31 January 2012, Leicester
Early 1990s knitwear manufacturing and retailing success The Sweater Shop has been ‘reborn’ in the shape of a new venture headed by the man behind the original business. Jersey based millionaire Brian de Zille who made his fortune building up the Syston, Leicestershire based knitwear manufacturer, before selling it in 1995, is back in business.
30 January 2012, Vancouver & Portland, OR
Naturally Advanced Technologies Inc. (NAT), producer of one of the first new natural fibres in decades, CRAiLAR, announced today it will partner with Tuscarora Yarns, a leading yarn innovator, to explore a range of new blended yarns using CRAiLAR Flax.
Debra Cobb reports from Paris
In the face of economic uncertainty, the mills and suppliers for the intimate apparel industry remain focused on innovation and partnerships which meet the needs of their customers. The message came across loud and clear at Interfilière and the Salon International de la Lingerie, held last weekend at Paris Porte de Versailles.
Bühler
Swiss manufacturer of functional knitted fabrics Christian Eschler is to make a fresh start with the launch of its Winter 2013/14 collection after announcing in November that it was relocating production from its Swiss production plants to its subsidiaries in Germany and Thailand.
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24 January 2012, Milan
Italian spinner of woollen and worsted spun luxury knitwear yarns Cariaggi is launching a new range of linen-cashmere yarns called Linum at this week’s Pitti Filati. The new linen-cashmere line is the result of an original project developed by the company and is being presented for the first time at the event in Florence.
24 January 2012, Vallemosso (BI)
Zegna Baruffa has launched a new range of yarns in Super 120s wool which is available in Nm 2/60 and Nm 2/80. Brand New Wool, described as a ‘highly technological yarn’ by the Italian worsted spinner is said to be a sign of the company’s commitment to research and innovation.
Zegna Baruffa launches Brand New Wool
24 January 2012, Geneva
Invista reaffirmed its commitment and dedication to the Intimate Apparel industry during a gala celebration at the Pavillon Cambon in Paris, France, on 21 January when the company introduced its latest innovation for longer-lasting whites and clearer, more brilliant fashion colours in Intimate Apparel fabrics - Lycra fibre with W Technology.
23 January 2012, Atlanta
The latest in product development, technology, and international trade updates for the sewn products industry will be presented by industry experts and leaders from around the world during the 2012 Texprocess Americas Symposium being held April 24 - 26, 2012 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, Georgia.
23 January 2012, Camden, NJ –
US based sock and hosiery manufacturer Standard Merchandising Co. has introduced a novel line of sports compression socks and compression arm sleeves in ‘wild patterns and colours’, which the company says are just like the novelty sports socks it has become known for. Compression socks are now popular in wide variety of sports training activities and especially for runners.
23 January 2012, Hong Kong
Hong Kong’s Knitwear Innovation & Design Society (KIDS) presented its ‘Knitwear Symphony 2012’ and the ‘2nd Hong Kong Young Knitwear Designers’ contest featuring the theme LOVE on 18 January 2012 at Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre Grand Hall.
19 January 2012, Istanbul
Istanbul headquartered METYX Composites has invested in a state-of-the-art Liba MAX 5 multiaxial stitch bonding machine for the production of carbon fibre reinforcements. The Turkish company, which will offer a new range of stitch bonded composite materials to complement its existing product range, is also planning other significant investments in 2012.
19 January 2012, New York
Leading fibres, yarns, knitted fabrics and knitwear show SPINEXPO has launched its trends for Spring/Summer 2013. The following is an extract from the SPINEXPO Trends Spring/Summer 2013 book which can be downloaded at the foot of this article.
18 January 2012, Milan & Misgav
In a sensational deal announced today, two of the world’s market leading manufacturers of knitted seamless apparel are to collaborate to produce a new line of unique lingerie, bodyshapers, posture garments and sportswear products based on seamless warp knitting technology.
18 January 2012, Hong Kong
The Woolmark Company continues its support of fashion design newcomers at the Knitwear Symphony trade event in Hong Kong this evening with an award to be presented to the most outstanding young knitwear designer.
18 January 2012, Paris
Leading trade fair for intimates and beachwear Interfilière Paris has named Dogi International Fabrics as Designer of the Year 2012 in recognition of its major impact in textile innovation.
18 January 2012, Florence
Pitti Filati returns to Florence for its 70th edition from 25-27 January 2012. The organisers Pitti Immagine say “Pitti Filati is the reference fair in the excellence of knitting yarn, in which all the new international trends in the industry converge. “
17 January 2012, Geneva
Lycra brand owner Invista, set new textile technology standards in high-performance active wear and outdoor apparel standards when it initially launched its Lycra Sport fabric certification program two years ago. The company is now expanding the range by introducing two additional tiers of performance standards focused specifically on the fast-growing compression and shaping categories within sports apparel categories: Lycra Sport Energy fabric and Lycra Sport Beauty fabric.
