January

	Gore scoops Oeko-Tex award W.L. Gore & Associates, which has developed a brand new, extremely fine gauge nylon circular knitted fabric, which it claims is its most versatile ever, has been named as 'January 2015 Company of the Month' by Oeko-Tex. Read More

	Unifi income boost as capacity increases Unifi's planned increase in texturing capacity in the US and Central America will be on line in the second half of this year. Read More

	Shima Seiki to make debut at ISPO Japanese computerized knitting machine manufacturer Shima Seiki will make its first ever appearance at the ISPO exhibition next month with the sportswear show identified as the ideal platform for the company's SWG091N2 compact WholeGarment knitting machine, which is said to ideally suited to the production of seam-free knitwear for the athletic performance sector. Read More

	CAREERS IN TEXTILES - NEW JOB OPPORTUNITY MAHARAM -TEXTILE ENGINEER?-?NEW YORK, USA Register as a jobseeker or get in touch to advertise your vacancy at?Careers in Textiles.

	Karl Mayer to build new plant in India Karl Mayer has been outlining its future plans for the Indian market, which includes the construction of a brand new, modern manufacturing site in Ahmedabad. Read More

	Knit sector surges at Texworld With a sell-out 630 international exhibitors set to unveil their new spring and summer 2016 collections at the next Texworld Paris trade fair, from 9 to 12 February 2015, organisers have reported a strong surge in exhibitors from the knits sector. Read More

KTJ NEW ISSUE - KNITTING TRADE JOURNAL -JANUARY/FEBRUARY

The January-February printed edition of Knitting Trade Journal, the leading technical magazine for the global knitting sector, includes new printing options for knitwear from Shima Seiki, a look back at 60 years of Italian spinner Safil, global business news, an insight into Vietnam as a sourcing location, and much more.

The Jan-Feb issue also features 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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	Steiger explores new dimensions for flat knitting Flat knitting machine builder Steiger has been at the forefront of a European project aimed at expanding the use of composite fibre on an industrial scale, with two of the key aims being the development of more complex shapes and reduced production costs. Read More

	Invista partners with Paris lingerie show The latest developments from Invista will be in evidence in Paris this month with the owner of the Lycra brand sponsoring the hosiery area at the Salon International de la Lingerie. Read More

	Automotive fabric growth in China Johnson Controls, which supplies warp and circular knitted fabric for the automotive sector, is ramping up its business in China. Read More

	CAREERS IN TEXTILES - NEW JOB OPPORTUNITIES GOTS -?EU REPRESENTATIVE (BRANDS)?- EUROPE TIMBERLAND -?MATERIALS SPECIALIST ?- UK BETTER COTTON INITIATIVE -?STANDARDS AND LEARNING MANAGER, GLOBAL TEAM?- SWITZERLAND Register as a jobseeker or get in touch to advertise your vacancy at?Careers in Textiles.

	Knitting show alongside Intertextile event PH Value, previously known as the China International Knitting Trade Fair, will return for a second edition alongside Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics ? Spring Edition. Read More

	Pakistan knitters buoyed by budget incentives Nearly 1,000 new knitwear and hosiery producers were registered in Pakistan in 2013-14, with many companies taking advantage of budget rules that offer financial incentives for investments in new knitting technology as well as a reduction in duties for new machinery imports. Read More

KTJ cover LATEST ISSUE - KNITTING TRADE JOURNAL - NOVEMBER - DECEMBER

The November-December printed edition of Knitting Trade Journal, the leading technical magazine for the global knitting sector, includes a report from our visit to Italian sock knitting machine builder Busi Giovanni, FIMAST show review, global underwear market analysis, and an insight into new Karl Mayer technology.

The November-December issue also features 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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	New warp knitting machines for spacer fabrics Warp knitting machine builder Karl Mayer has developed two new machines for the production of breathable, tough and stylish, spacer fabrics, both of which will be unveiled at an Open House event in China later this month. ? Read More

	Shima Seiki at Premiere Vision New York Flat knitting machine manufacturer Shima Seiki will be at this month?s Premi?re Vision show in New York demonstrating an updated version of its SDS-ONE APEX3 3D design system. Read More

	Warp knitted cardiac-repair patch Fukui Warp Knitting Co., and Teijin have announced that their joint project to develop a long-lasting regenerative patch for cardiac-repair applications has been selected for support under a Japanese government program aimed at promoting collaboration between the medical and industrial fields. Read More

	CAREERS IN TEXTILES - NEW JOB OPPORTUNITIES GOTS -?EU REPRESENTATIVE (BRANDS)?- EUROPE TIMBERLAND -?MATERIALS SPECIALIST ?- UK BETTER COTTON INITIATIVE -?STANDARDS AND LEARNING MANAGER, GLOBAL TEAM?- SWITZERLAND Register as a jobseeker or get in touch to advertise your vacancy at?Careers in Textiles.

