August

	Fabdesigns knit technology for space? A flat compression space suit from textile engineering laboratory Fabdesigns Inc has reached the final 20 in the LAUNCH 2013 competition, which aims to seek innovations ?that will transform the system of fabrics to one that advances equitable global economic growth, drives human prosperity and replenishes the planet's resources.? Read More

	Healthy figures for SPINEXPO show The 5th edition of leading trade fair, SPINEXPO, saw knitwear designers, sourcing managers, retail buyers and brand directors discover an international offering comprising fibres, yarns, knitwear manufacturing, trend direction and market intelligence Read More

	Invista unveils Coolmax Air fibre technology Invista, owner of the Coolmax brand which is widely used in activewear and sock production, unveiled its latest product offering, Coolmax Air fibre technology, at Outdoor Retailer Summer Market which was held at the Salt Palace Convention Center in Salt Lake City this week. Read More

	Record sales for Delta Galil Global apparel manufacturer, Delta Galil Industries, whose clients include Marks and Spencer, Walmart, Calvin Klein and Hugo Boss, has reported record second quarter sales, up 39 per cent from the same quarter last year. Read More

	Careers in Textiles - IT'S LIVE! From the publishers of Knitting Trade Journal, Careers in Textiles is the specialist job site for the textile and clothing sectors you've been waiting for. With graduate and intern vacancies through to product development, research, education, creative design, sales and buying, plus lots more, whether it's your first textiles job, career progression or a completely new direction, you are sure to find the career in textiles you are searching for.? Employers and recruitment agencies looking for candidates can choose from a range of services from Careers in Textiles, including job advertising, CV searches, branding, and email services.? Sign up as a job seeker or recruiter today

	Planet Textiles 2013 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. 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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	Circular knitting machine challenges carpet weaving sector A new circular knitting machine is beginning to make significant progress in the carpet sector, particularly in regions of Turkey where traditionally, weaving machines tend to dominate the market. Read More

	New Shima Seiki for womenswear exhibition Knitting machine manufacturer Shima Seiki will exhibit at womenswear show EnkVegas later this month, showcasing new knitwear lines and a 3D design system which allows for virtual sampling and fitting, a process which reportedly reduces knit production cost, time and resources. Read More

	Unifi signs new distribution deal Unifi has signed a manufacturing and distribution deal with Palmetto Synthetics, LLC aimed at expanding the domestic availability of its Repreve brand of recycled fibers which are increasingly used in legwear and apparel. Read More

	Stoll knit for future king Flat knitting machine manufacturer Stoll has revealed that the white knitted blanket baby Prince George Alexander Louis of Cambridge was wrapped in when he was presented to the press and public for the first time outside St Mary?s Hospital, London, was manufactured on an original Stoll flat knitting machine. Read More

	Careers in Textiles - IT'S LIVE! From the publishers of Knitting Trade Journal, Careers in Textiles is the specialist job site for the textile and clothing sectors you've been waiting for. With graduate and intern vacancies through to product development, research, education, creative design, sales and buying, plus lots more, whether it's your first textiles job, career progression or a completely new direction, you are sure to find the career in textiles you are searching for.? Employers and recruitment agencies looking for candidates can choose from a range of services from Careers in Textiles, including job advertising, CV searches, branding, and email services.? Sign up as a job seeker or recruiter today

	Planet Textiles 2013 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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	Turkey proving strong market for tricot machines Indications of a resurgent knitting sector in Turkey look set to continue with warp knitting machine builder Karl Mayer confirming it has sold more than 100 of its three-bar high-speed tricot machines in the country last year. Read More

	Woolmark developments for innovative knitwear The Woolmark Company has developed a series of new Merino wool innovations such as a new technique for producing washed-out effects in wool garments that is achievable for both flat-bed knitwear, as well as circular knits. Read More

	Hosiery supplier sues Victoria's Secret Victoria's Secret Stores, Inc. and its parent company Limited Brands, Inc. have been accused of breaching a 2001 agreement, and deliberately selling cheaper "knockoffs" to unsuspecting consumers, in a US$15 million lawsuit filed by one of the retail chain's former major hosiery suppliers. Read More

