New creora for finer gauge fabrics

Elastane manufacturer Hyosung has launched a new, environmentally friendly version of its creora family of fibres which is said to help knitting mills producing particularly fine gauge knitted fabrics reduce water usage and improve quality.

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Pitti Filati: optimism, quality and creative inspirations

The recent Pitti Filati exhibition offered a range of interesting new yarns for experimental knitwear structures and combinations. Angela Cavalca reports from Florence.

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Gildan closes deal for Canadian hosiery maker

Gildan Activewear has completed its CDN $110 million (US$101.4m) acquisition of Doris Inc., the Canadian market leader for branded sheer hosiery, legwear and shapewear products.

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Updated: Polartec files patent infringement complaint

Polartec, the manufacturer of technical and functional fleece and other knitted fabrics for the outdoor sector, has filed a patent infringement complaint with the German District Court, Duesseldorf against Italian fabric maker, Pontetorto SPA.

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UK and France cater to premium market at Intertextile

A diverse world of apparel fabrics and accessories will be on display at this year?s Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics ? Autumn Edition 2014, scheduled for 20 to 23 October at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre.

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Karl Mayer opens assembly plant in India

Warp knitting machine builder Karl Mayer has opened its first production facility in India. Located in Ahmedabad, the new factory will be operated by the German firm?s Indian subsidiary Karl Mayer India Private Ltd.

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New Stoll machine for childrenswear and accessories

A versatile needle bed and latching technology that can produce both fully fashion and knit & wear goods makes Stoll?s latest flat knitting machine a strong contender for knitwear manufacturers that wish to operate as flexible a knitting room as possible.

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Investment drives Latvian warp knitter

Latvia?s Lauma Fabrics, now one of the largest warp knitted fabric manufacturers in Europe, invested ?2.44 million in new technology in 2013, a spend that helped it to a 16 per cent increase in turnover for 2013.

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Transparency and productivity push from Groz Beckert

As is often the case, the Groz Beckert stand at ITMA Asia + CITME was a constant throng of visitors eager to explore the company?s range of textile systems and services which cover a range of sectors from knitting to nonwovens, weaving and sewing.

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Clothing demand to drive cellulose fibre sector

The global market for cellulose fibres is expected to reach US$29,611.1 million by 2020, according to a new study which also shows that at current rates, Austria?s Lenzing continues to dominate the sector with a 17.5 per cent market share.

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Toray new light fleece innovation

A new patented knitting technology which aims to ?revolutionise the fleece market? has been shared by textiles and plastics giant Toray. The 125 grams/m? Thermos2kin performance fleece reportedly retains body heat 20 per cent better than comparable materials, whilst weighing up to 50 per cent less.

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High speed intarsia from Shima Seiki

Shima Seiki has introduced a new intarsia machine for knitwear production that is said to offer unprecedented speed and efficiency.?

Yarn production jumps in first quarter

Global yarn production jumped in the first quarter of 2013, as a result of increased output in Asia, North and South America, despite a decrease in production Europe, according to new figures from the International Textile Manufacturers Federation.

HanesBrands acquires Maidenform underwear brands

Intimate apparel marketer HanesBrands, whose brands include Playtex and Wonderbra, has today announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire Maidenform and its underwear and shapewear brands, in a transaction reportedly valued at US$575 million.

Nylon 6.6 and microfibre yarn producer Nilit has announced its acquisition of the Sao Paulo, Brazil, yarn texturing & covering facility owned by Scalina, parent of lingerie, hosiery and shapewear brands Trifil and Scala.