Following the recent trend towards the finishing of circular knitted fabrics in open-width format, Tirupur, India based commission dyer and finisher Sri Gayathri Colours has recently installed a Monforts Montex 6500 stenter for heat setting and finishing. The aims of the investment in the high quality German machinery were to reduce wastage and improve quality, in a knitting region which has traditionally finished circular knitted fabrics in tubular format.
Thursday 31 March 2011
SITM develops world's finest weft insertion tricot machine
French warp knitting machine engineering company Schinasi International Textile Machines (SITM) claims to have developed the world’s finest weft insertion device for a tricot machine in gauge E36 (36 needles per inch). The company which is based in Chanteloup les Vignes , a half hour train ride from central Paris, is claiming the machine as a ‘world first’, as until now the finest available gauge for weft insertion tricot machines was 32E.
SITM develops world's finest weft insertion tricot machine
French warp knitting machine engineering company Schinasi International Textile Machines (SITM) claims to have developed the world’s finest weft insertion device for a tricot machine in gauge E36 (36 needles per inch). The company which is based in Chanteloup les Vignes , a half hour train ride from central Paris, is claiming the machine as a ‘world first’, as until now the finest available gauge for weft insertion tricot machines was 32E.
Lycra beauty fabric at Hong Kong showcase
Owner of the Lycra fibre brand Invista says it is continuously working to create greater value across the industry value chain through its Lycra fibre brand and at this year’s Interfilière Hong Kong - Mode Lingerie exhibition, now taking place at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, Invista is showcasing collaborations with certified mills in China and overseas to highlight the new levels of innovation that its Lycra beauty fabric offers.
Wednesday 30 March 2011
Van de Velde: Annual Report 2010
Luxury lingerie leader Van de Velde has published its Annual Report for 2010, an exceptional year for the Belgian headquartered company. The following is an extract from a ‘Message from the Chairman’ Lucas Laureys. A full version of Mr Laureys message can be read in Van de Velde’s full Annual Report 2010.
IFAI Geosynthetics Market Report for 2011
The Industrial Fabrics Association International has released its ‘Market Watch: Geosynthetics Market Snapshot’ for 2011. The report's chief focus is on the U.S. geosynthetics marketplace, particularly as it relates to market size and growth, predominate materials/polymers; applications used in the U.S. market, trends, opportunities, threats, and market outlook.
Filtech 2011: The media is the message. By Adrian Wilson
As was reflected at Filtech 2011, which took place in Wiesbaden, Germany, from March 22-24, the need for purer air and cleaner water are just two reasons why the filtration industry has excellent prospects for future growth.
Interfilière: Show preview & Winter 2012/13 Trends
The world’s leading trade fair for intimates and beachwear fabrics, Interfilière is the only international-scale event which brings together both markets.
On July 9th, 10th & 11th 2011 Interfilière and Mode City will be inaugurating their new dates. Ideally-timed for the profession, the shows will kick-start the season, trends and fabric sourcing at the heart of a new venue: pavilion 1…
Australia launches Campaign for Wool in Sydney
Whilst sheep grazed on Sydney Harbour for the first time in over 100 years, fashion, retail and industry heavyweights were invited last night to celebrate the launch of Campaign for Wool, patron HRH Prince Charles, at Admiralty House.
Colosio extends reach of C15 Terry sock machine
Italian sock machine builder Cesare Colosio has extended the reach of its ‘C15 Terry’ single feed, single cylinder machine for the production of men’s, women’s and children’s socks with five colours per course motif. The C15 Terry, officially launched in February 2010 is now available in a wider range of diameters and needle counts for a broad range of applications.
Tuesday 29 March 2011
SPINEXPO Spring/Summer 2012 Trends
UNVEILING THE FUTURE
“Unveiling the Future”: changes, challenges and how to adapt. Colour is key and every colour message has a positive statement to make.
Euratex urges EU action on raw materials crisis
Euratex, voice of the European textiles and clothing industry, says the European textiles and clothing industry is now deeply concerned with the current situation in the raw materials markets. The Brussels based organisation has urged the EU to take prompt action to reduce pressure in the markets which have lead to a lack of availability and price increases for the major textile raw materials.
Euratex urges EU action on raw materials crisis
Euratex, voice of the European textiles and clothing industry, says the European textiles and clothing industry is now deeply concerned with the current situation in the raw materials markets. The Brussels based organisation has urged the EU to take prompt action to reduce pressure in the markets which have lead to a lack of availability and price increases for the major textile raw materials.
