February

Production planning for knitwear manufacturers

With a range of new technology hitting the market, flat knitting machine builder Stoll has been developing its latest software and production planning developments, all of which play a vital role in the company's customers' ability to get the best from its knitting technology.

Shima Seiki

Shima Seiki to hold private exhibition in Turkey

Flat knitting machine manufacturer Shima Seiki says a number of its systems developed for its WholeGarment production process will be on display at an upcoming private exhibition in Istanbul, Turkey.

Synthetic yarns to drive market growth

The global textile yarn market is estimated to reach US$12.64 billion by 2020, at a CAGR of 4.2% from 2015, driven mainly by growth in the synthetic yarn sector.

Record sales drive Gildan

Gildan Activewear Inc. has announced record fourth quarter sales and earnings and in-line with despite the impact of unseasonably warm weather and a weak holiday season in retail.

Wacoal

Wacoal eyes India market

High-end lingerie brand Wacoal is to invest Rs20 crore in India, a move that will see it open 75 stores in the next five years.

Lenzing

Lenzing strikes new partnership with Woolmark

Austrian cellulosic fibre manufacturer Lenzing has announced a partnership with The Woolmark Company, which will see Tencel blended with Merino wool for sports and outdoor wear applications.

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Knitting Trade Journal

LATEST ISSUE: The January-February printed edition of Knitting Trade Journal, the leading technical magazine for the global knitting sector, is now available.

This issue includes a round up of the latest flat knitting technology from the industry's leading suppliers, including new machines as well as interviews, market trends and analysis.

There are also reports from some of the latest trade shows from our correspondents at key exhibitions, as well as a look at some of the latest innovations from the warp knitting sector.

This issue also looks back at some of the highlights from the November ITMA exhibition in Milan including some of the latest developments from the needle and sinker sectors.

The January-February issue of Knitting Trade Journal also features all the latest, and original, industry news, insight and new patent developments.

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Terrot launches stand-alone spinning system

Circular knitting machine builder Terrot has been outlining its latest technology which, by bringing the spinning and knitting processes together, is said to offer knitting mills a range of advantages including savings in energy, space and material costs and the ability to offer more research and development potential in-house.

Shima Seiki

Shima Seiki to hold California seminar and workshop

Shima Seiki USA. Inc., the U.S. subsidiary of Japanese flat knitting machine manufacturer Shima Seiki will hold its Global 3D Knitting Seminar & Workshop at its Showroom and Training Center, situated in the California Market Center in Los Angeles.

Lingerie giant to build new Myanmar plant

One of Hong Kong's largest lingerie manufacturers has announced further growth plans with news that it will build a third plant in Myanmar.

Intimate apparel show

Intimate apparel symposium alongside Interfiliere

The Ace Style Institute of Intimate Apparel (ASIIA), Institute of Textile and Clothing from the Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) will hold its 9th International Symposium of Intimate Apparel on 10 March, 2016, at the Chiang Chen Studio Theatre of PolyU, a week prior to the next edition of Interfiliere Hong Kong.

American Apparel exits Chapter 11

Retailer and manufacturer American Apparel has emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy following the implementation of its reorganization plan.

ACIMIT

Domestic slowdown for Italy's textile machinery sector

The end of 2015 brought mixed fortunes the for Italian textile machinery manufacturers with a decline in domestic sales offset by an increase in overseas business.

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TECHNICAL DYER - WOOLTEX UK LTD.

UK textile manufacturer Wooltex are looking for a technical dyer with several years practical experience of dyeing wool and polyester yarns, following a multi-million pound investment in a new dyeing and finishing facility.

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Knitting Trade Journal

LATEST ISSUE: The January-February printed edition of Knitting Trade Journal, the leading technical magazine for the global knitting sector, is now available.

This issue includes a round up of the latest flat knitting technology from the industry's leading suppliers, including new machines as well as interviews, market trends and analysis.

There are also reports from some of the latest trade shows from our correspondents at key exhibitions, as well as a look at some of the latest innovations from the warp knitting sector.

This issue also looks back at some of the highlights from the November ITMA exhibition in Milan including some of the latest developments from the needle and sinker sectors.

You can also download the free & updated cross-platform Knitting Trade Journal app. Download from your app store today.

The 2016 media kit for Knitting Trade Journal is now available. Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information.

Flat knits find a niche in the sports equipment sector

Textile engineering company Fabdesigns, Inc., which specialises in engineering knitted fabrics for apparel and footwear, has developed the next generation of knitted textiles for the sports equipment sector using Stoll flat knitting machines.

Dr Masahiro Shima, president, Shima Seiki

Powering the textile revolution

Dr Masahiro Shima outlines how Shima Seiki's latest technological developments are 'breaking the shell' of conventional thinking in the global knitting industry.

Karl Mayer to hold in-house exhibition in the U.S

Warp knitting machine builder Karl Mayer is to hold an in-house exhibition at its US subsidiary in Greensboro, North Carolina at the end of April.

