April

Hanesbrands swoops for Australian underwear label

Hanesbrands has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Pacific Brands Limited, one of best known underwear and intimate apparel companies in Australia.

ITM

Istanbul prepares for record ITM exhibition

The ITM 2016 International Textile Machinery exhibition and HIGHTEX 2016, the International Technical Textile & Nonwoven trade fair, are expected to attract 1200 exhibitors and more than 60,000 visitors from 72 countries.

Record edition for Yarn Expo Spring

The latest edition of Yarn Expo Spring concluded last month with a new record number of exhibitors. This increased 23% compared to 2015 to 309 exhibitors from 11 countries and regions, with the exhibition area also up 40% to accommodate this extra demand.

A&E

American & Efird outlines sustainability achievements

American & Efird (A&E), a major supplier of industrial and consumer sewing thread, embroidery thread, and technical textiles, to the knitting sector, has released its 2015-2016 sustainability report.

Planet Textiles

Planet Textiles confirms final line up

Swiss textile manufacturer Remei AG, which runs the bioRe organic cotton projects in Tanzania and India and the CanopyStyle Initiative featuring H&M and Birla round out an impressive Planet Textiles 2016 line-up, which now has less than 40 tickets available at the 400 capacity Copenhagen Concert Hall venue on Wednesday 11th May.

Setex

Contactless scanning for knitted fabrics

Germany's Setex has developed a new contactless fabric scanning system for knitted fabrics.

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Knitting Trade Journal

NEW ISSUE: The March-April 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.

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

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Technical textile possibilities on Stoll flat knitting technology

Stoll to demonstrate technical textile expertise

German flat knitting machine builder Stoll will be welcoming customers to booth 2047 at next month's Techtextil North America 2016 with visitors able to explore an increasing range of flexible and diverse knitting solutions aimed at the technical textiles market.

Invista and Garmon debut knit denim concept

Invista and Garmon debut knit denim concept

Invista and denim finishing firm, Garmon S.p.A., presented a collection of knit denim concept garments at the recent Kingpins Show in Amsterdam.

The SRY equipped with the new Yarn Unwinding Option

Shima Seiki to exhibit at Techtextil North America

Computerized knitting machine manufacturer Shima Seiki, together with its U.S. subsidiary Shima Seiki USA will participate in the Techtextil North America exhibition in Atlanta, Georgia, in May, showcasing its latest technological contributions to the field of technical textiles.

Br4 is a European Patent Pending Product by Brugnoli

Fulgar's eco-fibres feature at Performance Days

The latest fibres and yarn developments from Fulgar will be on display at this week's Performance Days exhibition with the Italian's firm's latest products included in a range of the latest technical fabrics.

AAFA

China to eliminate subsidies for textile exporters

The American Apparel and Footwear Association (AAFA) has welcomed news that China has agreed to eliminate a wide range of subsidies for its exporters following a US complaint to the World Trade Organization.

Planet Textiles

Planet Textiles reveals yet more key speakers

As we enter the final few weeks before Planet Textiles 2016 takes place in Copenhagen on 11th May, we can reveal that Derek Vollmer, research scientist at US not-for-profit Conservation International; Javier Goyeneche, president and founder of Spanish apparel brand Ecoalf; Nicole Ryecroft, Executive Director of Canopy; Cecilia Brannsten, sustainability project manager H&M; and Manohar Samuel from Indian fibre producer Aditya Birla will all speak at the event.

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Knitting Trade Journal

NEW ISSUE: The March-April 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.

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

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L Brands swings the axe at Victoria's Secret

L Brands has announced a major restructuring of its Victoria's Secret brand which will see more than 200 jobs go along with the label's swimwear business and its iconic catalogue.

Corgi

Corgi Hosiery looks to US for further growth

Corgi Hosiery was one of a select group of Welsh companies taking part in a Welsh Government led trade mission to New York recently.