PhD Studentship in Development of Smart Yarn capable of measuring its stress-strain behaviour
Nottingham Trent University, School of Art & Design
PhD Studentship in Development of Smart Yarn capable of measuring its stress-strain behaviour
PhD Studentship in Development of Smart Yarn capable of measuring its stress-strain behaviour
Nottingham Trent University, School of Art & Design
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Kitting Industry: Machinery & Equipment Guide
Knitting Industry’s Machinery & Equipment Guide is a comprehensive free access resource for knitting and hosiery machinery and ancillary equipment. Every entry in the guide gives a complete description of the product profiled together with a full technical specification.
Monday 28 March 2011
Outlast to improve comfort in FR workwear
US based Outlast Technologies Inc., market leader in temperature regulating phase change materials (PCMs), and Waxman Fibres Ltd of West Yorkshire, UK, have developed a range of innovative flame retardant (FR) circular knitted fabrics where FR Protex modacrylic fibre is blended with Outlast viscose fibre, to bring new levels of comfort to FR workwear.
Outlast to improve comfort in FR workwear
US based Outlast Technologies Inc., market leader in temperature regulating phase change materials (PCMs), and Waxman Fibres Ltd of West Yorkshire, UK, have developed a range of innovative flame retardant (FR) circular knitted fabrics where FR Protex modacrylic fibre is blended with Outlast viscose fibre, to bring new levels of comfort to FR workwear.
Orizio JHFB for high quality sinkerless knitting
“How do you get superior quality jersey sinker less fabrics, with or without elastane, from a circular knitting machine without extra costs and without extra problems for the knitters?”
The answer to this question, according to Italian circular knitting machine builder Orizio Srl, is to invest in the newest addition to the Orizio family of machines, model JHFP.
Friday 25 March 2011
Inaugural lecture has smart textiles emphasis
Around 70 academics, students and industrialists from the UK attended an inaugural lecture by Professor Tilak Dias, at Nottingham Trent University’s Newton Lecture Theatre at the end of February. Professor Dias holds the Chair of Knitting in the School of Art & Design at Nottingham Trent University and directs the activities of the School’s Centre for Research in Advanced Textiles (CReATe).
Inaugural lecture by Professor of Knitting
Around 70 academics, students and industrialists from the UK attended an inaugural lecture by Professor Tilak Dias, at Nottingham Trent University’s Newton Lecture Theatre at the end of February. Professor Dias holds the Chair of Knitting in the School of Art & Design at Nottingham Trent University and directs the activities of the School’s Centre for Research in Advanced Textiles (CReATe).
Thursday 24 March 2011
World of Wipes addresses industry challenges
The current challenges facing the global wipes business, ranging from the instability of raw materials to the environmental ‘friendliness’ of finished products, will be the focus of the upcoming World of Wipes (WOW) International Conference, set for June 14–16, 2011 at the Grand Hyatt Buckhead, Atlanta, Georgia.
Eschler tops medal table with high-tech knits
Christian Eschler AG may be a small family owned company but the Swiss high-tech warp and weft knitted fabric manufacturer’s last winter season was a big success. Eschler has a long tradition of producing high-tech fabrics for race garments in skiing and the winter season 2010-2011 finished with the Bühler based company top of the medals table.
Eschler tops medal table with high-tech knits
Christian Eschler AG may be a small family owned company but the Swiss high-tech warp and weft knitted fabric manufacturer’s last winter season was a big success. Eschler has a long tradition of producing high-tech fabrics for race garments in skiing and the winter season 2010-2011 finished with the Bühler based company top of the medals table.
TenCate acquires geosynthetics activities of Emas Kiara
Ten Cate Geosynthetics Asia has announced the successful completion of the acquisition of the geosynthetics activities of Emas Kiara Industries Berhad, a publicly listed company based in Rawang, Malaysia.
Asian debut for Thies iMaster H₂O at ShanghaiTex
Thies Textilmaschinen is to introduce its iMaster H₂O dyeing machine to the Asian market when it debuts at the ShanghaiTex textile machinery exhibition which runs from 14-17 June in Shanghai, China. Under the banner ‘Go green with Thies’, the German company will introduce its most recent development which is said to comply with stringent ecology standards, save natural resources and provide energy saving solutions.
Wednesday 23 March 2011
Brandix takes control of Comfortwear lingerie business
Brandix, Sri Lanka's top apparel exporter has announced a major addition to its portfolio, following the acquisition of full ownership of Comfortwear (Pvt) Ltd., the group's joint venture with Lanka Equities.
'Comfort Mapping' to enhance next generation sportswear
Following the resounding success of breathable functional textiles for sport and leisure wear, the development of fabrics for these purposes is said to be entering a new phase. Experts at the internationally renowned textile research centre, the Hohenstein Institute in Bönnigheim, Germany, have analysed the heat and moisture management specifications for fabrics worn on different parts of the human body and in a process called ‘body mapping with comfort zones’ or simply ‘comfort mapping’, the scientists say their findings should make it possible in future to use different textile materials for different parts of a garment, so making sportswear significantly more comfortable to wear.
