July

Stoll scoops gold at Outdoor awards

Friedrichshafen – Flat knitting machine builder Stoll was among the companies recognised with a Gold Award for its functional and performance textile innovations at the ‘OutDoor Industry Awards 2016’ ceremony, which took place during the recent OutDoor exhibition in Germany.

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New technology for warp knitting preparation

Obertshausen - Karl Mayer has launched the first warp preparation machine for the warp knitting sector that can offer both direct and sectional warping.

New recycled Tencel from Lenzing

Austria - Cellulosic fibre specialist Lenzing is launching a new variant of its Tencel fibre which it says will be the most ecological wood-based fibre on the planet – combining recycled cotton waste fabric with the company's closed-loop Tencel production on a commercial scale.

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Creative Ticking opts for QuickDry treatment

Gastonia - Mattress ticking specialist Creative Ticking, a division of Beverley Knits, has announced an agreement with Devan Chemicals, to use the chemical company’s Thermic QuickDry technology as an option across its entire range of circular knitted fabrics.

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Bangladesh knitter commits to African textile venture

Dhaka - Bangladesh-based knitter DBL Group has teamed up with one of the world's best-known clothing brands to develop a manufacturing site in Ethiopia.

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Peter Scott to cease knitwear production

Historic Borders knitwear manufacturer Peter Scott is to close down its production operations next month after a restructuring plan failed to save the 150 year old firm.

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Knitting Trade Journal

NEW ISSUE: The July-August printed edition of Knitting Trade Journal, the leading technical magazine for the global knitting sector, is now available.

The July-August 2016 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 warp 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 and some of the latest developments from the fabrics and fashion sectors.

The July-August 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 launches new machine for shaping sector

Wakayama - Shima Seiki has developed a new version of its well-established SVR flat knitting technology which is equipped with a combination of the company's new loop presser bed and patented spring-type sinker which, together, open up a significantly wider range of knit patterns for the shaping sector.

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Erbé widens gauge range for 'intelligent' linking machine

Roanne – Erbé has widened the gauge possibilities for its automatic, multi-gauge linking machine which is designed to help knitting mills speed up post-knitting processes and reduce costs.

Gildan outlines environmental efforts

Montreal - Gildan Activewear has released its 2015 corporate, social and environmental responsibility (CSR) report on which outlines the results of the company's environmental efforts over the last five years.

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Invista sponsors UK swimwear event

London - Collections from over sixty leading international brands will be on display when the London Swimwear Show opens its doors to buyers from major retailers, specialist swim stores and independent boutiques on July 17th.

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Lectra unveils knitwear sourcing software

Paris – Lectra has launched an updated version of its product development software which is widely used in the planning and sourcing of knitwear and other knitted apparel.

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HanesBrands completes acquisition of Pacific Brands

Winston-Salem - HanesBrands has completed the acquisition of Pacific Brands Limited, the major underwear and intimate apparel company in Australia.

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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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Santoni makes seamless move into knitted denim

Brescia - Italian knitting machine builder Santoni is part of a collaboration of four different textile companies working on the development of an innovative stretch denim fabric.

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Honduran knitter targeting sustainable production

Choloma – A Honduran knitting mill is to construct a new US$120 million facility. Grupo Elcatex's new, fully integrated synthetic stretch apparel factory is making the headlines because it will be powered by a nearby US$130 million biomass plant, and will also taking energy from a new bio-gas facility to generate steam.

Yiwu exhibition attracts 10,000 visitors

Yiwu - The 17th China Yiwu International Exhibition on Knitting & Hosiery Machinery concluded on 16 June with nearly 10,000 local and international trade visitors from 36 countries and regions passing through its doors.

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Karl Mayer takes new tricot machine to Brazil

Blumenau - Karl Mayer will be displaying a tricot machine for producing elastic lockknit fabric at the upcoming Febratex exhibition, which takes place in Blumenau, Brazil in August. The new HKS 2-SE exhibition machine will be working in a gauge of E32, an appropriate gauge for Latin America with the fabric applications including lingerie, outerwear, swimwear and sportswear.

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Shima Seiki to exhibit at Première Vision New York

Wakayama - Shima Seiki will be at the Première Vision show in New York in July where it will participate as the sole machine technologist with a machine exhibit in the new “Manufacturing” area, which is dedicated to technical and logistical manufacturing solutions.

