Friday 29 June 2012

Leading machine builders prepare for YIWU

Yiwu City

YIWU, China’s top exhibition for hosiery and seamless knitting machinery is getting ready for another successful edition with many of the world’s top machine builders already confirming their attendance.

Leading machine builders prepare for YIWU

Friday 22 June 2012

ITMA 2015 to drive sustainable machinery innovation

Milan

ITMA, the world’s most established textile and garment machinery exhibition, will put the spotlight on innovations that promote sustainability for its 17th presentation in Milan, Italy, in 2015. A trendsetting showcase of exciting innovations since 1951, the theme chosen for the 2015 edition is ‘Master the Art of Sustainable Innovation’.

ITMA 2015 to drive sustainable machinery innovation

Lonati introduces SbyS double cylinder machines

Shanghai

The world’s leading manufacturer of socks and hosiery knitting machines Lonati, showed its latest innovations for Asian producers at last week’s ITMA ASIA + CITME 2012 in Shanghai. The Brescia headquartered company which produces around 8000 machines per year showed no fewer than 14 different machines many of which were either new or updated models.

Lonati introduces SbyS double cylinder machines

Thursday 21 June 2012

Repreve featured in eco swimwear

Greensboro

Eco Swim by Aqua Green has introduced a range of eco-friendly swimwear made with Repreve recycled fibres.

Repreve featured in eco swimwear

Pilotelli reveals latest innovations at ITMA ASIA

Shanghai

Italian circular knitting machine builder Pilotelli showed a number of innovations at last week’s ITMA ASIA + CITME in Shanghai, which were said to be very well received by Chinese visitors to the company’s stand.

Pilotelli reveals latest innovations at ITMA ASIA

Stylesight launches Knitwear and Materials & Sourcing Sections

New York

Stylesight, a leading global content and technology solution for professionals in the style, fashion and design sectors, has announced the launch of two new sections dedicated to Knitwear and Materials & Sourcing.

Stylesight launches Knitwear and Materials & Sourcing Sections

Tuesday 19 June 2012

Cariaggi Fine Yarns FW 13/14 Collection

Cagli

Italian spinner Cariagi Fine Yarns has launched a new collection in the run up to Pitti Filati which is held in Florence in July. The Cagli based spinner says its Fall-Winter 13-14 collection “starts from familiar metaphors evoking the realm of architecture and urban space at night time. A less familiar but just as captivating landscape is also explored, deep space.” Cariagi describes the collection as follows:

Cariaggi Fine Yarns FW 13/14 Collection

Polyester fabric offers total anti-sweat comfort

Tokyo

Teijin Fibers has launched a new polyester knitted fabric that is said to offer total comfort during perspiration through enhanced absorption, quick drying and prevention of both chill and stickiness.

Polyester fabric offers total anti-sweat comfort

Monday 18 June 2012

Clariant joins Sustainable Apparel Coalition

Singapore

Swiss specialty chemicals company Clariant, has announced that it has recently joined the Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC). The company says the move is aligned with its long-term commitment to uphold sustainable practices in textiles and supports the SAC’s overall vision of addressing social and environmental challenges in the apparel and footwear industry.

Clariant joins Sustainable Apparel Coalition

Bangladesh's garment exports take a dip

Dhaka

According to Bangladesh’s leading newspaper The Daily Star, exports from the country fell for the third straight month in May. The data was released by the state-owned Export Promotion Bureau (EPB) last week.

Bangladesh’s garment exports take a dip

Monday 11 June 2012

Knitted exhaust sleeve offers thermal management benefits

Southfield, MI

A leading supplier of technical textiles to the automotive sector has developed a novel knitted exhaust sleeve which offers thermal management benefits. Federal Mogul Corporation’s new Thermflex sleeve which is made from basalt yarns which can withstand temperatures up to 750°C is believed to be a three layer structure which can be widened or narrowed at will to fit various geometries.

Knitted exhaust sleeve offers thermal management benefits

Friday 8 June 2012

Karl Mayer prepares first class show for Shanghai

Shanghai

Warp knitting machinery pioneer Karl Mayer will be exhibiting at next week’s ITMA Asia + CITME in Shanghai and says visitors to its stand in hall 5 will be treated to a first-class machine show.

Karl Mayer prepares first class show for Shanghai

Tuesday 5 June 2012

Christian Eschler merges with Schoeller Textil

Bühler & Sevelen, Switzerland

Two of the strongest and most innovative textile and technology companies in the stretch knits and wovens sectors are joining forces.  Swiss companies Schoeller Textil AG from Sevelen (St. Gallen) and the Eschler Group from Bühler (Appenzell Ausserrhoden) are to unite under the banner of Swiss quality, global presence and wide ranging know-how.

Christian Eschler merges with Schoeller Textil

Nilit bodyfashion & activewear directions for SS 2014

Migdal Haemek

Nilit revealed its new trend concepts for bodywear and activewear for Spring-Summer 2014 yesterday, which will be published in its forthcoming biannual Bodyfashion Trendbook. This season’s fashion concepts will reflect bold and optimistic creativity, replacing the ‘play it safe’ industry attitude of the recent past.

Nilit bodyfashion & activewear directions for SS 2014