Search pages from texitileinfo News Management Product Planning Color Management Technology1 Technology2 Quality Evaluation IT & Machines Laundering Dyes & Pigments Chemicals & Auxiliaries Industrial Materials Environment Events Books ＆ publications Copyright Site Map About Us News Archive 2007-2008 >> See the latest news Teijin establishes advanced technology development center [2008/05/08] Kuraray Fastening to expand production facility for molded hook and loop fastener “MAGILOCK” [2008/05/08] Wool production in South America is likely to continue decreasing next season [2008/05/08] SEIREN ELECTRONICS to start production and sales in Suzhou, China from October [2008/05/06] Kurabo’s ecology denim material “Earth Denim” recycling waste yarn, deep dyeing possible only with indigo dye [2008/04/28] China’s “Entry Requirements for Printing & Dyeing Industry” effective from March 1 to be applied on existing firms in terms of manufacturing process and dyeing capacity when renovated and expanded [2008/05/06] China implements “regulations for automatic monitoring system for pollution sources” [2008/05/06] ADEKA develops environment-conscious photocation polymerization initiator [2008/05/01] Vinatex of Vietnam to build polyester plant [2008/05/01] Birla Cellulose of India establishes new rayon plants in India and Egypt [2008/05/01] India's chemical manufacturer, GHCL, to spin off home textile business [2008/05/01] Teijin newly establishes environment-conscious recognition system [2008/04/28] Korea Hyosung develops recycled nylon filament yarns [2008/04/28] Korea's Daewoo International to acquire Uzbekistan cotton mill [2008/04/28] Sun Capital Partners Inc, investing company of US, to acquire spinning company [2008/04/28] Dainichiseika to establish resin compound company in India [2008/04/23] India's Vardhman to establish joint venture with A&E of US for sewing thread [2008/04/23] Worsted and woolens decide outcome of Italy's wool exports in 2007 [2008/04/23] China's annual clothing expenditure per capita amounts to 1,033 yuan in cities and 194 yuan in farming villages [2008/04/23] UNIQLO to open new shops one after another in Paris, China and Singapore [2008/04/19] Netherlands' TenCate to acquire UK's ink-jet company Xennia Technology [2008/04/19] Mongolian government to review export tax on raw cashmere [2008/04/19] Toyobo develops high-strength polyethylene fiber “Tsunooga” [2008/04/16] AIST to establish nanotube applied research center [2008/04/16] China is moving ahead with construction of wastewater treatment plants but has potential problems in terms of collection of treatment costs [2008/04/16] China's textile companies in predicament due to accelerated yuan appreciation [2008/04/16] Toray's nanotechnology-based deodorant material "MUSHON" Agent is strongly-attached on polyester and nylon fabric [2008/04/12] Toho Tenax starts operation of expanded line for carbon fiber [2008/04/12] Asahi Kasei Trading promotes new knit denim [2008/04/12] Rhodia and Lyondell to sell isocyanates business [2008/04/12] Printing industry in Como, Italy in good form, says president of Toshin Kogyo, Mr. Shiro Ichinose [2008/04/10] China to elevate State Environmental Protection Administration to Ministry of Environmental Protection [2008/04/10] Invista to establish nylon research facility in North Carolina, US [2008/04/10] Textile exports of Pakistan expected to decrease by 14% in 2008 [2008/04/10] Morito and Kuraray Group to form capital alliance to strengthen hook and loop fastener business [2008/04/03] Ban on offering free plastic shopping bags is causing special procurement in Chinese nonwoven industry [2008/04/03] Ahlstrom establishes new nonwoven plant in India [2008/04/03] Major nonwoven manufacturer, Fiberweb, establishes joint ventures in China and India [2008/04/03] Major nonwoven manufacturer, Freudenberg stops two production lines for automobiles in US [2008/04/03] Toray to transfer development base for composite products to Nagoya[2008/03/31] Asahi Kasei to produce AN and MMA in Thailand [2008/03/31] INEOS to acquire BASF's acrylonitrile plant [2008/03/31] Seiren Electronics to move headquarters effective April 1 [2008/03/31] Shin Nippon Process Kougeisya to hold open demonstration of new-type screen making For full production in harmony with environment and production [2008/03/27] China's dye export to reach 284,000 tons in 2007 [2008/03/27] Considerable rise in