17 January 2012, Munich
The Woolmark Company will once again present key Merino wool developments in the Performance wear segment at the ISPO trade fair in Munich from January 29 – February 1 2012.
16 January 2012, New York
Creativity and innovation abounded as 210 of the world’s foremost mills and print design studios gathered on January 10 and 11. For the third consecutive year, Première Vision Preview New York and Indigo New York (formerly Direction by Indigo) held their combined trade shows, drawing fashion’s elite to New York City’s Metropolitan Pavilion and Altman Building.
13 January 2012, Panevezys
According to local media reports, Devold of Norway, a leading outdoor brand and producer of knitted products, is planning to set up a new factory in Lithuania which has already been its main production base since the late 1990s.
12 January 2012, Winterthur
Swiss spinner Hermann Bühler AG has been granted a licence from Rieter for its ComforJet yarns technology. The official ceremony granting the licence took place at ITMA in Barcelona in September 2011 in the presence of numerous visitors. Reto Thom, Rieter’s Head of Sales, presented the certificate to Dr. Beat Denzler, Chairman of the Board and Mr. Martin Kägi, CEO Hermann Bühler AG.
12 January 2012, Tokyo
Polyester fibre and fabrics producer Teijin Fibers Limited has announced today that it will showcase a range of high-comfort, high-performance polyester products at two of the leading upcoming international sports trade fairs.
11 January 2012, Changzhou
Karl Mayer says its customers not only benefit from its high-tech machines - the company’s know-how and expertise can also give them the edge over their competitors.
10 January 2012, Obertshausen
Karl Mayer has reorganised the set-up of its ML series of machines so that it can best support those customers who operate in the fast-moving lace market with its extreme cost constraints.
10 January 2012, Tokyo
Polyester producer Teijin Fibers is supplying its high-strength polyester Nanofront nanofibre for use in running socks made by New Balance. Frictional force, one of the noteworthy properties of Nanofront, creates outstanding slip resistance to help prevent the sock from sliding inside a shoe, thereby reducing blisters and shoe sores. Nanofront also boasts high absorbency for added comfort.
9 January 2012, Dearborn
Car manufacturing giant Ford is planning to divert approximately 2 million post-consumer plastic bottles for use in its new Focus Electric and other new vehicles in 2012 by using Unifi’s Repreve recycled yarns in warp knitted seating fabrics and other textiles for the Focus Electric’s interior.
9 January 2012, London
Lycra brand owner Invista has announced changes to its global spandex business. In a statement this afternoon Invista Apparel President Dave Trerotola announced changes to the global organisational structure which the company says will foster innovation and enhance service.
9 January 2012, Wakayama
Leading Japanese flat knitting and glove knitting machine manufacturer Shima Seiki has launched a brand new electronically controlled version of its legendary SFG series glove knitting machine. The SFG-I is available in 10, 13, 15 and 18 gauges and in sizes M, L, L2 and L3.
Shima Seiki launches electronic SFG-I glove knitting machine
6 January 2012, Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka's leading knitted apparel exporter Brandix has paid tribute to the passion that gave birth to, and has sustained the textile industry, in another informative calendar that continues the Group tradition of providing more than a simple guide to the days, weeks, and months of the year.
5 January 2012, New York
Delta Galil Industries has entered a licensing agreement with Kenneth Cole to manufacture men's and women's underwear, loungewear and hosiery under the Kenneth Cole New York and Kenneth Cole Reaction labels.
5 January 2012, Hinckley
Thirty jobs have been saved at a UK based knitwear manufacturer after the company was bought from administrators. Historic Manchester Hosiery, a 106 year old company based in Hinckley, Leicestershire has been sold to a Hong Kong business which has pledged to keep manufacturing in the town.
5 January 2012, Hawick
A Borders hosiery producer has predicted a prosperous future for Scotland’s knitwear industry after the latest meeting of the Scottish Borders Knitwear Group Training Association where it was confirmed that the majority of the apprenticeship places offered late last year have now been filled.
Mill owner sees bright future for Scottish knitwear industry
4 January 2012, Ludhiana
Monte Carlo a designer knitwear brand owned by India’s Oswal Woollen mills has opened its 150th store in the country. The 1200 square foot retail outlet is the company’s second in Nasik, Maharashtra in western India.
3 January 2012, Taipei
Amid growing globalization of trade and in an increasingly competitive market with ever-lower retail prices, Taiwan's textile sector, including its hosiery sector is said to have been hit hard. Luo Li-qing, director of Taiwan’s Hosiery Industry Development Center (HIDC), told The China Post recently that the country’s hosiery industry is facing stiff challenges and requires upgrading.
