Naturally Advanced Technologies Inc. (NAT) has entered into a purchasing agreement for a minimum of one and a half million pounds of CRAiLAR Flax fibre with Brilliant Global Ltd, the Hong Kong-based private label knitwear manufacturer which produces a broad spectrum of sweater and accessory items in natural fibres for globally recognized brands. The agreement is to commence in October 2011.
Wednesday 28 September 2011
Monday 26 September 2011
HKS 2-3E: Finest warp knitted fabric on the planet
Karl Mayer has launched an ultra fine 50 gauge (E50) version of it its well established tricot warp knitting machine here at ITMA. The HKS 2-3E is said to produce “the finest warp knitted fabric on the planet.”
Saturday 24 September 2011
Shima's Precision Manufacturing - for 26 gauge shaped single jersey
Japanese flat knitting machine manufacturer Shima Seiki has launched an ultra-fine gauge computerised flat knitting machine in 21 gauge, the finest ever flat knitting machine with shaping capability. The SWG FIRST 154 S21, which is cut 21 needles to the inch, has the capability to knit fabrics in the gauge range 18 to 26 for single jersey and 18 to 20 gauge for rib fabrics.
Shima’s Precision Manufacturing - for 26 gauge shaped single jersey
Friday 23 September 2011
Clariant launches Quiospheres cosmetotextiles effect
Innovation is the key theme for Clariant at ITMA 2011 and one of the most important developments being presented by the global textile solutions provider is Quiospheres, a high strength, high performance effect in cosmetotextiles that is said to generate wellness and well-being to the consumer through state of the art cosmetic microencapsulation that can be applied to any fabric.
Tuesday 20 September 2011
ITMA: One stop shop for European innovation
ITMA, which kicks off tomorrow in Barcelona, is still the world’s leading textile and garment machinery exhibition.
Monday 19 September 2011
Karl Mayer transfers Malimo technology to Christian Pinkert
Knitting Industry news from around the world
Just a few days before the ITMA in Barcelona, Karl Mayer has announced that, as of 1 January 2012 its Malimo stitch bonding technology will be transferred to textile machinery manufacturer Christian Pinkert Textilmaschinen.
Sunday 18 September 2011
Dornbirn 2011: Crucible of innovation and heritage
Technical textiles news from Innovation in Textiles
There are historic reasons for the location of the Dornbirn Man-Made Fibers Congress (MFC) which drew 740 attendees from 30 countries to celebrate its 50th anniversary last week (September 14-16).
Friday 16 September 2011
Mayer & Cie launches world's first spin-knit combination machine
German circular knitting machine builder Mayer & Cie is to launch a revolutionary concept in textile machinery which combines circular knitting and spinning in a single machine.
Mayer & Cie launches world’s first spin-knit combination machine
Thursday 15 September 2011
Lycra Sport fabric in Mercury Compression line
Invista, owner of the Lycra brand has developed a range of garments using its Lycra Sport technology, with Canterbury of New Zealand, which it says will athletes perform at their best.
Wednesday 14 September 2011
Groz-Beckert Academy to offer comprehensive training programme
Groz-Beckert is to launch its offer to the textiles industry of a comprehensive training programme under its new Groz-Beckert Academy at ITMA in Barcelona this month. The company says the entirely new offer is distinctive for its hands-on practicality, experienced trainers, and the fact that it covers the complete spectrum offered by its Technology and Development Centre (TEZ).
Löffler offers functionality with elastane by creora
Austrian premium brand Löffler, known for its innovative sportswear with strong design and optimum comfort is highlighting ‘Transtex light’ a fabric made from polypropylene and elastane by creora in its summer collection.
Monday 12 September 2011
Karl Mayer extends CFRP facility
Karl Mayer has extended its CFP (Carbon Fibre Reinforced Plastics) Centre of Excellence to incorporate a laboratory for producing and testing fibre-reinforced structural components.
Thursday 8 September 2011
Knits from recycled bottles for corporate uniforms
Century Place a US based supplier to the textile rental trade is using Ecosure, a fibre made from post consumer PET polymer, in its latest line of knitted rental uniforms.
Warmwear secures £1m funding for business expansion
UK based Warmwear Ltd, which makes thermal clothing for some of the country’s major retailers including Next, Shop Direct and BHS, has secured £1m in funding from GE Capital for business expansion.
Woolmark Company to present wool innovations at ITMA
The Woolmark Company, owned by Australian Wool Innovation (AWI), is to present its new 'Innovation Toolkit' at this month’s ITMA in Barcelona.
Wednesday 7 September 2011
Tencel capacity expansion completed at Heiligenkreuz
Lenzing has announced it has successfully completed its capacity expansion drive initiated three years ago at its fibre production facility located in Heiligenkreuz in the Burgenland region of Austria.
Tuesday 6 September 2011
Warp-knitted backings turn synthetic leather business upside down
It looks like leather, but no healthy animal hides are used to produce it and it offers exceptional characteristics – synthetic leather represents a real alternative to the expensive, natural version and offers many advantages. It is tough and durable, yet at the same time, it is reasonably priced, resistant to dirt and can be cleaned easily.
Location change for Paris intimates shows
The Salon International de la Lingerie and Interfilière Paris, leading trade shows in the intimates sector and fabrics for intimates and beachwear respectively will be moving to Pavillion 1 in January 2012.
Monday 5 September 2011
Energy efficiency will be hot topic at ITMA for German machine builders
Germany’s VDMA Textile Machinery Association says a hot topic at the forthcoming ITMA in Barcelona will be ‘efficient production’, as growing energy and raw material prices lead textile manufacturers around the world to optimize their cost structures and processes.
Symposium to address needs of India's technical textiles industry
The organisers of Techtextil India have announced program details for the Techtextil India Symposium which is being held at the Bombay Exhibition Centre in Mumbai from 11-12 October 2011 alongside the exhibition.
Friday 2 September 2011
STOLL CHINA TREND COLLECTION AUTUMN / WINTER 2012-13
Leading German flat knitting machine manufacturer H. Stoll GmbH & Co has launched its Chinese Trend Collection for Autumn/ Winter 2012-13 in the run up to SPINEXPO which takes place at the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition & Convention Center from 6-8 September 2011.
Thursday 1 September 2011
Groz-Beckert to reveal ultrafine gauge solution at ITMA
At ITMA 2007 in Munich, Groz-Beckert presented new solutions for the production of fabrics with a then world record breaking ultrafine gauge E66. Now, at next month’s ITMA in Barcelona the German company will reveal yet another world record with an even finer gauge.
Santini launches Mirai cycling socks with Newlife
Santini, a leading Bergamo, Italy based producer of technical cycling sportswear, has launched a new exclusive range of socks called Mirai which are produced with Filature Miroglio’s Newlife eco-high tech yarns. Santini says this is an exclusive and cutting edge project that combines stylish design and the Newlife revolutionary recycled material to create a high quality, eco-friendly product.
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