Woolmark presented its latest washable wool campaign and showcased a selection of merino wool trends, industry services and innovations at the recent Spinexpo Shanghai held September from 2 to 4, 2014. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Woolmark brand.
Spinexpo is an event for fibers, yarns, knitwear and knitted fabrics, socks, laces, labels and technical textiles. The recent event hosted 225 exhibitors from 15 countries. Designers’ creations showcased for trimmings, embellishments, mixed media of fabrics, foiling and printing that can impact and transform denim. The products exhibited include cashmere and wool sweaters, gloves, hosiery, scarves and ties, polyester, polypropylene, acrylic and viscose fibers. Students exhibited designs of fabrics and garments, based on emerging trends and concepts, using yarns from a variety of spinners.
South Africa did a presentation of mohair. This is a fiber that is attracting global interest. South Africa is the biggest producer of this fiber. Known as the diamond fiber, mohair is in high demand due to the change in consumer trends.
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