Protective driving apparel sales race up

January 16, 2017  |  Industry News

The global driving apparel market was worth $11.8 billion in 2015 and is expected to reach $17.2 billion by the end of 2024, experiencing a 4.6 percent compound annual growth rate (CAGR), according to a report published by Transparency Market Research. Driving apparel includes gear for protecting …
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Labon opens fiber plant in South Carolina

January 13, 2017  |  Industry News

China-based fiber and textile manufacturer Labon cites the friendly business climate and skilled workforce as prime reasons for locating its first U.S. operation in Orangeburg County, S.C. The company will invest $3.1 million over the next five years, creating 23 new jobs in the process. The company…
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New and better wearables predicted for 2017

January 6, 2017  |  Industry News

Some reports suggest that wearable technology is “over,” but Wearables Insider says otherwise. While the article by Dan Rosenbaum admits that 2016 was challenging, and that “the wristband part of the industry has consolidated and stratified.” But 2017 will have a new focus. This year, health…
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Pakistan’s textile exports continue slide in 2016

January 5, 2017  |  Industry News

Overall textile exports from Pakistan continued to present a dismal picture for another year. The industry has been rendered not viable by the high cost of doing business. As a consequence, textile exports fell further by $600 million, says All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) chairman, Aa…
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AFFOA announces Project Call 1.0 for fabric innovations

December 22, 2016  |  Industry News

The mission of the Advanced Functional Fabrics of America (AFFO A) is “to enable a manufacturing-based revolution—the transformation of traditional fibers, yarns and textiles into highly sophisticated, integrated and networked devices and systems, and facilitate the conversion of the textile ind…
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Medical implants change to meet patient preference

December 22, 2016  |  Industry News

A growing geriatric population, increasing prevalence of chronic diseases and consumer preference for minimally invasive surgery are stimulating product advances, as medical device players rethink their application and market segment strategies. According to a report by San Antonio, Texas-based rese…
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Hospital linens market expected to reach 9.1 by 2024

December 9, 2016  |  Industry News

According to a recently published report by Transparency Market Research (TMR), the global market for hospital linen supply and management services is likely to rise at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.4 percent from 2016 to 2024 and increase to $9.1 billion by the end of the forecast peri…
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Oerlikon, Huitong join in new polycondensation system

December 7, 2016  |  Industry News

Despite the continuing market slowdown in China, the new manmade-fibers segment Oerlikon Barmag Huitong Engineering Co. Ltd.—a joint venture of Swiss technology group Oerlikon and Chinese chemicals specialists Huitong Chemical Engineering Technique—recently signed an order for a 60,000-tons-a…
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Gore opens fabrics testing facilities

December 6, 2016  |  Industry News

W.L. Gore & Associates Inc., based in Elkton, Md., has opened its new Biophysics and Heat and Flame Protection labs at which engineers can test component materials, Gore laminates and fully constructed garments, and footwear. The new facilities also allow Gore to develop fabrics with distinct fu…
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Automotive sector shows potential for airbag yarn

December 1, 2016  |  Industry News

Citing estimates by press-release distributor Business Wire, Swiss materials developer Oerlikon notes the demand for airbags will increase by 5 percent annually over the next five years. To date, airbags have been predominantly manufactured using polyamide 6.6 yarns, the company notes. However, ther…
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