February

?	Seamless sportswear continues to make great strides The Santoni booth at last week's ISPO exhibition in Munich offered numerous examples of how seamlesswear is making significant strides in the sportswear industry. ? Read More

?	Strong Texworld illustrates industry stability Texworld Paris closed its doors last week after after welcoming more than 13,000 visitors with a noticeable increase in buyers from France and the UK. Read More

?	Signs of optimism for Brazil's fabric sector The latest statistics show a gloomy period for South America's fabric manufacturing industry in the third quarter of 2014 with production falling by 11.4% compared to the previous year. 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. ?

?	Stoll to exhibit at BSTIM Flat knitting machine builder Stoll will be exhibiting its latest CMS ADF-3 at the BSTIM exhibition in Igualada, Spain, an event that highlights manufacturers of equipment for the production of ready-made pieces for the knitwear, dressmaking and beachwear sectors. Read More

?	Br?ckner adds knit finishing lines to US partnership Br?ckner Textile Technologies has named Fi-Tech Inc. of Richmond, Virginia its representative for sales, parts and service in the United States and Canada for their textile machinery product range, a portfolio that includes the latest finishing lines for knitted fabrics. Read More

KTJ Jan Feb 2015 LATEST 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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?	Lenzing unveils new Tencel option for knitwear New options for knitwear production were at the top of the agenda for Lenzing at this week's Premiere Vision with the Austrian fibre manufacturer unveiling a new micro version of its Tencel A100 fibre. Tommy Lee reports from Paris. Read More

?	Fresh funding to revive Leicester's knitting sector Knitting mills are hoping to take advantage of a multi-million pound tranche of funding aimed at bringing knitwear production back to the UK? Read More

?	Fisher knitted sportswear from recycled fibre US-based circular knitter Fisher Textiles has launched a new range of fabrics for athletic apparel made with Repreve recycled yarns from Unifi. Read More

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?	Hyosung expands creora production Hyosung, which claims to be the world's largest elastane manufacturer, increased its capacity in China and Vietnam at the beginning of this year with both markets now identified as key sourcing and consumption areas. Read More

?	Gildan moves for printwear supplier Gildan Activewear has agreed to acquire Comfort Colors, a major supplier of garment-dyed, undecorated basic T-shirts and sweatshirts for the North American printwear market. Read More

KTJ Jan Feb 2015 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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	Bangladesh knitter honoured by Textile Institute The DBL Group, one of the largest producers of knit garments and textiles in Bangladesh, has been recognised by the UK's Textile Institute for an outstanding contribution to sustainability in the textile industry. Read More

	Interview: Benjamin Mayer, managing director, Mayer & Cie Mayer & Cie is preparing to serve the future knitting sector with investments in new technology, infrastructure and personnel. Read More

	Shima Seiki technology on show in Romania Shima Seiki is responding to the growing market for knitwear production in Eastern Europe with a private show in Romania in February. Read More

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	Sportswear opportunities for lingerie makers Eurovet, the organiser of Interfiliere Hong Kong, is setting up a creative collaboration with several partners, including Hong Kong Polytechnic University, to explore the a huge potential for lingerie specialists, from designers to garment makers, fabric suppliers and lace manufacturers, in the sportswear sector. Read More

	Sanitized strengthens European business Sanitized AG, the Swiss-based specialist in antimicrobial hygiene function for textiles and polymers, increasingly used in the knitted mattress ticking sector as well as socks, sportswear and innerwear, is re-organsing the structure of its European business. Read 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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	Adidas launches knitted football boot Adidas has followed up the 2012 launch of the Adizero Primeknit running shoe with the launch of the world?s first knitted football boot. Read More

	US sock maker embarks on expansion plan Kayser Roth has begun work on its US$28 million investment plan which, announced in 2013, will facilitate the expansion of its no nonsense legwear brand and create up to 100 new jobs. Read More

	Slowdown for South American fabric market Both global yarn and fabric production reported steady increases in the third quarter of 2013 with the latter benefiting from higher production Asia, which offset a drop in output from European markets when compared to the pervious three months.? Read More

	Japanese knitters visit UK A team of warp and weft knitters from the Wakayama region of Japan showcased for the first time in London earlier this month, alongside acclaimed fashion designer Michiko Koshino. Read More

	Historic lace maker on the brink One of the industry?s most prestigious lace makers has been granted a further six months to complete its reorganisation and avoid closure. Read More

	Hanesbrands reveals sizable acquisition warchest Basic apparel and hosiery giant Hanesbrands is on the hunt for further acquisitions, armed with a sizeable warchest, as it looks to build up its global portfolio. 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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	First Max 5 technology for US A US technical textiles firm has become the first in the country to install a Copcentra Max 5 warp knitting machine, a system which is now sold under the Karl Mayer Liba Textilmaschinenfabrik GmbH brand.? Read More

	Optical effects in warp knitting With ultra-lightweight textiles featuring significantly across the trends in both the sportswear and haute couture sectors, Karl Mayer says that the open tulle grounds produced on the HKS 3-M and similar warp-knitted fabrics are proving increasing popular with its customers. Read More

	Ultra-fine needles for perfect loops Groz Beckert?s new Vo-LC generation has been designed to provide knitting mills with ultrafine knitted fabric with a perfectly uniform loop structure, the capability to run machines at the highest possible speeds and reliability in production. Read More

	Delta Galil acquires underwear label Delta Galil is continuing to expand its portfolio with the acquisition of another underwear brand as well as a new licensing partner for its Schiesser label. Isaac Dabah, CEO of Delta Galil also recently admitted that the company failed with an attempt to buy Italian underwear brand La Perla. Read More

	Knitwear giant rolls out sustainability tool Crystal Group, one of Asia?s largest knitwear manufacturers, is rolling out it Higg Index adoption right across its operations and says its new factories in Cambodia and Bangladesh will employ version 2.0 of the Higg Index by 2015. 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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