http://www.yarnsandfibers.com YarnsandFibers Textile Reports en bharati@yarnsandfibers.com YarnsandFibers Fri, 09 May 2008 13:03:52 -0600 Fri, 09 May 2008 13:03:52 -0600 http://www.yarnsandfibers.com/images/topbanner_logonew.gif http://www.yarnsandfibers.com/revamp_ir/index.php3 http://www.yarnsandfibers.com/revamp_ir/report_fullstory.php3?id=410 VFY Tue, 01 Apr 2008 00:06:00 -0600 In 2006, 2.1 million tons of viscose staple fibre was produced globally, of which 80% was produced in Asia. Viscose staple fibre makes up approximately 82% of the total cellulose fibre production. During the same year, about 427 thousand tons of viscose filament yarn were produced globally, a growth of 10% compared to previous year. Overall, VFY holds a share of 15% in total cellulose fibre production. ... http://www.yarnsandfibers.com/revamp_ir/report_fullstory.php3?id=409 General Wed, 26 Dec 2007 00:06:00 -0700 The value of rupee in terms of dollar has appreciated which has made the Indian textile exports expensive in the international textile markets and there prevails a sense of disadvantage vis-à-vis countries like China, Bangladesh, Vietnam, Sri Lanka, and Pakistan who have emerged as fierce competition fighting for a share in the global pie.... http://www.yarnsandfibers.com/revamp_ir/report_fullstory.php3?id=408 General Mon, 17 Dec 2007 00:06:00 -0700 Special Economic Zones (SEZ) have been taken up as an engine of economic growth supported by quality infrastructure complimented by fiscal packages both at the centre and the state level with the minimum possible regulation. ... http://www.yarnsandfibers.com/revamp_ir/report_fullstory.php3?id=407 Benzene Thu, 13 Dec 2007 00:06:00 -0700 In 2006, global benzene production stood at 39.12 million tons, an increase of 3.5% over previous year whereas its capacity increased by 1.5 million tons to 44.8 million tons. During the same period, about 38.9 million tons of benzene was consumed globally, out of which Asia consumed around 14.7 million tons, holding a share of 40% in total global consumption. North Americas consumption, the second largest consumer, declined by 1% in 2006 and amounted to 10.1 million tons. ... http://www.yarnsandfibers.com/revamp_ir/report_fullstory.php3?id=406 Cotton Yarns Sun, 25 Nov 2007 00:06:00 -0700 Home textiles play an important role in the comfort, protection and decoration of furnishings in the home. Although fashions have changed, the styles and fabrics used several hundred years ago still have a distinct influence on those used in the modern home today. There have been a number of significant developments in home textiles over recent years. The global market offers consumers a broader range of fibre combinations, fabrics, designs, textures and colours than it did in the 1990s. ... http://www.yarnsandfibers.com/revamp_ir/report_fullstory.php3?id=405 General Thu, 22 Nov 2007 00:06:00 -0700 United States, the largest economy in the world and also the biggest market for the global textile industry has been a sluggish in 2007 with the forecast of a weaker GDP growth for the year on the back of GDP growth of 3.2% in 2006. However, though its total quantity of imports of textile and clothing increased 2.2% at the end of the 3rd quarter of 2007, there have been adjustments under several heads compared to 2006 figures. ... http://www.yarnsandfibers.com/revamp_ir/report_fullstory.php3?id=404 Ethylene Tue, 20 Nov 2007 00:06:00 -0700 Polyester makes up for 75% of all manmade fibres and has been dominating over last three decades. It is the most economical and quality fibre among fibres used in textiles. In 2006, global capacity stood at 36.41 million tons including 15.16 million tons of polyester staple fiber 21.25 million tons of polyester filament yarn. Between 1998 and 2006 polyester capacity was seen almost doubling of which a major portion came up in Asia. ... http://www.yarnsandfibers.com/revamp_ir/report_fullstory.php3?id=403 General Thu, 15 Nov 2007 00:06:00 -0700 The vibrant Indian textile industry saw another acquisition in its Home Textiles segment reaching out to global markets and modern technology. Indian bath rug manufacturer Faze Three Ltd‘s acquisition of a major European bath rug company Pana Textil GmbH of Germany, is