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Japan's MMF output dips in Feb '15

15 Apr '15
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Man-made fibre (MMF) output in Japan declined marginally in February 2015 compared to a year-ago period.
 
In February 2015, MMF production in Japan stood at 76,344 tons, showing a decline of 0.8 per cent year-on-year. Among MMF, the production of synthetic fibres dropped by 4.7 per cent to 60, 254 tons, according to the Japan Chemical Fibres Association.
 
On a month-on-month basis, polyester staple fibre (PSF) production decreased by 5.4 per cent to 11,656 tons in February 2015, while polyester filament production fell 7.3 per cent to 10,138 tons.
 
Similarly, acrylic staple fibre (ASF) production dropped 11.8 per cent to 8,391 tons, and nylon filament output fell 4.8 per cent to 7,333 tons. (RKS)
 

Fibre2fashion News Desk - India

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