April

	Takeover deal creates warp knitting giant Lauma Fabrics, one of eastern Europe?s largest manufacturers of knitted fabrics, lace and narrow fabrics has acquired 100 per cent of Elastic Textile Europe as well as a 51 per cent stake in its dye house Elastic & Weskott. Read More

	Croatia raising profile as knitwear sourcing destination Knitwear and fabric manufacturers in Croatia are working to position themselves as reliable and valued subcontractors for central and eastern Europe?s knitting sectors. Read More

	Karl Mayer gears up for Shanghaitex Karl Mayer will have a broad section of its latest warp knitting technology on show at this June?s Shanghaitex exhibition including the latest generation lace and tricot machinery. Read More

	Intelligent and functional knitted fabrics The 13th Narrow Fabrics Conference, organised by Jakob M?ller, will include a number of presentations on knitted technical fabrics including a paper from Rossano Ugazio and Dr. Bertram Wendisch who will discuss technical narrow fabrics made on Comez knitting machines. Read more

	Strong international showing lifts Interfiliere Hong Kong Interfiliere Hong Kong closed its doors at the end of March on a positive note, registering a 5 per cent increase of overseas visitors. With 170 companies exhibiting the latest fabrics and accessories for the intimates and swimwear sectors for Autumn/Winter 14/15, visitors were also kept well informed by the show?s cosmetic textile zone which, held in conjunction with the French Knitting and Lingerie Federation, was billed as the ?first in Asia?. Read more

	Planet Textiles date confirmed This year's Planet Textiles Conference is to be held 22nd October 2013 in Shanghai. Jointly organised by Ecotextile News and Messe Frankfurt, Planet Textiles tackles the crucial issues of sustainability in the global textiles sector. Early-bird sponsorship opportunities and VIP packages are now available - for?enquiries?please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Read More

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Now six issues per year, the March April issue of Knitting Trade Journal includes the latest news, features and analysis on the most recent developments across the knitting and hosiery industries.

The March-April edition examines some of the latest developments from the circular knitting industry including a detailed look at the latest labour saving devices for knitting mill owners to invest in.

There are also several knitting mill profiles including visit to one of Columbia?s leading circular knitters as well as the reports from some of the most recent exhibitions such as ISPO, Expofil and Premiere Vision.

Also included is a feature exploring the latest innovations from the hosiery machine sector as well the latest industry news, exhibition news,? patents and more.

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Commercial launch for new Stoll flat knitting machine

	Warp & weft knitter epitomises Columbia's resurgence The rapid adoption of new fibre possibilities and repositioning on the international market now characterises the approach of Colombian knitwear companies such as Medell?n?s Balalaika. Read More

	Tirupur knitting mills buck the trend Mills in Tirupur, often regarded as the knitwear hub of India, have finally reported a growth in exports for a quarterly period following nearly three years of decline. Read More

	Hawick Knitwear eyes boost to US business Hawick Knitwear is in the United States this week taking part in a series of events aimed at adding to its business in the US, a market where the knitwear specialist already has a substantial foothold in a number of upmarket department stores. Read More

	Knitted fabric trials illustrate cosmetic benefits One of Italy?s leading circular knitters has launched a new fabric which, following extensive market research and customer trials has been proven to make skin both softer and smoother. Read more

	Mixed fortunes for Scottish knitwear In a week where one of Scotland's oldest continually-operating knitting mills has closed, a group of Scottish knitwear firms returned from China confident of tapping into the country?s ?11 billion luxury fashion market. Read more

	Planet Textiles date confirmed This year's Planet Textiles Conference is to be held 22nd October 2013 in Shanghai. Jointly organised by Ecotextile News and Messe Frankfurt, Planet Textiles tackles the crucial issues of sustainability in the global textiles sector. Early-bird sponsorship opportunities and VIP packages are now available - for?enquiries?please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Read More

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Commercial launch for new Stoll flat knitting machine

	Schoeller and Clariant collaborate with US sports brand ?Schoeller and specialty chemical firm Clariant have teamed up to help US-based sports performance brand Under Armour to develop its latest coldblack sportswear collection. Read More

