China to become third largest para-aramid producer

Next to the United States and Japan, China is likely to become the world’s third most leading manufacturer of para-aramid, a strong and heat resistant synthetic fibre, by 2015, President of China Bluestar Chengrand Chemical Co Ltd, Mr. Cao Xianjun has said.

Mr. Cao informed that Bluestar Chengrand, an arm of China’s largest chemical firm – China National Chemical Corp (ChemChina), now has an annual capacity to produce 1,000 tons of para-aramid fibre, which finds great utility in aerospace industry and with military, and is also used in components for ships, automobiles and high-speed trains.

The firm proposes to set up a production line with a capacity to produce another 10,000 tons of para-aramid per annum and to install new machinery to support production of composite materials out of para-aramid and intends to invest around three billion yuan or US$ 476 million for the same.

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CACP suggests Maharashtra govt to help cotton growers

The Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices (CACP), the body that recommends the minimum support prices (MSP) for various agricultural commodities, including cotton, has suggested that the Maharashtra State government should announce some relief package for cotton growers in the State on its own, with some help from the Centre.

The suggestion has come in response to reports about the farmers in the State asking for an increase in the MSP of cotton.

Currently, the MSP for long staple variety of cotton has been fixed by the Centre at Rs. 3,300 a quintal, while the cotton prices in Maharashtra and adjoining Gujarat are around Rs. 4,000 a quintal.

Cotton prices have dropped from a record high of Rs. 7,000 a quintal in March this year owing to a drop in demand from both domestic and export markets.

Another reason for the drop in prices is the estimated harvest of 35.6 million bales (1 bale = 170 kg) of cotton during the current season that began in October, higher than the 32.5 million bales produced last year.

Comparing the situation of Maharashtra cotton growers with those of Gujarat, Dr. Ashok Gulati, Chairman CACP, told fibre2fashion, “The biggest problem with Maharashtra is that the irrigation level in cotton is pitiably low to the extent of less than 5 percent. Their productivity is half of Gujarat. On the other hand, Gujarat has 50 percent of area under cotton under irrigation and productivity is double of Maharashtra. Therefore, cotton cultivators in Gujarat make profits at the same MSP whereas Maharashtra farmers make very little profit or even loss.”

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NatureWoven Compostable Signage is now available

Need a sign? Say goodbye to petroleum-based synthetics and embrace a new digitally printable eco-friendly solution. NatureWoven now offers a picture perfect solution to the digital imaging industry that is environmentally friendly and compostable for today’s world.

NatureWoven products can be used for indoor and outdoor applications and are manufactured from 100 percent natural plant fibers and latex. These materials require a fraction of the energy to manufacture compared to synthetic products and absorb large amounts of CO2 during growth.

As consumers are inundated with billboards, banners and point-of-sale signs, NatureWoven reduces the toxic waste and offers environmental signage materials for brands.

“Our products begin life as plants, become signage and then complete their lifecycle as natural fertilizers that improve soil quality,” said Matt Devlin, NatureWoven’s VP Business Development – North America.

“This fundamental shift towards sustainable raw materials in printing options has never been done before and should be embraced by the industry. It’s refreshing when brands such as Patagonia and Whole Foods use our products simply because it’s the right thing to do.”

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Mechanism to Foster growth of Peruvian Tangius cotton

The Peruvian government has proposed a mechanism to protect farmers cultivating the Tanguis cotton variety against volatility in global cotton prices.

The mechanism will be implemented by the Agriculture Ministry (MINAG) in conjunction with Ministry of Economy and Finance and National Association of Cotton Producers (ANPAL), said the Agriculture Minister - Luis Ginocchio Balcazar,.

This program is expected to increase the competitiveness of Tangius cotton farmers as well as strengthen their marketing prowess.

As part of this initiative, cotton farmers producing the Tangius quality will be provided direct financing lines at preferential interest rates for the next cotton crop.

Customs checks will also be strengthened in order to prevent entry of textile and clothing which can harm the interests of cotton farmers.

The Agriculture Ministry would urge the government to implement an anti-dumping legislation on goods which impact Tangius cotton farmers.

A dialogue with the Ministry of Commerce would be started to ensure compliance of rules of origin, governing inputs of textile and apparel exports to the US under the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).

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Jharkhand govt sanctions Rs 69.5mn to boost tasar silk

To boost tasar silk production, the government of east Indian State of Jharkhand has sanctioned Rs. 69.5 million.

The funds were approved at a meeting of the State Cabinet chaired by Chief Minister Arjun Munda.

During the current fiscal, the government would spend Rs. 53 million on developing and rearing silkworm varieties that produce good quality tasar silk.

