Outlook Plus Latin America was held in Brazil fro, March 7 to 9, 2017. This event covers the nonwoven personal care industry. There were presentations on market, product, and technology intelligence for hygiene and personal care. Market leaders in the nonwoven and film markets for these products shared their vision of the future. Regional demographic and consumer trends of relevance to the industry were highlighted. A session was dedicated to the use of nonwovens in healthcare and infection prevention applications and future opportunities.

More than 270 participants joined the conference and more than 25 companies took the opportunity to promote their products and services through tabletop exhibits. Nonwoven fabrics are broadly defined as sheet or web structures bonded together by entangling fiber or filaments (and by perforating films) mechanically, thermally, or chemically. They are flat, porous sheets that are made directly from separate fibers or from molten plastic or plastic film. They are not made by weaving or knitting and do not require converting the fibers to yarn.

Nonwoven fabrics provide specific functions such as absorbency, liquid repellency, resilience, stretch, softness, strength, flame retardancy, washability, cushioning, filtering, bacterial barriers and sterility. These properties are often combined to create fabrics suited for specific jobs. They can mimic the appearance, texture and strength of a woven fabric, and can be as bulky as the thickest paddings.

Synthetic fibers have a 62 per cent share of the world fiber market. Synthetic fibers are used in sectors like fashion and apparel, healthcare, aerospace, packaging, electronics and automotives. Rapid industrialization, low production cost, changing consumer preferences for textiles, and increasing disposable income are projected to drive the global synthetic fiber market over the next few years.

Weak supply of natural fibers such as cotton and wool is another factor driving the global synthetic fiber market. Synthetic fibers refer to textile fabrics that are manmade, such as nylon, acrylic, polyester and carbon fiber. Apart from their superior characteristics of adaptability, durability, elasticity, and strength, synthetic fibers are cost effective to make and easier to maintain as compared to other natural fibers such as cotton and wool.

China is the biggest manufacturer of synthetic fibers in the world. India is the second largest. India surpassed Taiwan and the United States as a fiber powerhouse in the mid-2000s, thanks to its huge polyester fiber capacity increase. The demand for synthetic fibers is still high in North America, especially in the US, making it the leading market for synthetic textile fibers produced in Latin America and Europe.

Functional changes are being incorporated in synthetic fibers with little or no hazardous impact on the environment.

"The second day of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Russia was opened with the show of KOMOD. Alain Nega presented her collection “Living In a Dream” giving the sense of tranquility and winging. Asymmetric floor-length dresses, exposed shoulders and low-cut necklines, basques and zephyrian translucent textures – this line of images is accomplished in somber colors: classic black, medium grey, powdery color with attractive silver accents."

The second day of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Russia was opened with the show of KOMOD. Alain Nega presented her collection “Living In a Dream” giving the sense of tranquility and winging. Asymmetric floor-length dresses, exposed shoulders and low-cut necklines, basques and zephyrian translucent textures – this line of images is accomplished in somber colors: classic black, medium grey, powdery color with attractive silver accents. The evening gowns from "Flying Butterfly Collection" by Anastasia Mishina were all covered with butterflies, a well-known symbol of rebirth, reincarnation and freedom. All dresses were made of pieces of fabric that smoothly transformed into peculiar trendy images.

Femininity, elegancy and pageantry – this is all about the collection by BLUE JASMINE. The dresses both in shape and color reminded of morning rosebuds. The tenderness of the gowns was emphasized by translucent sleeves and veiling cascade skirts that advantaged in contrast with asymmetric jackets and heavy flower-embroidered dress trains. Boys were offered checked slacks with single color shirts and hats.

The women’s collection BGN styled by Alexandr Rogov is non-pretentious casual in restrained colors, without eye-catching or loud accessories. The collection included both formal images and cocktail and promenade gowns. Girls choosing BGN parlays individuality and comfort.

Fall/Winter 2017/18 by IVANOVA “The Lady / The Hooligan” embodies the ambiguity of the modern woman’s nature. The designer gallantly experiments with shapes and textures, and plays with various fabrics – moreen, tweed, knitted jersey and silk are used to create elegant shapes retaining the illusion of softness and lightness. The designer uses neutral shades of gray with some pink and jade.

The brand of wedding dresses Speranza Couture by NADEZDA YUSUPOVA presented transparent zephyrian dresses embroidered with crystals and laced flakes. This time the designer turned to tales of the East. She chose the shades of precious stones to color her collection up – amethysts, topazes, sapphires, morganites and diamonds. All the lines are traced with so much love to a woman’s body and the charming effect it provides on her chosen one. Low-cut necklines beautifully emphasize back and decolette zones, and trumpet skirts accent thighs and slim wastes. The ensemble is completed with luxurous embroidered trains. Novel and up-to-date images carry on the subject of eternal charm of love that inspires Nadezda.

