--- title: Service Thread Blog | Partner Perspectives description: Partner Perspectives | Service Thread analysis of industry news and trends, tips and advice, and lessons learned from experience in yarn and thread manufacturing. --- ![image-png](https://www.servicethread.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png.png?width=157&name=image-png.png) ## [ISO 9001:2015 Standard Registered](https://www.servicethread.com/hubfs/ISO%209001%20Certificate%20effective%20September%202025.pdf) ## [![Blog Header](https://www.servicethread.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Servicethread/bg_blog_header.png?width=594&name=bg_blog_header.png) We never stop learning, or sharing what we’ve learned!](https://www.servicethread.com/blog) [![](https://www.servicethread.com/hubfs/Service%20Thread%20%202%20%20-5990-1.jpg) ](https://www.servicethread.com/blog/how-the-polyester-yarn-supply-chain-is-impacted-by-the-u.s.-trade-war-with-china-part-one) ## [How the Polyester Yarn Supply Chain is Impacted by the U.S. trade war with China](https://www.servicethread.com/blog/how-the-polyester-yarn-supply-chain-is-impacted-by-the-u.s.-trade-war-with-china-part-one) - By [Torry Losch](https://www.servicethread.com/blog/author/torry-losch) - 09/21/18 - [Partner Perspectives](https://www.servicethread.com/blog/topic/partner-perspectives), [Industrial Yarn](https://www.servicethread.com/blog/topic/industrial-yarn), [Polyester](https://www.servicethread.com/blog/topic/polyester), [Industrial Thread](https://www.servicethread.com/blog/topic/industrial-thread), [Polyester Pricing](https://www.servicethread.com/blog/topic/polyester-pricing) - [0 Comments](https://www.servicethread.com/blog/how-the-polyester-yarn-supply-chain-is-impacted-by-the-u.s.-trade-war-with-china-part-one#comments-listing) On September 17th the United States Trade Representative (USTR) Office announced [additional tariffs of 10 percent](https://ustr.gov/about-us/policy-offices/press-office/press-releases/2018/september/ustr-finalizes-tariffs-200) on 5,745 items with an approximate value of $200 billion USD. As most of the world is aware, the Trump Administration and China are in a heated economic battle. [Read more](https://www.servicethread.com/blog/how-the-polyester-yarn-supply-chain-is-impacted-by-the-u.s.-trade-war-with-china-part-one) - By [Neal Fournier](https://www.servicethread.com/blog/author/neal-fournier) - 11/04/13 - [6 Comments](https://www.servicethread.com/blog/article/yarn-and-thread-creel-design-tips-part-ii-choosing-the-right-tension-contro#comments-listing) ## [Yarn and Thread Creel Design Tips Part II: Choosing the Right Tension Control Device](https://www.servicethread.com/blog/article/yarn-and-thread-creel-design-tips-part-ii-choosing-the-right-tension-contro) ![Lead Blog Post Image](https://www.servicethread.com/hubfs/Servicethread/images/130306ServiceThread01824c.jpg) Want to reduce yarn and thread waste and minimize backwinds and reprocessing?  We already discussed why creel design is important, and the[ importance of a solid frame](https://www.servicethread.com/blog/article/heavy-duty-yarn-creel-design-package-holders).  The next design step is evaluating and choosing the right tension control methods. [Read more](https://www.servicethread.com/blog/article/yarn-and-thread-creel-design-tips-part-ii-choosing-the-right-tension-contro) - By [Steve Zande](https://www.servicethread.com/blog/author/steve-zande) - 07/02/12 - [0 Comments](https://www.servicethread.com/blog/will-yarn-prices-stay-this-way#comments-listing) ## [Will Yarn Prices Stay This Way?](https://www.servicethread.com/blog/will-yarn-prices-stay-this-way) ![Lead Blog Post Image](https://www.servicethread.com/hubfs/Servicethread/images/130305ServiceThread01063c.jpg) Good news! Fiber prices have stabilized, and