February

	Santoni gets technical with seamless knitwear Following its continued investment in technical research and development, Italy?s Santoni has expanded its range from the production of knitting machines for underwear to the very latest cutting-edge developments for seamless knitwear, medical and sports outerwear. Read More

	Premiere Vision launches flat knitting initiative Premiere Vision has signalled its intent to strengthen the offer at its next Paris event with the addition of a new initiative and dedicated platform for flat-bed knits. Read More

	Sri Lankan firm achieves carbon neutral first A knitwear factory in Sri Lanka has become the first in Asia to be awarded Carbon Neutral factory certification. Read More

	Hybrid yarn offers dual benefit Researchers at the Hohenstein Institute have developed a new type of hybrid yarn for knitted textiles which is said to combine the benefits of synthetic fibres with those of wool. Read More

	Socks and underwear lift Hanes Despite a poor fourth quarter, Hanesbrands has reported a strong fiscal 2011, boosted by a strong performance from its innerwear and socks businesses. Read More

Hyosung launches creora dyeable
Hyosung has launched creora dyeable a new elastane fibre which is said to offer outstanding dyeability in blends with nylon for hosiery, warp and circular knits.

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	Italy cautious despite strong 2011 Despite an increase in production rates for 2011, the forecast for Italian textile machinery manufacturers remains cautious for the rest of 2012, with many still waiting for verbal orders received at ITMA to be officially finalised. Read More

	Johnstons of Elgin outlines expansion plans Johnstons of Elgin has announced fresh investment plans which include the installation of new knitting machines and the construction of a new visitors centre and retail outlet at its Hawick site. Read More

	New monitoring system for knitting mills Knitting mills can now benefit from a brand new monitoring system which can help calculate how much fabric per style is required, when production is low and why, and even help find waste and reduce it, R ead More

	India welcomes new elastane plant India?s knitting and hosiery industries have welcomed the start-up at new elastane production plant in the country. Read More

FIMAST exhibition to highlight latest hosiery technology
The full spectrum of machinery and other equipment for the hosiery and finishing industries will be on display at the second edition of the FIMAST exhibition in Brescia, Italy later this year.

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	FIMAST exhibition to highlight latest hosiery technology The full spectrum of machinery and other equipment for the hosiery and finishing industries will be on display at the second edition of the FIMAST exhibition in Brescia, Italy later this year. Read More

	WholeGarment underpins new UK manufacturing venture The installation of a line of brand new Shima Seiki WholeGarment knitting machines, including the latest fine gauge Mach2X and Mach2S technology, has signalled a major phase in the ?rebirth? of a knitwear manufacturing operation in the UK. Read More

	Crailar yarn deal widens knit potential A deal between Naturally Advanced Technologies Inc. and US-based Tuscarora Yarns to explore the possibilities of using Crailar in new blended yarns could significantly widen the potential use of the flax fibre in knitted fabrics and garments. Read More

	New machine investment boosts French knitter Sofileta, the manufacturer of knitted fabrics for the technical, sportswear and bodywear sectors has launched an ambitious investment programme which includes the installation of a range of new ultrafine warp and circular knitting technology. Read More

	Socks and t-shirts cleaned by sunlight Chinese scientists claim to have developed a new cotton textile that cleans itself when exposed to ordinary sunlight that could result in knitted t-shirts or socks that clean and de-odorise themselves when hung on a clothesline in the sun or draped on a balcony railing, writes John Mowbray. Read More

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	Polyester giants swoop for Trevira Thailand's Indorama Ventures PCL (IVL), and Italy's Sinterama are to acquire Trevira's polyester staple fibre and specialty filament businesses through a new joint venture company. Read More

	Shima Seiki marks machine milestone Just days after its 49th Anniversary celebration on 4th February 2011, Japanese flat knitting machine manufacturer Shima Seiki held a send-off rally for its 100,000th computerised knitting machine to be shipped overseas. Read More

	US buyers continue to stimulate Euro shows The February edition of Texworld attracted 13 897 visitors through its doors, lifted by an increase in visitor numbers from both North and South America, a further indication of renewed confidence from US-based brands and retailers. Read More

	Positive response to ITMA fibres & yarns chapter As the organisers of ITMA and the International Wool Textile Association sign a working agreement, a number of leading companies have already signed up to exhibit at the show?s new fibre and yarn chapter. Read More

	Serbia subsidy for Italian hosiery firm Serbia is providing more than ?2 million of subsidies to Italian hosiery firm Pompea SpA to help the company expand its Serbian production capacity and create new jobs. Read More

?	Sign up to see a sample of the contents of the most recent magazine. The latest issue of Knitting Trade Journal takes an in-depth look at some of the latest ssues currently affecting the knitting industry. On the technology front, we examine the often overlooked range of software available for knitting mills including both design and knitting plant management programs. here is also a detailed look at some of the latest direct and indirect anciallary equipment developments for the flat, circular and warp knitting sectors. Plus: Latest knitting technology developments, country developments, industry news, exhibitions, hosiery update, patents and more. Call us on: +44 1977 708488 for a sample copy or click the link below to subscribe Read More


	Gildan to shut four US sock mills Montreal - Gildan Activewear is to close its remaining sock manufacturing operation in Fort Payne, Alabama and relocate production to its new Rio Nance facility in Honduras. Read More

	VDMA to hold Vietnam conference The VDMA is continuing with its global series of textile machinery symposiums with an event in Vietnam later this year. Read More

	New techniques for seamless warp knitting Karl Mayer has developed a number of new processes for producing seamless briefs on its DJ 6/2 Seamless Smart system. Read More

	Delta Galil re-opens Egypt plant Delta Galil has reopened it key Egyptian factory after the recent unrest in the country prompted the site's closure over a week ago. Read More

	Interfiliere buoyed by increased US interest The most recent edition of Interfiliere provided fabric specifiers and buyers from the lingerie and beachwear sectors with host of innovative ideas for fabrics, garments and accessories. Read More

?	Sign up to see a sample of the contents of the most recent magazine. The latest issue of Knitting Trade Journal takes an in-depth look at some of the latest ssues currently affecting the knitting industry. On the technology front, we examine the often overlooked range of software available for knitting mills including both design and knitting plant management programs. here is also a detailed look at some of the latest direct and indirect anciallary equipment developments for the flat, circular and warp knitting sectors. Plus: Latest knitting technology developments, country developments, industry news, exhibitions, hosiery update, patents and more. Call us on: +44 1977 708488 for a sample copy or click the link below to subscribe Read More

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March 2018

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