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Hanesbrands completes Champion deal

Winston-Salem - Hanesbrands Inc. has completed its purchase of Champion Europe, the division of the global activewear company that owns the trademark for the Champion brand in Europe, the Middle East and Africa.

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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.

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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Knitting machine manufacturer scoops innovation award

Mayer & Cie has been recognised as one of Germany’s most innovative small and medium-sized enterprises.

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Warp knits ideal for home textile trends

Furnishing fabrics with fleecy surfaces are said to be right on-trend at the moment, especially in Turkey where manufacturers are reacting to the increased demand by producing stylish, warp-knitted textiles and completely new types of fabrics.

Eurojersey unveils warp knitted activewear

Italian warp knitter Eurojersey has launched a new line of fabrics destined for the activewear sector. With their routes in Eurojersey's Sensitive range of environmentally friendly fabrics, the new collection makes use of Lycra Sport fibre and aims to combine functionality with aesthetics, as well as quality and versatility to help bring out a garment’s potential when used in testing conditions.

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Hyosung launches new Creora elastane

Korean elastane producer Hyosung will launch a new variant of its Creora brand at July's Interfiliere exhibition. On show will be Creora Fresh, a new fibre that has been designed to reduce odours while also offering an alternative to to underwear and activewear manufacturers that which to move away from the use of antimicrobial chemicals next to the skin.

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Invista hosts China hosiery forum

Over 100 representatives of mills, brands and retailers with a stake in the legwear segment of the Chinese marketplace attended the 2016 Lycra Fiber Legwear Seminar in the coastal city of Xiamen on May 31st.

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Rebrand for Zegna Baruffa's iconic yarns

Italian yarn spinner Zegna Baruffa has rebranded its luxury Cashwool brand. The company is clear that Cashwool 1978 is not intended to be a brand new product. Instead, it is keen to stress that Zegna Baruffa Lane Borgosesia has been producing this high quality yarn for nearly 40 years, revolutionising, it says, the way worsted wool and knitwear made from it are produced.

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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.

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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	Knitting sector benefits from burgeoning Cambodia market The number of knitting mills and other garment and footwear factories in Cambodia increased by more than 20 per cent between the end of 2013 and March 2015, allaying fears that increased minimum wages for workers would lead to a decline of the sector and drop in investment in the industry. Read More

	Sportswear brand looks to warp knits Italian warp knitter Carvico has developed a new range of sportswear fabrics making use of the Lycra Sport fibre. Read More

	New eco-treatment for knitting yarns Südwolle Group, the world's largest spinner of pure wool and wool blend worsted yarns for the circular and flat knitting sectors, has developed a new, environmentally friendly treatment technology which the company says delivers fibres with the same strength, the same or better pilling performance, and improved ability to absorb moisture than conventionally processed yarns. Read More

	'Successful' textile technology show ShanghaiTex A new business matching programme hosted at textile machinery exhibition ShanghaiTex 2015 last month included buyers from Decathlon, C&A, New Balance, and H&M, according to organisers. Read More

	Karl Mayer to unveil seven new warp knitting machines Karl Mayer has confirmed it will unveil no fewer than seven new warp knitting machines at ITMA Milan, which takes place from 12 to 19 November, 2015. Read More

	Sheer hosiery making a comeback The total US hosiery market, which includes sheer hosiery, tights, and socks, grew 3 per cent to $7.3 billion in the 12 months ending May 2015. Read More

Knitting Trade Journal

The July-August 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 knitting technology and ancillary equipment, market trends and analysis.

This issue includes a feature on the current trend towards re-shoring in the United States, a detailed look at the latest warp knitting technology now available as well as profiles of leading knitting mills.

This issue also explores technical textiles with reports on the latest innovations and new products in this increasingly popular sector from both the European edition of Techtextil and Techtextil USA.

There are also reports from some of the latest trade shows from our correspondents at key exhibitions, including the latest yarns trends from Pitti Filati as well as look at some of the latest news from the dyeing and finishing sector.

The July-August issue also features all the latest, and original, industry news, insight, new patent developments.

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March 2018

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