The exports of textiles,including apparels,from Japan dropped six percent year-on-year to US$781.49 million in September 2012,according to the statistics compiled by the Japan Textiles Exporters Association based on the data made available ...
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Sheffield Hallam University in the UK has secured more than €3m from the European Union to launch NEWGENPAK, a new group which brings together experts in sustainable packaging from across Europe. The new group will form to create the ...
Tags: sustainable packaging, environment-friendly paper products
The UK Food Standards Agency's (FSA's) expert Advisory Committee on Novel Foods and Processes is considering an application from Swiss firm Dow Wolff Cellulosics for approval to market a carbohydrate derivative, known as methylcellulose, as ...
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The exhibition “When Wool is in Fashion”, created by Vogue Italia and L’Uomo Vogue, in collaboration with The Woolmark Company, opened at 10 Corso Como, Milan, Italy with an artistic and glamorous event. The exclusive ...
Tags: wool, textile industry, textile market
Indo Rama Synthetics (India) Limited, India's largest dedicated polyester manufacturer, announced its un-audited results for Q2 and H1 ended September 30, 2012. Net sales for Q2 2012-13 stood at Rs 734.50 crore as against Rs 771.71 crore ...
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US-based foodservice packaging firm D&W Fine Pack has launched a new line of tableware called REVIVE, made from 100% biodegradable sugarcane fibre. The REVIVE line, featuring a full suite of bowls, plates, platters and hinged containers, ...
Tags: tableware, biodegradable sugarcane fibre, brand awareness
At 37th Annual General Meeting of The Southern India Mills' Association (SIMA) Cotton Development & Research Association held on September 17, 2012 at the Hotel Le Meridien, Coimbatore, Mr. T. Rajkumar, Chairman of Sri Mahasakthi Mills ...
Peru-based camelid fibre supplier Coopecan Peru has made its first export to Switzerland. The US$ 100,000 worth of exports includes six tons of baby alpaca tops and 2.2 tons of baby alpaca yarn. With the first ...
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Amid the ongoing problem of frequent power cuts,Southern India Mills Association(SIMA)members are still indecisive about the shifting of textile spinning mills to other states,especially the western states of Gujarat and Maharashtra.Mr.K ...
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The Government of India’s decision to restructure loans worth Rs. 350 billion is expected to play a major role in revival of the industry, Mr. V Narayanasamy, Union Minister of State in the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) said, ...
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Cotton Australia CEO, Adam Kay, says planting the 2012-13 crop is now well underway in all regions, with only minor setbacks caused by the recent bout of widespread colder weather. This year Cotton Australia expects a 20 per cent ...
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Interest regarding industrial hemp continues to increase within Alberta’s agricultural sector. Not only does the crop grow well in the province, but the increased consumer interest in sustainability and renewable resources suggests ...
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Cotton Australia has issued its first pre-season comment on prospects for the 2012-13 cotton season. CEO Adam Kay said the new crop year was pregnant with both problems and opportunities, but on balance the positives should outweigh the ...
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Spanish firm SAICA has acquired Stirling Fibre Group, the UK-based independent provider of waste management solutions. The acquisition is expected to boost expansion of SAICA's Natur business in the UK. The latest acquisition is a part ...
Tags: waste management solutions, Cutts Recycling, Recycled Paper
The British high-street retail giant Marks & Spencer, also known as M&S, has launched its first outfit made entirely with the old unwanted clothes of shoppers. The product, which is a limited-edition ladies wool coat, is a result of the ...
Tags: recycled outfit, ladies wool coat, clothing