'Comfort Mapping' to enhance next generation sportswear
Following the resounding success of breathable functional textiles for sport and leisure wear, the development of fabrics for these purposes is said to be entering a new phase. Experts at the internationally renowned textile research centre, the Hohenstein Institute in Bönnigheim, Germany, have analysed the heat and moisture management specifications for fabrics worn on different parts of the human body and in a process called ‘body mapping with comfort zones’ or simply ‘comfort mapping’, the scientists say their findings should make it possible in future to use different textile materials for different parts of a garment, so making sportswear significantly more comfortable to wear.
Latest Dyneema innovations at HOSDB 2011
Helmets, protective vest inserts and shields incorporating Dyneema high strength fibre marked the debut of DSM Dyneema at HOSDB, the Home Office Scientific Development Branch exhibition, taking place in Farnborough, UK this week.
Tuesday 22 March 2011
Fiberweb sets up new geosynthetics division
Following the strategic acquisition of Boddingtons Ltd, a leading UK based specialist geosynthetic film, mesh and net manufacturer, Fiberweb plc, a multi-national manufacturer of high performance nonwoven fabrics for the global hygiene, medical, technical and industrial markets, has announced the formation of a new division called Fiberweb Geosynthetics.
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French machinery manufacturers gear up for Techtextil
The French textile machinery manufacturers group, which considers itself as part of the technical textiles industry, is all set to welcome technical textiles and nonwovens producers at Techtextil in Frankfurt from 24-26 May this year.
Clariant: Performance that protects - Protection that performs
Performance that protects – Protection that performs - is Clariant’s key theme for the 2011 Techtextil show which takes place in Frankfurt, Germany, from May 24-26.
Missoni and Benetton front merino wool campaign
Two Italian fashion authorities are fronting Australian Wool Innovation’s latest Merino. No Finer Feeling advertising campaign, explaining why they love the natural fibre.
Monday 21 March 2011
Lycra Style fibre targets ready to wear market
The brand new Lycra Style fibre, which is specifically designed to meet consumers’ need for personalized style without compromising comfort or fit, is kicking off its global launch in late March. Lycra Style fibre was developed for the unique branding, performance and pricing needs of the ready-to-wear market. Brand owner Invista says the brand helps to create clothes that consumers love to wear, all day, every day, from day to night and casual to dressy occasions.
SHIMA SEIKI - Knit Sample Collection, February 2011
SHIMA SEIKI's Total Design Center (TDC), plans, designs and produces original knit samples for consideration by its customers. From basic sweaters to WHOLEGARMENT ensembles, each monthly collection features a collection of the latest samples available from TDC.
Textured Jersey to go public
Textured Jersey Lanka (Private) Limited, a leading manufacturer of knitted fabrics for the intimate apparel and sportswear markets is planning to go public, a Sri Lanka Daily Mirror report said today.
Johns Manville adds additional Microfiber capacity
Johns Manville (JM), a leading manufacturer of energy-efficient building products and engineered specialty materials, has announced it is bringing online previously shutdown capacity in order to better serve the overall market demand for its Microfiber filtration products.
Sunday 20 March 2011
North America Nonwovens Industry Outlook 2010-2015
The North America Nonwovens Industry Outlook 2010-2015 has recently been published by INDA, Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry.
Friday 18 March 2011
Hanesbrands signs 10 year CRAiLAR deal
Naturally Advanced Technologies Inc. (NAT) has agreed to a ten-year CRAiLAR fibre supply agreement with Hanesbrands Inc. that will commercialize NAT's proprietary flax fibres.
Hanesbrands signs 10 year CRAiLAR deal
Naturally Advanced Technologies Inc. (NAT) has agreed to a ten-year CRAiLAR fibre supply agreement with Hanesbrands Inc. that will commercialize NAT's proprietary flax fibres.
Choosing the correct yarns for ultra-fine circular knitting
Ultra-fine circular-knit fabrics are still a very important trend. So, which yarns are best suited to them?
Thursday 17 March 2011
Latest Innovation in Textiles News - 17 March 2011
Latest Innovation in Textiles News - 17 March 2011
Alok Industries chief to speak at ITMA-ITMF World Textile Summit
The co-founder and managing director of one of India’s biggest integrated textile enterprises is to address international industry leaders at September’s ITMA-ITMF World Textile Summit, in Barcelona, Spain.
India's garment industry strikes on duty imposition
The Federation of Readymade Garments and The Hosiery Association of India called a two-day nationwide ‘silent protest’' and hunger strike earlier this week, in protest at the 10% excise duty imposed on apparel, hosiery and made-up garments announced recently in the Union Budget.
