ADVERTISING FEATURE
Montreal based ITM World Group, a specialist international dealer in used knitting machines, is offering for sale, a complete knitwear manufacturing facility in Guatemala, Central America. The machinery and equipment is located at the Guatemala factory of Koam Knitting S.A., a Los Angeles, California headquartered company which closed recently due to lack of orders from its customers.
Wakayama
SHIMA SEIKI's Total Design Center (TDC), plans, designs and produces original knit samples for consideration by its customers. From basic sweaters to WHOLEGARMENT ensembles, each monthly collection features a collection of the latest samples available from TDC.
Portland, OR
Nike has launched its latest running shoe incorporating its Flyknit seamlessly knitted uppers technology and it looks like being a real winner on all fronts.
Nike Flyknit Lunar1+, which is available from the beginning of February, is said to employ construction methods which reduce waste by an average of 80% when compared to typical Nike running footwear and offer significant benefits to everyday runners.
Mahachai
Leading manufacturer of textile dyes and chemicals, Huntsman Textile Effects opened a new specialty synthesis unit yesterday, further strengthening its manufacturing capability and presence in the Asian textiles market by upgrading its existing reactive dyes facility at Mahachai.
The 8th Annual Public Conference of the European Technology Platform
Brussels, 20-21 March 2013
The European Technology Platform for the Future of Textiles and Clothing will organise its 8th Annual Public Conference on 20-21 March 2013 in Brussels. The scope of this one-and-a-half-day event will be to present and discuss the future direction of textile research and innovation in Europe and how it could tie in with the upcoming EU HORIZON 2020 Programme.
Charting the Future of Textile Research and Innovation in Europe
Paris
Outside was snow, on snow, on snow; inside Hall 1 of Paris’ Porte de Versailles some 26,373 designers, buyers, retailers, and decision makers gathered at the January 2013 Interfilière and Salon International de la Lingerie in search of new concepts in fabrics, technologies, and brand development. Indeed, the show’s ambience seemed particularly suited to the weather, with cozy igloos and fur throws, hostess’ costumes of winter white fleece capes and boots, and trend forums featuring shimmering, sparkling, iridescent innovations.
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Miroglio Group is one of the largest textile and garment producers in Italy. The group has expanded considerably since it was established in 1884, and now consists of two fully independent wholly owned subsidiaries: Miroglio Textile and Miroglio Fashion.
Profile of Miroglio: A Leading Vertically Integrated Textile and Apparel Group in Italy
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This report includes statistical data, insight and analyses of mill consumption of textile fibres as well as man-made fibre production and trade covering the period 2006-11. This report includes statistical data and analysis of global trends in man-made fibre production by country and geographical region.
In addition to the overall statistics, the data are broken down into several types of synthetic and cellulosic fibres. The report also includes detailed forecasts -- by fibre type, country and region -- of man-made fibre capacities and mill fibre consumption.
Global and Regional Trends in Mill Fibre Consumption and Man-Made Fibre Production
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This edition in our flagship series of reports contains statistical data, information and insight on global textile and clothing trade. The report identifies key trends and includes information on: textile trade flows, clothing trade flows, intra-Asian textile and clothing trade, and textile and clothing deficits and surpluses.
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The latest update in this series of reports summarises the trends which were evident at the European fabric fairs for the autumn/winter 2013/14 season. Despite the uncertain economic outlook, there was a positive air at the fairs and one of excitement.
Survey of the European Fabric Fairs for Autumn/Winter 2013/14
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This latest edition in our flagship series of reports contains statistical data, information and insight into the textile and apparel industries in the USA, Argentina, Brazil, Colombia and Mexico.
Sevelen
Schoeller Textil AG has appointed Stefano Tonizzo as head of its knitted textiles business - Business Unit Knits. Tonizzo is said to possess a comprehensive knowledge of knitted textiles thanks to many years working at Greuter Jersey AG. Since September 2010, he has been working in sales at Schoeller Textil.
Hawick
Scottish Borders knitwear manufacturer Peter Scott is on the road to recovery after being placed in administration just three years ago.
