August

	Knitters keen to explore benefits of Emana yarns Italy's Fulgar says that the take up of its Emana yarn has been greater than anticipated with some of Europe?s leading knitters introducing the speciality yarn into their latest fabric collections. Read More

	High speed Vanguard means fewer machines Vanguard Pai Lung says that the ultra-high speeds achieved by its latest circular knitting technology means it can offer knitting mills significant savings when it comes to the total number of machines needed to achieve the required order fulfilment. Read More

	Santoni takes seamless focus to Febratex Santoni will attend the Febratex 2012 exhibition next week, regarded as the most important textile exhibition in South America. The event takes place in Blumenau, Brazil from August 14-17. Read More

	AGOA extension eases mill closure fears The US Congress renewed duty-free access for textiles made in sub-Saharan Africa, allaying fears that thousands of knitting mills across the region would have face closure. 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

	Profits dip at Gildan Gildan Activewear Inc has reported a dip in quarterly profit, hut by lower selling prices for its printwear business and costs associated with its recent acquisition of Anvil Knitwear. 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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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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Karl Mayer strengthens lace machine service

	Bangladesh keen to reverse knitwear slump After a decade of spectacular growth, during which time it became the world?s sixth largest apparel exporter, alarm bells are beginning to ring in Bangladesh after growth levels of the country?s knitwear market slumped behind that of most of its competitors across Asia. 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

	New device to measure knitwear comfort One of the world?s largest knitted fabric producers is conducting the final tests for a new price of technology designed to determine the comfort rating for lightweight knitted sweaters and other garments. Read More

	New patterning possibilities for spacer textiles Warp-knitted spacer textiles are functional, versatile materials. The thinner types in particular are used in shoes and padded harnesses, jackets, backpacks and sports protectors, and for the side borders of mattresses and car seats, i.e. in those segments of the market that are particularly influenced by fashion trends. Read More

	New developments in Classic Linking Modifications to one Italian company's Classic Linking technique for single cylinder knitting machines has been designed to provide an improved and more reliable toe-closing process for sock knitting mills. 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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Karl Mayer strengthens lace machine service


	New options for raschel knitting On offer at ITMA will be a new line of electronic raschel knitting machinery for the production of 3D spacer fabrics, tubular fabrics, security nets and special meshes. Read More

	Kniwear supplier secures new eco-accreditation Sri Lankan apparel group Brandix Lanka, owner of the country's largest weft knit fabric manufacturer, says it has become the first apparel manufacturer in the world to receive a new, stringent Energy Management Systems standard introduced by the International Standards Organisation in June. Read More

	Increased reliability for knitting machines A new solution is now available for knitters looking to extend maintenance intervals, reduce energy consumption and achieve better operational reliability for their circular and flat knitting machines. Read More

	Fears grow over knitting mill closures Fears are growing over increasing knitting mill closures in Bangladesh unless the government moves to provide incentives and impose restrictions on imported yarn and fabrics from India. Read More

?	Planet Textiles registration now open Registration is now open for this year?s Planet Textiles, the annual event on sustainability in the clothing and textiles supply chain, which takes place on October 19th in China. Read More

	New guidebook on cotton and sustainability MCL Global, the publisher of the influential Ecotextile News magazine will launch the ?Insider?s Guide to Cotton and Sustainability?, a new handy booklet which will provide in-depth expert analysis and guidance on how to tackle the issue of sustainability in the global cotton supply chain. Read More

?	NEW ISSUE OUT NOW; sign up to see a sample of the contents of the most recent magazine. The latest issue of Knitting Trade Journal includes a comprehensive preview of this September's ITMA Exhibition. There is also a special feature on the latest developments in the circular knitting sector and a run down of all the latest knitting technology currently available on the market. In addition the latest issue has the latest industry news, exhibition news, fibre and yarn updates, patents and more. Call us on: +44 1977 708488 for a sample copy or click the link below to subscribe Read More


