Building on the success of Evolon, Freudenberg Performance Materials has launched Evolon New Generation, the high-tech textile made from super-microfilaments that are half the thickness and twice the density of those used in the original Evolon. The new textile provides the best combination of thermo-physiological properties for unparalleled comfort. Evolon New Generation complements the original Evolon by opening up entirely new applications in the fields of bedding, technical packaging and

Technavio's analysts forecast the global waterproof breathable textile market to grow at a CAGR of 6.30% during the period 2017-2021. Technavio's report, Global Waterproof Breathable Textile Market 2017-2021, has been prepared based on an in-depth market analysis with inputs from industry experts. The report covers the market landscape and its growth prospects over the coming years. The report also includes a discussion of the key vendors operating in this market. These include: Dow Cornin

Getting your design file printed onto fabric has never been easier. Online suppliers now offer a plethora of fabric options, each one matched to a compatible ink chemistry, with the necessary fabric treatment and post processing. The majority of online suppliers offer a service designed for the consumer. As such, there are no guarantees when it comes to colour matching or accuracy. Most online suppliers recommend the client orders test prints on their desired fabric to ensure the printed fabric

Dragged down by a cooling property market and infrastructure investment, China's GDP growth is expected to dip to 6.6 percent in the fourth quarter of 2017, a UBS report said Friday. GDP expanded 6.8 percent year on year in the third quarter, down from the second quarter's 6.9 percent increase but above the government's targeted growth of around 6.5 percent for the year. UBS economist Wang Tao expects the country's economic growth to further moderate to 6.4 percent in 2018 as policies to

Around 70% of the manufacturing cost of an apparel product is fabric and this cost can be reduced by around 10% by introducing new cutting technology. Bangladeshi apparel makers are introducing cutting edge software technology in a bid to upgrade production processes and reduce fabric waste by raising measurement accuracy. According to industry insiders and technical experts, around 70% of the total manufacturing cost of an apparel product is fabric. This single cost can be reduced

Reiterating the Pakistani Government’s commitment to the issue of stuck sales tax refunds, special assistant to prime minister on revenue Haroon Akhtar Khan has told representatives of the All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) that the government has cleared about Rs. 40 billion worth such refunds to the industry in the first four months of 2017. Khan said the focus of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has shifted from burdening the existing taxpayers to finding new taxpayers. FBR

India's Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC) has hailed the raise in the merchandise exports from India scheme (MEIS) rates to 4 per cent of export value, saying the step will ease blocked capital problems and help handle Christmas orders. However, it is upset over the low rebate on state levies (RoSL) as the central taxes rebate have not been considered. AEPC chairman Ashok Rajani, in a press recent release, urged the government to urgently restore the previous rates of RoSL and duty dra

While another $8 billion worth of exports is needed before the yearend to fulfil Vietnamese Government’s 2017 export target of $31 billion in textiles and garments, the average export growth rate in August and September indicates the target is achievable, according to Le Tien Truong, general director of Vietnam National Textile and Garment Group (Vinatex). Vietnam’s textile and apparel exports were worth $28 billion in 2016 and exports growth is projected to reach 10 per cent this year, a Vi

The global polyester staple fibre (PSF) market is expected to reach $39.3 billion by 2025, growing at a CAGR of 6.3 per cent, says a recent report. Rise in the global consumption of sustainable textiles has been a major factor driving market growth. Growing environment consciousness and cheaper price of PSF has increased utilisation of PSF in the market. Solid PSF was the largest product segment in 2016 and is expected to witness a promising growth rate over the forecast period, according to

Teijin Frontier Co., Ltd., Japan-based Teijin Group’s fibre-product converting company, has announced that the company has developed a polyester high-gauge knitting material laminated with a breathable film to produce thin, lightweight and breathable textiles. Teijin Frontier will sell its new material mainly for spring/summer 2019 sportswear. Textiles laminated with breathable film are widely used for high-functional sportswear due to their breathability, waterproofness, lightweight and str