Netherlands based Sabic Innovative Plastics announced yesterday that its high-performance Ultem polyetherimide (PEI) fibre has found an important new application in high-end work wear and protective clothing.
Thursday 30 June 2011
200 attend Nilit China conference
Nylon 6.6 manufacturer Nilit recently held an in house conference in China in order to raise awareness of its products and to keep local manufacturers abreast of its activities. Nilit is a leader in the production of nylon 6.6 fibres for the apparel industry and engineering thermoplastics for industrial applications.
Wykes International launches new yarns for stretch knitwear
UK based Wykes International Ltd has launched two brand new yarn developments for stretch knitwear; an ‘invisible’ low power plating yarn and a new combining process for producing composite stretch yarns.
Wednesday 29 June 2011
Shima Seiki to show at International Apparel Sourcing Show
Shima Seiki of Wakayama, Japan, in collaboration with its U.S. subsidiary Shima Seiki USA will be exhibiting at the International Apparel Sourcing Show, shown alongside Texworld USA in New York next month.
On show will be the latest version of the company’s SDS-ONE APEX3 3D apparel design workstation for promoting its design and simulation features aimed at the apparel and textile industries.
Shima Seiki launches coarse gauge SCG122SN machine with slide needle technology
Leading Japanese builder of computerised flat knitting machines Shima Seiki officially introduced its slide needle technology into the company’s coarse gauge sweater knitting machines when it launched the brand new SCG122SN compact machine flat knitting machine earlier this month at ShanghaiTex.
Master the art of innovation with Huntsman Textile Effects
ITMA 2011 is focused on innovation driving the business, with cutting-edge solutions for the entire textile value chain. Huntsman Textile Effects has announced it will showcase recent innovation delivering real value to mills, brands, retailers and consumers in terms of performance and total process cost reduction.
Student solutions for manned trip to Mars
What would it take to make a manned mission to Mars a reality? A team of aerospace and textile engineering students from North Carolina State University believe part of the solution may lie in advanced textile materials.
Tuesday 28 June 2011
Waste textiles used to heat up Scotland's homes
Reclaimed textiles are being reinvented as an innovative alternative to insulation by a Scottish firm. Design & Research Studio Kraft Architecture has unveiled its ‘Thermobond’ insulation product which blends wool waste fibres to help buildings retain heat.
Monday 27 June 2011
Première Vision Preview New York: diversity and creativity
On July 13-14, 2011, Première Vision Preview New York highlights textile creativity. The new Fall Winter 12 13 fabric and accessory collections from the world’s most renowned mills will be brought together at the Metropolitan Pavilion and Altman Building in New York City.
Bonar & Natpet install nonwoven line in Saudi Arabia
Bonar & Natpet have announced the purchase of their first nonwoven production line to be installed early 2012, in their Joint Venture plant, at a site near to NATPET’s polypropylene production facility in Yanbu, in western Saudi Arabia.
Textured Jersey to increase fabric production by 40%
Sri Lanka based Textured Jersey is aiming to increase its weft knit fabric production at its Seethawaka Industrial Zone factory by 40% after its Rs 1.2 billion Initial Public Offering (IPO) which opens 7 July.
Polyester fabric offers water absorption and oil repellency
Polyester fibre and fabrics producer Teijin Fibers announced today that it has developed a new stain-resistant polyester fabric that offers, both water absorption to eliminate stickiness and oil repellence to resist oil-based soiling.
Friday 24 June 2011
Growing stem cells on 3D biopolymer textile implants
Scientists differentiate stem cells on 3D implants into fat cells to provide better treatment of soft tissue defects in future
Scientists at Germany’s Hohenstein Institute say that although liposuction has been a standard medical procedure in cosmetic surgery for many years, surgeons are still searching for fat tissue substitutes to provide better treatment for patients with large soft tissue defects.
Domestic resources strong at Texworld USA
Though known as an overseas sourcing show, supply and demand for domestic resources is said to remain strong at Texworld USA. In a post-show attendee survey conducted after the January 2011 edition of Texworld USA, 48% of respondents indicated a desire to meet more domestic resources at the show.
Wednesday 22 June 2011
German technology for the Chinese technical textiles industry
Germany’s VDMA –Textile Machinery Association is organising a series of one day conference and exhibitions called ‘German Technology for the Chinese Technical Textile Industry’, which will take place from 5 to 9 March 2012 in Jinan, Hangzhou and Guanzhou.
German technology for the Chinese technical textiles industry
Germany’s VDMA –Textile Machinery Association is organising a series of one day conference and exhibitions called ‘German Technology for the Chinese Technical Textile Industry’, which will take place from 5 to 9 March 2012 in Jinan, Hangzhou and Guanzhou.
MA / MSc Technology Integrated Knit Design
The Scool of Art & Design at Nottingham Trent University (NTU) is introducing a new MA/MSc Technology Integrated Knit Design course. The technology-driven postgraduate course aims to combine creative design with an in-depth understanding of new textile materials, Smart products and technological skills.
