Spinning Sector

Hancock Fabrics Announces Conference Call to Discuss Third Quarter 2009 Results

Spinning Sector | Business Wire | 19 November 2009

BALDWYN, Miss.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hancock Fabrics, Inc. (OTC symbol: HKFI) announced today that it will host a conference call beginning at 10:00 a.m., Central Time, on Thursday, December 3, 2009 to discuss fiscal 2009 third quarter results. To participate in the conference call, please call 800-599-9816 or 617-847-8705 (Int’l) and provide the o...

AUSTRIA: Lenzing targets Tencel at children’s wear

Spinning Sector | Just Style | 21 September 2009

Cellulose fibre maker Lenzing AG is making a push for the children's wear market with its Tencel fibre. The Tencel portfolio includes the specialty Tencel LF which can be blended with cotton for children's knitwear.

ITALY: Radici Yarn streamlines nylon production

Spinning Sector | Just Style | 10 September 2009

Radici Yarn, a unit of Italy's Radici Group, has streamlined production of its Radilon polyamide 6 and 66 yarn and fibre in a move aimed at boosting its competitiveness.

AUSTRIA: Lenzing Q2 profit rebounds on fibre demand

Spinning Sector | Just Style | 24 August 2009

Austrian viscose fibres maker Lenzing AG has returned to profit in the second quarter of its financial year, and says it is seeing "a revival of demand" in the global fibre market.

ISRAEL: Yarn maker Nilit buys Nylstar’s US business

Spinning Sector | Just Style | 5 May 2009

Israeli nylon yarn maker Nilit has bought the US operations of Nylstar Inc, including its nylon 6.6 plant in Martinsville, Virginia as part of moves to expand its growth in North America.

US: Yarn maker Ramtex to close

Spinning Sector | Just Style | 18 February 2009

North Carolina-based yarn and fabric maker Ramtex Inc is shutting down in April with the loss of more than 200 jobs, according to local media reports.

INDIA: Abhishek to set up yarn dyed shirting plant

Spinning Sector | Just Style | 9 February 2009

Indian textile firm Abhishek Corporation has inked a deal with the Government of Maharashtra to set up a yarn dyed shirting plant that will produce around 8m metres of fabric a year.

FRANCE: Rhodia launches ‘intelligent’ polyamide yarn

Spinning Sector | Just Style | 13 August 2008

Yarn maker Rhodia has launched what it describes as an "intelligent" polyamide 6.6 yarn that can help regulate body temperature and improve circulation when used in sportswear or underwear.

US: Unifi Repreve recycled yarn launched in nylon

Spinning Sector | Just Style | 16 July 2008

Yarn maker Unifi Inc is launching a nylon 6,6 version of its Repreve branded yarn, which is made solely from recycled materials.

US: Optimer unveils eco-friendly Dri-release yarn

Spinning Sector | Just Style | 4 February 2008

Optimer Performance Fibers has launched a new eco-friendly Dri-release yarn aimed at brands who are adding 'green' products to their ranges.

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