Nike confirms Planet Textiles involvement

With one month to go, over 25 speakers have now been confirmed forPlanet Textiles 2016 including new names such as former White House advisor Cyrus Wadia, who is Nike's new Vice President of Sustainable Business & Innovation.

Beverly Knits

Expansion plans for US knitter

US-based circular knitter Beverly Knits is to spend more than US$7 million on the construction of a new manufacturing plant, a move that will see the company increase its production capacity by 25 per cent.

Hanesbrands

Hanesbrands strikes deal for sportswear brand

HanesBrands, the innerwear and activewear apparel giant is to acquire Champion Europe, which owns the trademark for the Champion brand in Europe, the Middle East and Africa.

YIWI

China's hosiery mills urged to upgrade

Chinese suppliers to the knitting and hosiery sector are hoping to take advantage of the growing urgency amongst local sock and hosiery manufacturers to adopt the industry's growing trend of automation.

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Knitting Trade Journal

NEW ISSUE: The March-April 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.

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

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Record investment for Chinese knitting project

The largest ever investment in circular knitting machines in the Xinjiang province of China is currently underway with reports suggesting that more than 60 per cent of the 500 machines to be installed will be imported.

Hosiery

Hosiery maker alliance hopes to promote Italian expertise

A new trade group aimed at promoting the skills and benefits of Italian hosiery manufacturers has been created by an alliance of some of the country's leading legwear and sock makers.

Global roll-out for Lenzing and Woolmark partnership

Lenzing and The Woolmark Company are continuing to promote their new partnership with a series of events at recent trade shows in key markets including Paris, Istanbul and Shanghai.

Karl Mayer

Warp knitting technology for the Turkish market

Karl Mayer will have a wide-ranging offering at June's ITM exhibition in Istanbul including warp knitting solutions for the home textiles, apparel and lace sectors as well as information on its sizing and comprehensive service package.

Lace

Chinese firm buys French lace manufacturer

One of France's most prestigious lace manufacturers has been bought by a Chinese firm.

Mayer & Cie

Mayer & Cie hails successful Bangladesh exhibition

Mayer & Cie's has reported a successful exhibition in Bangladesh, where with its local representative Brady, it presented its latest Relanit technology at the recent DTG Dhaka.

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Knitting Trade Journal

NEW ISSUE: The March-April 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.

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

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Knitted fabric makers join European Outdoor Group

PrimaLoft, whose portfolio includes technical knitted fabrics for activewear and outdoor apparel, and W.L Gore, which is constantly expanding its range of technical knits, have joined the European Outdoor Group.

Mattress ticking produced on Monarch's V-LEC6DSI

New developments in mattress ticking sector

As knitted mattress cover fabrics continue to grow in popularity, technology suppliers are keeping pace with demand by developing faster, more advanced machines.

Shima Seiki to exhibit in Argentina

Computerized knitting machine manufacturer Shima Seiki will participate in the SIMATEX exhibition in Argentina this April with new proposals in seam-free WHOLEGARMENT knitting technology that offer an alternative to labour-intensive manufacturing in the South American market.

ITMA Asia

Exhibitors flock to ITMA Asia + CITME

Textile machinery manufacturers have been booking space at this year's ITMA Asia + CITME exhibition at a brisk pace with over 90 per cent of the 180,000 square metres of exhibition space now sold.

Nike

Nike kits featuring latest knit technology

The latest major international kit releases from sportswear giant Nike feature a combination of single and double knit technology based on the company's Flyknit range of knitted footwear.

Planet Textiles

Places limited for Planet Textiles

Sustainable textiles conference Planet Textiles will be held next month in Copenhagen.

Confirmed speakers include Rick Ridgeway, environmentalist and vice-president, environmental affairs, Patagonia, Jason Kibbey, CEO, Sustainable Apparel Coalition, and Marcus Gover, director, European Clothing Action Plan.

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Knitting Trade Journal

NEW ISSUE: The March-April 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.

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

READ A PREVIOUS ISSUE OF KNITTING TRADE JOURNAL or SUBSCRIBE HERE TODAY.

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