New high production seamless knitting machine from Santoni

Santoni has developed a new seamless knitting machine designed for the high level production of a range of different garments, from underwear to sportswear, all knitted with 8 feeds to provide high-definition patterns with sharp colours.

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Gildan to build new plant in Costa Rica

Gildan Activewear is to build a new knitting facility in Costa Rica, a location that will ensure the company has duty-free, quota-free access to its major markets in the US.?

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Comez at ITMA Asia + CITME

Comez, the Italian supplier of warp knitting and crochet machines will be exhibiting its ACOTRONIC 600 at ITMA Asia + CITME, a high efficiency electronic crochet knitting machine using compound needles, which can be used for the production of a wide range of ribbons, laces, medical and technical textiles.

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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.

For more information on these opportunities,?click here.

David Pernick August 27, 1919 - April 21, 2014

The death is announced of David Pernick, founder of Monarch Knitting Machinery Corp.

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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.

Email?This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.for a sample copy, or?subscribe here today.

Quantum Hosiery to close historic Strabane site

Quantum Hosiery has announced plans to transfer its remaining operations in Northern Ireland to England.

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New Interlock model from Mayer & Cie

Mayer & Cie will have a selection of different machine types on display at this year?s ITMA Asia + CITME exhibition including a new high production Interlock model and the latest development for the mattress ticking market.

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South America dips as Europe and Asia drive fabric production

Global fabric output was up in the fourth quarter of 2013, driven by higher production in Europe and Asia and despite lower output in South America.

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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.

For more information on these opportunities,?click here.

Earnings dip at Hanesbrands

Despite an increase in sales, activewear and intimate apparel maker Hanesbrands Inc. saw its first quarter earnings dip 20 per cent on the back of higher expenses

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MCL Global launches The Apparel Analyst

The Apparel Analyst, the new publication that filters, analyses and presents key financial information on the global apparel retail sector has been launched by MCL Global, the publisher of Knitting Trade Journal.

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Clariant unveil indigo-free denim knits

Textile chemicals supplier Clariant has been working with Italian textile machine builder Tonello.on a new eco-friendly way to dye knitted garments that gives an authentic denim look, but uses non-indigo based dyes.

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Turkish textile exports rise

Textile and ready-to-wear clothing exports from Turkey?s north-western province of Bursa hit a record US$1.5 billion in the first 11 months of 2012, driven by increased demand from the Russian market.

New yarn feeding system

Knitting machine technologists have developed a new yarn feeding apparatus aimed at reducing the amount of friction and subsequent wear of crucial ancillary equipment on circular knitting machines.

Wolford?s international growth gathers pace

Shortly after opening new boutiques in Shanghai and Hong King, luxury legwear and fashion label Wolford says it will continue with its expansion across China with further stores and concessions set to open later this year.

Crailar joins the Sustainable Apparel Coalition

Crailar Technologies Inc. manufacturers of Crailar flax fibre, has joined the Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC) and will use the group's sustainability measurement tool, the Higg Index, to measure environmental responsibility across its agriculture and manufacturing processes.