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PET stretch blow molding machines antibacterial fabrics Polymers Prices PP Polyamide Fibers Ocean Plastic Recycling

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-Nanosono from Israel, ODAŞ from Turkey to manufacture antibacterial fabrics

Israeli company Nanosono plans to build a factory in Turkey in partnership with local company ODS, which invests heavily in nanotechnology start-ups. The investment amount of ODAS has not been disclosed yet. The factory manufactures antibacterial fabrics and textiles for sale in both Israel, Asia Pacific and Europe.

“This is an important milestone in Nanosono’s business growth to become a global leader in the antibacterial textile market,” said Oli Bar Chime, CEO of Nanosono, according to Israeli news reports. “

“Co-development is undoubtedly providing great value to leading antibacterial brands in the textile market, especially in this era of peak demand for antibacterial solutions. Thanks to the investment and trust of our Turkish partner ODS. And I would like to thank Nimrod Arad, a member of the Turkish Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Turkey, for introducing and promoting this important agreement, “he said.

Israeli company Nanosono plans to build a factory in Turkey in partnership with local company ODAŞ, which invests heavily in nanotechnology start-ups. The investment amount of ODAŞ has not been disclosed yet. The factory manufactures antibacterial fabrics and textiles for sale in both Israel, Asia Pacific and Europe.

“This collaboration helps enable ODS’s vision of providing breakthrough solutions in a variety of industries. Nanosono’s unique platform is at the forefront of technology, with advanced industrial capabilities and talent. Engineers take the textile market to the next level, “said Burak Altay, CEO of ODAS.

Nanosono from Israel, ODAŞ from Turkey to manufacture antibacterial fabrics

-Rising demand for stretch blow molded products across various industries has increased the demand immensely for PET stretch blow molding machines

PET stretch blow molding machines produce bottles for juices, water, soda, detergents, soda bottles and several other products by stretching preforms in both the axel direction and the hoop direction. The PET stretch blow molding machines market is expected to witness a sluggish growth that is mainly driven by the large consumer base of the beverage industry demanding bottles produced by PET stretch blow molding machines.

According to a new research report by Future Market Insights titled ‘PET Stretch Blow Molding Machines Market: Global Industry Analysis 2012 – 2016 and Opportunity Assessment 2017 – 2027,’ the global PET stretch blow molding machines market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 2.2% during the forecast period. The global PET stretch blow molding machines market was valued at over US$ 600 Mn in 2017 and is expected to reach a valuation in excess of US$ 800 Mn by the end of 2027.

PET Stretch Blow Molding Machines Market: Trends and Opportunities

Rising demand for stretch blow molded products across various industries has increased the demand immensely for PET stretch blow molding machines. Manufactures are increasing their investments on design and development of energy efficient PET stretch blow molding machines with a large number of blowing cavities and feed lines. Manufacturers are producing PET stretch blow molding machines compatible with various end use needs such as the ability to manufacture products withstanding high temperature or pasteurisation process and self-collapsible containers. Also, for the longer run production cycle, two step PET stretch blow molding machines are proving to be more economical over single step PET stretch blow molding machines.

PET stretch blow molding machines antibacterial fabrics Polymers Prices PP Polyamide Fibers Ocean Plastic Recycling

Rising demand for stretch blow molded products across various industries has increased the demand immensely for PET stretch blow molding machines

-B.I.G. Yarns announces major investments in new yarn technology

Building a strong future. B.I.G. Yarns reveals significant investment in its next-generation Polyamide (PA) technology to help global carpet tile manufacturers meet the demands of the contract market. In addition to this key investment, the company also announces its decision to become a new producer of polyester (PET) yarns for the automotive industry.

The two announcements, made today, reinforce the business’ leadership in yarn innovation and commitment to being at the forefront of supporting changing end-market needs.

B.I.G Yarns is stepping up its focus on developing and producing one-step 3Ply PA yarns using next-generation technology to answer needs for flexibility and broader design options in the carpet tile segment. Total production capacity for one-step 3Ply yarns will increase by > 20% through new lines installed at the plant in France, creating higher output and greater supply security by serving customers from all three of its global plants.