Shima Seiki SSR112 well received in China
Leading Japanese computerised flat knitting machine builder Shima Seiki officially launched its new entry level SSR112 flat knitting machine here at ShanghaiTex last week. The company said its latest high technology – low cost model was very well received and contracts for significant numbers of machines were concluded or set up at the exhibition.
Karl Mayer shows latest machine for spacer fabrics
RD 7/2-12 EL: High performance raschel machine for spacer fabrics
Leading warp knitting machine builder Karl Mayer has unveiled its new RD 7/2-12 EL double needle bar raschel machine here at ShanghaiTex. The machine is the German company’s latest offering in the spacer fabric field and is suitable for the production of 3D knitted spacer fabrics for shoes, linings, orthopaedic bandages and supports, mattress covers, automotive interiors and furniture applications.
Karl Mayer shows latest machine for spacer fabrics
RD 7/2-12 EL: High performance raschel machine for spacer fabrics
Leading warp knitting machine builder Karl Mayer has unveiled its new RD 7/2-12 EL double needle bar raschel machine here at ShanghaiTex. The machine is the German company’s latest offering in the spacer fabric field and is suitable for the production of 3D knitted spacer fabrics for shoes, linings, orthopaedic bandages and supports, mattress covers, automotive interiors and furniture applications.
Tuesday 21 June 2011
Textured Jersey Lanka to raise Rs 1.2 billion in IPO
Textured Jersey Lanka, a Hong Kong Sri Lanka joint venture knitted fabric producer has announced it is raising 1.2 billion rupees in an initial public offering by selling 80 million shares at 15 rupees each.
Monday 20 June 2011
Successful ShanghaiTex for Terrot
Chemnitz, Germany based circular knitting machine builder Terrot, is celebrating after a successful ShanghaiTex exhibition in China last week. Speaking at the textile machinery exhibition in Shanghai, Managing Partner Andreas Von Bismarck told Knitting Industry that the company had taken orders for 83 circular knitting machines by the third day of the show.
Wednesday 15 June 2011
Techtextil North America Symposium 2012 - Call for Papers
The ninth edition of Techtextil North America Symposium will be held from 24-26 April 2012 at the Georgia World Congress Center in at Atlanta, GA.
Tuesday 14 June 2011
Third ITMA ASIA + CITME continues to support buoyant Chinese textiles industry
The third ITMA ASIA + CITME combined exhibition is expected to draw positive response from leading textile machinery manufacturers as the Chinese textile industry continues to expand. The show will be held at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC) from 12 to 16 June 2012.
Nilit launches Innergy well being yarn
Leading Israeli manufacturer of nylon 6.6 yarns Nilit, has announced it will present its new Innergy fibre, which creates Far Infrared Ray (FIR) emissions, at the upcoming Interfilière 2011 show.
Monday 13 June 2011
ShanghaiTex 2011 ready to open doors
According to the organisers, the 15th International Exhibition on Textile Industry (ShanghaiTex 2011) has received an overwhelming response since it started recruiting exhibitors. The exhibition kicks off tomorrow and will be staged at Shanghai New International Expo Centre, Pudong, Shanghai from June 14 - 17, 2011.
Staying fresh in the cleanroom
German company Dastex, a supplier of cleanroom products, has recently launched a range of cleanroom underwear made with Coolmax fresh performance fabrics.
Huntsman Textile Effects appoints new VP Specialty Textiles
Huntsman Textile Effects has announced the appointment of Mr. Kent E. Kvaal as the new Vice President of its Business Specialty Textiles Unit.
Global Outlook for Carbon Fiber 2011: Call for Papers
“In preparation for the 14th annual Global Outlook for Carbon Fiber conference, it’s timely to consider the growing context and significance of this sector,” says conference organiser IntertechPira, adding:
Teijin's Utsunomiya factory resumes full-scale operation
Japan’s Teijin has announced today that Teijin DuPont Films Limited's Utsunomiya factory in Tochigi Prefecture, Japan, has returned to full-scale production as of today.
Sunday 12 June 2011
Pakistan's textile and clothing exporters may gain duty-free access to EU markets
A new Textiles Intelligence report on the possibility of Pakistan’s textile and clothing exporters gaining duty-free access to EU markets is now available.
World Textile and Apparel Trade and Production Trends: South Asia and South-East Asia
A new report on textile and apparel and production trends for South Asia and South East Asia is now available.
Survey of the European Fabric Fairs for Spring/Summer 2012
A new survey on the European fabric fairs for spring/summer 2012 is now available.
Prospects for the Textile and Clothing Industry in Guatemala
A new report on the prospects for Guatemala’s textiles and clothing industry is now available.
Trends in US Textile and Clothing Imports
A new report on trends in US textile and clothing imports is now available.
Friday 10 June 2011
Nottingham Trent knitwear design student wins gold
The top award at Graduate Fashion Week has been won by a Nottingham Trent University fashion knitwear design student. Rory Longdon was named the prestigious George Gold Award winner as the showcase came to a close in London on Wednesday night.