another act of synergizing capabilities and diversifying its markets. ... http://www.yarnsandfibers.com/revamp_ir/report_fullstory.php3?id=402 General Tue, 09 Oct 2007 00:06:00 -0600 Heres a tale of innovation. Arad Towels, a subsidiary of Standard textiles makes a good contemporary tales of innovation, manufacturing towels for the institutional consumers such as hotels, the army and hospitals. Gary Heiman gives his insights as a founder and the companys president and more prominently as a believer in one-self. ... http://www.yarnsandfibers.com/revamp_ir/report_fullstory.php3?id=401 Propylene Wed, 10 Oct 2007 00:06:00 -0600 The Acrylic Chain Report 2007 contains 125 pages packed with up-to-date statistics on the entire value chain beginning from propylene further to intermediate Acrylonitrile, down to acrylic fiber. The Report presents tabulation and graphical presentation of trends and status of demand and supply in acrylic chain across countries. Objective description on the behaviour of individual segment of the value chain is also presented analytically. Major investments and capacity shut down are captured briefly. It covers times series on production, imports, exports and apparent consumption for the period 1995 to 2006 and forecast for 2012. Processes description, end use and derivatives along with the latest producer-wise capacity are added feature of this report.... http://www.yarnsandfibers.com/revamp_ir/report_fullstory.php3?id=400 VFY Tue, 09 Oct 2007 00:06:00 -0600 The World Fibre Trends in Demand and Supply is the second compendium from YarnsandFibers presenting the demand and supply trends in manmade fibre industry. The compilation covers all major fibre producing countries accounting for 91.4 percent of global production and 91.5 percent in consumption. Time series on trends from 1990 to 2006 on production, imports, exports and apparent consumption is presented country-wise for 19 countries including all major Asian countries, USA and West Europe. In In this report we have attempted to forecast the apparent levels of production and consumption for the year 2012 based on multi-regression trend analysis.... http://www.yarnsandfibers.com/revamp_ir/report_fullstory.php3?id=399 ASF Tue, 09 Oct 2007 00:06:00 -0600 Acrylic accounts for 6.8 percent share in total manmade fibre production globally. China, the leading producer - supplies 42 percent of World acrylic fibres. An attempt is made to place in perspective the trends in acrylic fibres since 1990 with regards to production, consumption and trade in this compendium of World Acrylic Trends in Demand and Supply by YarnsandFibers ... http://www.yarnsandfibers.com/revamp_ir/report_fullstory.php3?id=398 VFY Tue, 09 Oct 2007 00:06:00 -0600 With the formation of the European Union, the combined production of manmade fibres and cotton in West Europe accounts for 4 percent of global output. The World Fibre and West Europe Trends in Demand and Supply a compendium from YarnsandFibers presenting the demand and supply trends production has been slowing down in the region. ... http://www.yarnsandfibers.com/revamp_ir/report_fullstory.php3?id=397 VFY Tue, 09 Oct 2007 00:06:00 -0600 Production of viscose, the close substitute for cotton, increased 10 percent to 2,700 thosand tons in 2006. China is the major consumer of viscose with consumption levels touching 1,500 thousand tons in 2006. India and Indonesia also consumes around 300 350 thousand tons of viscose a year. As per the World Viscose Trends in Demand and Supply a compendium from YarnsandFibers presenting the demand and supply trends viscose production is likely to stagnate around the current levels while capacities from Europe and US will move to Asia and South America. ... http://www.yarnsandfibers.com/revamp_ir/report_fullstory.php3?id=396 VFY Tue, 09 Oct 2007 00:06:00 -0600 US accounts for 11 percent of global fibre production. However, its share has been on a decline. Both production and consumption declined in 2006 by 9.2 percent and 5.8 percent respectively while capacity remained stagnant. The World Fibre and USA Trends in Demand and Supply a compendium from YarnsandFibers, places USA as the largest producer of Nylon, 2nd in cotton production and 4th in polyester. ...