Fukuhara to showcase double-fleece circular knitting machine
Among the circular knitting machines on show from Japan?s Fukuhara at this month?s ITMA Asia + CITME exhibition will be a model that is suited for the production of jacquard knit fleece and new options such as double fleece fabrics.
The Zhejiang Province in China, home to the Yiwu exhibition, produced 1.86 billion knitted items in 2013, accounting for nearly 16 per cent of the country?s total output.
With 850 registered exhibitors, organisers of this September?s Texworld exhibition in Paris say the event is now fully booked with the knits section reporting a requests for more space and larger stands.
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Warp knitting for winter sports
Warp knitting applications in winter sports are continuing to advance with German firm Falke, traditionally known as a hosiery manufacturer, using some of the latest technology in its latest insulation underwear for skiers.
Latest figures from the International Textile Manufacturers Federation (ITMF) show shipments of large-diameter circular knitting machines remained at near record levels, whereas shipments of flat knitting machines suffered a 24 per cent drop.
?The May-June printed edition of Knitting Trade Journal, the leading technical magazine for the global knitting sector, includes a comprehensive preview of June?s ITMA Asia + CITME Exhibition.
?This latest issue also includes an exclusive, in-depth interview with Andreas Schellhammer, the new chief executive of flat knitting machine builder Stoll.
?There is a feature looking at some of the latest developments in the footwear sector, particularly knitted football boots.
?The May-June issue also includes all the latest, and original, industry news, insight, new patent developments as well as show reports from our correspondents at key exhibitions.
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