illegal import of textile products in Indonesia [2008/03/27] Indonesia to reduce technical innovation fund by 15% for renewal of textile machinery [2008/03/27] Miyakoshi holds open demonstration of world's fastest ink-jet printing machine, announcing remaining work is pre- and post- treatment [2008/03/17] Omikenshi develops new kenaf rayon [2008/03/17] Inditex of SPA in Spain opens 560 new stores in 2007 [2008/03/17] China to implement revision of "the Water Pollution Prevention and Control Law" from June 1 [2008/03/17] Kuraray establishes new production facility for eco-friendly man-made leather [2008/03/13] Textile exports in Turkey increase by 16.3% from previous year in 2007 [2008/03/13] Taiwan to expand exports of synthetic fiber to Vietnam [2008/03/13] Miyakoshi jointly develops ink-jet printing machine for textiles with Kurabo [2008/03/10] AIST successfully separates CNT into metallic and semiconductor types with high collection rate [2008/03/10] Chinese officiasl blacklist 11 dye products [2008/03/10] Considerable environmental discourse for automotive interior materials in Europe ÖTI - Institute for Ecology, Technology and Innovation in Vienna shows future [2008/03/06] China approves plan to develop Tonkin Gulf economic zone [2008/03/06] 70% of Hong Kong based companies have no intention to withdraw from Zhujiang delta [2008/03/06] Synthetic production in Europe in 2007 Acryl S decreases by 13.6% from last year [2008/03/06] Rieter, textile machinery maker of Switzerland, reaches record-high sales in 2007 [2008/03/06] Miyakoshi is likely to enter ink-jet printer market for textiles [2008/02/28] Nittobo to strengthen sales of ink-jet pretreatment agent [2008/02/28] Nihon Senshoku Kako Dogyo Kai holds technology meeting focusing on nanotechnology [2008/02/28] Nihon Senshoku Kako Dogyo Kai tours clean plant at Yamatogawa Dyeing Works [2008/02/28] Argonne National Laboratory develops revolutionary formula for manufacturing ethylene [2008/02/26] Asahi Kasei Fibers develops nonwoven inner padding using TECHNOFINE® NS [2008/02/26] Toshin Kogyo to expand sales of steamer for ink-jet [2008/02/26] China to make "loan guidance for polluting industries" [2008/02/26] Polarization in Chinese textile industry Profits concentrate on good-standing companies [2008/02/21] Cone Denim to expand denim business in India [2008/02/21] Foreign investment in Vietnam textile industry reaches $5.4 billion in 2007 [2008/02/21] Ajlan of Saudi Arabia to expand production of national costumes in China [2008/02/21] Netherlands' investment company Traction acquires Diolen [2008/02/18] Lenzing fully acquires acryl staple fiber producer Dolan of Germany [2008/02/18] Freudenberg to expand European filter business. [2008/02/18] Freudenberg Politex expands sales of nonwovens in China [2008/02/18] Vietnam's export of textiles and garments reaches about $7.8 billion in 2007 [2008/02/14] Pakistan spinning industry requests reduction of tariff rates for polyester [2008/02/14] US increases crop acreage of organic cotton [2008/02/14] China's increase in printing loses steam Japanese printing industry pays attention to situation [2008/02/12] Culling of businesses in Chinese textile industry is increasing [2008/02/12] Korea's textile exports to Vietnam significantly increase [2008/02/12] Aquafil of Italy to expand nylon F facility in Slovenia [2008/02/12] Indorama Polymers to establish PET subsidiary in Lithuania [2008/02/07] Indorama Polymers to acquire US Eastman's PET business in Europe [2008/2/07] Invista and Italy's AUNDE form business tie-up to supply automotive upholstery [2008/02/07] Ten Cate of Netherlands to acquire Composix of US [2008/02/07] China and New Zealand to sign bilateral Free Trade Agreement in April [2008/02/04] Beijing announces pollution-abatement measures for Olympics including relocation of firms [2008/02/04] Rising rupee hits Indian spinning and weaving and garment industries. [2008/02/04] Ahlstrom establishes new nonwoven plant in India [2008/02/04] Fibertex of Denmark expands its nonwoven facility [2008/02/04] Mitsubishi Rayon succeeds in developing moth-eye structure anti-reflection film manufacturing process [2008/01/31] China’s textile exports show surplus of $ 143.5 billion from January to November 2007 [2008/01/31] INEOS to buy vinyl acetate monomer and ethyl acetate businesses from BP [2008/01/31] China’s ban on processing trade for dye stuff causes tension