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Hygienix Award Finalists Announced

2018-09-25 20:39:00| Nonwovens Industry Breaking News

Avgol, Bostik and Tampliner to compete for prestigious award in Orlando

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US-China Trade War: Impact of Additional U.S. Textile Tariffs (Statistical Report)

2018-09-25 20:21:46| EmergingTextiles.com

The US administration has just imposed 10% additional tariffs on a large number of textile products from China. Although 26 tariff lines have been excluded from the list, additional tariffs could have a significant impact on production costs for industries using these textile fibers, yarns and fabrics, especially after January 1st, when tariffs will be possibly raised to 25%. By contrast, US sanctions will have a negligible impact on China's textile exports, EmergingTextiles.com has found. Our statistical report offers a detailed view of US textile imports from China per HS chapter from HS 50 to 60, with China's share of US imports and US share of China's exports being calculated. Comprehensive data are available for download.

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China Yarn Prices: Domestic and Import Markets (Weekly Report)

2018-09-25 20:21:46| EmergingTextiles.com

Spun polyester prices have continued falling in the last seven days in China, in line with a new decline of polyester staple fiber prices. Margins have improved at spinning mills, as yarn producers were slow in lowering their offers. Cotton and viscose spun yarn prices have remained rather unchanged in the meantime. Our weekly report covers the China yarn domestic and import market indicators, as well as local market prices in Qianqing and Shaoxing (Zhejiang). Prices of a large number of counts are released for spun cotton, polyester, viscose and blends. Import prices are also available for yarns from India, Indonesia, Pakistan, and Vietnam. Domestic and import yarn prices are compared. All data are available for download.

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Minimum Wages in Apparel Manufacturing Countries: Bangladesh vs other origins (Statistical Report)

2018-09-25 20:21:46| EmergingTextiles.com

Bangladesh has officially announced a 51% rise of its minimum wage at apparel plants, effective from December 1st. This sudden surge in its labor costs should however be rapidly digested by domestic exporters, thanks to higher productivity levels. In addition, minimum wages had not been raised for five years in Bangladesh, whereas being significantly increased in rival countries. Currency variations are also limiting the impact of higher wages in local currency terms. Our report displays minimum wages in low-cost apparel manufacturing countries in Asia, from January 2015 to last quarter 2018, in local currency and US$ terms. A 3-year comparison is available in local currency terms, fixed US$ terms, and current US$ terms.

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Wool Prices in Australia (Weekly Report)

2018-09-25 20:21:46| EmergingTextiles.com

Wool prices have declined this week in Australia, due to a rebound of the local currency which has depressed demand from foreign buyers. The fall of wool production this season and low inventory levels in the global wool pipeline should boost prices to even higher levels, nevertheless. Our report delivers a comprehensive view of wool prices in Australia, with a long list of micron types in A$, US$ and euro terms. Historical charts are also available, such as downloadable historical data. Links to weekly market reports in New Zealand and South Africa are provided.

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