	Stoll in Shanghai with new machine and new image This June?s ITMA Asia + CITME exhibition will see Stoll unveil its revamped brand image alongside a brand new knitting machine which, the company says, delivers greater flexibility, creativity and additional colours. Read More

	Shima Seiki prepares for a ?new era of knitting? While commemorating the past, Shima Seiki?s display at this year?s ITMA Asia exhibition will be focusing on revitalizing and sustaining knitting industries in China and Asia in the future. Read More

	European show organizer acquires US lingerie event Eurovet , the lingerie and swimwear tradeshow organizer, has acquired 100 % of CURVExpo, the only trade show representing the designer lingerie, men?s underwear and swimwear In North America. Read More

	Hanesbrands confident despite profit gloom Despite swinging to a loss in its first quarter, hurt by rising cotton prices and a poor performance in the outwear business, Hanesbrands remains confident of achieving its full year targets. Read More

	Insider's Guide to Sustainable Cotton: NOW PUBLISHED Published by MCL Global, producers of Ecotextile News, Sustainable Nonwovens and Knitting Trade Journal, this invaluable, 136 page A5 hndbook covers the ecological impact of cotton production and the environmental challenges that this presents going forward. Read More

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Out now, the latest issue of Knitting Trade Journal includes the latest news, features and analysis on the most recent developments across the knitting and hosiery industries. As well of details of all the latest knitting technology currently available on the market, this issue explores the rise of seamless knitwear in the sportswear industries. It also includes a detailed look at German technology suppliers including an interview with Heinz Peter Stoll, managing director of H. Stoll GmbH & Co. Knitting Trade Journal also meets the people behind a new UK-based? knitwear manufacturing venture.

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Karl Mayer strengthens lace machine service

	Brands under scrutiny over Chinese knitwear quality ?Twenty per cent of woollen sweaters tested recently by officials in China have been found to contain harmful chemicals and/or discrepancies over the raw material content. Read More

	Guildford Mills acquired by fabric specialist Guilford Mills, a manufacturer of flat, warp and weft knitted fabrics for the automotive and technical textile sectors has been acquired by Lear Corporation. R ead More

	Yesim Tekstil expands into Japan Yesim Tekstil, Turkey?s largest circular knitter, is expanding into Japan after securing a deal to supply the AEON brand with high quality, knitted products. Read More

	Warp knits: it?s all cosmetic A new range of warp knitted fabrics are said to offer the wearer a range of benefits such as skin revitalisation, similar to those benefits gained from using certain cosmetic products. Read More

	New China plant for European machine builder A European machine builder has opened a new plant in Suzhou near Shanghai to cope with increased production capacity for some of its specialised knitting machines. Read More

	Insider's Guide to Sustainable Cotton: NOW PUBLISHED Published by MCL Global, producers of Ecotextile News, Sustainable Nonwovens and Knitting Trade Journal, this invaluable, 136 page A5 hndbook covers the ecological impact of cotton production and the environmental challenges that this presents going forward. Read More

Karl Mayer strengthens lace machine service

	Exhibitor enthusiasm fuels ITMA Asia + CITME growth The current uncertainty across the global economic climate does not seem to have dampened enthusiasm for the third ITMA ASIA + CITME exhibition with organisers now booking all the remaining available space at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC) to help them meet the continuing demand for exhibitor space. Read More

	High speed knitting aided by expert mill monitoring Following on from its success at the Exintex exhibition in Mexico, Vanguard Pai Lung will be at next week?s ITM exhibition in Istanbul with its high speed, high production jersey and fleece machines. Read More

	New crochet knitting machines Direct drives using linear and servomotors are playing an increasingly important role in the design of warp and crochet knitting machines. This applies to machines producing fabric for a range of applications from technical to underwear items in both elastic and non-elastic variations. Read More

	Sourcing show switches dates Fatex, the fashion sourcing trade fair offering European brands and retailers easy access to knitting mills from South and South East Asia, has changed its dates and location. Read More

	Insider's Guide to Sustainable Cotton: NOW PUBLISHED Published by MCL Global, producers of Ecotextile News, Sustainable Nonwovens and Knitting Trade Journal, this invaluable, 136 page A5 hndbook covers the ecological impact of cotton production and the environmental challenges that this presents going forward. Read More

	Advertising feature: 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

Karl Mayer strengthens lace machine service

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