in Japan [2008/01/27] Toray develops polyester fiber with stable conductive properties. [2008/01/27] World’s textile production is 67.73 million tons in 2007 [2008/01/27] International Textile Group of US starts operation of denim plant in Jiaxing, Zhejiang Province, China [2008/01/24] Zoltek of US aims to expand its carbon fiber sales to $500 million [2008/01/24] Vietnam sets aggressive targets at $9.5 billion for garments export in 2008 [2008/01/24] China to ban free plastic shopping bags from June 1 [2008/01/24] 28 companies from Japan to exhibit at PV held in February [2008/01/21] Jiangsu in China to close down 1162 small-sized chemical firms [2008/01/21] China announces 2nd "Prohibited List for Processing Trade" for 589 items effective from January 21 [2008/01/21] China works on new standards for water discharge in dyeing industry [2008/01/21] Industrial fabric manufacturer Low & Bonar of UK to acquire German MTX Group [2008/01/17] Benetton increases sales in China and India by 50% from January to September 2007 [2008/01/17] Marks and Spencer of UK opening in Shanghai, its first shop in China [2008/01/17] Asahi Kasei to establish new integrated research complex for electronic and optical materials and energy-related areas [2008/01/14] DuPont announces site to invest for production expansion of high-function para-aramid fiber [2008/01/014] Vehicle interior fabric maker Camira of UK acquires Holdsworth [2008/01/14] Milano Unica to be held for 4 days from February 12 [2008/01/14] Mitsubishi Rayon develops conductive acrylic staple fiber “COREBRID®B” [2008/01/04] Benninger acquires dyeing machinery manufacturer Kusters [2008/01/04] US Performance Fibers buys INVISTA's industrial polyester business [2008/01/04] US demand for non-woven raw cloth is expected to reach 5.6 billion dollars in 2011 [2008/01/04] Ahlstrom to consolidate non-woven plants in US [2008/01/04] North Carolina State University of US establishes research center for membranes and filtration [2008/01/04] German export of spinning machines to Turkey increases in first half of 2007 [2008/01/04] China experiences upswing in consumption with garment price decline [2008/01/04] American National Standards Institute approves new carpet standard [2007/12/27] Number of Oeko-Tex certificates issued in US increases [2007/12/27] Hohenstein Institutes of Germany establish new office in India [2007/12/27] Patagonia of US jointly develops closed-loop recycled garment with Teijin F and Toray [2007/12/25] DuPont's flame resistant material to protect against electric arc shock [2007/12/25] Dainichiseika completes construction of new factory in Shenzhen, China [2007/12/25] China puts "Catalogue for the Guidance of Foreign Investment Industries (Amended in 2007)" into force from December 1 [2007/12/25] Patagonia of US jointly develops closed-loop recycled garment with Teijin F and Toray [2007/12/25] DuPont's flame resistant material to protect against electric arc shock [2007/12/25] Dainichiseika completes construction of new factory in Shenzhen, China [2007/12/25] China puts "Catalogue for the Guidance of Foreign Investment Industries (Amended in 2007)" into force from December 1 [2007/12/25] Taiwan Formosa expects to form cluster in Vietnam [2007/12/20] Spinning and weaving employees receive 4% pay boost every six months in Turkey [2007/12/20] Labor turnover rate of textile industry in Thailand to be 19.7% in 2008 [2007/12/20] Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry demands improvement in purity of disperse orange 30 [2007/12/17] Concerned parties in Japanese dye and chemical industry investigate impact of China's COD control in Jiangsu [2007/12/17] Dow Chemicals announces rationalization plan [2007/12/17] ADEKA to expand production of condensed phosphate flame retardant in its Chinese subsidiary [2007/12/13] Freudenberg Politex of Germany to establish subsidiary in Shanghai [2007/12/13] Performance Fibers signs agreement with Zhejiang GuXianDao Industrial Fiber to exclusively distribute HMLS polyester in Americas [2007/12/13] China now in competition for better hand for textiles Japanese dyeing industry analyzes future effects [2007/12/13] Mitsubishi Rayon promotes PAN-based carbon fiber with excellent processability for larger scale composite parts such as automotives and pressure vessels [2007/12/10] Pollutant emission constraint standards for wastewater treatment plants and key