Greensboro, NC
Unifi has released preliminary operating results for its second fiscal quarter ended December 23, 2012. The Greensboro headquartered company reported net income of $2.4 million, compared to a net loss of $7.6 million, for the prior year fiscal quarter ended December 25, 2011. Net sales increased $5.0 million, or 3.0%, to $172 million for the December 2012 quarter, compared to net sales of $167 million for the December 2011 quarter.
Organic food supplier chooses biodegradable packaging
Lenzing
As part of its Green Packaging Initiative launched in 2011, organic food supplier Ja! Natürlich took a further step to avoid plastics recently by introducing a range of 100% biodegradable fruit and vegetable nets made from Lenzing Modal fibre. Accordingly, onions, potatoes and beetroots are now being packaged in the ‘green’ nets.
Paris
Leading fibres and yarn show Expofil, part of the Première Vision Pluriel collection of shows, has announced a 17% increase in the number of participants for its forthcoming edition as compared to the February 2012 show.
Wilmington, DE
After examining new research findings, Lycra brand owner Invista says it is introducing new quality standards for natural fibre based underwear.
Colombo
Sri Lankan new start knitted fabric maker Lumiere Textiles Ltd commenced production recently ahead of its official opening in May 2013. The $ 15 million Sri Lankan BOI (Board of Investment) approved company, which has an initial production capacity of 10,000 kg (around 40,000m) of circular knitted fabric a day, made its first fabric deliveries to customers in the past few weeks, which will go into underwear garments for a renowned international retailer.
London
Illustrator Damien Weighill has created a large-scale artwork that has been knitted into a two-metre length of fabric to promote the adidas adizero Primeknit running shoe, launched at the London 2012 Olympics, which is knitted on a flat knitting machine. (See - Adidas unveils adizero Primeknit running shoe and adizero Primeknit: How it’s made for background.)
New York
WeConnectFashion (WCF) has been connecting fashion brands, retailers and service providers with each other and with marketplace intelligence since 1998, and now the brand has announced the launch of its innovative online Trend Shop.
I have always had a thing for landscape photography, whether some people brand it as cheesy, I really really like it.
And I am also in love with artist Julian Opie, I find his blunt, emotionless and devoid of any surprise depiction of the world very intriguing.
Some time ago one of the students in my hand knitting group came to class with a very interesting sock pattern featuring an “Opiesque” intarsia motif of a North American landscape.
I was very curious about the origin of that pattern, so I did some research and found this great book called “ North Country and Sweaterscapes of the American West” by Lynne and Douglas Barr.
New York
“After an amazing 2012, full of events, international commitments, interesting news and awards, Newlife, the certified range of high quality polyester yarns, with numerous textile applications, made entirely from recycled plastic bottles treated exclusively by mechanical (non-chemical) process, and an exclusive supply chain fully traceable and Italian, is ready to start the new year full of energy.”
Phew.. I’m exhausted already – but that’s how Newlife wanted us to announce its plans for 2013.
Singapore
Huntsman Textile Effects and DyTech Taiwan have announced a collaboration, which the two companies say, is set to drive sustainable excellence and world-class standards of high quality dyes and specialty chemicals for the Taiwan textile industry”.
Delivering sustainable solutions to Taiwan’s textiles industry
Geneva
Lycra brand owner Invista has announced that it has joined the Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC), a group representing more than 60 leading apparel and footwear brands, retailers, suppliers, nonprofits and nongovernmental organisations working to reduce the environmental and social impacts of apparel and footwear products around the world.
Zurich
The International OEKO-TEX Association has reported it is currently working on an optimised, independent certification system for environmentally friendly and socially responsible companies which will replace the current OEKO-TEX Standard 1000, launching this summer.
New York
The 2013 winter edition of Texworld USA, which kicks off this week (14 - 16 January) at the Javits Convention Center in New York City, features a new Turkey Pavilion hosting a number of Turkish knitters who are keen to increase their presence in the US market.
Victoria, B.C. & Portland, OR
CRAiLAR Technologies Inc., which produces and markets CRAiLAR, a natural fibre made from flax and other bast fibres, has signed a fiber supply agreement with Japan-based Kowa Company.
