear, childrenswear, lingerie, Textile
Thailand based and global fibres and petrochemicals producer, Indorama Ventures (IVL) is pulling out of an agreement to acquire SASA Polyester Sanayi AS (SASA) in Turkey. In a Thailand stock exchange filing, Indorama said both sides have ...
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Smari Organics has added two new flavors to its yogurt range. Thicker than Greek yogurt and with less sugar than most yogurts on the market, Smari packs as much as 20g of protein, more protein per ounce than any other yogurts in the U.S. ...
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Top Shelf Brands has partnered with Big Tent Group, a Louisville-based beverage development company, to promote Besado Tequila as well as entire line of Top Shelf Brands' premium alcoholic beverages. Big Tent Group and its affiliates ...