September

ITMA returns to Barcelona in 2019

The European Committee of Textile Machinery Manufacturers, CEMATEX, has announced the 18th edition of ITMA, the world's largest exhibition of textile and garment machinery technology, will be held in Barcelona in June 2019.

Shima Seiki

Shima Seiki USA to host advanced knitting seminar

Shima Seiki U.S.A. INC., the U.S. subsidiary of Japanese flat knitting machine manufacturer Shima Seiki Mfg., will hold an "Advanced 3D Knitting Seminar & Workshop" during the grand opening of its new showroom and training facility.

Patent award for Busi Twin sock knitting technology

Italian sock knitting machine builder Busi Giovanni has been awarded a European patent for its Twin Layer model.

Knitting machine investment

Fabric manufacturer plots huge knitting machine investment

Sri Lankan circular knitter South Asia Textile Industries Lanka has begun an overhaul of its machinery portfolio with an investment of more than Rs 1 billion (around $7M) expected to include the latest knitting technology from Italy's Santoni and Singapore's Unitex.

Pratibha Syntex

Circular knitter scoops global sustainability award

Indian circular knitter Pratibha Syntex has been honoured with the Global Leadership Award in Sustainable Apparel (GLASA) 2015 for its all-encompassing approach to water efficiency and economic development.

Knitwear Solutions

Knitwear Solutions welcomes new exhibitors

Six new knitwear manufacturers joined more than 40 returning companies at this month's Knitwear Solutions show in Paris which took place alongside Premiere Vision exhibitors.

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Knitting Trade Journal

LATEST ISSUE: 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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New coarse gauge flat knitting machine amongst Stoll ITMA innovations

Flat knitting machine builder Stoll will have a wide range of new innovations and technologies on display at November's ITMA exhibition including new additions to the flexible CMS ADF family of machines, the latest in coarse-gauge technology and new fashion and design developments.

LGL

LGL to demonstrate sustainable solutions at ITMA

Italy's LGL Electronics will be showcasing its environmental credentials at November's ITMA with a display of the latest yarn feeding equipment for large diameter circular knitting machines and sock knitting machines.

Successful start to season at Munich Fabric Start

Textile innovations, novel material blends and fabrics feeding on technological developments were among the highlights of the recent Munich Fabric Start exhibition.

Gorz Beckert

Precision and productivity from Groz Beckert

Groz Beckert will continue with its mission as a total systems supplier to the knitting sector at November's ITMA with an emphasis on precision and productivity.

Fabric sample from the M-9MEQG

Monarch develops new 'quarter gauge' circular knitting machine

Monarch Knitting Machinery (UK) has developed a new circular knitting machine which, with the ability to knit coarse gauge yarns on the cylinder together with fine gauge yarn knitting on the dial, offers 'quarter gauge' technology.

Lenzing

Lenzing celebrates Modal's 50th anniversary

Lenzing Modal, which is finding increasing applications in 100 per cent form in knitwear, will mark its fiftieth anniversary at this month's Premiere Vision exhibition in Paris.

Planet Textiles

Planet Textiles - Sponsorship opportunities available

Sustainability conference Planet Textiles, to be held 14 October 2015 in Shanghai, China, will tackle crucial issues on sustainability in the global textile industry. Held alongside Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics, confirmed speakers include Sean Cady, VP global responsible sourcing, VF Corporation, Nick Smith, head of textiles, Covestro, and Phillip Courtenay, senior VP, apparel sourcing, adidas.

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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.

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

READ A PREVIOUS ISSUE OF KNITTING TRADE JOURNAL, or SUBSCRIBE HERE TODAY.

Busi launches new medical pantyhose knitting machines

Busi Giovanni has added to its range of knitting machines for the medical sector with the launch of the Busi Medical Pantyhose and the Medical Terry Pantyhose.

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Asahi Kasei goes fine-gague for Premiere Vision

Japanese chemical company Asahi Kasei will have an environmentally friendly version of its latest elastane yarn and an ultra-fine gague version of its most recent cellulosic yarn development at this month's Premiere Vision show in Paris.

'Athleisure' trend is rethinking performance knits

A trend emerging from Europe's knitted fabric makers involves a blend of fitness and business, namelt Athleisure.