Lea Mills
Leading top quality British fine gauge knitwear producer John Smedley Ltd has received the Royal Warrant of Appointment from Her Majesty The Queen as a ‘Manufacturer of Fine Knitwear’. The Derbyshire, England based knitwear manufacturer has been making knitwear for over 200 years in Lea Mills and enjoys a unique position in the world of knitwear for its extra fine merino wool and Sea Island cotton men’s and women’s knitwear.
Reutlingen
Leading German flat knitting machine builder Stoll is commencing series production of its brand new CMS ADF-3 flat knitting technology in this, the company’s 140th year. The latest Stoll ADF flat knitting technology was first shown in prototype form at last year’s ITMA Asia + CITME exhibition in Shanghai and will go on sale this summer.
Bradford
Learn more about colour
The Society of Dyers and Colourists have arranged three individual stand alone training courses which provide a practical introduction to three different areas with colour and textiles. These courses are ideal for people such as design graduates who are now working for themselves or a retailer. They are designed to increase confidence and understanding when dealing with the supply chain.
Caronno Pertusella (VA)
Leading Northern Italy based warp knitter Eurojersey has released its Sensitive Fabrics: Summer 2014 lingerie fabrics’ collection in preparation for the New Year’s European shows.
http://www.knittingindustry.com/design/sensitive-fabrics-summer-2014-lingerie-fabrics-collection/#
Palsana, Surat
Goyal Knitfab Pvt Ltd, a leading Indian specialty warp knit fabric manufacturer, has announced the successful development of permeate spacer for spirally wound filtration modules, specifically RO (reverse osmosis) membranes.
Frankfurt
Thai Acrylic Fibre Co. Ltd (TAF) and Switzerland’s Sanitized AG have announced the signing of a co-branding agreement and licensing program for Amicor fibres. Amicor will unveil the new Biocidals Product Directive (BPD) compliant fibres and yarns under the slogan “Breathe easily and relax” at Heimtextil 2013 which takes place from 9-12 January in Frankfurt.
New York & Shanghai
Well Link Consultants, organizers of SPINEXPO Shanghai and SPINEXPO New York have announced the dates of their 2013 shows.
http://www.knittingindustry.com/fibres-yarms/spinexpo-dates-announced/
Short courses and In-company training
Textile training group
The aims of the textile training group are to support the training needs of the industry: be it manufacturing, industrial, technical or scientific on the one hand; and fashion, clothing and design on the other.
http://www.knittingindustry.com/textile-training-programme-201213/
Cagli
For Spring/Summer 2014, Italian knitwear yarn spinner Cariaggi takes up the theme of lightness again and besides its classics, presents new ultra-light yarns that enrich the collection with their extraordinary light hand and silky appearance.
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This report examines general trends and provides analyses of the international fabric machinery market. 2011 was a mixed year as shipments of weaving machinery and knitting machinery increased but shipments of circular knitting machinery declined.
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Trends in the fibre sector are an important indicator of future trends in textiles and apparel as a whole. This report provides an overview of general trends in fibre prices, production and consumption by country and region.
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The latest update in this series of reports summarises the mood and trends which were apparent at the European yarn fairs for autumn/winter 2013/14. The author of the report visited Expofil, Filo and Pitti Immagine Filati where she interviewed exhibitors and discovered first-hand which trends were proving to be the most popular.
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This latest edition in our flagship series of reports contains statistical data, information and insight into the textile and apparel industries in Egypt, Morocco, Tunisia and Turkey.
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Vietnam has become the second largest source of foreign textiles and clothing in the US market and has established a strong presence in the Japanese and European markets, especially for clothing. Also, the textile and clothing industry in Vietnam is the largest manufacturing sector in the Vietnamese economy.
Hanoi
Vietnam has set out an objective to become one of the top five textile and clothing manufacturing and exporting nations by 2020 while simultaneously fostering social improvements and environmental wellbeing, according to a new report - Prospects for the Textile and Clothing Industry in Vietnam - by the global business information company Textiles Intelligence.
Vietnam to become one of top five textiles & clothing exporters
