Category: Materials & Chemicals
Materials & Chemicals market research reports by Textiles Intelligence
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Editorial: Opportunities for textile reuse and materials recycling highlighted at ITMA 2023
Editorial: Opportunities for textile reuse and materials recycling highlighted at ITMA 2023 To meet upcoming sustainability targets, recycled fibres from post-consumer textile waste will have to be accommodated in nonwoven and technical textile applications. This was a key takeaway from ITMA 2023, a ... Read More
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Technical textile markets: product developments and innovations, July 2023
Technical textile markets: product developments and innovations, July 2023 This report provides information on the latest developments in automotive textiles, chemical recycling, composites, fabrics, fibres, finishes, medical textiles, nonwovens, silk proteins and smart textiles. The report includes ... Read More
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Global technical textiles business update, July 2023
Global technical textiles business update, July 2023 This report provides a round-up of the latest developments in the global technical textiles sector, including: acquisitions, divestments and mergers; business news; investments; joint ventures; and markets. The report contains news relating to the ... Read More
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The world nonwovens industry: part 2 - 20 medium sized producers, July 2023
The world nonwovens industry: part 2 - 20 medium sized producers, July 2023 In this report, the second in a series of three in which the world's top 40 nonwovens producers are profiled, Karen Bitz provides the latest information and analysis of the investments and strategies of 20 medium sized produ ... Read More
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Odour control technologies: managing bacteria in textiles and clothing
Odour control technologies: managing bacteria in textiles and clothing Odour control technologies are key in preventing the development of odours and maintaining freshness in textiles and clothing. They function by helping to manage the presence of microorganisms on the surfaces of substrates to whi ... Read More
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Prospects for the textile and clothing industry in Vietnam, 2023
Prospects for the textile and clothing industry in Vietnam, 2023 This report looks at the development of the textile and clothing industry in Vietnam, its size and structure, and production and consumption. The report also features: a geographical, political and economic profile; a detailed look at ... Read More
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Editorial: Investors will help Vietnam's textile and clothing industry to meet ambitious targets
Editorial: Investors will help Vietnam's textile and clothing industry to meet ambitious targets The textile and clothing industry in Vietnam is, by most measures, a success story. Over the 15 years to 2022, Vietnamese textile and clothing exports rose by no less than 469%, and in 2019 the country b ... Read More
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World textile and apparel trade and production trends: the USA, Argentina, Brazil, Colombia and Mexico, June 2023
World textile and apparel trade and production trends: the USA, Argentina, Brazil, Colombia and Mexico, June 2023 This latest report in our flagship series contains statistical data, information and insight into the textile and apparel industries in the USA, Argentina, Brazil, Colombia and Mexico. T ... Read More
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Survey of the European yarn fairs for spring/ summer 2024
Survey of the European yarn fairs for spring/ summer 2024 The European yarn fairs for the spring/summer 2024 season were held in a hesitant spirit, reflecting pressures facing the whole of the textile and clothing industry. In particular, the industry is being challenged by increasing legislative pr ... Read More
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Cotton fibre prices, production and consumption forecasts, May 2023
Cotton fibre prices, production and consumption forecasts, May 2023 This report provides comprehensive analyses and forecasts of cotton fibre prices, production and consumption, and it equips strategic planners with information which enables them to predict the extent to which future changes in the ... Read More
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Next generation recycling of textiles and apparel
Next generation recycling of textiles and apparel The scale of the textile waste problem is formidable, and the need for recycling is more pressing than ever. At present, the volume of fibres being recycled back into new fibres in any kind of circular system amounts to less than 1% of global fibre p ... Read More
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World textile and apparel trade and production trends: the EU, May 2023
World textile and apparel trade and production trends: the EU, May 2023 This report contains statistical data, information and insight into the textile and apparel industries in the EU. The report identifies important trends, and includes information on general economic trends, textile and clothing ... Read More
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Editorial: US textile and apparel manufacturers and retailers call for a renewal of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA)