industries in Jiangsu Taihu area to be effective from January 1, 2008, indicating increases in closing down of periphery firms [2007/12/10] Nano Silk Company of US to carry out nano silk finishing in China Realizes super water/oil repellent finishing without losing original characteristics of silk [2007/12/10] China begins construction of large-scale production base for carbon fiber, aiming at domestic production [2007/12/10] Ink jet printing with pigment ink, textile printers aiming to substitute for conventional printing [2007/12/06] Shortage of stannous chloride at Korean textile printers affects discharge printing [2007/12/06] Major apparel companies increasingly branch out into Indian market [2007/12/06] Ministry of Textiles, India sets up facility for talent rearing [2007/12/06] Changes to be introduced for the right to discharge pollutants into Lake Taihu, Jangsu [2007/12/03] Toray develops polyester ultra microfiber fabrics [2007/12/03] Diolen starts production of high tenacity PPS fiber "Diofort" [2007/12/03] World sports apparel market was US$ 113 billion, in 2006 [2007/12/03] Sakai Ovex develops oil repellent finish for high temperature oil [2007/11/29] Komatsu Seiren covers price rise in dyes and chemicals by increasing export of new products to Europe [2007/11/29] 45.4% of imported textile machinery in China is taken up by foreign-capitalised companies. [2007/11/29] Diversification of Chinese home textiles [2007/11/29] Sakai Ovex acquires molding technology and machines for carbon fiber (CF) and establishes vertical production system of CF from opening to final product [2007/11/26] Komatsu Seiren's shape retention material is highly popular in Europe, and will be sold in Japan soon [2007/11/26] Shortage of disperse black ,navy blue and yellow [2007/11/26] Komatsu Seiren's Wuxi factory goes into the black [2007/11/26] China publishes first textile index "China-KeQiao Textile Index" [2007/11/26] Murata Machinery establishes subsidiary in India [2007/11/21] Taiwan lifts its ban on 54 Chinese-made apparel items [2007/11/21] Hexcel of US expands carbon fiber production capacity [2007/11/21] Warp knit industry is booming in China [2007/11/21] Per-capita consumption of textiles is 15kg in China, close to that of Japan [2007/11/21] Glen Raven and Kermel jointly develop new material for protective apparel [2007/11/21] DuPont aims to expand market share of protective apparel fiber [2007/11/21] Chinese government enforces quality standards for high functional sportswear from 2008 [2007/11/15] Global production and sales of organic cotton increase [2007/11/15] Biopolymer attracts attention, as well as biodegradability test method [2007/11/15] Kurabo develops new type rayon "LUNACEL" with characteristics of both vegetable and animal fibers [2007/11/12] Kyoeisha Chemical transfers textile chemical business to Hokko Chemicals [2007/11/12] Japan Textile Finishers' Association expresses sense of crisis with increase of discontinued items of dyestuff [2007/11/12] Main subjects for future research in German textile industry. [2007/11/08] Exhibition of jigger dyeing machines conspicuous for wide range of dyeing at ITMA 2007 [2007/11/08] BASF moves base of textile and leather chemical business to Singapore [2007/11/05] Jet dyeing machines introduced for water-starved areas at ITMA 2007 by various dyeing machine manufacturers from Europe and Hong Kong [2007/11/05] Ink-jet printers attract attention at ITMA 2007, indicating considerable development in 4 years [2007/11/05] Kurabo Electronics Division to distribute next-generation digital direct engraver "DLE" [2007/11/01] CMC is in good demand in Bangladesh [2007/11/01] Price of Chinese sodium alginate is rising from one month to the next [2007/11/01] Kuraray Living and Mitsui develop conductive fiber based on CNT [2007/10/29] Teijin Fibers enhances production of industrial sewing thread in China [2007/10/29] Toho Tenax to expand production of carbon fiber, aiming for annual capacity of 13,500 tons in 2009 [2007/10/29] Kuraray develops new thermoplastic elastomer "Q polymer" for polymer alloy [2007/10/29] Japanese textile chemical industry moves toward reorganization [2007/10/25] Ciba Japan to raise the price of ultraviolet absorbers for plastics [2007/10/25] Asahi Kasei Fibers develops acid-dye-dyeable spandex fiber with own polymer technology [2007/10/22] Dainippon Ink and Chemicals enhances production capacity of