Hikes in raw materials prices hit U.S. and E.U.

May 11, 2012  |  Industry News, Markets

Textile and clothing import volumes affected U.S. and E.U. textile and clothing import prices rose sharply in 2011 reflecting hikes in raw material prices, according to Issue No. 155 of Textile Outlook International from the global business information company Textiles Intelligence. Between March 20…
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New OEKO-TEX test criteria come into force

May 10, 2012  |  Industry News

Certification helpful step towards REACH compliance In early January, OEKO-TEX® proposed criteria and limit values for tests on harmful substances in the textile industry. The test requirements are now part of OEKO-TEX Standard 100 and were implemented on April 1, 2012. The test requirements con…
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SBA hosts business matchmaking

May 8, 2012  |  Industry News

Linking small businesses with federal contract opportunities during National Small Business Week The U.S. Small Business Administration will host a business matchmaking event allowing small businesses to discuss procurement opportunities with major corporations and federal agencies during National S…
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DSM Dyneema completes new ballistic tape facility

May 7, 2012  |  Industry News

DSM Dyneema announces accomplishments at its ultra high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) fiber manufacturing facility located in Greenville, S.C. DSM Dyneema’s continues its commitment to the defense, law enforcement and civilian protection sectors through life protection innovations tha…
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Spring commencements go green giving new life to nearly seven million bottles

May 4, 2012  |  Industry News

Herff Jones’ Renew Collection to feature graduation gowns made from REPREVE recycled fiber Herff Jones chooses REPREVE®, made by Unifi Inc. to help make spring commencements greener. This year, students from colleges and universities can feel even better about their commencement ceremonies…
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AATCC, Textile Research Conference examine sustainability, innovation

May 3, 2012  |  Industry News

AATCC and Southern Textile Research Conference examine sustainability, innovation and opportunity Conference takes place May 20-22, 2012 in Pawley’s Island, S.C., USA The American Association of Textile Colorists and Chemists’ (AATCC) Chemical Applications Interest Group is partnering wi…
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Launching a new equipment product?

May 2, 2012  |  Industry News

With a focus on the equipment used by end product manufacturers in their shops, the July issue of Specialty Fabrics Review offers an especially good opportunity for equipment manufacturers to provide potential buyers with information about their new products. Part of this special feature issue will …
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Down that stays dry

May 1, 2012  |  News

[Down Décor] Cincinnati, Ohio Down is universally regarded as an efficient natural insulator, used for decades in apparel and sleeping bags. The central flaw of down, however, is that once it is wet, it loses its loft and insulation factor, making it difficult to dry and compromising the comf…
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Upholstery fabrics inspired by jazz music

May 1, 2012  |  News

Using Diolen®Safe yarns, Backhausen’s new JAZZ collection features upholstery fabrics inspired by jazz music legends. Diolen Safe is fire retardant and abrasion resistant, combining color fastness and luminance for fabrics suitable for use in public areas such as hotels, hospitals and offi…
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Five-meter rolled products for printing

May 1, 2012  |  News

Customers’ requests prompted HEYtex to offer five-meter rolled products, including the highly translucent HEYblue® digitex® heylux backlit indoor textile for solvent, eco-solvent, UV and latex inks; and HEYblue digitex flexible, an acrylic-coated polyester that is stretchable, tear res…
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