September

	Bangladesh knitting sector facing mass mergers Hundreds of small-scale knitwear manufacturers in Bangladesh maybe be forced to invest heavily or consolidate their operations through mergers in order to comply with new safety standards in the wake of recent industrial accidents. Read More

	Karl Mayer at Techtextil India The Karl Mayer Group will take part in this year?s Techtextil India with an information booth located at the German Pavilion where visitors will be offered a wide range of technical information. Read More

	Johnson Controls warp knit JV in Haining In recent years ? notably as a result of its acquisition of the global Michael Thierry Group in 2010 ? Johnson Controls has developed unique expertise in automotive fabrics, including world-class capabilities in coating, weaving, knitting, fine trimming, colouring and lamination, and has become the market leader in the trim cover industry.? Read More

	Kayser Roth expands ?Made in the USA? program US hosiery brand Kayser Roth has announced a "Sock Initiative" with Walmart that expands its Made in the USA program for its No nonsense legwear brand. Read More

	CAREER OPPORTUNITY: Consultant for Clean by Design Initiative ? Natural Resources Defense Council The Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), one of the nation?s largest and most effective environmental organizations, is seeking a consultant to work in its Clean by Design initiative in close coordination with the Council of Fashion Designers (CFDA). ?Clean by Design addresses the environmental impacts of the apparel/fashion industry, with particular emphasis on the environmental impacts of textile dyeing and finishing abroad. For more information and the opportunity to apply, visit?Careers in Textiles.

	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

Knitting Trade Journal September October

Knitting Trade Journal - NEW SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER ISSUE

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	Biopolymer fibre for seamless outerwear DuPont Biomaterials has announced several new fibre developments for its Sorona technology including new applications for seamless outerwear and activewear. Read More

	Eco accreditation for knitting machine equipment LGL Electronics, a supplier of ancillary equipment for the knitting machinery industry, has received the ACIMIT Green Label for its Compact Feeder, a yarn feeder that offers smaller dimensions and reduced weight compared to previous models, something which LGL says is important on machines with a high number of feeders. Read More

	Carlyle Group acquires stake in Turkish hosiery firm Private equity firm The Carlyle Group has added to its growing hosiery sector portfolio with the acquisition of a significant minority stake in Turkey-based Penti, a vertically integrated hosiery manufacturer and retailer of women?s hosiery, lingerie and swimwear. Read More

	Lenzing shows its true colours Lenzing has outlined the latest developments for its Modal and Tencel fibres including the presentation of its new Lenzing Modal Color at this week?s textile trade fairs in Paris and the increasing use of Tencel in knitted fabrics by Austria?s L?ffler. Read More

	Cashmere firm chasing unpaid bills Administrators at Dawson International are working to recover up to ?2 million in unpaid invoices from some of the cashmere firm?s highest profile customers. 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

	Santoni warp knitting technology in action Santoni?s latest warp knitting technology, the SWD will be a key attraction at the company?s Open House event later this month. Watch the machine in action here. 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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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 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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Karl Mayer strengthens lace machine service

	Turkish knitters hold UK-based sourcing show A group of Turkish apparel exporters will be in London in October to meet with clothing retailers, brands and wholesalers looking for new sources of good quality, fast response knitwear and socks. Read More

	Emerging markets strengthen sock machine market After a strong 2011, emerging markets such as Eastern Europe, Russia and even Cuba are now supporting sock knitting machine builder Colosio?s more traditional markets in Italy, the rest of Europe and Turkey. Read More

	Santoni warp knitting technology in action Santoni?s latest warp knitting technology, the SWD will be a key attraction at the company?s Open House event later this month. Watch the machine in action here. Read More

	Karl Mayer at ITME 2012 Karl Mayer has selected a range of different machines to showcase at December?s India ITME exhibition with each model chosen because it meets the various trends and current production requirements of the country?s warp knitting industry. Read More

	Brands respond well to new Nurel yarns Nurel?s micro-encapsulated yarns are continuing to attract growing attention from some of the world?s leading lingerie and shapewear brands. 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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Karl Mayer strengthens lace machine service

	Chinese knitwear giant to move production overseas One of China?s biggest t-shirt and knitwear retailers is looking to shift its production and other sourcing requirements to other South East or South Asian countries as domestic labour costs continue to soar. Read More

	New technology swells Mayer & Cie order book Germany?s Mayer & Cie is on course to sell over 1,000 machines in 2012, boosted by a strong response from emerging markets to its latest circular knitting machine developments. Read More

	Polyester and wool combine for 'best of both worlds' In response to growing demand for merino wool first layer apparel, Advansa has combined its advanced thermoregulating concept, ThermoCool Duoregulation with the natural fibre. Read More

	Sri Lankan knitter extends environmental targets Confirming that it has met its 2012 environmental goals ahead-of-schedule, Brandix Group, Sri Lanka?s largest apparel exporter and the country's largest weft knit fabric manufacturer, has said it is aiming to reduce its environmental footprint by a further 20 per cent by 2020. Read More

	H&M chief urges Bangladesh wage action Swedish retailer Hennes & Maurtiz appears to have stepped up its corporate and social responsibility commitments after meeting with the Prime Minister of Bangladesh to request for an increased minimum wage and annual wage reviews for workers in the Bangladeshi textile industry. 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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	Mayer & Cie demonstrates Spinit technology Mayer & Cie has revealed more details of its new Spinit system which incorporates both spinning and knitting processes in one single machine. Read More

	Santoni offers new compact Mec-Mor model Santoni has launched a new compact version of its renowned Mec-Mor Variatex machine which has been designed to offer knitting mills high-speed garment production combined with minimum material wastage. Read More

	Hyosung starts-up new Brazil plant Hyosung has begun Creora production at its new plant in Araquari in the Santa Catarina region of Brazil, making it the largest spandex/elastane producer in the world, the company said. Read More

	New Shima Seiki technology offers finest ever gauge Shima Seiki has launched a new, highly efficient flat knitting machine that boasts the finest ever gauge limit possible on a flat knitting machine that can perform shaping. Read More

	Fine gauge record draws crowds to Karl Mayer Karl Mayer has launched the finest ever version of its HKS 2-3 E tricot warp knitting machine which is capable of knitting exceptionally delicate, silky, micro-knitted fabrics. 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

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