The new lines use B.I.G. Yarns’ cutting-edge PA yarn technology which expands design, contrast and colour freedoms for carpet tile manufacturers, and increases flexibility in lot sizes. These advances enable customers to respond quickly to developments in the contract market. In addition, the new technology features a higher level of automation which improves ergonomics for B.I.G. Yarns’ employees. Importantly, it also optimizes energy use which contributes in energy savings at the French site specifically. The new production lines will be deployed from mid-2022.

To enhance support for a future of more sustainable automotive interiors, B.I.G. Yarns will enter into PET yarn production for the first time and offer a portfolio of PET yarns by the third quarter of 2022. These will be available for automotive applications alongside its EqoCycle® recycled-based PA6 yarns.

PET stretch blow molding machines antibacterial fabrics Polymers Prices PP Polyamide Fibers Ocean Plastic Recycling

PET stretch blow molding machines antibacterial fabrics Polymers Prices PP Polyamide Fibers Ocean Plastic Recycling

-Significant Price Relief for Processors in Q4

The overwhelming sentiment is that prices have further room to decline, at least through the end of the year, according to the PlasticsExchange.

Spot resin trading was fairly active last week, but once again, more processors were window shopping and checking price levels than placing purchase orders, reports the PlasticsExchange in its Market Update. An even more negative tone emerged midweek among sellers, as another wave of spot and export decreases washed ashore, pointing to lower domestic contract prices again in December. This came alongside a downward global economic trend, as the continued spread of the Omicron variant stoked consumer demand concerns, which also lent itself to a dismal performance in the energy, monomer, and financial markets.

During the first week of December, polyethylene (PE) prices were flat to down a nickel depending on grade, while polypropylene (PP) prices dropped as much as $0.07/lb, reflecting better availability and competitive offers. International resin traders showed some interest; despite reduced asking prices, however, US material still was not overly competitive in high volumes outside of North and South America.

Spot resin trading was fairly active last week, but once again, more processors were window shopping and checking price levels than placing purchase orders, reports the PlasticsExchange in its Market Update. An even more negative tone emerged midweek among sellers, as another wave of spot and export decreases washed ashore, pointing to lower domestic contract prices again in December. This came alongside a downward global economic trend, as the continued spread of the Omicron variant stoked consumer demand concerns, which also lent itself to a dismal performance in the energy, monomer, and financial markets.

During the first week of December, polyethylene (PE) prices were flat to down a nickel depending on grade, while polypropylene (PP) prices dropped as much as $0.07/lb, reflecting better availability and competitive offers. International resin traders showed some interest; despite reduced asking prices, however, US material still was not overly competitive in high volumes outside of North and South America.

PE contracts lose another nickel

November PE contracts fell by a nickel for the second straight month, and many believe a third $0.05/lb decrease is forthcoming for December. With PGP monomer costs cascading lower and plentiful supply available, it seems that PP producers are giving up a nickel of their margin gained earlier this year in addition to the $0.09/lb drop in November monomer contracts. The overwhelming sentiment is that prices have further room to decline, at least through the end of the year, according to the PlasticsExchange. After enduring a year of highly elevated prices since the 2020 hurricanes kicked off the massive resin rally, processors are finally enjoying significant price relief in the fourth quarter.

PE activity picked up a tad, but buying and completed volumes remained fairly weak. High-density (HD) PE Injection and Blow Mold grades lost a nickel and, hence, were the biggest movers in terms of pounds, followed by Film grades of low-density (LD) and linear-low-density (LLD) PE, all of which reflect more widespread material availability. Lower volume LDPE and LLDPE Injection kept the strongest premiums, as availability has only gradually improved. High-flow LDPE Injection is still among the hardest resins to source, along with LLDPE Hexene for film, which is still very tight, as are most EVA grades. Moderate tightness for Film and Pipe grades has begun to ease, as one producer has brought one of its units back online in Texas.

PET stretch blow molding machines antibacterial fabrics Polymers Prices PP Polyamide Fibers Ocean Plastic Recycling

PET stretch blow molding machines antibacterial fabrics Polymers Prices PP Polyamide Fibers Ocean Plastic Recycling

-China could become a PP net exporter next year

LET’S PUT THIS in perspective. Yes, as the chart below indicates, China’s polypropylene (PP) demand growth in 2021 is in line to be disappointing relative to what I have long seen as over-bullish expectations. But,  unlike in polyethylene (PE)), year-on-year PP demand growth will still be positive.