	High performance knits for technical gloves A specialist firm based in the UK has launched a new series of highly advanced knitted gloves for the protective and law enforcement sectors. Read More

	S?dwolle US site exceeds expectations Pure wool and wool blend worsted spun yarns for weaving and circular and flat knitting company S?dwolle Group claims its North Carolina distribution centre has exceeded the company?s expectations for its US textile, legwear, and apparel customers. Read More

The November-December issue also features 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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	Shima Seiki plays its part in Bangladesh transition With Bangladesh manufacturers continuing to make the transition from hand-flat machines to the latest computerized models, Japan?s Shima Seiki says it offers a number of machines suitable for the region?s knitting mills that are looking to keep pace with the growing demand for exports of high quality knitwear. Read More

	Maidenform contributes to Hanesbrands record year The acquisition of Maidenform Brands along with strong international sales and a well performing innerwear segment saw Hanesbrands complete 2013 with a strong fourth quarter, which in turn contributed to a record fiscal year for the activewear and sock manufacturer. Read More

	Pitti yarn trends are technical but versatile Increasing numbers of buyers and innovative high level yarn collections at last week?s Pitti Filati suggest confidence in the new coming season, writes Angela Cavalca in Florence. Read More

	Busi 500 with greater needle options Italian sock knitting machine builder Busi Giovanni has developed a new version of its Busi 500 model which, by making use of thinner needles is now available with a needle count of up to 144. Read More

	New ITMA sector for recycled fibres and yarns ITMA 2015 is to include a new sub-chapter covering recycled fibres and yarns, a decision driven by the growing commitment across the global textile and clothing sector to invest in increasingly sustainable and environmentally friendly production methods. Read More

	Eco-Textile Labelling Guide 2014 - Published May 2014 The?publishers of?Knitting Trade Journal?will publish a new, updated and improved?version of the Eco-Textile Labelling Guide in May 2014. The printed ETLG is a 100 + page ?A5 booklet designed for manufacturers, retailers and?buyers who are committed to reducing the impact of textiles on the environment and?lists all the labels and environmental standards relevant to the global textile and clothing supply chain. As well as covering raw materials, the 2014 edition of?ETLG will offer information on social criteria, such as Fairtrade, Fair labour, SA8000 etc., and textile processing?standards. New additions will also include information on water standards,?energy use,?and sections on disposal and biodegradability. Read more

KNITTING TRADE JOURNAL - JANUARY/FEBRUARY ISSUE?

Now six issues per year,?Knitting Trade Journal?includes the latest news, features, patent developments and analysis on the most recent developments across the knitting and hosiery industries.

?The January-February printed edition of Knitting Trade Journal, the leading technical magazine for the global knitting sector, includes an in-depth look at German knitting technology including company visits, exclusive interviews and equipment reviews.

This issue also includes a close look at the knitwear manufacturing sector with profiles of different companies from across the global supply chain ranging from manufacturing giants such as Textured Jersey Lanka to leading retailers such as Benetton.

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	Creora chief indicted over fraud charges The Chairman of the Hyosung Group and four other executives have been indicted on charges of embezzlement, tax fraud and violation of commercial law following an investigation by South Korea?s tax officials. Read More

	Indian knitters warn over yarn prices Knitwear manufacturers and yarn spinning mills in India are in dispute over rising yarn prices with the Tirupur Exporters' Association (TEA) warning that further increases could threaten the future of many of the region?s knitting mills. Read More

	Karl Mayer rebrands Liba following takeover Karl Mayer?s integration of fellow warp knitting machine builder Liba is gathering pace with the latter now officially rebranded as a member of the Karl Mayer Group. Read More

	Unifi boosted by domestic sales Slower sales from its international business, mainly China and Brazil, don?t seem to have adversely affected Unifi in its second quarter with the textured yarn specialist increasing its net income for the period by nearly 200 per cent. Read More

	Shima Seiki confirms private exhibition venues Korea and Romania, both increasingly important markets in high quality knitwear production are the next two venues for private exhibitions from flat knitting machine builder Shima Seiki.? Read More

	Eco-Textile Labelling Guide 2014 - Published May 2014 The?publishers of?Knitting Trade Journal?will publish a new, updated and improved?version of the Eco-Textile Labelling Guide in May 2014. The printed ETLG is a 100 + page ?A5 booklet designed for manufacturers, retailers and?buyers who are committed to reducing the impact of textiles on the environment and?lists all the labels and environmental standards relevant to the global textile and clothing supply chain. As well as covering raw materials, the 2014 edition of?ETLG will offer information on social criteria, such as Fairtrade, Fair labour, SA8000 etc., and textile processing?standards. New additions will also include information on water standards,?energy use,?and sections on disposal and biodegradability. Read more

KNITTING TRADE JOURNAL - JANUARY/FEBRUARY ISSUE?

Now six issues per year,?Knitting Trade Journal?includes the latest news, features, patent developments and analysis on the most recent developments across the knitting and hosiery industries.

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