Market Analysis
Crossbred wool and acrylic
At the risk of flogging a subject to death Mecardo has another look at crossbred wool prices this week, in relation to acrylic staple fibre
Andrew Woods
November 30, 2021
At the risk of flogging a subject to death Mecardo has another look at crossbred wool prices this week, in relation to acrylic staple fibre
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