Ksenia Knyazeva was inspired by female omnitude. The hero of her collection, Jeanne d’Arc, embodied fragility and belligerency, transparency and enigma. This combination was presented in minimalistic slim-fit dresses, sweatshirts and wrapper coats finished with feathers and decorated with embroidered roosters. Formal long vests and culotte’s ensembles were attenuated with scandalous shirts, sword-knots, lacing and fishnet tights, adding some Gothics into the image. The Medieval theme was supported by aquarelle floral elements reminding of tinted glass.

Julia Dalakian presented her magical collection hypnotizing with its modest shimmering radiance. Deep copper and radiant metallic were complemented with paillettes and insolent inclusions like chains or fur bracelets emphasizing the model’s fragile vulnerability. There were also asymmetry, translucent and velvet fabrics and provocative bold cuts.

Consistent elegance expressed with simplicity and accuracy was the feature of the show by ISABEL GARCIA. This collection was a true berry cocktail. It started with embroidered rowanberries on formal suits and was followed by cranberry romantic A-line chiffon dresses. The final accord were clingy blackberry milk dresses and streamy skirts with cascade flounces.

All the collection by Bella Potemkina was made of Kanecaron modacrylic fibers that are used to make high quality eco-fur. The colors were bright and various – fuchsia and purple accompanied classic black and white, and the brand hero was bold, brave and ready to experiment. All images demonstrated deliberate negligence, easiness, sexuality and gloss. Cut-offs, bodysuits, over-knee boots, enameled leather, paillettes and double-breasted dresses – no superstitions, only bold visualization.

During Kazakhstan Fashion Week four brands presented their collections. The show started with evening gowns by AELITA. Besides relevant powdery, classic black and white colors there was languid raspberry. Multilayer flounces, trumpet and veiling skirts were a tribute to tendencies, whereas the brand surprised the audience with the variety of sleeve models and stunning corsets.

Minimalism, comfort and color coding are three pillars supporting the philosophy of DiSiitova. Pastel and sandy shades contrasted black and dark blue denim. Regular and pinafore dresses, overcoats and waist bags added new colorful layers and made complicated ensembles of simple elements. To go out in the evening the designer offered paillette dresses with slashed sleeves.

The collection by LIBАS Atelier celebrated youth and feminine charm. Fine organza dresses were covered with multiple flounces and drapes transforming into flowers and bouquets. The color palette repeated the ambience: brightness of fresh greens, transparency of brooks, first twilight shades.

ZHEREBTSOV presented bright street-style images, both brutal and dramatic. Metal was the main motive – clutch bags had chain handles, large studs decorated coat sleeves, shorts and knee-high socks. Metal elements contrasted red checked fabric and tie-dye denim. The designer used the classic epatage approaches like enlarged shoulders, guys dressed in fur coats and yellow shirts, zebrine trouser stripes.

In the presentation corner F.GENE, the St. Petersburg brand, demonstrated its hand-made eco-leather bags for tablets and notebooks. Light backpacks, shoulder bags and clutch bags were decorated with animalistic and geometric prints. In the brand’s Web-site the designer offers to make a personalized bag online – you can choose the length of handles, the color, the shape and the decorations.

For the quarter ended December 31, 2016, turnover for Nitin Spinners has gone up 30.34 per cent compared to the corresponding quarter of the previous year. Turnover for the nine months ended December 31, 2016, has increased by 12.43 per cent compared to the corresponding period in the previous year.

Nitin Spinners makes cotton yarn in single, multifold slub, compact, core spun and Elitwist yarns. The products are suitable for applications such as high value apparels and garments, undergarments, terry towels, denims, woven and medical fabrics, carpets, mattresses, stockings, furnishing fabrics and industrial fabrics.

The company caters to textile companies like Arvind, Raymonds, Alok, Bhaskar, Nandan, RSWM etc. About 65 per cent of the production goes to more than 50 countries across the globe including the US, Latin America, Middle East, Far East, European Union, Africa etc. The production capacity is 50,000 tons a year of cotton yarn and 8500 tons a year of knitted fabrics.

The company will be able to produce superfine compact premium yarns in the new facilities. During 2015-16, Nitin clocked a turnover of Rs 767 crores, out of which exports totaled Rs 531 crores. Operating profit before interest, depreciation and tax was Rs 137.76 crores and PAT was Rs 44.16 crores.