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(Bloomberg Gadfly) -- Singapore Takes On China Over a Surfeit of Lemons: Gadfly Singapore's Business Times says that this is the first time SGX has sought legal recourse on the mainland against a Chinese boss. [Extracted from the article]

The article focuses on a study conducted by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) researchers over nylon fibers usage in management of artificial muscle tissues bending process in robots and assistance of the fibers in removal of heat source with deployment of conductive paint.

The article focuses on fiber nylon, its use in construction of dress material and steps of construction of nylon. Topics discussed include nylon blended with natural fibers to add strength and resilience, chemical combinations represented by several nylons, nylon used in sportswear, leotards, swimsuits and carpeting, high-temperature chemical reaction need to create nylon, reaction of nylon to food coloring and several terms related to nylon such as blend and staple fiber.

The article reports expansion plans of the organization Evonik by increasing production of transparent Trogamid CX nylon compounds in Germany, which is used in sports, leisure, and automotive industry, and talks of closure of polyphthalamide (PPA) business.

The article discusses the history and importance of the nylon fabric and mentions topics including the creation of the world's first totally synthetic fiber in 1938, the display of the first pair of nylon stockings in 1939, and the advantages of nylon fabrics.

The article discusses the sales forecasting of black dyestuff market for nylon textile fibres which anticipate to reach $204.3 million by 2020.

The article provides information on the production of industrial fabrics by imitating natural fibers, focusing on creativity of textile engineers and developing nylon fibers.

The article offers materials-related updates including a study on the cotton cell walls structure using synthetic biology, the anti stink chemicals from Microban, and the expansion of nylon fiber platform for Cordura brand.

The article discusses the highlights of the Yarn Expo Autumn held at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre in China on October 22-24, 2012. Included are the insights of Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd. general manager Wendy Wen on the strong growth in visitors. The event featured several zones such as the Pakistan Zone with high quality yarns and the Nylon Zone with the theme Colourful Life, Fashionable Nylon.

El artículo informa sobre la 50 celebración anual de la marca de Cordura de la compañía de tejido el VALOR EN LIBROS de Invista. Varios temas hablados incluyen el lanzamiento de sus nuevas fibras durante la exposición de industria textil de 2017 de Detallista Al aire libre de Invierno, su nueva fibra de nilón INVISTA T420HT, y tecnología hecha de mezclas de fibras naturales y nilón.

The article offers information on the several fabrics used to knit the gloves used in the industries by controlling the knitting machine gauge and yarn size and also informs the benefits of dipping and coating of gloves. Topics discussed include use of polyester and nylon fibers having moderate tensile strength, use of ultra high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) and para-aramid fibers that are aromatic nylons, and use of liquid crystal fibre and fibreglass.

The article reports on the launch of Mattenex, a delusterant for polyester and nylon fibres from ColorMatrix Corp.

The article presents tips on treating discolorations in carpets. It states that there are various dye methods that can be used for dyeing carpet and fibers while at production and acid dye treatments are commonly used for nylon fibers and wool. The author outlines different steps for repairing color loss in nylon and wool specifically with the use of chlorine bleach or sodium hypochlorite.

An interview with Jun Suzuki, currently Executive Officer of the Teijin Group is presented. He notes how they will strengthen their alliance with firms in production districts by focusing on the downstream sector to provide more value to their customers. He indicates that structural reforms will be promoted for aramid fibers. He points out that they will have portfolios each for business, region and technology with targets set for each of them.

The article provides information on the prices, uses and supply and demand of caprolactam. It mentions that caprolactam is primarily used in making engineering plastics and nylon six fibres, which are extensively used in industrial yarns, carpets and textiles. It states that producers of caprolactam sought to increase their spot prices in the second half of 2012 due to strong costs in feedstock benzene, but were hindered by increased supply from new plants.

The article discusses the birth and development of chemical fibers and textile materials. It notes that a plastic called Bakelite was invented in 1907 and that Wallace Hume Carothers of DuPont in the U.S. accidentally discovered the cold drawing phenomenon and invented the first synthetic fiber in 1935. Nylon fiber (Nylon 66) was reportedly introduced in 1938 and Harmann Staudinger's macromolecular theory led to the theory of polymers and the world's first synthetic rubber.

The article focuses on the trend in eco-friendly, sustainable carpet flooring. Interface's FLOR brand of carpet tiles are eco-friendly. Cherokee Carpets produces the EnviroCEL carpet backing which is more than 50% sustainable by weight as it is made from soybeans. Carpet producer Shaw is recycling nylon fiber as part of its sustainability efforts.

In this article the author discusses the use of nylon rope for deep-water moorings. Topics include research investigating the properties of fiber ropes for deep-water mooring systems by engineers at Tension Technology International Ltd. that found polyester rope was a suitable material, mooring system requirements for wave energy conversion (WEC) systems, and the advantages of nylon rope over polyester rope.

This article discusses anti-dumping rules between China and Europe, which are used sparingly to avoid starting trade wars, which are currently being used against Chinese and Korean companies in the Nylon fiber industry.