Wednesday 31 August 2011

TenCate introduces Tecasafe Plus flame resistant knits

Netherlands headquartered technical textiles giant TenCate has launched a range of inherently flame resistant (FR) knitted fabrics to compliment its well known TenCate Tecasafe Plus protective woven fabrics.

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Tuesday 30 August 2011

SPINEXPO Shanghai Preview

The organisers of SPINEXPO Shanghai which takes places at the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition & Convention Center from 6-8 September 2011 have released a preview which presents some of the highlights which visitors to Shanghai can expect to see.

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Friday 26 August 2011

Cashmere World aims to educate buyers and improve quality

“Cashmere is widely acknowledged as one of the most luxurious fabrics available. Exceptionally soft, but hard wearing too. Yet, although many in the garment and textile industries know of it, they know very little about it. That is about to change.”

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Thursday 25 August 2011

Dyneema Diamond Technology in cut resistant gloves

At the forthcoming A+A safety and security trade fair which takes place in Düsseldorf, Germany, from October 18-21, a number of companies will be introducing knitted protective gloves featuring the latest Dyneema Diamond Technology.

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Wednesday 24 August 2011

Stoll at SPINEXPO Shanghai: Collections, technologies and knitting solutions

Leading German computerized flat knitting machine builder, H. Stoll GmbH & Co. KG will be showing its latest collections, technologies and knitting solutions at the forthcoming SPINEXPO in Shanghai, a leading exhibition for yarns, knitwear and technology.

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Tuesday 23 August 2011

Lenzing records most successful first half in company's history

The Lenzing Group has reported record results after the most successful first half year in the company’s history.

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Monday 22 August 2011

Brandix is first apparel maker in world to get ISO 50001

The Brandix Group says it has achieved another global first for Sri Lanka by becoming the first apparel manufacturer in the world to receive ISO 50001, less than a month after the stringent Energy Management Systems standard was introduced by the International Standards Organisation.

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Karl Mayer extends offer for lace manufacturers

New ML 34 and ML 46 as well as the JL 29/1 B and JL 83/1 B increase Karl Mayer’s wide-ranging offer for lace manufacturers

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Friday 19 August 2011

Rigby & Peller sells majority stake to Van De Velde

Lingerie and Royal corset maker Rigby & Peller announced yesterday the sale of shares to the Belgian public quoted company Van de Velde.  The company has sold an 87% majority stake to Van de Velde, leaving the Kenton family with a minority 13% holding.

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Protective Industrial Products acquires McHenry Knitting

Bluffton, Indiana based McHenry Knitting and Manufacturing, Inc. has been acquired by Protective Industrial Products, Inc. (PIP), a leading supplier of personal protective equipment.

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Wednesday 17 August 2011

Lenzing Nanjing starts up new viscose fibre line

Lenzing Nanjing Fibers, the Chinese subsidiary of Lenzing AG, has successfully started up a new production line which will offer a nominal capacity of 60,000 tons per annum of viscose fibres for textile applications and the nonwoven industry mainly for the Asian market.

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Memminger-Iro to showcase latest developments in Barcelona

When it comes to leading-edge processing technology for yarn feeding, control systems and lubrication technology for knitting machines, Memminger-Iro is still a market leader. The German company will be showcasing its latest technologies and products at next month’s ITMA in Barcelona.

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Tuesday 16 August 2011

Lawson-Hemphill showcases latest QC and lab testing instruments

US based Lawson-Hemphill Inc., an industry leading supplier of QC and lab testing instruments will be showcasing its latest equipment at the forthcoming ITMA in Barcelona. The highlight of the TMI Group company’s stand will be its latest generation entanglement tester called the EST with high speed optical sensing technology introduced into the industry more than 20 years ago. 

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Monday 15 August 2011

'Time to Knit' with Steiger at ITMA 2011

Swiss flat knitting machine manufacturer Steiger will be unveiling its latest innovations at next month’s ITMA show in Barcelona under its ‘Time to Knit’ banner. The Chinese owned company will show a new version of its Aries flat knitting technology which it says offers improved productivity and patterning potential. Steiger will also show its latest ITMA 2011 knitwear collection.

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Apparel Retail in South Korea

Datamonitor's industry profiles are an essential resource for top-level data and analysis. This profile includes data on market size and segmentation, plus textual analysis of the key trends and competitive landscape, demographic information, and descriptions of the leading companies.

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Issues & Opportunities in the UK 45yrs+ Womenswear Market

The 45yr+ population is set to grow for the foreseeable future yet clothing retailers have been slow to address the potential this market presents. 45+ women shop less often but are willing to spend more, yet are uninspired to do so. This report evaluates the womenswear market by three 45+ age groups and recommends how retailers can maximise the full potential these women offer.

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Clothing Retail in Australia: Market Size, Retailer Strategies and Competitor Performance

Australia avoided recession aiding its position as a hot spot for international expansion of clothing retailers. In 2010 clothing specialists experienced a decline in sales due to falling consumer confidence and heightened online competition from foreign retailers. The clothing market is projected to shrink in 2011, returning to growth in 2012 as foreign entrants revitalize apparel spending.

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Company Profile: Phillips-Van Heusen Corporation

Phillips-Van Heusen Corporation (PVH or "the company") is an apparel company that designs, sources and markets branded shirts, neckwear, sportswear, footwear and other related products. The company primarily operates in the US. It is headquartered in New York City, New York and employs about 10,800 people of which approximately 5,500 are part-time employees.