Over-bullish expectations are persisting into 2022 because not enough consideration is being given to the monumental changes in the Chinese economy that will result from the  from the Common Prosperity policy pivot.

Now let’s go through this chart in detail.

I think demand will increase by 4% this year versus other forecasts  of 8-9%. The more upbeat forecasts assume this year will be similar to 2020, when actual demand rose by 9% over 2019.

But 2020 was a “bubble year”  because of “China in China out”, the boom in H2 imports and local demand resulting from the pandemic-related surge in China’s exports of finished goods. As I warned late last year, a cooling-off in growth seemed inevitable and this has happened in 2021.

Next year, I expect a growth of 3% – again lower than other estimates of 5-6% I am hearing from market participants.

I see long-term growth decelerating from historic trends because of lower overall GDP growth and the push to make economic expansion less commodity intensive, because Common Prosperity will continue.

Common Prosperity will continue because the political groundwork has been laid for Chinese president, Xi Jinping, to remain in office until as late as the early 2030. With political stability will come policy stability.

A lot of distracting noise was generated by yesterday’s announcement that  China would reduce the reserve requirement – the amount of funds the banks must set aside against their landing. This is the second cut in 12 months and will give banks more flexibility to lend money.

This comes along with other measures aimed as stabilising the economy in response to the negative hit from Evergrande and the deceleration of the property sector.

“Everything is back to normal – the China boom is back on!” was a WhatsApp message I received from a contact following the decision on the reserve requirement.

No. As I said, overall GDP growth will moderate as the extra fizz from excessive real-estate speculation is removed from the economy. This must happen because housing oversupply is leading to worrying levels of debt. The property-driven growth model has run out of road.

Each percentage point of GDP growth rate over the next 20 years will be less commodity intensive for environmental reasons, as China hits its C02 emissions-reduction targets and builds vast new job-creating green industries.

PET stretch blow molding machines antibacterial fabrics Polymers Prices PP Polyamide Fibers Ocean Plastic Recycling

PET stretch blow molding machines antibacterial fabrics Polymers Prices PP Polyamide Fibers Ocean Plastic Recycling

-Spinnova & Suzano fibre facility on course

Woodspin, the joint venture between sustainable textile material company Spinnova and its strategic partner, pulp company Suzano, is proceeding with its factory project in Central Finland according to the original schedule.

The production spaces are expected to be ready for technology installations at the end of next summer, and for the factory to be completed by end of 2022.

Located on the south side of Jyväskylä in Central Finland, the facility is the first commercial factory of Woodspin, a joint venture between Spinnova and Suzano, and a start to what will be some million tonnes of annual global volume of Spinnova fibre capacity within 10-12 years.

The factory complex will include Spinnova’s and Suzano’s joint venture Woodspin’s fibre production, Suzano Finland’s micro-fibrillated cellulose (MFC) refining, as well as Spinnova’s headquarters and some of its product development functions.

Suzano, headquartered in São Paulo, Brazil is a world leader in the production of eucalyptus pulp and has expanded its operations to create sustainable solutions derived from trees. In the joint venture, Spinnova will be the exclusive technology provider, while Suzano will ensure the supply of sustainably produced micro-fibrillated cellulose obtained from eucalyptus planted by Suzano in Brazil. The fibre produced will be sold under the Spinnova trademark.

PET stretch blow molding machines antibacterial fabrics Polymers Prices PP Polyamide Fibers Ocean Plastic Recycling

PET stretch blow molding machines antibacterial fabrics Polymers Prices PP Polyamide Fibers Ocean Plastic Recycling

-How companies can source polyamide more sustainably

The insights from our Leveling Up series are taken from articles published in 2019 in partnership with our media partner, GreenBiz.

Polyamide was the first fabric made entirely in a laboratory. A synthetic material derived from petroleum, it first became available around World War II and was used for military products and as a silk replacement for items like stockings. Now, you’re more likely to find it in activewear, swimwear and other technical performance garments because of its durability and useful stretch properties.

The production of polyamide is similar to that of polyester, with similar environmental consequences. Like polyester, polyamide is made from a non-renewable resource (oil) in an energy-intensive process. It sheds microplastic fibers that end up in our waterways and oceans every time it is washed, and because it is not biodegradable, it will end up sitting in a landfill at the end of its product life cycle.

