YNFX predicts nylon, polyester supply, prices

February 27, 2012  |  Industry News

The Yarns and Fibers Exchange (YnFx), Bombay, India, recently launched two reports that forecast market trends and prices in the polyester and nylon supply chains. The reports provide price forecasts on the fifth of each month and estimate prices for the quarter and year’s end in Asia, the U.S…
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Aurora Specialty Textiles Group receives sustainability award

February 24, 2012  |  Industry News

Aurora Specialty Textiles Group, Inc. (ASTG) received the 2012 Specialty Graphics Imaging Association (SGIA) Sustainability Recognition Award for the second consecutive year. SGIA created the Sustainability Recognition Awards to recognize member companies that develop a sustainable business ethic, r…
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Eastman and ExactFlat software reduces bottlenecks in tent and awning industry

February 22, 2012  |  Industry News

Eastman and ExactFlat software reduces bottlenecks in tent and awning industry Eastman Machine Company, industry leaders in the industrial fabrics cutting system market, teams up with Tri-D Technologies Inc., makers of ExactFlat 3D-to-2D CAD flattening software, to create a new product called ExactF…
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Rachel Lessne wins AATCC Young Entrepreneur Award

February 20, 2012  |  Industry News

Rachel Lessne wins AATCC Young Entrepreneur Award Rachel Lessne is this year’s recipient of the AATCC Young Entrepreneur Award. Lessne was chosen for her holistic business approach and practices in achieving social, economic, as well as environmental, sustainability. Lessne opened Green Envy E…
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Teijin launches China’s first closed-loop recycling for uniforms

February 17, 2012  |  Industry News

Teijin launches China’s first closed-loop recycling for uniforms The Teijin Group announces the first program in China for collecting and recycling used uniforms. The uniforms will be recycled using Teijin’s Eco Circle, an environmentally friendly closed-loop system incorporating the wor…
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United States to plant 13.63 million acres of cotton in 2012

February 16, 2012  |  Industry News

United States to plant 13.63 million acres of cotton in 2012 A survey by National Cotton Council (NCC) released February 11, 2012 projects a decline of 7.5 percent in upland cotton acreage compared to 2011, amounting to 13.34 million acres in 2012. Extra-long staple (ELS) acreage is expected to decl…
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2012 IFF Innovation Award competition begins: deadline July 12

February 14, 2012  |  Industry News

2012 Industrial Fabrics Foundation Innovation Award competition begins: deadline July 12 Industrial Fabrics Foundation (IFF) has announced the beginning of the competition for the 2012 IFF Innovation Award. The specialty fabrics industry encompasses some of the most innovative companies in the world…
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China’s textile and clothing industry set for growth

February 13, 2012  |  Industry News

Despite a number of challenges, China’s textile and clothing industry is set for further growth, while its competitors suffer declines as a result of cutbacks by retail buyers, according to a recent issue of Textile Outlook International from global business information company Textiles Intell…
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Trade Winds Asia Forum, May 2012

February 10, 2012  |  Industry News

As an official U.S. Department of Commerce conference and multi-sector trade mission, the Trade Winds Forum offers connections to business opportunities in Asia. Singapore will be the host city for Trade Winds Asia. Attendees will participate in a focused business development conference highlighting…
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AATCC holds 2012 International Conference

February 8, 2012  |  Industry News

The American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists’ 2012 International Conference will be held this year at the Hilton University Place in Charlotte, N.C., March 21-23. The conference will feature three educational tracks which mirror the Association’s interest groups: Chemical A…
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