	Knitwear ?back in fashion? at strong Pitti Filati One of the strongest messages from exhibitors at last month?s Pitti Filati exhibition was the returning popularity and demand for high quality knitwear amongst buyers and definite signs that the Italian and international quality yarn industry is clearly in recovery. Read More

	Tefron eyes new technology for sportswear Seamless and activewear maker Tefron is stepping up its investment in new technology with the aim of expanding its range of technical sportswear in 2012. Read More

	French machine builder tees up knitted turf market Knit De Knit for sustainable synthetic turf ? an entirely new market opportunity. Adrian Wilson reports. Read More

	Van de Velde buys luxury UK brand Belgian lingerie manufacturer Van de Velde has bought majority share in UK-based luxury lingerie retailer Rigby & Peller. Read More

?	European demand boosts fabric and yarn orders Yarn and fabric orders in Europe were up by 0.3 and 2.8%, respectively in the 1st quarter of 2011 compared to the previous quarter, with year-on-year yarn and fabric orders also up by 1.1 and 2.0%, respectively. Read More

	New guidebook on cotton and sustainability MCL Global, the publisher of the influential Ecotextile News magazine will launch the ?Insider?s Guide to Cotton and Sustainability?, a new handy booklet which will provide in-depth expert analysis and guidance on how to tackle the issue of sustainability in the global cotton supply chain. Read More

?	NEW ISSUE OUT NOW; sign up to see a sample of the contents of the most recent magazine. The latest issue of Knitting Trade Journal includes a comprehensive preview of this September's ITMA Exhibition. There is also a special feature on the latest developments in the circular knitting sector and a run down of all the latest knitting technology currently available on the market. In addition the latest issue has the latest industry news, exhibition news, fibre and yarn updates, patents and more. Call us on: +44 1977 708488 for a sample copy or click the link below to subscribe Read More


	Interview: Fritz P. Mayer Ahead of ITMA 2011, warp knitting machine builder Karl Mayer has published an interview with Fritz P. Mayer outlining the company?s? expectations for the show and his thoughts on the role of a textile machinery fair in Europe against the background of a textile industry that is increasingly dominated by Asia Read More

	New options for interlock fabrics The latest developments from Italian circular knitting machine builder Orizio include a fine gauge machine for the production of high quality, interlock fabrics. Read More

	Texworld buoyed by exhibitor surge Knitted fabric manufacturers will have a strong presence at this autumn?s Texworld exhibition with many new names from Turkey, India, China, Japan, South Korea and Italy amongst the 125 new firms that have signed up for the Paris show. Read More

	Gildan to ramp up production levels ?With sock sales boosted by the acquisition of Gold Toe Moretz, Gildan Activewear says it will run all its manufacturing facilities at full production capacity during the fourth quarter, despite the uncertain economic environment, as it looks to rebuild inventories and position itself take advantage of any improvement in market conditions. Read More

?	Calzedonia builds new Sri Lanka plant Italian hosiery and swimwear maker Calzedonia is investing US$20 million in a new manufacturing plant in Sri Lanka's northern Vavuniya region. Read More

	New guidebook on cotton and sustainability MCL Global, the publisher of the influential Ecotextile News magazine will launch the ?Insider?s Guide to Cotton and Sustainability?, a new handy booklet which will provide in-depth expert analysis and guidance on how to tackle the issue of sustainability in the global cotton supply chain. Read More

?	NEW ISSUE OUT NOW; sign up to see a sample of the contents of the most recent magazine. The latest issue of Knitting Trade Journal includes exhibition previews of two major events ? Shanghaitex and this month?s Techtextil. We also talk exclusively to Ettore Lonati, president of Lonati Spa, and interview Mr. Gerhard Schaible, Managing Director Kern Liebers Textile. There is also a special feature on the latest developments in the circular knitting sector and a run down of the latest hosiery technology currently available on the market. In addition the latest issue has the latest industry news, exhibition news, fibre and yarn updates, patents and more. Call us on: +44 1977 708488 for a sample copy or click the link below to subscribe Read More

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March 2018

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