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China's new five-year plan to guide industry expansion
31 January 2012
Domestic market expansion, new materials development and the transfer of production bases are all priorities under the 12th five-year plan (2011 to 2015) for the domestic textile industry, released by mainland China's ministry of industry and information technology earlier this month.
just-style's research roundup
14 November 2011
Featured reports from just-style's research store this week include a detailed look at the footwear sectors in China and Mexico, Asos' focus on service and research into the Australian clothing retail sector.
just-style management briefing: Yarns and fibres see domestic sourcing shift
1 November 2011
The purchase of yarns, fibres and other materials from developing countries for rich country-controlled garment manufacturing has long been a cost-effective business practice. But many factors - including high shipping costs and delays in supplies - have caused companies in recent years to look for a supply chain that is closer to home.
Global news roundup
20 October 2011
The following is a round-up of apparel and footwear news from the world's local media. just-style has not checked these stories so cannot guarantee their accuracy.
US: DuPont invests $500m in new Kevlar facility
10 October 2011
DuPont is hoping for a 40% boost in the global production capacity of its high strength Kevlar fibres, best known for its use in ballistic and stab-resistant body armour, after opening a new $500m facility in South Carolina.
US: DuPont wins almost US$1bn in trade secrets suit
15 September 2011
DuPont has won almost US$1bn in damages against Kolon Industries in an intellectual property lawsuit around high strength fibres used in its Kevlar body armor.
US: Oeko-Tex label extends Sorona to infants' wear
9 September 2011
DuPont's Sorona polymer, which is made from renewable plant sources such as corn, has been awarded the stringent Oeko-Tex Class 1 certification which allows it to be used in textiles and clothing used by infants and toddlers.
DENMARK: Genencor adds sustainable textile enzymes
14 April 2011
Genencor, which makes a range of enzymes for textile pre-treatment and finishing, has added new products to its line-up including a sustainable range that includes enzymatic bleaching.
INDIA: DuPont strikes Nomex fabric deal with Arvind
4 February 2011
Science-based products giant DuPont has agreed a strategic alliance with India’s Arvind to make and market its Nomex flame-resistant fabrics on the sub-continent.
DENMARK: DuPont buys enzyme maker Danisco in $5.8bn deal
10 January 2011
US chemicals group DuPont has tabled a $5.8bn bid for Danish food ingredients and biofuels group Danisco – in a move that will also give it control of Genencor, which makes a range of enzymes for textile pre-treatment and finishing.
UK: London spotlights eco and ethical fashion
11 August 2010
Two major eco-textile and ethical fashion events will join forces in London this autumn when the Ethical Fashion Source exhibition runs alongside the fourth international RITE Group conference on sustainable textiles.
US: Triexta approved as new generic fibre name
27 March 2009
The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has ruled that fibres made from a renewably sourced polyester polymer called PTT have enough different properties to allow them to be classified under a new generic name – triexta.
JAPAN: New swimsuit material to hit market
2 January 2009
Tokyo-based textile manufacturer Opelontex Co has developed the world's first cationic dye-dyeable polyurethane elastic fibre "LYCRA®fiber T-909B" for swimwear that shows improved strength against swim pool chlorine and an original yarn feature that means it stretches softly and shrinks quickly.
US: Invista files lawsuit over nylon trade secrets
14 November 2008
Fibre producer Invista has filed a lawsuit against chemical company Rhodia for alleged theft and misappropriation of a chemical process technology used in the production of nylon 6,6.
US: Army chooses Milliken fabric for iCVC uniform
6 October 2008
Milliken & Company’s flame resistant Abrams fabric has been chosen for the United States Army’s improved Combat Vehicle Coverall (iCVC).
CHINA: DuPont nearing Sorona fibre polymer production
18 June 2008
US chemicals company DuPont is close to starting commercial production of its Sorona polymer in China, speeding up supply to the Asian textiles market.
US: DuPont updates Artistri digital printing inks
4 June 2008
DuPont Digital Printing has launched a new range of Artistri P5000 colour inks for direct-to-garment digital printing.
US: DuPont launches lighter weight fireman's suit
21 May 2008
DuPont has launched its new Tychem BR garment, certified to the National Fire Protection Agency in the US.
