THE INDIA RUBBER WORLD 



[November 1, 1915. 



MARKET FOR COTTON AND OTHER FABRICS. 



THE heavy decline in the condition of the cotton crop, 

 shown by the gu\ ernment figures, caused substantial 

 advances during the first week of October. The estimated 

 yield of 10,950.000 bales will be the smallest crop since 1909. 

 .'\s the month progressed there was less activity and later 

 in the month prices declined from 23 to 24 points, due to 

 heavy liquidation and southern selling. At this writing the 

 decline appears to be checked. 



SEA ISLAND COTTON. 



The sharp advance in Sea Islands early in October was 

 evidently speculative. This developed a strong market with 

 a tendency to advance. By the middle of the month, however, 

 a more quiet feeling prevailed, due to the less urgent de- 

 mand, and Savannah prices declined. 



The Charleston market was quiet during the last week of 

 the month, and it was believed that fair concessions must 

 be made, but contrary to expectations all offerings were 

 promptly sold at full prices. Floridas and Georgias: Fancy, 

 25i^@26 cents; Extra choice, 25 cents; Choice, 24 cents. 

 EGYPTIAN COTTON. 



The latest reports from Alexandria show a steady market 

 and advancing prices, with spot very active and a good de- 

 mand for all grades. Upper are offered at attractive figures, 

 and Sakelarides is still at a very high premiimi. There are 

 general complaints of damage to the coming crop by fogs 

 and Pink worms which would augur a small production for next 

 year. The ginning yields are slightly less than last year at this 

 time. 



FABRICS. 



The advance in prices of cotton fabrics has been general. 

 The mills are speeding up and buyers who have delayed in 

 placing their orders are now forced to pay higher prices. 



Tire fabrics have advanced four to six cents and the ten- 

 dency is for still higher prices. The cotton cloth market is 

 very strong and active and further price advance is expected. 

 The production of hose and belting duck is being absorbed 

 as fast as manufactured and the rubber trade is calling for 

 larger deliveries. The majority of the duck mills report that 

 their product is sold up to next summer. 



.\t the present time the demand for yarn dyed goods is greater 

 than the foreign and domestic markets can take care of. Many 

 of the mills making a specialty of these goods are sold into next 

 June. Some of the larger operators here are now figuring on 

 placing contracts for the fall of 1916. This is done with the 

 view of being able to secure deliveries and of getting the fall 

 orders placed at present prices, which are almost sure to advance. 



The following are New York quotations on October 27. 1915: 



.\eroplane and Balloon Fabrics: 



Wamsutta, S. A. I. L. No. 1, 40-inch yard $0.22 (3 



No. 4, 38 J^ inch 22 @ 



O/X B. 36-inch ll'A@ 



Wool Stockinettes— 52-inch: 



A— 14-ounce yard 1.12/.@ 



B— H-ounce 1-25 @ 



C— 14-ounce 1.50 @ 



Cotton Stockinette — 52-inch: 



. D 14-ounce varii .46 @ 



E— 1154-ounce 36 @ 



F_14.ounce 50 @ 



G— 8-ounce 40 @ 



H— 11-ounce 45 @ 



I— 9-ounce 37^® 



Colors — white, black, blue, brown. 



Tire Fabrics: 



]7!4-ounce Sea Island, combed square yard .68 @ .70 



17'.4-ounce Egyptian, combed 58 @ .60 



1 7 }i -ounce Eg>'ptian, carded 55 @ .58 



WA-ovnce Peelers, carded 42 @ 



Sheetings: 



40-inch 2.35-yard yard M'A® 



40-inch 2.50-yai'd 55H@ 



40-inch 2.70-yard OSJi® 



40-inch 2.85-yard 07'^@ 



40-inch 3.15-yard 07J4@ 



.10!4@ 



.09 H@ 

 .0954® 



.12 @ 

 .09>^@ 



.1254® 

 .16 @ 



Imported Woolen Fabrics Specially Prepared for 

 Rubberizing — Plain and Fancies: 



63-inch, 3!4 to Tyi ounces per square yard yard 



36-inch, 2>4 to 5 ounces per square yard 



Plaid Linings: 



63-inch, 2 to 4 ounces per square yard yard 



36-inch, 2 to 4 ounces per square yard 



Domestic Worsted Fabrics: 

 36-inch, 4'/2 to 8 ounces per square yard yard 



Burlaps: 



32— 7H-ounce 100 yards 



40— 7}4-ounce 



40 — 10-ounce 



40— lOK-ounce 



45— 7^-ounce 



IMPORTS OF COTTON FABRICS. 

 July, 1915. 



s~DnliabU\ 



Prefer- 

 ential 

 Tariff. 



Stockinettes for the mnf, of rub- 

 ber boots and shoes: 



United States .'..'. ...... $6^682 



Cotton Duck, gray or white, 

 N. O. P.: 



From Great Britain 



United States $18,646 



Other countries 



Total $18,646 



Articles — Free: Cotton or linen seamle: 

 imported to the extent of $5,165 during Julj 

 the four months ending Tulv, 1915. 



$80,863 

 circular for. 

 total of $15, 



THE MARKET FOR CHEMICALS AND COMPOUND- 

 ING INGREDIENTS. 



October 29. 1915. 

 /^CTf)nER has been a particularly good month in the rubber 

 ^^ chemical trade for both foreign and domestic products. 

 Prices have changed very little, but there is a decided tendency 

 toward higher values. The fillers have been in good demand — 

 particularly the chalk products. Shipments of the raw material 

 are very uncertain, which unsettles the market and makes present 

 prices comparatively high. Barytes is offered for export, which 

 indicates ample supply with consequent low prices. 



The pigments have been actively bought during the month. 

 The zinc oxide situation has not improved, and the high prices 

 of last month still rule, subject to change without notice. A 

 new schedule is expected momentarily. Lithopone is firm ; spot 

 stocks are low and prices nominal. Vermilion red and Prussian 

 blue are still scarce and high, while Ultramarine blue is normal 

 with a tendency toward firmer prices. 



The chemicals are practically all firm in price. Glacial acetic 

 acid has advanced to 2l!^@2S cents a pound in barrels, and 

 glycerine is not obtainable. The naphtha solvents have advanced 

 a cent a gallon, benzol is quoted at 80@!90 cents, and toluol is 

 firm at $4.00 to $4.50 a gallon. .Ml the benzol produced in Great 



