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10 November 2011 Demand for elastane fibres, known as spandex in the USA and parts of Asia, is set to grow considerably according to a new report, ‘Stretch fibres and fabrics: reaching new levels of comfort', from the business information company Textiles Intelligence. Report summary I...

REPORT: Stretch fibres and fabrics - reaching new levels of comfort28 October 2011Report summary This report examines the field of stretch fibres and fabrics, which have been credited with radically changing the way people look and feel in the clothes they wear.  Developments in stretch fibres...

27 October 2011 Report summary Italian brand Jersey Lomellina is a successful producer of circular knitted stretch fabrics for a broad range of applications-including underwear, swimwear, sportswear and leisure wear.The fabrics are known for their quality, innovation and style, due in part to the ...

New Technologies for Making Up Technical Textiles and Clothing  24 October 2011 Report summary A wide spectrum of innovative and high-tech equipment and software packages for technical textiles and clothing was on show at Texprocess-a new trade fair launched by Messe Frankfurt and held duri...

Statistics: Mill Consumption of Fibres and Fibre Production in Asia 24 October 2011 Report summary This report includes statistical data and analysis of mill consumption of fibres and fibre production in Asia for the period 2003-10. The report covers several regions and provides detailed data fo...

Profile of Pacific Brands 10 October 2011 Report summary Pacific Brands is a large manufacturer and distributor of clothing and workwear with over 30 major brands in its portfolio and around 6,500 employees. This profile provides information and analysis of Pacific Brands' operations and its att...

Leading Edge Technologies for Textile Finishing 10 October 2011 Report summary Consumers are demanding enhanced aesthetics and comfort in apparel, as well as higher levels of protection, performance and easy care properties. The textile and clothing industry needs innovative chemical finishes in...

Forecasts of Global End Use Demand for Textile Fibres 10 October 2011 Report summary Global end use demand for textile fibres equates to the consumption of textile fibres by the final consumer. This report analyses recent trends in textile fibre prices and end use demand by region. It also inclu...

Prospects for the Textile and Clothing Industry in South Korea 10 October 2011 Report summary This country profile provides in-depth analysis of South Korea's textile and clothing industry, which played a major role in the country's initial industrialisation. However, there has been a decline in...

World Textile and Apparel Trade and Production Trends: Egypt, Morocco, Tunisia and Turkey 10 October 2011 Report summary This latest edition in our flagship series of reports contains statistical data, information and insight into the textile and apparel industries in Egypt, Morocco, Tunisia and...