Editorial: US textile and apparel manufacturers and retailers call for a renewal of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) The future of the textile and clothing industries in Sub-Saharan African countries hangs in the balance. Their apparel exports to the USA have been governed by the Africa ... Read More
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Textiles and apparel sustainability update, May 2023
Textiles and apparel sustainability update, May 2023 Environmental sustainability is of growing importance within the global fibre, textile and apparel industries, and pressures to improve their sustainability credentials have prompted several companies to adapt their business strategies. This repor ... Read More
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Editorial: Market trends, collaboration and award winners in the composites industry highlighted at JEC World 2023
Editorial: Market trends, collaboration and award winners in the composites industry highlighted at JEC World 2023 Composites based on technical fabrics and resins continue to offer benefits over traditional materials such as aluminium, concrete, steel and wood, and they are being adopted increasing ... Read More
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The world nonwovens industry: part 1 - the leading ten producers, April 2023
The world nonwovens industry: part 1 - the leading ten producers, April 2023 In this report, the first in a series of three in which the world's top 40 nonwovens producers are profiled, Karen Bitz provides the latest information and analysis about the activities of the world's leading ten producers ... Read More
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Next generation recycling of composites, technical fabrics and other textiles
Next generation recycling of composites, technical fabrics and other textiles The scale of the textile waste problem is formidable, and the need for recycling is more pressing than ever. But the volume of fibres being recycled back into new fibres in any kind of circular system amounts to less than ... Read More
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Fast track: addressing the problem of microfibre pollution in waste water, waterways and the oceans
Fast track: addressing the problem of microfibre pollution in waste water, waterways and the oceans The problem of pollution from microplastics is an urgent concern. Among the biggest causes of microplastics pollution are fibre fragmentation during the manufacture and processing of textiles and appa ... Read More
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Profile of Nilit: a specialist in nylon 6.6 polymer, fibres and yarns
Profile of Nilit: a specialist in nylon 6.6 polymer, fibres and yarns Nilit, headquartered in Migdal HaEmek, Israel, is an established leader in the development and manufacture of nylon (polyamide) 6.6 products. The company produces a comprehensive range of performance fibres and yarns for textiles ... Read More
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Heimtextil 2023: trends, developments and innovations in in home textiles
Heimtextil 2023: trends, developments and innovations in in home textiles There was a noticeable buzz at the 2023 edition of Heimtextil—the world’s largest international trade fair for home and contract textiles. That said, there was a fall in the number of visitors who attended the event compared w ... Read More
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Trends in US textile and clothing imports, February 2023
Trends in US textile and clothing imports, February 2023 This 2023 update contains analysis and insight into the USA’s top ten foreign suppliers of textiles and clothing in 2022, along with more specific information on US imports of cotton dresses, cotton knitted shirts, cotton non-knitted (woven) s ... Read More
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Editorial: Impact of the earthquakes on Turkey’s textile and clothing industries
Editorial: Impact of the earthquakes on Turkey’s textile and clothing industries The two earthquakes which caused widespread devastation in south-eastern Turkey on February 6, 2023, have already had a significant impact on the country’s textile and clothing industries. There are 1,616 garment compan ... Read More
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Survey of the European denim fairs for spring/summer 2024
Survey of the European denim fairs for spring/summer 2024 The European denim fairs for the spring/summer 2024 season were held in an optimistic spirit, despite uncertainties affecting the whole of the textile and clothing industry, including difficulties in procuring raw materials and sharp increase ... Read More
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Global apparel markets: product development and innovations, February 2023
Global apparel markets: product development and innovations, February 2023 This report analyses some of the latest developments, innovations and new products in the global apparel industry, including: antimicrobial additives; artificial leather materials; colour trends; cotton; denim; down; dyes; fi ... Read More
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Statistics: trends in production of fibre reinforced composite materials in Europe, January 2023
Statistics: trends in production of fibre reinforced composite materials in Europe, January 2023" This report includes statistical data and analysis of fibre reinforced composite materials production in Europe, and it provides breakdowns for each of the following categories: thermoplastics; thermose ... Read More
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