Hosiery

Hosiery market boosted by older and plus size consumers

The global hosiery industry is expected to reach US$37 billion by 2020, driven by a rise in demand for hosiery from older and plus size consumers, strong growth in sales from e-commerce and increasing demand for more comfortable and stylish hosiery.

Hanesbrands

Unseasonable weather puts the brakes on Hanesbrands

Hanesbrands has reported a seven per cent drop in fourth quarter net sales, hurt by a slowdown in the retail sector across the United States, the company's key market.

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Knitting Trade Journal

LATEST ISSUE: The January-February printed edition of Knitting Trade Journal, the leading technical magazine for the global knitting sector, is now available.

This issue includes a round up of the latest flat knitting technology from the industry's leading suppliers, including new machines as well as interviews, market trends and analysis.

There are also reports from some of the latest trade shows from our correspondents at key exhibitions, as well as a look at some of the latest innovations from the warp knitting sector.

This issue also looks back at some of the highlights from the November ITMA exhibition in Milan including some of the latest developments from the needle and sinker sectors.

You can also download the free & updated cross-platform Knitting Trade Journal app. Download from your app store today.

The 2016 media kit for Knitting Trade Journal is now available. Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information.

Jacquard knits gaining ground in intimates and swimwear sectors

Pride of place at this season's Interfiliere exhibition was handed to the jacquard sector with both circular and flat knits featuring alongside woven fabrics to highlight the latest cutting edge possibilities for this fast-growing market.

Karl Mayer

Design award for warp knitting software

Warp knitting machine builder Karl Mayer has been honoured with a high-profile design award for its latest Kamcos software interface.

Sympatex expands seamless climate technology

Functional textile specialist Sympatex is extending its knitted seamless climate technology, originally launched in 2015 for the sportswear market, to the occupational safety sector.

Terrot

Terrot presents new options for jacquard market

Among Terrot's latest circular knitting machine developments are two machines aimed at customers looking to gain traction in the jacquard market across both the fashion and the mattress ticking sectors.

Winning Gore jacket

Gore's knit technology scoops ISPO ski award

Outdoorwear specialist Gore-Tex was honoured at the recent ISPO exhibition after scooping the Gold Winner Ski award for its Milan jacket which is made using the latest C-Knit backer technology, a 3-layer fabric, one of which is an extremely fine gauge nylon circular knit.

ITMA Asia

Organisers buoyant over exhibitor numbers for ITMA Asia + CITME

With the the Chinese textile sector continuing to focus on industrial transformation and upgrading, organisers of this year's ITMA Asia + CITME are confident that the October show will attract the industry's leading knitting machine and equipment suppliers who are keen to tap into the market opportunities in China

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LATEST ISSUE: The January-February printed edition of Knitting Trade Journal, the leading technical magazine for the global knitting sector, is now available.

This issue includes a round up of the latest flat knitting technology from the industry's leading suppliers, including new machines as well as interviews, market trends and analysis.

There are also reports from some of the latest trade shows from our correspondents at key exhibitions, as well as a look at some of the latest innovations from the warp knitting sector.

This issue also looks back at some of the highlights from the November ITMA exhibition in Milan including some of the latest developments from the needle and sinker sectors.

You can also download the free & updated cross-platform Knitting Trade Journal app. Download from your app store today.

The 2016 media kit for Knitting Trade Journal is now available. Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information.

	Surge in Pakistan knitwear exports Exports of knitwear from Pakistan increased by 10.19 per cent from $1.306 billion last year to $1.44 billion for the first 7 months (July-January) of the current financial year. ? Read More

?	New structures and fine counts at Pitti Filati Angela Cavalca visits Pitti Filati where she finds a journey through natural lightness and a new material experience. Read More

	Hanesbrands to acquire collegiate apparel firm HanesBrands is to acquire Knights Apparel, a major player in the licensed collegiate logo apparel sector, in a deal worth around US$200 million. Read More

?	Burnt out effects on warp knits Karl Mayer has teamed up with Blanke textech GmbH to develop a technique for producing warp knitted textiles with a burnt-out effect. ? Read More

	Barrie Knitwear to expand Reports from?BBC News?suggest that Paris luxury fashion business Chanel is planning to expand the workforce at Barrie Knitwear to meet growing customer demand. Read More

	Vanguard launches range of new high-speed circular knitting machines Vanguard Pai Lung has developed a new series of high-speed, circular knitting machines, which benefit from a number of upgrades including improved camming, extended needle and sinker life and a new fabric take-up system. Read More

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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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March 2018

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- Pioneering the future with smart knits
  
  Wakefield - Smart textile applications and the integration of robotics are driving research and innovation in the knitting industry.
  
  Smart textiles, also known as e-textiles or electronic textiles, are a rapidly evolving and innovative category of textiles that incorporate electronic components and technology to provide advanced functions and features.
  
  These textiles are designed to go beyond the traditional role of fabrics by offering interactive and dynamic properties.
  
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