Report summary
This report includes statistical data and analysis of global trends in man-made fibre production. In addition to the statistics, the data are broken down into several types of synthetic and cellulosic fibres. The report also includes detailed forecasts -- by fibre type, country and region -- of man-made fibre capacities to the end of 2013 as well as an outlook for man-made fibre production.
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Production of nonwovens in Turkey doubled in the five years to 2011, an achievement partly credited to the recent, rapid acceleration in foreign direct investment in the country.
Lubbock
In an article for Commodity Online yesterday, Seshadri Ramkumar, Associate Professor of Nonvwovens at Texas Tech University, reports that the technical textiles market in India will skyrocket to US $ 28.7 billion by 2016-17. The prediction comes from information provided by India’s Textiles Ministry officials.
http://www.innovationintextiles.com/industry-talk/india-technical-textiles-to-reach-287-billion/
Isle of Wight
This summer is arriving fashionably late - and with it Eco fashion brand Rapanui has launched a new collection of new prints and tops for summer made entirely from organic, natural fabrics in a wind-powered factory.
“They're printed by hand in the UK with Phthalate-free inks, which are better for the environment,” says Rapanui.
London
Nike has widened the use of its revolutionary flat knitted Flyknit technology and introduced an exclusive distance track spike shoe which is being worn in competition by US 10,000 metre runner Dathan Ritzenheim.
Grimsby
The domestic Chinese market for advanced wound care products is said to be in the relatively early stages of development. However, China announced a $124 billion investment over three years to reform its healthcare system in 2009 and as a result, future market opportunities are considered substantial.
Report summary
Kermel is a leading producer of meta-aramid fibres for use in the manufacture of totally non-flammable and thermo-stable products. The company produces Kermel fibre and Kermel Tech fibres which form the basis of a diverse range of products. Kermel has performed well in recent years, despite the global financial crisis.
Profile of Kermel: A Leading Manufacturer of Heat Resistant and Flame Resistant Fibres