Hi-tech Swiss knits in hospital clothing
Swiss producer of warp and weft knitted fabrics Christian Eschler has earned an excellent reputation in recent years as a manufacturer of highly functional knits for clothing in the health sector. The company says it profits from its know-how in the active sports sector, gained over decades spent developing fabrics, and this valuable experience now benefits personnel in hospital operating theatres and in the nursing sector.
Wednesday 16 March 2011
Knitting Industry: Machinery & Equipment Guide
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Knitting Industry: Used circular knitting machines for sale
Knitting Industry: Used circular knitting machines for sale
Knitting Industry: Used Flat & Fully Fashioned Knitting Machines for sale
Knitting Industry: Used Flat & Fully Fashioned Knitting Machines for sale
Turkish circular knitter honoured by Burberry
Leading Turkish circular knitter Yeşim Tekstil has been honoured by Burberry and awarded the fashion brand’s 2011 Protect Award. Yeşim’s CEO Senol Şankaya was presented with the award by Angela Ahrendts, CEO of Burberry just a few days ago during Burberry’s global Producers Meeting in London. Yeşim has been producing for Burberry since 2007.
Turkish circular knitter honoured by Burberry
Leading Turkish circular knitter Yeşim Tekstil has been honoured by Burberry and awarded the fashion brand’s 2011 Protect Award. Yeşim’s CEO Senol Şankaya was presented with the award by Angela Ahrendts, CEO of Burberry just a few days ago during Burberry’s global Producers Meeting in London. Yeşim has been producing for Burberry since 2007.
SPINEXPO Shanghai visitors up 22%
SPINEXPO founder and organiser Karine Van Tassel debriefs Knitting Industry on the 7th edition of SPINEXPO Shanghai which was held from 8-10 March 2011 at the Pudong Expo Center.
Biomedical Structures acquires medical textile manufacturer
Biomedical Structures, LLC (BMS), a provider of biomedical textiles for medical devices and other advanced clinical applications, has announced the acquisition of medical textile manufacturer Concordia Medical, LLC, a division of Concordia Manufacturing, LLC.
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Reach tens of thousands of knitting & hosiery industry buyers
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Tuesday 15 March 2011
Bühler plans for greener future
The words ‘Swiss Made’ are a highly regarded mark of origin, not only for watches, chocolate and precision tools, but also for textile industry products. A fine example in textiles is Hermann Bühler AG, which produces top-quality, super-fine yarns in Supima cotton and Micro Modal on 48,000 spindles at its site in Winterthur, Switzerland and a further 32,000 spindles at a subsidiary factory in Jefferson, Georgia, USA.
Monday 14 March 2011
Multiaxial machine to be showcased JEC show
Karl Mayer Malimo the Chemnitz, Germany based producer of multiaxial machines and weft-insertion tricot machines for the production of high-quality reinforcing textiles from glass and carbon will be showing its latest technologies at the JEC Composites show from 29 to 31 March.
Multiaxial machine to be showcased JEC show
Karl Mayer Malimo the Chemnitz, Germany based producer of multiaxial machines and weft-insertion tricot machines for the production of high-quality reinforcing textiles from glass and carbon will be showing its latest technologies at the JEC Composites show from 29 to 31 March.
Sunday 13 March 2011
Sigvaris launches sheerest medical compression stockings
Sigvaris, a global leader in medical compression therapy, has announced that its popular EverSheer line is now available in 15-20mmHg compression to meet the demands of women that want a sheer look year-round.
Trevira introduces PLA fibres for nonwovens
Polyester fibre and yarn producer Trevira is to show its first fibre developments made from PLA biopolymer Ingeo made under license from NatureWorks alongside it established polyester specialties for hygiene and technical applications at this year’s INDEX 2011 nonwovens show.
Friday 11 March 2011
Van Heusen enters US socks market
Phillips-Van Heusen Corporation and USA Legwear LLC, a division of Basic Resources Inc., have entered into a licensing agreement under which USA Legwear will market and distribute men's and boys' hosiery under PVH's Van Heusen brand.
Thursday 10 March 2011
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Second 'LYCRA fibre MOVES' forum to be held in Barcelona
Invista has announced it will host its second unique leg wear event titled ‘LYCRA fibre MOVES’ in Barcelona, Spain, from 29-30 September this year.
Wednesday 9 March 2011
New Eco-applicator soft coating solution from Monforts
Leading manufacturer of machines and ranges for the dyeing and finishing of woven and knitted fabrics, A. Monforts Textilmaschinen, is to introduce its new improved soft coating solution at the leading technical textiles show Techtextil, which runs from 24-26 May 2011 in Frankfurt, Germany.
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