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Related Keywords: base grade cotton, cotton, Cotton growers, cotton lint, cotton specialist, cotton’s futures price, harvested

Dr. John Robinson, AgriLife Extension cotton marketing economist, said the lower cotton value represents a 10-plus cent discount to growers per pound harvested. He added that, “Reduced quality may not lower cotton’s futures price at all,” he said. “Rather, poor quality will be reflected in discounted cash prices to individual growers. Either way, the price of base grade cotton may not be changed much from this emerging problem.” Also, he said that, reduced production may also be offset by weakening export demand.

Related Keywords: cotton, dyed silks, felted wool sculptures, fiber, fiber arts, hand-woven fabrics, hooked rugs, knitted clothing, mohair, quilts, tapestries, textile art and quilt show, textile installations, wool

The celebration of fiber arts features a variety of works, including quilts, tapestries, felted wool sculptures, hooked rugs, textile installations, hand-woven fabrics, dyed silks, knitted clothing and others, from both contemporary artists and artists from previous generations. In addition to area craftspeople, this show features artists living in Rhode Island and Costa Rica.

Related Keywords: development and innovation, research, smart textile development

The aim of the programme is to promote exchange between experts in the field in order to generate research, development and innovation. The CONTEXT programme which is a European programme to finance the networking activities of scientific and industrial experts in smart textiles, has officially started.

The project currently consists of experts from 27 European countries and Japan, it’s associate country. Work groups are open to all professionals in the sectors covered, and CONTEXT says the participation of industrial representatives is particularly welcome.

Related Keywords: mattress manufacturing, nonwovens, supply chain, the textile industry, yarn

Jones Family of Companies is a leader in the textile industry, founded in 1936. The company was formed through a partnership between two brothers and today is led by a third-generation family member and Senior Leadership Team committed to the same high standards as the founders. The company has two divisions: Jones Yarn and Jones Nonwovens.

Related Keywords: advanced materials technology, clothing manufacturing processes, garments for use by athletes, prototype wearable technology garments, wearable technology

Keith Broadbent, COO at Haydale said that, “The close relationship with our colleagues at WCPC is now bearing fruit with a range of robust, stable, high performing inks and coatings emerging from extensive development work and finding commercial applications in wearable technology, printed sensors and thermal management. We are also looking forward to exploring other opportunities with EIS in their quest for improved performance.”

Related Keywords: advanced textiles, African Advanced Manufacturing and Composites show, composite fabrics, designed into the fabrics at a fibre level, Gelvenor, innovative fabrics, manufacturing industry, multi-layered fabric, textile design and development

Gelvenor recently attended the African Advanced Manufacturing and Composites show in Port Elizabeth on the 7th – 9th November, 2018, along with 300 other delegates. The expo saw many high-profile players in the manufacturing industry gather to share ideas, network with peers and learn about new trends, advances and opportunities in the African manufacturing environment.

Related Keywords: digital thread colouring, Embroidery Machines, fashion and haute couture, Textile Industry, textile thread, textiles and fashion industry, the sports and lifestyle segments

Coloreel launched its first thread colouring unit at the Avantex Paris fair, which focuses on innovations for the textiles and fashion industry, in September. The market response is very strong, and the company says it has a large number of business inquiries from well-known companies ranging from the sports and lifestyle segments to exclusive fashion and haute couture. The first thread colouring units will be delivered to the first customers early 2019.

Related Keywords: Biolace Cozy, eco-friendly topsheet, nonwovens, polylactic acid (PLA) and cotton, renewable raw materials, spunlace products, sustainable hygiene products

Biolace Cozy is designed for topsheets and it is a superior material in softness compared to other topsheets, which assures unmatched user comfort. Biolace Cozy also excels in masking and ghosting stains. In fluid management, Biolace Cozy is the fastest eco-friendly topsheet available in the market and it also maintains its speed level, ensuring dryness.

Additionally, Biolace Cozy can be enhanced with Suominen’s unique and customizable high definition patterns, which offers brands differentiation that is unprecedented in the hygiene category.

Related Keywords: hosiery, knitting machines, socks, textiles manufacturer

Cabot Hosiery Mills has grown regularly since it introduced Darn Tough. It produced 2.4 million pairs of socks in 2007. Cabot increased sales by landing military contracts for the US$ 20 socks and by making an early move to position the company as a family business in small-town Vermont well before it became common for customers to seek ways to relate to the origin of the products they purchased.

Related Keywords: bridal boutiques, exhibitors, fabric manufacturer, fabrics, fashion, garment manufacturer, luxury eveningwear, woollen mill

Paul Bernstock, co-owner of milliner Bernstock Speirs, said that, “We were very happy with the show this season. We’ve been going for years and you see a lot of the same exhibitors who are there each season, but we actually found some new things this time around.”