November

	Pacific to offload unprofitable brands Australian underwear and sock manufacturer Pacific Brands is to sell-off Brands Collective, its sportswear and footwear business. Read More

	Johnstons open new knitwear training centre Johnstons of Elgin, renowned for its high quality cashmere knitwear, has opened a new textile-training centre at its mill in Hawick, Scotland. Read More

	US sock manufacturer continues to expand US sock manufacturer Kayser Roth has embarked on the latest stage of its US$28 million investment plan which will see the creation of an 85,000 square feet site, part of which will house the company's dyeing facility. Read More

	Careers in Textiles - JOB OPPORTUNITY - Chief Sales Officer Springs Creative Products Group, a leading innovator in textiles, is seeking a Chief Sales Officer to lead our client and business development organization driving growth in retail, custom and technical textile related markets. Find out more and apply today

	Stoll enhances fashion & technology resources Stoll?s Fashion and Technology department, which has showrooms at the flat knitting machine builder?s headquarters in Germany and the US, has unveiled its latest trend collection, part of a wider overview of its resources aimed at providing fashion inspiration for mills, designers and retailers involved in the knitting sector. Read More

	Oeko-Tex confirms new criteria New test criteria and threshold values for the Oeko-Tex Standard 100, which will be valid from 1 January 2015, have been adopted by the organisation?s body of General Managers. Read More

KTJ cover NEW ISSUE - KNITTING TRADE JOURNAL - NOVEMBER - DECEMBER

The NEW November-December printed edition of Knitting Trade Journal, the leading technical magazine for the global knitting sector, includes a report from our visit to Italian sock knitting machine builder Busi Giovanni, FIMAST show review, global underwear market analysis, and an insight into new Karl Mayer technology.

The November-December 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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	Fein-Elast at FIMAST The Fein-Elast Group was at FIMAST showcasing its latest collection of elastic and non-elastic combination yarns, many of which have applications in the sock and hosiery sector. Read More

	Wacoal reaches $1.3m settlement over weight-loss claims Wacoal Holdings Corp. has reached a settlement with the U.S. Federal Trade Commission after the Japanese lingerie firm?s weight-loss underwear claims were ruled as ?scientifically groundless?. Read More

	Raschel technology for cotton lace A growing trend for warp knitted, cotton lace is seeing increasing demand for Karl Mayer?s latest raschel technology. Read More

	Careers in Textiles - JOB OPPORTUNITY - Chief Sales Officer Springs Creative Products Group, a leading innovator in textiles, is seeking a Chief Sales Officer to lead our client and business development organization driving growth in retail, custom and technical textile related markets. Find out more and apply today

	Shima Seiki private show in Morocco Shima Seiki?s SIR series of computerised flat knitting machines will take centre state when its second-tier subsidiary, Shima Seiki Morocco, holds a private exhibition at its showroom in Casablanca, Morocco later this month. Read More

	Man-made apparel imports surpass cotton US imports of apparel made from man-made fibres have surpassed cotton clothing for the first time since the early 1990s. Read More

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LATEST ISSUE - KNITTING TRADE JOURNAL - SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER

The 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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	Santoni launches new seamless knitting machine Santoni has developed a new seamless knitting machine, which boasts higher production speeds and lower energy consumption. Read More

	Textured Jersey recovers with 72% profit growth Textured Jersey Lanka has bounced back from its poor first quarter with a 29 per cent increase in sales helping the circular knitter to a 72 per cent leap in net profit compared to the previous three months. Read More

	Major STeP for polo shirt maker Two companies have become the first in China and India to secure the STeP environmental certification by Oeko-Tex, which promotes sustainable textile production. Read More

	Careers in Textiles - JOB OPPORTUNITY - Chief Sales Officer Springs Creative Products Group, a leading innovator in textiles, is seeking a Chief Sales Officer to lead our client and business development organization driving growth in retail, custom and technical textile related markets. Find out more and apply today

	Warp knitter swoops for US rival One of Germany?s leading warp knitted fabric manufacturers is looking to meet the growing demand for its high-tech products with the acquisition of a US rival, a deal which includes both knitting and nonwoven machinery. Read More

