Harry Lucas GmbH has added a new, high speed machine to its RR2 range for the production of cylindrical, conical and curved tubular knitted fabrics for knee, ankle and elbow support and has also developed a new flat knitting machine which can handle stainless steel and copper wires.
UK technical textiles business, Baltex, is showcasing a new, knitted spacer 3D fabric at Techtextil which, made entirely from recycled polyester yarns, is expected to make in-roads into the mattress market. Brett Mathews reports from Frankfurt.
Body monitoring application for Shima Seiki technology
Applications for intelligent knits are continuing to expand with one of the latest developments looking at the production of fabrics using knitted in body sensors using the latest Shima Seiki design technology.
Sun European Partners has shelved the sale of its DBApparel business, the parent company French lingerie and hosiery manufacturer Dim, due to a lack of interest.
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