May

Karl Mayer buys Santoni's warp knitting business

Germany's Karl Mayer has agreed to but Santoni's warp knitting technology business. The two companies agreed on 30 May 2016 that Santoni will transfer its SWD technology to Nippon Mayer, which will take over the complete range of products including patents, the relevant manufacturing equipment as well as the entire stock of machines and spare parts.

frendenberg

Freudenberg opens new technical knits line

Technical textile manufacturer Freudenberg Performance Materials has inaugurated a new knits production line at its Weinheim location. The line will manufacture elastic interlinings for the international fashion industry.

Shima Seiki to exhibit at ITM

Computerized knitting machine manufacturer Shima Seiki will be at this week's ITM Texpo Eurasia 2016 exhibition in Istanbul, Turkey a wide range of its latest technology including the latest WHOLEGARMENT, shaping and garment printing developments.

courtaulds

Major UK hosiery manufacturer in administration

Historic hosiery firm Courtaulds, manufacturer of Pretty Polly, one of the UK's best-known hosiery brands, has gone into administration with the loss of up to 350 jobs.

stoll

China drives flat knitting machines sales

Shipments of electronic flat knitting machines grew by a huge 52 per cent in 2015, driven by increased demand from China.

a&e

A&E launches new colour selection app

American & Efird (A&E), a major supplier of industrial and consumer sewing thread, embroidery thread, and technical textiles, to the knitting sector, has unveiled Colorlink, the company’s first mobile app with a focus on thread colour.

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Knitting Trade Journal

NEW ISSUE: The May-June 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 news from the circular knitting sector including new developments, 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 hosiery knitting sector and new developments from yarn and fibre suppliers.

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

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Finishing knitted textiles with a flourish

Knitting Trade Journal talks to Stefano Gallucci, Santex Rimar Group CEO, and Heinz Michel, Santex Rimar Group Head of Textile Division, about the company's latest finishing solutions for the knits sector.

Busi

Busi to demonstrate terry options at ITM

Brescia - Italian sock knitting machine builder Busi Giovanni will be at the upcoming ITM exhibition in Istanbul where it will feature two of its latest models, the J-Terry and the Medical Terry Pantyhose, both of which will be equipped with the latest of Rimaglio, the automatic stitch-by-stitch toe-closing device.

Shima Seiki to feature at two UK events

London - Shima Seiki, together with its European subsidiary Shima Seiki Europe will participate in the Meet the Manufacturer exhibition in London this month, highlighting WHOLEGARMENT knitting technology, which is spearheading the movement to bring knit production back on-shore to traditional production centres in the UK. The computerised knitting machine manufacturer will also will hold a private exhibition with cooperation from the School of Textiles & Design at Heriot-Watt University in Scotland.

pitti

Pitti Filati to feature 140 exhibitors

Florence - Pitti Immagine Filati, the key international event featuring yarns for the knitting sector, will be held at the Fortezza da Basso in Florence from 29 June to 1 July 2016.

itma

New company awarded contract to organise ITMA 2019

Brussels – CEMATEX, the European Committee of Textile Machinery Manufacturers, has awarded a contract to a new company, ITMA Services, to organise its ITMA 2019 show.

acimit

Domestic performance lifts Italian textile machinery sales

Milan - Orders of Italian textile machinery increased in the first quarter of 2016, driven by a strengthening of domestic sales.

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NEW ISSUE: The May-June 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 news from the circular knitting sector including new developments, as well as interviews, market trends and analysis.

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

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Mayer & Cie orders at record level

Albstadt - Circular knitting machine manufacturer Mayer & Cie has begun 2016 in buoyant form after reporting its highest level of orders for nearly 30 years.

A&E

A&E buys majority stake in Indian partnership

New York - American & Efird is to increase its stake in Vardhman Yarns and Threads Limited from its joint venture partner, Vardhman Textiles, a deal that will see it own 89% of the business leaving Vardhman Textiles with the remaining 11%. Up to now, A&E has owned 49% of the joint venture.