EUROPE: Chemical groups fined EUR243m over rubber cartel
6 December 2007
Five leading chemical groups have been hit with fines totalling EUR243.21m (US$353.9m) by the European Commission for taking part in a cartel for chloroprene rubber.
New innovations drive technical textiles and apparel
10 October 2007
From easy-care clothing to astronaut’s suits, innovations in intelligent apparel and technical textiles now span the whole market, from everyday benefits that make the wearer’s life easier to critical applications whose sole function is saving lives. Niki Tait takes a look at some of the latest advances in this field.
CHINA: Sinopec, DuPont form EVA joint venture
24 September 2007
A new joint venture to produce Ethylene Vinyl Acetate (EVA) resins in China has been set up by Sinopec Corp (the China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation) and DuPont Packaging & Industrial Polymers.
SWITZERLAND: Huntsman to increase textile dye prices
25 July 2007
Huntsman Textile Effects is increasing its prices in Europe in response to what it describes as “continued high crude oil, energy and transportation costs” and sharply rising raw material costs caused by the removal of certain preferential export tariffs in China from 1 July 2007.
US: DuPont launches new corn-based polymer for footwear, fibres
7 June 2007
DuPont has launched a second range of polymers made from renewable sources which can be used in a range of products including running shoes, ski boots and spandex fibres.
Digital textile printing on growth trajectory
20 April 2007
Digital technology is the fastest growing method of printing textiles, according to a report in the latest issue of Textile Outlook International. Between 2000 and 2005 digitally printed textile output rose by 300% to 70m square metres.
SOUTH KOREA: Hyosung ups capacity to meet spandex shortage
7 February 2007
South Korean fibre maker Hyosung is expanding production at its facilities in Korea and China to meet shortages in spandex. The company also said it has finalised a deal to buy Tongkook’s spandex facility in Zhuhai, China.
CHINA: Tests uncover sub-standard fashion garments
22 January 2007
Leading fashion brands including Armani and Zara may have to pull clothing out of Chinese stores because of concerns over safety and quality, according to the Shanghai Administration for Industry and Commerce.
US: DuPont introduces new flame-resistant fabrics
4 January 2007
Protective wear specialist DuPont Personal Protection has developed a new line of flame resistant fabrics which it says are specifically engineered to protect against electric arc hazards and meet National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 70E Category 2 requirements.
US: Lapres joins Textronics as CFO
15 December 2006
Geoffrey Lapres has joined Textronics Inc as chief financial officer, a new post at the firm that specialises in electronically conductive textiles.
Related research
The World Nonwovens Industry: Profiles of Ten Leading Producers—1 of 3, 2011/12
This report is the first in a series of three in which the world's top 40 nonwovens producers are profiled. The report provides updated information and data about the activities and strategies of Ahlstrom, Companhia Providência, DuPont Nonwovens, Fiberweb, Freudenberg, Glatfelter, Johns Manville, Kimberly-Clark, Polymer Group Inc (PGI) and Sandler. The report also includes data on the size of the market and sales achieved by these top ten producers of nonwovens.
Performance apparel markets: business update, 3rd quarter 2011
This report provides information, analysis and insight on: acquisitions, divestments and mergers; brand development; corporate social responsibility (CSR); events; financial results; joint ventures, cooperation, licensing and distribution; legal issues; markets; new stores; recycling; and regulations and standards for performance fabrics.
Outlook for Man-Made Fibres and Technical Textiles: Report from the 50th Dornbirn Congress
The 50th Dornbirn Man-Made Fibers Congress, held in September 2011, attracted 740 attendees from 30 countries. When the congress was first launched in the early 1960s, synthetic fibres represented just 5% of total fibre production, but today they account for over half and this share is set to rise even further in the coming years. This report reviews and analyses several papers presented at the congress on key topics -- including cotton and man-made fibre demand to 2060 by country and region, and future limitations on the supply of cotton. It also reviews some of the latest developments in cellulosic fibres, biopolymers and polyester recycling from a number of companies, including Advansa, DuPont, Filature Miroglio, Hohenstein Institute, Kelheim, Lenzing, NatureWorks, RadiciGroup, Rhodia, RWTH Aachen University, STFI and TITK. The report also provides an outlook for the future which looks at the role of green chemistry and the future challenges facing the man-made fibre industry.