	Europe flat but fabric outlook positive Despite a flat quarter from Europe, global fabric production rose in the second quarter of 2014 with all other regions contributing to this growth. 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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	Karl Mayer swoops for majority stake in Liba Karl Mayer has acquired a majority stake in fellow German warp knitting machine builder Liba Maschinenfabrik GmbH, a move which will see Liba integrated into the Karl Mayer Group. Read More

	Gloomy outlook for US hosiery industry Hosiery mills industry revenue across the US is estimated to have fallen at a rate of around 6.7 per cent to US$1.5 billion in the five years to 2013, according to a new report. Read More

	Fine count demand prompts Nylstar expansion Nylstar is to spend ?1.2 million on increasing its production capacity from 15,000 to 17,000 tons per year as it looks to meet the growing demand for its fine count, nylon 6.6 Meryl yarns. Read More

	Hanesbrands extends Unifi yarn contract Hanesbrands Inc. and speciality yarn supplier Unifi have agreed to a temporary extension of a key contract that sees the latter supply a range of textured and covered nylon for apparel, socks and hosiery. Read More

	Gildan moves for huntingwear licence Gildan Activewear is continuing to expand its product mix after securing the worldwide license for the Mossy Oak hunting camouflage wear brand which includes a range of activewear, underwear and socks. Read More

	Eco-Textile Labelling Guide 2014 - Published May 2014 The?publishers of?Knitting Trade Journal?will publish a new, updated and improved?version of the Eco-Textile Labelling Guide in May 2014. The printed ETLG is a 100 + page ?A5 booklet designed for manufacturers, retailers and?buyers who are committed to reducing the impact of textiles on the environment and?lists all the labels and environmental standards relevant to the global textile and clothing supply chain. As well as covering raw materials, the 2014 edition of?ETLG will offer information on social criteria, such as Fairtrade, Fair labour, SA8000 etc., and textile processing?standards. New additions will also include information on water standards,?energy use,?and sections on disposal and biodegradability. Read more

KNITTING TRADE JOURNAL - NOVEMBER/DECEMBER ISSUE

In this issue we analyse the latest hosiery market developments, looking specifically at trends and new technology in the medical and compression sector, and offer?a special focus on the latest ancillary equipment developments which include the latest technology for improving knitting machine efficiency.

With a raft of new investments, we also analyse the current state of manufacturing in the US.

Now six issues per year,?Knitting Trade Journal?includes the latest news, features, patent developments and analysis on the most recent developments across the knitting and hosiery industries.

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	Textured Jersey outlines growth plans Already considered the Rolls Royce of Sri Lanka's knitting sector, Textured Jersey Lanka has announced a number of significant investments and initiatives to add capacity and modernize its plant. Read More

	SGL develops stretch-broken carbon fibre yarn SGL Group, the Carbon Company has started production of stretch-broken carbon fibre yarn, which has several applications for the knitting industry, at its facility in Muir of Ord, Scotland. Read More

	The Hosiery Association to close The Hosiery Association is to close at the end of the year after 108 years of service to the industry. Read More

	Double cylinder developments from Lonati Sock knitting machine builder Lonati is continuing the development of its latest double cylinder technology which, manufactured for sale at a competitive price-point, includes both toe-closing SbyS and non-SbyS models. Read More

	Bhiwandi to host textile machinery exhibition Bhiwandi in western India, regarded as booming hub of activity in the textile machinery sector, will host a new exhibition for the sector in January 2014. Read More

	Eco-Textile Labelling Guide 2014 - Published May 2014 The?publishers of?Knitting Trade Journal?will publish a new, updated and improved?version of the Eco-Textile Labelling Guide in May 2014. The printed ETLG is a 100 + page ?A5 booklet designed for manufacturers, retailers and?buyers who are committed to reducing the impact of textiles on the environment and?lists all the labels and environmental standards relevant to the global textile and clothing supply chain. As well as covering raw materials, the 2014 edition of?ETLG will offer information on social criteria, such as Fairtrade, Fair labour, SA8000 etc., and textile processing?standards. New additions will also include information on water standards,?energy use,?and sections on disposal and biodegradability. Read more

KNITTING TRADE JOURNAL - NEW NOVEMBER/DECEMBER ISSUE

With a raft of new investments, we also analyse the current state of manufacturing in the US.

Now six issues per year,?Knitting Trade Journal?includes the latest news, features, patent developments and analysis on the most recent developments across the knitting and hosiery industries.

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