TenCate intends to take a minority holding in the company TigerTurf. The acquisition process has reached a stage sufficiently advanced to justify expectations that the transaction will be completed shortly. TigerTurf has a focus on the Austral-Asian region and is a valuable geographical supplement to the TenCate strategic concept of end-user marketing in the synthetic turf market.
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Thursday, 5 February 2009
Smart Fabrics 2009
10-12 March 2009. Rome
3 February 2009, Leatherhead, UK - Smart Fabrics are big business. The smart textiles market is expected to hit US$642.1 million globally by the end of 2008, representing a compound annual growth rate of 28.3%. These figures are set to increase yet further into 2009 to keep pace with new applications emerging in the sector. Accordingly IntertechPira is to present the 5th annual Smart Fabrics conference, a global forum for all the developments you should know about.
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3 February 2009, Leatherhead, UK - Smart Fabrics are big business. The smart textiles market is expected to hit US$642.1 million globally by the end of 2008, representing a compound annual growth rate of 28.3%. These figures are set to increase yet further into 2009 to keep pace with new applications emerging in the sector. Accordingly IntertechPira is to present the 5th annual Smart Fabrics conference, a global forum for all the developments you should know about.
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Visitors to Pitti Filati are cautiously optimistic
The themes, colours and preliminary basic inspirations for the collections we will see in the markets in eighteen months time, got off to a fine start at Pitti Immagine Filati. The 64th edition (Florence, 28-30 January 2009) ended on a note of confidence notwithstanding the economic problems cutting across the international stage. According to organisers, visitors from industry who attended the show expressed their determination to start production for the coming seasons with a positive attitude.
As could be expected in these catastrophic economic times, visitor numbers were down with the final figures showing that 3,900 buyers attended the fair compared to the 4,700 who came to the last winter edition in January 2008. 37% of visitors were foreigners and 2468 were Italian.
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As could be expected in these catastrophic economic times, visitor numbers were down with the final figures showing that 3,900 buyers attended the fair compared to the 4,700 who came to the last winter edition in January 2008. 37% of visitors were foreigners and 2468 were Italian.
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Monday, 2 February 2009
European brands choose Thermocool
Exactly one year after launching at ispo Winter 2008, many leading sports and outdoor brands are already incorporating Advansa’s Thermocool thermo regulating fibre into their collections, which are on show at ispo Winter 09 this week, the company said today.
Born out of the experience and years of study on human thermoregulation from the privileged platform of profiled cross section products, Thermocool consists of a unique blend of fibres inside the yarns that interact with the wearer. The hybrid fibre mix provides dual functionality. Firstly, when the user is hot and perspiring, the fabric provides evaporative cooling, keeping the user cool and comfortable. Secondly, when the user is cold and shivering, the fabric reduces the exposure impact with external temperatures, keeping the user warm and thermo regulated. Advansa says that, for customers concerned about the environment, Thermocool is also available in an ECO version that uses a polymer made from renewable resources, instead of traditional petrochemical derivates. In the case of Thermocool the renewable resource is corn.
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Born out of the experience and years of study on human thermoregulation from the privileged platform of profiled cross section products, Thermocool consists of a unique blend of fibres inside the yarns that interact with the wearer. The hybrid fibre mix provides dual functionality. Firstly, when the user is hot and perspiring, the fabric provides evaporative cooling, keeping the user cool and comfortable. Secondly, when the user is cold and shivering, the fabric reduces the exposure impact with external temperatures, keeping the user warm and thermo regulated. Advansa says that, for customers concerned about the environment, Thermocool is also available in an ECO version that uses a polymer made from renewable resources, instead of traditional petrochemical derivates. In the case of Thermocool the renewable resource is corn.
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Sunday, 1 February 2009
Merino Perform for all climate sportswear
Sydney - Australian Wool Innovation (AWI) has unveiled its new Merino Perform range of extra fine Merino performance fabrics designed for next-to-skin wear.
AWI says that the natural qualities of Australian Merino such as natural breathability and elasticity, odour resistance, sweat and moisture control and suitability for multi-climatic environments, mean that Merino Perform fabrics provide an unrivalled level of next-to-skin comfort for everyday, active and sportswear in all climates, year round.
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AWI says that the natural qualities of Australian Merino such as natural breathability and elasticity, odour resistance, sweat and moisture control and suitability for multi-climatic environments, mean that Merino Perform fabrics provide an unrivalled level of next-to-skin comfort for everyday, active and sportswear in all climates, year round.
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Teijin takes Eco offer to Premiere Vision Preview in New York
The Teijin Group announced today that it will participate in Premiere Vision Preview New York, the fabrics and trends showcase that will take place at the Altman Building & Metropolitan Pavilion in New York on January 14 and 15.
Teijin Fibers Limited, the core company of Teijin Group's polyester polymers, fibres and textiles business, will organize its exhibition with N.I. Teijin Shoji Co., Ltd., the group company handling sales and import/export of textile materials and clothing products globally. Teijin Fibers, which has participated in Premiere Vision in Paris, will attend the New York show for the first time to expand its markets for casual and high-end clothing in North America, aiming to increase customers by 30% within this year.
Teijin will exhibit the following:
- NANOFRONT, the world’s first 700-nanometer ultrafine polyester nano fibre
- POEMY ECO, a chemically recycled polyester filament with a silky look and texture
- SILDOLL, a silky material that enables excellent colour development
- SYNEX, a polyester material with a soft, supple touch and excellent colour development
- ECO-A-WEAR, a blend of wool and recycled polyester staple fibre made from recycled pet bottles
- ECO CIRCLE, a closed-loop system for recycling used polyester products
Source: KnittingIndustry.com
Teijin Fibers Limited, the core company of Teijin Group's polyester polymers, fibres and textiles business, will organize its exhibition with N.I. Teijin Shoji Co., Ltd., the group company handling sales and import/export of textile materials and clothing products globally. Teijin Fibers, which has participated in Premiere Vision in Paris, will attend the New York show for the first time to expand its markets for casual and high-end clothing in North America, aiming to increase customers by 30% within this year.
Teijin will exhibit the following:
- NANOFRONT, the world’s first 700-nanometer ultrafine polyester nano fibre
- POEMY ECO, a chemically recycled polyester filament with a silky look and texture
- SILDOLL, a silky material that enables excellent colour development
- SYNEX, a polyester material with a soft, supple touch and excellent colour development
- ECO-A-WEAR, a blend of wool and recycled polyester staple fibre made from recycled pet bottles
- ECO CIRCLE, a closed-loop system for recycling used polyester products
Source: KnittingIndustry.com
Nilit scales up recycled yarns
Migdal Ha'emek, Israel - Nilit, a global leader in the production of nylon 6.6, has announced that it has recently completed the scale-up of its recycled yarns, a unique combination produced from polymer waste and other polymers. The company says that the development represents a breakthrough in yarn engineering and production.
Fabio Kahn, Director of Nilit's Fibers Division, says: “The development shows Nilit’s continued dedication to innovation in research and development of nylon yarns and our longstanding commitment to protecting the environment. Being aware of our impact on the environment and reducing that impact with a product this original is highly gratifying.”
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Fabio Kahn, Director of Nilit's Fibers Division, says: “The development shows Nilit’s continued dedication to innovation in research and development of nylon yarns and our longstanding commitment to protecting the environment. Being aware of our impact on the environment and reducing that impact with a product this original is highly gratifying.”
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