Fasern/Garne

It is a challenge to blend microfibrillated cellulose (MFC) with hydrophobic, i.e. water-repellent, rubbers. © Empa / Daetwyler Schweiz AG

09/12/2022 – Rubber production

Rubber production

Renewable cellulose-based fillers

In two years of intensive collaboration between Empa and the Datwyler Schweiz AG as part of an Innosuisse project, a process was successfully developed ... By Sibylle Michel

08/12/2022 – China

China

Slowing global cotton consumption

The decline in China yarn imports led to lower cotton consumption in major yarn exporting countries such as India, Vietnam, Pakistan, and Uzbekistan. By Sibylle Michel

Reflex stretch yarn is softer and more versatile in comparison to traditional reflectives. © Marchi & Fildi

06/12/2022 – Metalloplastic yarns

Metalloplastic yarns

Italian spinner Marchi & Fildi introduces Reflex

Gleaming, the line of metalloplastic yarns, introduces Reflex, a range of coloured, reflective yarns for technical, safety and stretch uses. By Sibylle Michel

For the major producing countries, 2022/23 stock changes are forecast to vary considerably. Stocks in China are projected to increase marginally. In contrast in India, they are projected to increase considerably, similarly in Brazil. © Bremer Baumwollbörse

21/11/2022 – Cotton forecast

Cotton forecast

Global cotton trade and stocks increase in 2022/23

World cotton trade for 2022/23 was cut this month by 218,000 tonnes to a projected 9.5 million tonnes but is still forecast to increase 146,000 tonnes ... By Sibylle Michel

Hologenix’s partnership with Spectro Coating Corp. expands horizons for the world’s first in-fiber sustainable infrared viscose. © Hologenix

07/11/2022 – Flocking

Flocking

Celliant Viscose now available as flocked coating and fabric

Hologenix has partnered with Spectro Coating Corp. to create the first flocked infrared material with Celliant Viscose. By Sibylle Michel

This time, the venue of the 36th International Cotton Conference Bremen was listed building of the Bremen Chamber of Commerce. © Bremer Baumwollbörse

26/10/2022 – Event

Event

Main topics of the 36th International Cotton Conference Bremen

Embedded in the celebrations marking the 150th birthday of the Bremen Cotton Exchange, the 36th International Cotton Conference took place under the motto ... By Sibylle Michel

Cotton’s been keeping people dressed for over 8,000 years. © Uster Technologies

07/10/2022 – World Cotton Day

World Cotton Day

Cotton – a unique natural fiber

World Cotton Day – on October 7 every year – is a celebration of one of the world’s most important natural fiber. Let’s take a closer look at cotton with ... By Sibylle Michel