http://www.just-style.com/companies/toray-industries-inc_id462Latest Toray Industries Inc industry news - from just-style.com© 2012 All content copyright just-style.com. Published by Aroq Ltd.Sun, 12 Feb 2012 06:09:14 GMTSun, 12 Feb 2012 06:09:14 GMTjust-style.com - RSS feedjust-style.comhttp://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss20Rapid growth in demand in emerging markets is driving investment in nonwovens, according to a new report - with several nonwovens roll goods producers expanding to target markets in Asia, Australasia, the Middle East, North Africa, South America and Southern Africa.http://www.just-style.com/analysis/emerging-markets-drive-investment-in-nonwovens_id113462.aspxFri, 10 Feb 2012 17:00:00 GMTEstablished skills and tradition were not enough to save some apparel makers from layoffs and factory closures in 2011. But acquisitions, an environmental focus and international expansion helped others to build on a solid recovery from the recession.http://www.just-style.com/management-briefing/manufacturing-winners-and-losers-in-2011_id113064.aspxMon, 19 Dec 2011 15:11:00 GMTJapanese yarn and fabric maker Toray Industries Inc says it has increased production across the group in a bid to offset the impact of the recent widespread flooding in Thailand, which led the company to close four plants in the country.http://www.just-style.com/news/toray-rejigs-production-to-mitigate-flood-impact_id113028.aspxWed, 14 Dec 2011 13:57:00 GMTToray Industries is claiming a world first with the production of laboratory-scale samples of fully renewable, bio-based PET fibre.http://www.just-style.com/news/toray-claims-renewable-pet-breakthrough_id112825.aspxTue, 22 Nov 2011 14:19:00 GMTToray Industries plans to expand its fibres and textiles recycling business as part of the Green Innovation Business Expansion project launched in April this year.http://www.just-style.com/news/toray-to-expand-textile-recycling-business_id112583.aspxFri, 28 Oct 2011 14:52:00 GMTDuPont 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. http://www.just-style.com/news/dupont-invests-500m-in-new-kevlar-facility_id112409.aspxMon, 10 Oct 2011 17:26:00 GMTPuma has launched an eco-friendly version of its suede shoe, which is made using 100% recycled materials.http://www.just-style.com/news/puma-launches-eco-friendly-shoe_id112201.aspxMon, 19 Sep 2011 12:11:00 GMTJapanese textile maker Toray Industries Inc is targeting the outdoor clothing market with two new fabric developments which offer lightweight breathability and water repellent insulation.http://www.just-style.com/news/toray-fabric-developments-target-outdoor-market_id111579.aspxTue, 12 Jul 2011 17:34:00 GMTJapanese textile maker Toray Industries Inc has begun full scale production of a new ultra-fine nylon yarn for stockings and inner wear, which it claims is significantly finer than other products already on the market.http://www.just-style.com/news/toray-launches-ultra-fine-nylon-yarn_id111204.aspxThu, 26 May 2011 13:00:00 GMTJapanese textile maker Toray has developed a new membrane technology that offers laminated fabrics with what it describes as "the next generation of breathability" as well as being completely waterproof and windproof and high stretch.http://www.just-style.com/news/toray-develops-next-generation-breathable-fabric_id110022.aspxThu, 13 Jan 2011 17:39:00 GMTJapanese casual clothing chain Uniqlo is launching a range of jeans that uses the same heat-retaining technology used in its best-selling HeatTech thermal underwear line.http://www.just-style.com/news/uniqlo-extends-heattech-line-into-jeans_id109473.aspxWed, 10 Nov 2010 13:29:00 GMTClothing retailer Uniqlo has joined forces with fibre specialist Toray to develop a new range of ultra-lightweight down jackets.http://www.just-style.com/news/uniqlo-unveils-new-ultra-lightweight-jacket_id109139.aspxThu, 07 Oct 2010 12:55:00 GMTLooking at performance on a global market positioning basis, rather than geography, the last two years have been challenging for all global textile and clothing producers, as demand waned and customers put off purchasing decisions.http://www.just-style.com/management-briefing/part-iv-the-winners-and-survivors_id108713.aspxTue, 31 Aug 2010 12:17:00 GMTSynthetic fibre maker Toray Industries Inc has swung to a first-quarter profit helped by better sales and cost-cutting measures.http://www.just-style.com/news/textile-demand-helps-toray-swing-to-q1-profit_id108587.aspxWed, 11 Aug 2010 14:49:00 GMTJapanese fashion retailer Uniqlo has renewed a five-year sourcing deal with Toray Industries in a move that is expected to see it buy JPY400bn (US$4.6bn) in fibres and fabrics over the next five years.http://www.just-style.com/news/uniqlo-expands-sourcing-deal-with-toray_id108345.aspxTue, 20 Jul 2010 12:10:00 GMTJapanese casual clothing chain Uniqlo is hoping it can replicate the winter success of its Heattech line of heat-retaining thermal underwear with new products that are being lined up for summer.http://www.just-style.com/news/uniqlo-eyes-summer-sales-boost-from-new-tech-lines_id107358.aspxWed, 07 Apr 2010 18:32:00 GMTSynthetic fibre maker Toray has announced further investments in its already burgeoning Chinese market.http://www.just-style.com/news/toray-invests-in-china-unit_id105375.aspxMon, 21 Sep 2009 12:40:00 GMTJapanese textile maker Toray Industries has developed an organic thin-film solar cell that can be applied like a dye to materials.http://www.just-style.com/news/toray-develops-new-solar-film-for-garments_id105099.aspxThu, 20 Aug 2009 16:39:00 GMTSpecial underwear tested by Japanese astronaut Koichi Wakata in the International Space Station has returned after the one month mission.http://www.just-style.com/news/space-underwear-returns-to-planet-earth-without-complaint_id104888.aspxFri, 31 Jul 2009 12:53:00 GMTJapan's biggest textile maker Toray says it is to review the scale of its global production and expand its overseas apparel business.http://www.just-style.com/news/toray-targets-international-growth-amid-recession_id104563.aspxThu, 25 Jun 2009 13:27:00 GMT