China to be key player in the cotton market

November 29, 2016  |  Industry News

The United States’ new administration’s policy on China trade will significantly impact the U.S. agricultural export trade, according to Marci Russell, former chief economist for CNBC. Speaking at a luncheon hosted by the Lubbock (Texas) Economic Development Alliance, Russell presented four econ…
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Train-seat materials market expected to hit $1.7 billion

November 28, 2016  |  Industry News

Increasing environmental concerns pertaining to greenhouse gas emissions by various modes of transport and increasing demand for high-speed trains in Europe and Chine are expected to drive the global train-seat materials market value to $1.7 billion by the end of 2016. According to a report, “Glob…
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Global acoustic-insulation market to reach $14.6 billion by 2022

November 24, 2016  |  Industry News

Led by the performance of plastic foam, the global acoustic-insulation market is expected to reach $14.633 billion by 2022, according to new research published by Allied Market Research. Plastic foam material is estimated to dominate the market from 2015 to 2022. Europe led the market, accounting fo…
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IFAI Expo highlights textile testing’s growing relevance

November 18, 2016  |  Features, Industry News

Most of us are familiar with the basics of textile testing for comfort, aesthetics and durability in apparel textiles. But the development of textiles for technical and industrial end uses requires an understanding of existing and new criteria for measuring and evaluating textile attributes. These a…
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Japan’s high-performance fiber industry discussed

November 18, 2016  |  Industry News

At IFAI Expo 2016 in October, IFAI Japan conducted a Japan Technical Seminar to discuss the status of the Japanese chemical fibers industry. The Japan Chemical Fibers Association gave a presentation on “The future of Japanese high performance/high functional fibers.” The association consists of …
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Techtextil Russia to be held annually

November 15, 2016  |  Industry News

To address the needs of the technical textiles and fibrous materials market, Messe Frankfurt RUS will turn Techtextil Russia into an annual event. According to textilesupdate.com, Techtextil Russia will be held in Moscow for the ninth time Feb. 20-22, 2017, at the  fairground. Russian Textile Week …
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Chomarat works to aid auto CO2 reduction

November 14, 2016  |  Industry News

In an effort to assist the automotive industry to fulfill regulatory CO2 reduction objectives, French textiles developer Chomarat is developing non-crimp fabrics based on very heavy tow fibers. Continuous-glass and carbon-fiber composites offer a significant advantage in attaining goals by reducing …
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Birdair membrane tops Coney Island Amphitheater

November 4, 2016  |  Industry News

Buffalo, N.Y.-based Birdair Inc. has completed the new Ford Amphitheater at Brooklyn, N.Y.’s Coney Island. The 5,000-seat entertainment venue is part of New York City’s Seaside Park and Community Arts Center—a new community development that aims to bring a mix of year-round entertainment, new …
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Moderate growth expected in acrylic fiber market

November 2, 2016  |  Industry News

An increase in acrylic fiber raw material prices is forcing manufacturers across the globe to use such substitutes as polyester, nylon, cellulose etc. for various applications, according to a report by analysts at Future Market Insights based in Valley Cottage, N.Y. The reports notes substitutes hav…
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Archroma marks three years of innovative sustainability

October 31, 2016  |  Industry News

Swiss color and specialty-chemicals developer Archroma marks its third anniversary in October with innovations that point to sustainability. Based in Basel, Switzerland, Archroma began with the acquisition of Clariant’s textile, paper and emulsions businesses. In 2014, Archroma acquired 49 percent…
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