Record levels for Pakistan knitwear exports

Annual exports of knitwear from Pakistan have topped the US$2 billion mark following the gradual implementation of a series a measures designed to boost the industry.

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IFKT extends paper submission deadline

The International Federation of Knitting Technologists( IFKT) has extended the deadline of abstract submission for its next conference to April 16, 2014.

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Orizio upgrades single jersey model

Italian circular knitting machine builder Orizio has redesigned one of its leading single jersey models.

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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES: Knitwear Overlocker & Knitwear Linker ? Dublin, Ireland

This knitwear manufacturer based in Dublin produces high quality knitwear for their own label, using only natural materials such as merino wool, cotton and cashmere.

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Monarch widens range for mattress ticking fabrics

Circular knitting builder Monarch offers a range of different options when it comes to meeting the latest trends in the mattress-ticking sector.

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Crailar upbeat despite widening losses

The management team at US-based Crailar Technologies remains upbeat despite the flax fibre producer widening its loss for its fourth quarter to US$3.2 million, a result which is bound to add further pressure onto the firm which, according to a report from September 2013, has incurred losses since inception of $44,163,920.

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Indonesia a burgeoning market for German knitting machine builders

With German textile machinery exports to Indonesia increasing by 132% to ?120 million in 2012, more than 300 high-ranking technical experts and decision makers from the country?s textile industry have been hearing how the latest knitting machines and equipment from Mayer & Cie, Karl Mayer and Groz Beckert can continue to improve their businesses.

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Open-width efficiency from Monarch

Major investments in research and development programs by UK-based knitting machine builder Monarch and its Japanese business partner, Fukuhara have ensured that the company?s knitting machines incorporate the very latest technology. Emphasis has been placed on sustainable technology, energy saving and user-friendly features which ensure minimum downtime, maximum efficiency and, hence, maximum productivity.

Liba honoured for 'multi-compact' warp knitted fabric

German warp knitting machine builder Liba Maschinenfabrik has been honoured by the Techtextil and Avantex Innovation Prizes for its new 'multi-compact' fabric.

Lower cotton prices lift Hanesbrands

Despite slower sales, Hanesbrands has posted a substantial first-quarter profit, lifted by lower raw materiel costs and higher prices.

Enhanced quality finish for terry towelling

One of South Africa?s leading warp knitters, which supplies a range of major retail groups and around 80% of the country?s hotels, has invested in new equipment aimed at guaranteeing the quality and reproducibility of its range of luxury, terry towelling products.

ITMA Asia + CITME applications open, market to reach US$23b

The online application process for the fourth edition of the ITMA Asia + CITME exhibition, which takes place from 16 to 20 June 2014 at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre, PR China, is now available on the show website.

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Video: Stoll presents the unlimited potential of denim

What happens if our cutting edge flat knitting technology meets denim? This is the question posed by German knitting machine builder Stoll. This video offers some of the answers.

Sourcing team concerns over Indian knitwear

Representatives from the Japan Textiles Exporters Association, currently on a tour of the Tirupur region of India, have expressed concern over the quality of some of the knitwear they have come across, hinting that India?s knitwear manufacturers should look to invest in higher quality, flat knitting technology.

Tough economy sees Fountain Set post loss

Fountain Set, one of the world?s largest producers of circular knitted cotton fabrics has blamed ?one of the toughest operating environments in the past decade? for posting a loss of HK$324.2 million (US$41.76 million) on revenues of HK$9.2 billion (US$1.2 billion) in the 16 months ending 31 December 2012.

M&S returns to Netherlands with a ?virtual? store

UK retailer Marks & Spencer is to return to the Netherlands with a combined e-commerce and stores ?clicks & bricks? strategy, in line with its ongoing business plan to establish itself as an international, multi-channel retailer.