Perfect partners for filament yarn producers worldwide
01 Feb '12
4 min read
Various modulus values, yield points and natural draw ratio for stress and strain are among other useful data offered. Together, the USTER TESTER 5-C800 and USTER TENSORAPID 4-C provide the perfect partnership for progress in the global filament yarn industry.
Soaring domestic demand in emerging countries, coupled with continuing high cotton prices, has fueled the synthetics boom, and estimates put annual growth in capacity at 4.5%, reaching a global manufacturing capability of 64 million tonnes by 2014. Polyester is projected to retain its dominant position, with filament yarn capacity set to increase from its 2009 level of 26 million tonnes to a new high of 34 million by 2014.
Experts predict Asian markets will be even more significant over this period, as greater affluence and the rise of the middle classes creates new demand for all types of synthetic textiles, with a particularly strong focus on growth in sophisticated applications and non-apparel end-uses.
The situation presents great potential for synthetics producers who can meet the new requirements for higher quality standards in an increasingly competitive market. The need to optimize raw material values and achieve right-first-time quality is the key to ensuring profitability.