water based pigment jet ink [2007/10/22] Nagase and OG Corporation to integrate textile-related businesses in China [2007/10/22] Toray to open "Automotive Center" in Nagoya Plant as core foothold to develop technology for automobile parts made of carbon fibers [2007/10/18] Kuraray Fastening fully switches hook and loop woven fastener "Magic Tape" to environment-responsive [2007/10/18] Seiren completes leather ink-jet printing factory. [2007/10/15] Kuraray to raise the price of poval film by 20% [2007/10/15] Renown's down coat using artificial leather jointly developed with Kuraray [2007/10/11] Comparison in water repellency of nanostructured material and conventional textiles Hohenstein Institute of Germany achieves differentiating test method [2007/10/11] Nisshinbo to exhibit "GAIACOT" at Security and Safety Trade Expo [2007/10/11] Teijin launches into PLA polymer business [2007/10/09] Toray to export technology of industrial polyester filament production plant to SRF, automobile textile manufacturer in India [2007/10/09] Sanyo Chemical Industries establishes distribution office in Shanghai to integrate businesses in China [2007/10/09] Toray introduces "open laboratory" in Prefecture's Industrial Research Institute of Ishikawa and university of Fukui [2007/10/09] Kuraray begins full-scale operation of expanded PVB film manufacturing facility in Europe [2007/10/09] Japan Textile Evaluation Technology Council starts photocatalytic antibacterial finishing mark [2007/10/05] AIST successfully produces luminous organic nanotube [2007/10/05] Asahi Kasei Fibers and Kurabo collaborate in promoting "Bemberg" staple fiber Joint marketing from development to distribution under name "J-fiber" [2007/10/05] ITMA'07 attracts about 120,000 visitors, reflecting increasing number of textile industry countries around world Europe tops attendants [2007/10/01] ITMA '07 sees more enclosed type booths [2007/10/01] Komatsu Seiren unveils material with natural and "muscular" hand at PV [2007/10/01] Teijin Fibers and Mazda develop car seat material using 100% plant-derived fiber [2007/09/28] Komatsubara Iron Works exports FV washers to Taiwan for special washing of European-made glass fiber [2007/09/28] Germany advances exploitation of techtextiles Calls for taking measurement increase in Japan [2007/09/28] Tamarind gum gathers attention with skyrocketing price of sodium alginate [2007/09/28] ITMA is continuing in Europe Next will be in Barcelona [2007/09/25] ITMA 2007(Munich) opens [2007/09/25] Joint Bishu holds Private View in Paris and Milan Many orders for middle/high-grade products placed [2007/09/25] JTCC successfully holds "Festa '07 Kinki" on September 15 [2007/09/25] Komatsu Seiren promotes finishing technology "DIMA QUARTET" with waterproof, moisture permeable, water-repellent and flexibile characteristics [2007/09/17] Asahi Kako/Rikken exhibit equipment purchased by major synthetic makers and dyeing companies at environmental exhibition in Osaka, attracting lots of attention [2007/09/17] Komatsubara Iron Works develops relaxer machine (FV-R) using FV washer function (patent pending) [2007/09/17] Kuraray Plastics to release anti-insect sheeting [2007/09/17] Teijin renames aramid fiber company in Netherlands [2007/09/17] Japan Fashion Week succeeds business of JC [2007/09/11] Increasing raw material price of Chinese sodium alginate reduces imports of high-viscosity products [2007/09/11] World and Sotoh establish new base for fabric development and sales in Ichinomiya city [2007/09/11] 40 executives from major dyeing firms in Zhejiang visit Japan [2007/09/11] Toyobo increases price of Super Fiber "Dyneema" [2007/09/11] MRC Pylen increases price of "Pylen" from October [2007/09/11] Komatsu Seiren develops new lacquer-style sleek material "RUGANO" [2007/09/06] Kaneka launches full-scale promotion for elastomer business [2007/09/06] Kuraray Plastics expands production of styrene molding material [2007/09/06] Teijin Group expands production of heavy-metal-free polyester, planning to complete transition of total domestic production of filaments for clothing by 2010 [2007/09/03] Sumitex and Toppan Printing develops IC tag for linens and uniforms [2007/09/03] Asahi Kasei and Kurabo collaborate in promoting "Bemberg" spun yarn [2007/09/03] Biella production region of Italy spends 5 million euros on promotion [2007/08/31] Huntsman to acquire Dupont's fluorochemical business [2007/08/31] US research company expects worldwide markets for dyes to reach 760 thousand tons in 2010 [2007/08/31] Teijin Fibers' new polyester cushion material chosen for new next-generation bullet train [2007/08/28] PGI develops non-woven fabrics complying with US antiflaming bed safety standards [2007/08/28] Dystar strengthens business in North America by wholly acquiring Boehme [2007/08/28] Dystar raises price of dyes and auxiliaries [2007/08/28] Japan Vilene establishes air filter company in Thailand [2007/08/23] Kuraray group's materials are adopted in seats for Series N700 next-generation bullet train [2007/08/23] Toray expands sales of offset plates which emit no VOC, entering into distribution agreement with Fujifilm subsidiary [2007/08/23] AIST develops total fluoride analyzer which is several hundred times more sensitive than conventional ones [2007/08/21] AIST and Yamagata University produce light control glass with nano-particulation of pigments [2007/08/21] Shikibo develops "Kome-yu" softened fabric with rice oil [2007/08/21] Shaoxing in Zhejiang hires highly-paid professional foreign engineers [2007/08/21] Mitsubishi Rayon to increase carbon fiber production capacity by 2,700 tons with 12 billion yen investment [2007/08/17] Kuraray to transfer poval film and non-woven fabric business to main body [2007/08/17] Moonstar and Kuraray Plastics develops biomass shoes [2007/08/17] Opelontex raise price of "Lycra" for sanitary materials [2007/08/17] From August 1, Mimaki Engineering started sales of sublimation ink which is transferable to PES materials. It ensures grade 4 or over in washing/rubbing fastness [2007/08/13] Toray Synthetic Textile Cluster holds private viewing in Osaka [2007/08/13] E-textile developed by Industrial Technology Center of Fukui Prefecture counts number of visitors for "clever" articles exhibition and social event (Waza-ari no ippin tenji/ koryukai) [2007/08/13] Toray to enhance research institutes in Nantong and Shanghai in China [2007/08/13] Irradiating special light energy on fabric brings out two-dyeing finishing effects [2007/08/09] Increasing number of Japanese chemical trading companies are expanding into China, emphasizing Chinese market [2007/08/09] Increasing number of Japanese dye and pigment manufacturers consider price increases of chemicals due to increased production costs in China [2007/08/09] China Dyeing and Printing Association requests environment-friendly desizing and scouring [2007/08/09] Soko Seiren develops total VOC elimination coating/laminate, a recyclable and non-fluorine, water-repellent finish draw attention from overseas sportswear makers. [2007/08/06] Kuraray exhibits newly developed conductive PVA fiber at textile exhibition in Fukui [2007/08/06] Watanabe Sen-i develops random embossed yarn, fabric with special bubbly surface effect can be produced [2007/08/06] Study on REACH increases in dyeing industry for further expansion of textile exports to EU [2007/08/03] Foreign-financed printing firms in China pay attention to TPS printing method, sending inquiries to its developer Toshin Kogyo [2007/08/03] Clariant announces price increases of dyes [2007/08/03] Dainippon Ink and Chemicals increases price of organic pigment from August 1 shipments [2007/08/03] Huntsman terminates deal with Basell to reach acquisition agreement with Apollo It will be integrated into Hexion Specialty Chemicals of US [2007/07/30] Huntsman to acquire production base for dyes and intermediates in India [2007/07/30] Sanyo Chemical Industries launches survey on REACH measures [2007/07/30] Various companies continue research to improve non-halogen flameproofing agents [2007/07/27] Miroglio of Italy expands business in Bulgaria [2007/07/27] Changes in industrial production of apparel by country in EU (2000-2006) [2007/07/27] Changes in industrial production of spinning and weaving by country in EU (2000-2006) [2007/07/27] AIST confirms photocatalytic action of titanium oxide under X-ray irradiation [2007/07/23] Japanese dye and textile chemical manufacturers collect information on China's measures for REACH [2007/07/23] Teijin Fibers collects PET containers at music events with "Eco Circle" [2007/07/23] Lanxess establishes new butyl rubber plant in Asia [2007/07/23] Dainichiseika Color & Chemicals Mfg develops and promotes one-bath pigment exhaustion dyeing method with pigment and binder in the same bath [2007/07/20] Textile