As an organization, Textile Exchange supports the apparel and textiles sector in switching to preferable materials that have a more positive impact on people and the environment compared to conventional. Recycled polyamide is considered a preferred alternative to virgin polyamide and bio-based polyamides (produced with renewable raw materials) potentially offer a  promising alternative.

Recycled polyamide is usually made from pre-consumer fabric waste, though it may also come from post-consumer materials like industrial fishing nets. There are several “chain of custody” standards that track recycled polyamide through the supply chain, including the Recycled Claim Standard (RCS), Global Recycled Standard (GRS) and SCS Recycled Content. Probably the best-known regenerated polyamide product is ECONYL®, the first post-consumer recycled polyamide to hit the market from Italian manufacturer Aquafil. ECONYL® is made of polyamide waste from landfills and oceans in a closed-loop process and is infinitely recyclable. According to Aquafil, ECONYL® avoids approximately 50 percent of carbon dioxide emissions and uses approximately 50 percent less energy compared to virgin polyamide yarns.

Bio-based polyamide uses renewable feedstocks, like Fulgar’s EVO® made from 100 percent caster oil instead of petroleum. Independently verifiable sustainability standards for bio-based materials are emerging and will offer the industry much needed guidance on renewable feedstock sustainability. Textile Exchange’s multi-stakeholder Biosynthetics Round Table, chaired by Brad Boren of Norrona (featured later in this article), is exploring the topic of raw materials sustainability in this area.

PET stretch blow molding machines antibacterial fabrics Polymers Prices PP Polyamide Fibers Ocean Plastic Recycling

How companies can source polyamide more sustainably

-DSM Engineering Materials’ recycled ocean plastic used in Ford Bronco earns global Innovation Award

Detroit (USA), 8 December 2021 – Today, DSM Engineering Materials announces that Ford Motor Company, HellermannTyton, and DSM earned an Innovation Award from the Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE) for the use of Akulon® RePurposed recycled ocean plastic in the Ford Bronco Sport. This application was also recognized by Ford as the first of many potential uses for recycled ocean plastics in a major vehicle platform.

Ford uses wiring harness clips made of ocean-harvested plastic “ghost gear” in Bronco Sport models. Invisible to vehicle occupants, the wiring harness clips fasten to the sides of the Bronco Sport second-row seats and guide wires that power various features in the vehicle’s cargo area. Ford testing shows that the Akulon® RePurposed material, despite having spent time in salt water and sunlight, is as strong and durable as petroleum-based clips.

The Akulon® RePurposed material is made using nylon fishing nets collected from the Indian Ocean and Arabian Sea. The nets are thoroughly cleaned and processed using a proprietary process to create a strong polyamide 6 (PA6) engineering material with performance comparable to new petroleum-based plastics. Each year, approximately 13 million tons of plastic waste end up in the world’s oceans. Much of the waste culminates in the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, which covers an area twice the size of Texas and three times the size of France. Abandoned fishing nets are a growing part of this problem, and the World Wildlife Federation estimates they account for as much as 46% of the waste in the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. DSM launched Akulon® RePurposed PA6 in 2018 to help address this challenge.

“This is another example of Ford leading the charge on sustainability,” said Jim Buczkowski, vice president of research and Henry Ford technical fellow. “It is a strong example of circular economy, and while these clips are small, they are an important first step in our explorations to use recycled ocean plastics for additional parts in the future.”

“Solving the global challenge of ocean plastics will require our entire industry to step up and find innovative solutions to grow the circular economy,” said Lydia Swan, Commercial Director – Americas, DSM Engineering Materials. “We are very proud of the joint efforts of our team, Ford, and HellermanTyton to make this innovative use of recycled ocean plastics possible, and we look forward to finding additional opportunities to reduce ocean plastic waste.”

PET stretch blow molding machines antibacterial fabrics Polymers Prices PP Polyamide Fibers Ocean Plastic Recycling

PET stretch blow molding machines antibacterial fabrics Polymers Prices PP Polyamide Fibers Ocean Plastic Recycling

PET stretch blow molding machines antibacterial fabrics Polymers Prices PP Polyamide Fibers Ocean Plastic Recycling

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