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Apparel Retail in China

Datamonitor's industry profiles are an essential resource for top-level data and analysis. This profile includes data on market size and segmentation, plus textual analysis of the key trends and competitive landscape, demographic information, and descriptions of the leading companies.

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Friday 12 August 2011

Leading knitting machine builders flock to Yiwu show

Riding on the success of the past 11 years, the forthcoming YIWU H&G is now recognized as an important international exhibition specializing in hosiery and seamless underwear machinery. Its organisers say it is now a ‘must-go’ knitting exhibition for both local and overseas knit goods manufacturers and the latest exhibitor list confirms this.

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Thursday 11 August 2011

Knitting Industry e-newsletter - 11 August 2011

Knitting Industry e-newsletter – 11 August 2011

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Innovation in Textiles e-newsletter - 11 August 2011

Innovation in Textiles e-newsletter – 11 August 2011

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Fast track: should apparel brands be held responsible for pollution caused by their suppliers?

After a year-long investigation into toxic water pollution in China, Greenpeace has published its findings in a report called "Dirty Laundry". The report reveals that hazardous chemicals are being released into two major rivers in China by two textile factories which have links to several global apparel brands-including Adidas, Nike and Puma.

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ITMF State of Trade Report Q1 2011

Reduced Global Yarn and Fabric Production in Q 1/2011

Higher Yarn and Fabric Stocks

In the 1st quarter of 2011 global yarn and fabric production fell compared to the previous quarter but rose in comparison to the 1st quarter of 2010. The decrease in global yarn production resulted from lower outputs in Asia, Europe and South America.

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Wednesday 10 August 2011

New developments from Harry Lucas for ITMA

Harry Lucas Textilmaschinen GmbH is a textile machinery manufacturer specializing in circular warp and weft knitting machines and knit braiders. The well established German company’s highly specialized machines are exported worldwide for production of fabric used in medical, technical textiles and fashion markets.

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Tuesday 9 August 2011

Calzedonia invests $20 million in new Sri Lankan factory

Italian hosiery, swimwear and underwear manufacturing retailer Calzedonia is investing US$20m in a brand new garment factory in Sri Lanka’s northern province of Vavuniya.

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Product developments and innovations

This report provides new information on the latest developments in protective clothing, sports apparel, temperature regulating apparel and workwear. It also highlights a number of new fibres, yarns, fabrics, dyes and treatments which have been developed for performance apparel.

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Cosmetotextiles: wearable body care

This report analyses the growing field of cosmetotextiles, which represents a fast emerging market for both the cosmetics industry and the textile industry.

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Profile of Laboratoire Skin'Up: a pioneer in cosmetotextiles

Following up on the feature about cosmetotextiles, this company profile highlights the French brand Skin'Up which is known for its ground-breaking and innovative role in the field of cosmetotextiles.

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Fast track: should apparel brands be held responsible for pollution caused by their suppliers?

After a year-long investigation into toxic water pollution in China, Greenpeace has published its findings in a report called "Dirty Laundry". The report reveals that hazardous chemicals are being released into two major rivers in China by two textile factories which have links to several global apparel brands-including Adidas, Nike and Puma.

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Interview with Karl Mayer's Fritz P. Mayer

The following interview was conducted by Kettenwirk-Praxis (KWP) in the run up to ITMA in Barcelona.

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Friday 5 August 2011

DyStar to focus on sustainability at ITMA

As a leading textile solutions provider, DyStar will be present at the International Textile Machinery Exhibition (ITMA) in Barcelona, Spain under the theme of ‘Sustainability is our Responsibility’.

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Thursday 4 August 2011

Spinexpo's Exhibitors Meet the Challenges of a Changing Market

Debra Cobb Reports from New York

The third session of SPINEXPO New York, exhibiting textile fibres and yarns for knitwear, circular knitting and weaving, triumphed over a typical New York July heat wave with an inspiring range of trends for Autumn/Winter 2012. Held at the Metropolitan Pavilion/Altman Building July 18 – 20, the show featured 85 exhibitors from 12 countries, and attracted over 1500 visitors.

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Wednesday 3 August 2011

Kern-Liebers Textile: four specialists - one global player

Germany’s Kern-Liebers Group has rebranded its needle, sinker and textile machine parts businesses Kern Liebers, Saxonia, Leistner and Naplafa under the Kern-Liebers Textile umbrella brand with a brand new image. Through recent rapid expansion, the company says it has steadily evolved into an expert in the field of knitted fabric technology and is now ‘the alternative’ as a full-line supplier to the market.

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Tuesday 2 August 2011

Brandix awarded Asia's Best Brand and Asia's Best Employer Brand

Brandix Lanka Limited has been recognised as Asia's 'Best Brand' and 'Best Employer Brand' winning dual honours at a prestigious international forum held in Singapore with the representation of 37 countries in Asia, extending from the Middle East to Australia.

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Bangladesh knits to have record breaking year

Bangladesh’s knit goods export growth is likely to surpass all previous records this year, as demand continues to grow in European Union (EU) markets, media reports say.

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Monday 1 August 2011

Speakers announced for LYCRA fibre MOVES forum

Invista, owner of the Lycra fibre brand, has announced an impressive line-up of top industry speakers who will take part in the second edition of its unique leg wear event titled ‘LYCRA fibre Moves’ in Barcelona, on 29 and 30 September 2011.

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