	Ahead of the game UK-based circular knitting machine builder Monarch says that its MXC series of single jersey machines is leading the way when it comes to environmentally friendly knitted fabric production. Read More

	Sock and hosiery sector gears up for FIMAST exhibition Around 50 suppliers of machinery and other equipment for the hosiery and finishing industries have now signed up for September?s FIMAST exhibition. Read More

	Event: Rumi exhibition in Brescia Brescia - On the occasion of FIMAST 2012, Rumi will present an innovative line of sock knitting machines during a special exhibition at the AC Hotel Brescia Via Giulio Quinto Stefana, 3? 25156, Brescia. The event will take place on the 26, 27, 28 September from 9.00am to 6.00pm and on 29 September from 9am to 1pm. During this event, Rumi will exclusively present the new Seven TS (Breathing socks) machine which has the ability to knit selected terry all over the sock. The complete Rumi staff will be at your complete disposal throughout the event and the company would like to thank in advance all the people that will visit the event. 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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As well as details of some of the latest technology on show at this summer's ITMA Asia + CITME exhibition, this issue also contains a preview of September's FIMAST exhibition as well as profiles of two of the main organisers.
It also includes a close look at the latest circular knitting machine developments as well as detailed country reports profiling up and coming manufacturing hubs for the global knitting industry. In addition, the latest issue has the latest industry news, exhibition news, fibre and yarn updates, patents and more.

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	Knitting giant gains ?Eco Factory? accreditation Four production sites operated by Crystal Group, one of the largest knitwear manufacturers in the world, have been certified by Marks & Spencer as ?Plan A Eco Factories?. Read More

	Warp knitted seamless hosiery from Karl Mayer Until now, producing hosiery with a dense surface has been dominated by weft knitting. Karl Mayer has now developed a new process on its RDPJ and DJ machine series to produce smooth, seamless and ladderproof warp-knitted hosiery. Read More

	Tefron swings to a profit as China talks continue Tefron has swung to a profit in its second quarter, lifted by strong sales in its seamless apparel business and confirmed that it is still in negotiations with a Chinese partner to establish and expand the company's supply and production resources across Asia. Read More

	Knitwear suppliers keen to explore UK market Knitwear manufacturers from across Eastern Europe will converge in London next month to meet retailers and wholesale buyers keen to source reliable and high-quality clothing from new suppliers. Read More

	Brighter prospects for Japanese hosiery market Although the Japanese hosiery market is expected to perform poorly over the next four years, with a prediction that the market will shrink by 1%, new research suggest that the market losses will narrow compared to previous years. Read More

	Sock and hosiery sector gears up for FIMAST exhibition Around 50 suppliers of machinery and other equipment for the hosiery and finishing industries have now signed up for September?s FIMAST exhibition. Read More

	Event: Rumi exhibition in Brescia Brescia - On the occasion of FIMAST 2012, Rumi will present an innovative line of sock knitting machines during a special exhibition at the AC Hotel Brescia Via Giulio Quinto Stefana, 3? 25156, Brescia. The event will take place on the 26, 27, 28 September from 9.00am to 6.00pm and on 29 September from 9am to 1pm. During this event, Rumi will exclusively present the new Seven TS (Breathing socks) machine which has the ability to knit selected terry all over the sock. The complete Rumi staff will be at your complete disposal throughout the event and the company would like to thank in advance all the people that will visit the event. 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

NEW ISSUE: sign up to see a sample of the contents of the most recent magazine.
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 includes a detailed preview of this summer's ITMA Asia + CITME exhibition. It also includes a close look at two European knitting mills currently blazing an innovative trail through the knitwear sector and the latest flat knitting technology developments aimed at increasing efficiency and reducing energy usage.

