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Reports on the introduction of Sno-Brite, a short staple acrylic fiber by Monsanto. Brighter colors and whites without bleaching; Athletic sock market as target; Marketing of Acrilan and Duraspun; Cost-effectiveness; Other advantages; Schedule of availability; Possibility of utilization in sweaters and circular knit areas.

Reports on price increases announced by two acrylic producers in the United States following shifts in ownership. Monsanto's 3-5% price increase two months after announcing plans for spinning off its specialty chemicals business; 4-6% price increase announced by Sterling Chemicals after completing its acquisition of Cytec Industries' acrylic business.

Reports on the Acrylic Council's promotion of the fashion virtues of the acrylic fiber. Schedules of runway presentations entitled `Accent on Acrylic'; Sending out of pairs of golf socks to golf-shop owners across the United States; Council's plan to host seminars on acrylic for students at the Fashion Institute of Technology and Parsons School of Design.

Reports that Cytec Industries is raising the price on all of its Creslan acrylic fibers by six to eight percent.

Reports that Monsanto Co. is increasing prices of all its acrylic fiber products effective July 1, 1995. Increase in raw material costs.

Reports on Monsanto Co.'s move to increase the price of its acrylic fibers. Increased price of man-made fibers in the United States.

Reports on the plan by Monsanto Co. to increase prices on ecru Acrilan acrylic fibers used in apparel, industrial and home furnishings applications. Effectivity date of the increase; Cytec Industries' increase of the prices of its Creslan acrylic fibers.

Explores the benefits of acrylic products. Significance of acrylic according to the Executive Director of Acrylic Council Incorporated; Benefits of acrylic to hosiery and athletic socks; Acrylic products of Glen Raven Mills.

The article focuses on acrylic athletic and outdoor socks which are engineered for comfort and fit. It notes that DuPont's Thermastat fiber absorbs and retains heat without adding extra weight. It indicates that Outlast, a treated acrylic fiber, is used by Wigwam because it regulates heat. Furthermore, it mentions Sorel Corp. and Ridgeview Inc. that provide three types of socks based on temperature.

The article highlights new developments in acrylics, textured, poly and wool fabrics industry at the Yarn Fair International that was held in New York in August 1997. Acryclic producer Sterling Fibers Inc. has featured its MicroSupreme microacrylic. Spectrum Dyed Yarns Inc. president Doug Blanchard has stated that it was time to offer a new source of textured polyester yarn. The Wool Bureau has introduced its Total Easy Care Wool, a machine-washable and tumble-dryable knitwear fabric.

Informs about the introduction of an acrylic fiber that absorbs nasty odors especially smoke by Asahi Chemical Industry Company, Tokyo.

SO-LARA PHASE IS COMPLETED The latest phase of a So-Lara producerdyed acrylic fiber expansion has been completed at the Monsanto Co. plant in Decatur, Ala., according to Earl N. Brasfield, [...]

Monsanto Co. Expands Its So-Lara Capacity Monsanto has completed the latest phase of expanding its capacity for So-Lara producer-dyed, acrylic fiber at its Decatur, Ala., plant. According to Earl N. [...]

BASF SEEKING BUYER FOR ACRYLIC BUSINESS; TWO PLANTS OFFERED NEW YORK -- The BASF Corp. Fibers Division said Thursday it has put its acrylic business on sale. Walter Hubbard, vice [...]

FIBER, FABRIC MAKERS FORM ACRYLIC COUNCIL NEW YORK--Out to boost sales of acrylic products, leading American fiber producers, yarn spinners and fabric makers, have formed the Acrylic Council, Inc. Charter [...]