Imports at Unites State’s major retail container ports are expected to continue to grow this summer as retailers stock up inventory to get ahead of higher tariffs, according to the monthly Global Port Trackerreleased by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Hackett Associates.NRF is the world’s largest retailassociation.“With a major tariff increase already announced and the possibility that tariffs could be imposed on nearly all goods and inputs from China, retailers are continuing to stock

Pictured at Techtextil 2019 in Frankfurt is Dr Heislitz (right) with Freudenberg Performance Materials head of global communications Holger Steingraeber and media relations manager Katrin Böttcher. © Adrian WilsonAt the recent Techtextil show in Frankfurt, Adrian Wilson spoke to Dr Frank Heislitz, CEO of Freudenberg Performance Materials.When we spoke around this time last year, you had only recently assumed the role of CEO of Freudenberg Performance Materials. Your aim was to visit as many of y

Sonoco Alcore will debut Sonoco’s new, patented EcoSPAN™ engineered textile cores to global manufacturers at the upcoming ITMA show, 20-26 June in Barcelona, Spain. Sonoco’s EcoSPAN technology creates a tailored friction surface to drive optimal performance in the demanding realm of Spandex yarn production.Unlike current Spandex yarn cores that use a film-based material on the outer surface, which creates friction-driven transfer problems and minimizes the ability for customization, EcoSPAN core

According to the market report published by Future Market Insights titled‘Fabric Care Market: Global Industry Analysis 2013-2017 and Opportunity Assessment 2018-2027,’the revenue generated from fabric care is estimated to be valued at over US$ 90,658.6 Mn in 2018, which is projected to increase at a CAGR of 5.9% during the forecast period (2018-2027).Fabric care detergents, a product type segment, is projected to gain significant growth in theowing to the increasing use of liquid fabric care pro

, a subsidiary of Sensient Technologies Corporation, will demonstrate its commitment to a safer and more sustainable future for the textiles industry with its range of innovative digital inkjet technology at stand H3-C107 during ITMA 2019 (20th-26th June, Barcelona). Visitors will have access to the latest inkjet solutions, designed to support textile manufacturers in reaching new heights of quality and consistency in an environmentally responsible way.Sensient will be highlighting its new water

The Tiruppur Exporters’ Association (TEA) has urged the ministry of commerce to announce WorldOrganisation (WTO) compatible alternate scheme in place of the Merchandise Exports from India Scheme (MEIS). Such a scheme is needed till India inks free trade agreements (FTAs) with the EU, UK, EAEU, CEPA with Canada, CECA with Australia and other countries.Pic: ShutterstockTEA has made the request in response to Union minister of commerce and industry Piyush Goyal urging the industry and export counci

Pulse of the fashion industry 2019 report published by theand Sustainable Apparel Coalition in partnership with Boston Consulting Group showed that more than 50% of consumers plan to switch brands in the future if another brand acts more environmentally.Figure 1:More than a third of consumer’s report they have already switched from their preferred brand to another because it credibly stands for positive environmental and/or social practices.The report also showed the fashion industry is still fa

PrimaLoft, a leader in advanced material technology, has introducedPrimaLoft Next, a brand new, innovative textile platform that combines the thermal advantages of insulation with the versatility of fabric.PrimaLoft Next is designed to provide freedom for the design of garments that deliver lightweight warmth and breathability, without the bulk. ThePrimaLoft Next Evolve Seriesis the first collection within this platform and will be on display at Outdoor by ISPO in Munich. Early adopter of the ne

Duvaltex, a market leader in North America for contract textiles, will introduce its newClean Impact Textilesat the Neocon show in Chicago, which runs from 10-12 June 2019. The company says that this not only represents the first recycled biodegradable polyester textile for commercial interiors, but also a major step forward in establishing an advanced bi-circular economy model for textiles whereby polyester fabric, at the end of its useful life, can flow through either a biological or technical

A University of Georgia student is working on a new approach for dyeing textiles so that consumption of water and dye discharge which has toxic chemicals reduce significantly. The new process uses nanocellulose as a carrier ofdyes. Compared tofibres, nanocellulose fibres have more surface area, allowing efficient attachment of dye molecules.The environmentally friendly dyeing process has been shown to reduce the amount of wastewater and toxic chemicals. Traditional dyeing methods involve a dye b