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UK sock maker to shift production overseas

Renowned Leicestershire sock manufacturer HJ Hall, famous for its Pantherella brand of socks, innotave design and hand linked toe seam, is closing down its domestic manufacturing base.

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Stoll enters into a partnership with Shang Gong

Flat knitting machine builder Stoll has entered into a strategic partnership with China's Shang Gong Group (SGG).

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Nit Orme to highlight 'technical excellence' at ITMA

Nit Orme will be at ITMA Milan with a full range of spare parts for flat and circular knitting machines from leading machine builders such as Shima Seiki, Stoll CMS, Pretty, Steiger, and Universal.

Planet Textiles

Planet Textiles - Sponsorship opportunities available

Sustainability conference Planet Textiles, to be held 14 October 2015 in Shanghai, China, will tackle crucial issues on sustainability in the global textile industry. Held alongside Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics, confirmed speakers include Sean Cady, VP product stewardship and sustainability, VF Corporation, Nick Smith, head of textiles, Bayer Materials Science, and Phillip Courtenay, senior VP, apparel sourcing, adidas.

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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.

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

READ A PREVIOUS ISSUE OF KNITTING TRADE JOURNAL, or SUBSCRIBE HERE TODAY.

	Certification for Radici technical yarns RadiciGroup has had two of its fibre products, increasingly used in sportswear, certified by the Italian Organisation for Standardisation?s UNI11505:2013, which assesses the characteristics of synthetic fibres from raw materials. Read More

	Cashmere concerns cloud exhibition opening The third edition of Cashmere World, described by organisers as the only trade fair dedicated to cashmere and other fine fibres, opens this week in Hong Kong amid an atmosphere of high prices and uncertainty over supply issues. Read More

	New initiatives to drive Bangladesh knitwear growth Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) has joined forces with American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA), the German Development Cooperation (GIZ) and Bangladesh Brand Forum (BBF) in a bid to help the garment industry reach US$50 billion in exports by 2021. Read More

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	Santoni enhances China operation with new production site Italian knitting machine builder Santoni has taken a major step forward in the development of its China-based operations with the official opening of its new manufacturing facility in Shanghai. Read More

	Groz Beckert hosts circular knitting conference More than 70 visitors were in Albstadt, Germany, to attend Groz Beckert?s inaugural international conference for the large diameter circular knitting machine industry. Read More

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NEW ISSUE - KNITTING TRADE JOURNAL - SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER

The new September-October printed edition of Knitting Trade Journal, the leading technical magazine for the global knitting sector, includes a summary of Pitti Filati, Florence.

The September-October issue also features all the latest, and original, industry news, insight, new patent developments as well as show reports from our correspondents at key exhibitions.

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	Tricot options for sari sector Karl Mayer?s high speed tricot technology has been proposed as an ideal for the production of burnt-out, warp knitted fabrics for the sari industry. Read More

	New exhibitors at Knitwear Solutions This week?s Knitwear Solutions exhibition, the Premiere Vision area dedicated to creative flatbed knits, will feature 19 new exhibitors including several from Europe, North Africa and Hong Kong. Read More

	Gildan Activewear included in Dow Jones Sustainability index Gildan Activewear has been included in the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index for a second consecutive year, the only North American company in the Textiles, Apparel and Luxury Goods industry group to be listed. Read More

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	Nagata Seiki launches toe-closing sock knitting machine Japanese hosiery machine builder Nagata Seiki took visitors to this week's FIMAST exhibition by surprise with the launch of a new sock knitting machine that is complete with an integrated, toe closing device. Read More

.	Intertextile Shanghai widens sustainability zone With only a month to go until Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics ? Autumn Edition 2014, over 3,700 exhibitors from 32 countries and regions have already confirmed they will take part in the fair?s 20th anniversary edition. Read More

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The September-October issue also features all the latest, and original, industry news, insight, new patent developments as well as show reports from our correspondents at key exhibitions.

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March 2018

Editor's Pick
- Pioneering the future with smart knits
  
  Wakefield - Smart textile applications and the integration of robotics are driving research and innovation in the knitting industry.
  
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