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	Mattress ticking specialist signals expansion plans Culp Inc., the US-based manufacturer of knitted mattress and upholstery fabrics has unveiled new expansion plans which will see the creation of 129 jobs and an investment of US$450,000 over the next four years at its site in Stokesdale, North Carolina. Read More

	Invista?s Lycra W for the US market Invista has now commercially launched its Lycra with W Technology in the North American market, a fibre which is said to offer a range of enhanced benefits for both warp and circular knitted intimate apparel. Read More

	Dawson succumbs to administration following pension problems Troubled Scottish cashmere firm Dawson International has gone into administration after the latest attempts to address its spiralling pension funds problems were rebuffed by the Pension Protection Fund (PPF). Read More

	Historic hosiery firm facing closure A UK-based hosiery firm that was said to be one of the last in the country to manufacture fully-fashioned stockings has gone into administration. Read More

	Sock and hosiery sector gears up for FIMAST exhibition Around 50 suppliers of machinery and other equipment for the hosiery and finishing industries have now signed up for September?s FIMAST exhibition. Read More

	Event: Rumi exhibition in Brescia Brescia - On the occasion of FIMAST 2012, Rumi will present an innovative line of sock knitting machines during a special exhibition at the AC Hotel Brescia Via Giulio Quinto Stefana, 3? 25156, Brescia. The event will take place on the 26, 27, 28 September from 9.00am to 6.00pm and on 29 September from 9am to 1pm. During this event, Rumi will exclusively present the new Seven TS (Breathing socks) machine which has the ability to knit selected terry all over the sock. The complete Rumi staff will be at your complete disposal throughout the event and the company would like to thank in advance all the people that will visit the event. 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

NEW ISSUE: sign up to see a sample of the contents of the most recent magazine.
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 includes a detailed preview of this summer's ITMA Asia + CITME exhibition. It also includes a close look at two European knitting mills currently blazing an innovative trail through the knitwear sector and the latest flat knitting technology developments aimed at increasing efficiency and reducing energy usage.

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- Knitted fabric giant partners on sustainability initiative
  
  Gujarat - Arvind Limited, one of India’s largest knitted fabric manufacturers, is linking up with...
  
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- Increasing efficiency in PPE manufacturing
  
  Kolkata - Mallcom India Ltd, the major global manufacturer and distributor of personal protective...
  
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- Bio-based seamless activewear from Pangaia
  
  Amsterdam – Materials science brand Pangaia says it has launched its most advanced range of...
  
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- Functional Fabric Fair partners with FFE
  
  Norwalk - Functional Fabric Fair, which is organised by the team behind the Performance Days...
  
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- Lycra and Qore CEOs join Global Fashion Summit
  
  Wilmington – The Lycra Company CEO, Gary Smith is to address the Global Fashion Summit: Copenhagen Edition...
  
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- Albion Knitting targets UK skills gap
  
  London - UK-based manufacturer Albion Knitting Co is taking steps to address a skills gap in the...
  
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Features
- Knitting machine market to hit $9b by 2032
  
  New York - The global knitting machine market is projected to expand at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.3%, reaching US$9.03 billion by 2032, a new report suggests.

- Reformation partners with Fulgar on sustainable swimwear
  
  Milan - Sustainable fashion brand Reformation has renewed its partnership with Fulgar, the...
  
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- Losses widen at luxury hosiery firm
  
  Bregenz - Luxury hosiery brand Wolford has reported significantly wider losses for 2024, hurt by...
  
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- Running away with warp knits
  
  York - Warp knitted spacer fabrics are finding increasing applications in the sportswear sector.

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March 2018

Editor's Pick
- Podcast: exploring Lenzing’s sustainability report
  
  York – Our sister publication Ecotextile News has published a new podcast in which we take a deep dive into Lenzing’s latest sustainability report and learn more about the environmental milestones reached by the manufacturer of Tencel and Modal fibres.
  
  Our host Philip Berman is joined by Lenzing’s Krishna Manda, VP corporate sustainability, and Thomas Matiz, global product sustainability lead, to discuss the company’s latest sustainability report.
  
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