The remaining amount of 16.5 million would be released next fiscal, according to Cabinet Secretary Aditya Swaroop.

Jharkhand is one of the leading sericulture States in India. The State government’s support is expected to help in research and development of high-yielding silkworm varieties.

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ABY Indonesia will ramp up its capacity by 20%

ABY, the Overseas Spinning Business of the Aditya Birla Group, a US $35 billion corporation headquartered in India, has set itself on a growth drive. The business growth will be driven by expansions in volume and by the penetration of higher-value segments through its recently launched portfolio of branded products.

With 5 manufacturing units spread across 3 countries - Indonesia, Thailand and Philippines, ABY has a strong presence in the global cellulosic yarn trade. This growth initiative is in sync with the strategy of developing value-added products to meet customer requirements worldwide.

According to Mr. Vikram Rao, Business Director, Overseas Spinning and Acrylic Fibre Businesses, Aditya Birla Group, “Around the core of our operational excellence, our endeavour is to build a sustainable business through innovation and deliver added value to our customers, keeping the end-consumer in mind. We believe that this position helps us to further build on our differentiation in the market space.”

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100% Made in Italy Partnership for XLA Elastomeric Fiber

Aquafil, Europe’s market-leading and second worldwide player in the production of Nylon 6 for textile flooring, and Carvico, leading manufacturer of warp-knitted stretch fabrics, announced the new XLAnce Fibre Italia Joint Venture.

Following its creation, XLAnce Fibre Italia has completed a transaction with The Dow Chemical Company and its affiliates (“Dow”) to purchase the trademarks associated with XLA polyolefin based stretch fiber and to acquire an exclusive license under the related intellectual property for crosslinked polyolefin based stretch fiber for woven and knitted textile articles.

The transaction also includes the acquisition of Dow’s XLA fiber production lines, machinery and equipment based in Dow’s Tarragona (Spain) site.
In the coming weeks XLAnce Fibre Italia will transfer to Italy the production lines acquired from Dow. The beginning of production is scheduled for the third quarter of 2012.

The new joint venture, 50/50 owned by each company, is strategic for both Carvico and Aquafil as it will allow the re-launch of XLA, a particularly innovative fiber with an important growth potential.

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CITTA to Advise Andalusian Textile Companies

The Textile Technology Centre of Andalusia (El Centro Tecnológico del Textil de Andalucia or CITTA) has launched a new business advisory service for companies to help them improve their commercial position. Andalusia is the most populous and the second largest in area of the autonomous communities of Spain.

Under the new service, CITTA will prepare a comprehensive report about the position of the textile companies in the market and guide these companies to attune their production with customer demand, and thus enhance their efficiency.

The Innovation and Development Agency of Andalusia (IDEA) will be funding the project, which emanated from the need to set up a management model that works in the constantly evolving and changing textile market.

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Cotton Prices in India May Fall to Rs. 32,000 a Candy

In view of the limited demand and arrival of new cotton in India, the prices of cotton are likely to fall further.

The prices of cotton have fallen down from Rs. 39,000 per candy (1 candy = 356 kg) a month ago to around Rs. 35,625 per candy on December 1.

On November 30, the price of Shankar-6 cotton in Gujarat was Rs. 35,000, in Maharashtra it was Rs. 34,000, in Andhra Pradesh it was between Rs. 34,500 to Rs. 35,000, while in Punjab it was between Rs. 32,500 to Rs. 33,000.

“The international as well as the domestic demand is less, so it is quite obvious that the prices will fall,” Mr. Anand Popat, Secretary of Saurashtra Ginners Association exclaimed while speaking to fibre2fashion.


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RadiciGroup to Partake at Floor Covering Fair - Domotex

RadiciGroup will be exhibiting at Domotex 2012, the world's leading trade fair for floor coverings, to be held in Hanover from 14 to 17 January 2012.

During the event, RadiciGroup will be introducing its latest yarns and staple products for the contract and residential sectors, starting with Radifloor PA6 and PA66 BCF yarn. Because of its performance characteristics, this Radifloor product has earned a dominant position in the European high quality floor covering market.

At the trade show, RadiciGroup will also focus on Radifloor nylon 66 products, in particular the 1000 and 1300 dtex lines, which during 2011 were substantially redesigned and redeveloped with significant investments in the production lines at the Radici Fil SpA plant in Villa d’Ogna (BG), Italy.

In the Radigreen polyamide and polyolefin artificial grass yarn range, the focal points will be the My Radigreen line - an “All-in-One” exclusive combination of straight and textured monofilament, specially developed for residential and commercial synthetic turf applications -, the new and exclusive Radigreen MFL PE monofilament shapes, and the Radigreen MFL PA line of nylon monofilament available in straight and textured versions.


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