the future is looking bright. What a ride we have experienced since yarn and fiber prices started their upward trend in the fall of 2010. (Is there anyone out there who didn’t feel the burn?) After reaching peak prices in the third quarter of 2011, there is finally some good news. [Read more](https://www.servicethread.com/blog/will-yarn-prices-stay-this-way) [All posts](https://www.servicethread.com/blog/all) [![](https://www.servicethread.com/hubfs/Service%20Thread%20%202%20%20-5990-1.jpg) ](https://www.servicethread.com/blog/how-the-polyester-yarn-supply-chain-is-impacted-by-the-u.s.-trade-war-with-china-part-one) ## [How the Polyester Yarn Supply Chain is Impacted by the U.S. trade war with China](https://www.servicethread.com/blog/how-the-polyester-yarn-supply-chain-is-impacted-by-the-u.s.-trade-war-with-china-part-one) - By [Torry Losch](https://www.servicethread.com/blog/author/torry-losch) - 09/21/18 - [Partner Perspectives](https://www.servicethread.com/blog/topic/partner-perspectives), [Industrial Yarn](https://www.servicethread.com/blog/topic/industrial-yarn), [Polyester](https://www.servicethread.com/blog/topic/polyester), [Industrial Thread](https://www.servicethread.com/blog/topic/industrial-thread), [Polyester Pricing](https://www.servicethread.com/blog/topic/polyester-pricing) - [0 Comments](https://www.servicethread.com/blog/how-the-polyester-yarn-supply-chain-is-impacted-by-the-u.s.-trade-war-with-china-part-one#comments-listing) On September 17th the United States Trade Representative (USTR) Office announced [additional tariffs of 10 percent](https://ustr.gov/about-us/policy-offices/press-office/press-releases/2018/september/ustr-finalizes-tariffs-200) on 5,745 items with an approximate value of $200 billion USD. As most of the world is aware, the Trump Administration and China are in a heated economic battle. [Read more](https://www.servicethread.com/blog/how-the-polyester-yarn-supply-chain-is-impacted-by-the-u.s.-trade-war-with-china-part-one) # Older Posts ## [Yarn and Thread Creel Design Tips Part II: Choosing the Right Tension Control Device](https://www.servicethread.com/blog/article/yarn-and-thread-creel-design-tips-part-ii-choosing-the-right-tension-contro) - By [Neal Fournier](https://www.servicethread.com/blog/author/neal-fournier) - 11/04/13 - [6 Comments](https://www.servicethread.com/blog/article/yarn-and-thread-creel-design-tips-part-ii-choosing-the-right-tension-contro#comments-listing) ![Lead Blog Post Image](https://www.servicethread.com/hubfs/Servicethread/images/130306ServiceThread01824c.jpg) Want to reduce yarn and thread waste and minimize backwinds and reprocessing?  We already discussed why creel design is important, and the[ importance of a solid frame](https://www.servicethread.com/blog/article/heavy-duty-yarn-creel-design-package-holders).  The next design step is evaluating and choosing the right tension control methods. [Read more](https://www.servicethread.com/blog/article/yarn-and-thread-creel-design-tips-part-ii-choosing-the-right-tension-contro) ## [Will Yarn Prices Stay This Way?](https://www.servicethread.com/blog/will-yarn-prices-stay-this-way) - By [Steve Zande](https://www.servicethread.com/blog/author/steve-zande) - 07/02/12 - [0 Comments](https://www.servicethread.com/blog/will-yarn-prices-stay-this-way#comments-listing) ![Lead Blog Post Image](https://www.servicethread.com/hubfs/Servicethread/images/130305ServiceThread01063c.jpg) Good news! Fiber prices have stabilized, and the future is looking bright. What a ride we have experienced since yarn and fiber prices started their upward trend in the fall of 2010. (Is there anyone out there who didn’t feel the burn?) After reaching peak prices in the third quarter of 2011, there is finally some good news. 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