ink-jet printing in 10 years will be 700 million m2 per year throughout world [2007/07/20] Japanese textile chemical manufacturer helps Turkey's makers with raw materials [2007/07/20] Unitika Sparklite expands sales of highly visible safety vest for EU [2007/07/20] China's Ministry of Finance implements policy of preferential duties first on imports of parts and components in textile machinery [2007/07/16] EU may regulate specific substance-based water/oil repellent agents PFOS from June 2008 [2007/07/16] Asahi Glass has already developed environment conscious new type fluorinated water/oil repellent agent [2007/07/16] DAIKIN of Japan and Dow Corning of US jointly develop fluorine and silicone compound water/oil repellent agent [2007/07/16] Teijin Fibers develops anti-static polyester yarn which requires no anti-static or anti-pollen finishing [2007/07/16] Premiere Vision to holds denim exhibition in Paris in December [2007/07/13] Easy to remove dirt from collar with washing Toray to promote new material for woven and knitted fabric like polyester, nylon and cotton [2007/07/13] Mitsui Bussan Textile employs Teijin Fibers' chemical recycled fiber "Ecocircler Fibers" for sportswear material "PERTEX" [2007/07/13] EU's REACH is severe setback for Chinese chemical industry [2007/07/09] Avantex and Techtextil (Frankfurt) introduce great number of technical textiles and E-textiles. [2007/07/09] Stork Prints to concentrate production of rotary screen printing equipment in India [2007/07/09] Multi-Plot Europe introduces new direct printing machine for non-garment textiles at Techtextil [2007/07/09] Basell of Holland agrees to acquire Huntsman of US [2007/07/02] China abolishes export value-added tax refund for dyes and pigments [2007/07/02] ISO to standardize "testing methods for antibacterial effects and efficacy on textile products" proposed by Japan [2007/07/02] Sakae Lace, Kanda Keori and Hasegawa Corp. to debut at Premiere Vision Septembe [2007/07/02] Japan to extend antidumping duties on polyester staple fiber products from Taiwan and Korea by 5 years [2007/07/02] Toray launches full-scale promotion of chemical recycling for nylon 6 uniforms It obtains Waste Management and Public Cleansing Law "country-wide approval" aiming to collect 60,000 items in 3 years [2007/06/25] Flandre joins chemical recycling system of Teijin Fiber for ladies' recruit suits [2007/06/25] Shanghai Kaken obtains inspection body accreditation in China [2007/06/25] Takamatsu Oil & Fat opens Shanghai office [2007/06/25] Mr. Hiroshi Urakawa from Graduate School of Kyoto Institute of Technology introduces research process of PVA addition for deep-dyeing of denim [2007/06/19] Toray develops special film It expresses metallic luster without using metal [2007/06/19] Seiren/KB Seiren develop light-blocking polyester It prevents spy photography and has anti-transparent properties even when wet [2007/06/19] For core of future dyeing process Mr. Hiroshi Urakawa from Graduate school of Kyoto Institute of Technology (1) Clarifying fixing mechanism in printing [2007/06/18] Looking for core of future dyeing processes Mr. Hiroshi Urakawa from Graduate school of Kyoto Institute of Technology (2) Development of noncontact-type heat fixation machine [2007/06/18] Wakayama Senko to take gradual approach to finishing for wider fabrics [2007/06/18] Asahi Kasei Finechem develops non-sodium sulfonate monomer [2007/06/13] Asahi Kasei Fibers campaigns hard on chemical recycled polyester for 08/09 autumn winter sports material [2007/06/13] Kurabo develops "Air Flake" waterfowl down-imitating fiber Eyeing applications as industrial material for filters and insulating materials [2007/06/13] Kurabo develops 100% wool material for casual applications [2007/06/13] Mitsubishi Rayon raises price of acrylic filament yarn "Silpalon" [2007/06/13] 3rd ordinary general meeting of Toray Synthetic Textile Cluster held in Fukui, announcing second step [2007/06/11] Textile institutes in Korea and China show big interest in Toray Synthetic Textile Cluster [2007/06/11] Firms in Bishu including Sotoh clustered [2007/06/11] Aichi Industrial Technology Institute develops touch-sensitive textile [2007/06/11] Clariant of Switzerland collectively and promotes dyes and chemicals for automobile materials [2007/06/11] >> See the latest news Copyright (c) 1999-2008, IS Co., Ltd. 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