Summary: The issue of ICIS Chemical Business for the week of October 31, 2011, starts its look at textiles and fibers with a cover story on China’s textiles evolution—what was once the lowest-cost producer is now facing greater competitive challenges. Coverage in this issue continues with looks at the man-made fiber market; and polyester fibers benefitting from cotton’s poor harvest. Elsewhere in the current issue, there are articles examining the global PVC market; falling Asian naphtha prices; NOVA Chemicals securing feedstocks from Marcellus Shale; and more.