Delta Apparel to close US knitting mill

North Carolina - Delta Apparel is taken further steps to consolidate its fabric production for its basic, blank tee shirt business, with the closure of its manufacturing facility in Maiden, North Carolina.

karl mayer

Karl Mayer hails successful in-house show

Greensboro - Warp knitting machine builder Karl Mayer welcomed nearly 300 guests over two and half days to its recent on-house exhibition, which took place from 26-28 April in Greensboro, North Carolina.

SVP

Turkish knitwear presence for London sourcing event

London - After a successful 2015 edition, Turkish knitwear manufacturers are returning to meet existing and new UK and European sourcing clients at a key trade fair in London this summer.

stoll

Stoll to highlight ADF and coarse gauge knitting machines at ITM

Istanbul - Flat knitting machine builder still will be at next month's ITM exhibition in Istanbul with a range of its latest CMS ADF technology. Stoll can be found alongside its Turkish partner, Mayer Mümessillik where it will be exhibiting a CMS ADF 32 W and a CMS ADF 16 both of which will be demonstrating the latest 'weave-in' technology.

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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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Italy to showcase latest technology in Iran

A group of 26 Italian textile machinery manufacturers will be taking part in a forthcoming roadshow in Iran where they hope to take advantage of the gradual elimination of international sanctions which could allow them to recover market shares lost in recent years.

Gildan Activewear

Gildan Activewear swoops for Alstyle Apparel

Gildan Activewear has swooped for yet another apparel manufacturer in a move that allow it to take advantage of preferential trade agreements that provide duty-free access to markets in South America.

Mattress technology to prevent pressure sores

Researchers at the University of Bolton, in collaboration with Baltex Technical Textiles, have developed a new mattress ticking technology which incorporates a patented 3D fabric designed to prevent pressure sores.

Intertextile

New Japan zone for Intertextile

Following strong enthusiasm within the Chinese market at the recent Spring edition of Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics, Messe Frankfurt's next Intertextile fair – Intertextile Pavilion at the Shenzhen International Trade Fair for Apparel Fabrics and Accessories 2016 – will provide the international apparel fabrics and accessories industry with further opportunities to benefit from, this time in South China.

Brandix Lanka

Brandix Lanka scoops export award

Brandix Lanka, owner of Textured Jersey, Sri Lanka's largest weft knit fabric manufacturer, has been ranked as the country's most valuable export brand in Brand Finance's 2016 ranking of the country's leading brands.

Single jersey demand growing in Egypt

Single jersey demand growing in Egypt

With the textile industry in Egypt experiencing something of resurgence, the demand for single jersey, fleece and interlock fabrics is on the rise.

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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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	Shima Seiki to host private UK exhibition Flat knitting machine manufacturer Shima Seiki Europe, together with its U.K. subsidiary Shima Seiki Europe, will hold a private exhibition at their revamped showroom next month. Read More

	Increasing brand interest in Eurojersey?s Sensitive fabrics Italian warp knitter Eurojersey has highlighted several of the brands and designers making use of its latest Sensitive family of environmentally friendly fabrics. Read More

	Gildan ramps up new plant plans Plans for Gildan activewear?s new yarn-spinning facilities, which it hopes will support its projected sales growth, have been revised, with the company set to increase the size of the facility by as much as 50 per cent. Read More

	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. For more information on these opportunities,?click here.

	Lenzing struggles continue as fibre prices plunge There were mixed fortunes for Lenzing in the first quarter of 2014 as enthusiasm over record sales volumes was dampened by an overall 30 per cent drop in profits. Read more

.	KTJ mobile app in first for industry Knitting Trade Journal has updated its cross-platform, mobile device app, which will allow users to access key industry news, analysis and information at any time ? even in the most remote locations. Read more

KTJ May June

KNITTING TRADE JOURNAL - MAY/JUNE?

?The May-June printed edition of Knitting Trade Journal, the leading technical magazine for the global knitting sector, includes a comprehensive preview of June?s ITMA Asia + CITME Exhibition.

?This latest issue also includes an exclusive, in-depth interview with Andreas Schellhammer, the new chief executive of flat knitting machine builder Stoll.

?There is a feature looking at some of the latest developments in the footwear sector, particularly knitted football boots.

?The May-June issue also includes 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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