Thursday 9 June 2011
Terrot promotes S296-2 Open Width at ShanghaiTex
German circular knitting machine builder Terrot will be exhibiting alongside its Chinese partner Terrot International Ltd., where the company will show its high performance single jersey model S296- 2 Open Width.
Techtextil extends lead as innovation powerhouse
Techtextil, the world’s primary event for generating business between manufacturers and users of technical textiles and nonwovens has extended its industry leading position with more than 24,500 visitors from 96 countries attending last month’s Techtextil 2011 in Frankfurt. Visitors saw a host of innovations presented by 1207 exhibitors from 50 countries.
Cashmere World: Definitive event for the global cashmere industry
“Cashmere World is perceived to be the most international event of its kind with attendees from almost 30 countries and regions in 2010,” organisers of the growing global cashmere show say. It is said to be the only fully comprehensive cashmere event that covers all aspects of the entire industry supply chain, from raw materials, yarn, finished garments, accessories and lifestyle products to manufacturing technology and testing services.
Shima Seiki to show advanced flat knitting technology at ShanghaiTex
Japanese computerized flat knitting machine manufacturer Shima Seiki Mfg., Ltd. will be present its line up of advanced computerized flat knitting machines and peripherals at this year's ShanghaiTex 2011 exhibition which kicks off next week. Machines will be exhibited in a wide range of gauges from coarse to ultrafine, including several first-time exhibits of new technology.
Wednesday 8 June 2011
Santoni showcases latest innovations at ShanghaiTex
Santoni Group is all set to show an updated and innovative range of knitting and hosiery machinery at next week’s ShanghaiTex exhibition, and is anticipating success in its fast growing Chinese market.
Tuesday 7 June 2011
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Naturally Advanced Technologies (NAT) has announced it has entered into a short-term CRAiLAR Flax fibre development agreement with Cintas Corporation beginning June 2011 to support evaluation of processing CRAiLAR flax fibre in corporate identity uniform programs.
Research examines how to apply conductive nanocoatings to textiles
“Imagine plugging a USB port into a sheet of paper, and turning it into a tablet computer.” It might be a stretch, but ideas like this have researchers at North Carolina State University examining the use of conductive nanocoatings on simple textiles – like woven cotton or even a sheet of paper.
Energy solutions are key for Monforts at ShanghaiTex
German finishing machinery builder Monforts says that with energy representing more than 60% of the total costs of a thermal system over a period of 10 years, it provides a constantly increasing expenditure. Consideration also has to be given to the cost factor for discharging the cleaned/recycled exhaust air into the atmosphere, Monforts says.
Monday 6 June 2011
Outlast polyester wins Techtextil Innovation Prize
Outlast, the pioneer and market leader in temperature regulation phase change materials (PCM) impressed the international jury of Techtextil last month winning the Techtextil Innovation Prize 2011 in the New Materials category for the development of the world’s first heat managing polyester fibre with PCM. To date Outlast’s phase change materials have been available in textile fibres such as viscose and acrylic but not polyester.
Outlast polyester wins Techtextil Innovation Prize
Outlast, the pioneer and market leader in temperature regulation phase change materials (PCM) impressed the international jury of Techtextil last month winning the Techtextil Innovation Prize 2011 in the New Materials category for the development of the world’s first heat managing polyester fibre with PCM. To date Outlast’s phase change materials have been available in textile fibres such as viscose and acrylic but not polyester.
NWtexnet into Europe
Now a privately owned business following the ending of its contract with England’s North West Development Agency, technical textiles cluster organisation NWtexnet held a breakfast briefing session for the region’s industry on Wednesday June 1st 2011 in Bolton.
Professor Richard Horrocks, Chairman, announced a number of new initiatives around research and development (R&D) at the Industry Forum* event held at the Ramada Jarvis Hotel, which was attended by over 30 delegates.
Sunday 5 June 2011
Mayer & Cie. opts for speed and flexibility at ShanghaiTex
Leading German circular knitting machine builder Mayer & Cie. will show a new version of its 34 inch S4-3.2 II single jersey machine in a new 44 gauge format with 108 feeders at the forthcoming ShanghaiTex exhibition.
Friday 3 June 2011
Shima Seiki introduces new SSR112 machine for new era
Japanese flat knitting machine manufacturer Shima Seiki has announced the release of a brand new computerized flat knitting machine that is said to be highly productive, energy efficient, and compact. The new machine, named SSR112, has been developed as a new machine for a new era of knitting.
Smart and sensory materials with built in technology
The East Midlands’ materials hub project (MATHUB) is running a seminar aimed at all companies and individuals who have an interest in Smart and Sensory Materials with built in technology. Key speakers are leading textile academics Professor Tilak Dias of Nottingham Trent University and Dr John Williams of Leicester’s De Montfort University.
Première Vision attracts new knitters
For its second 2011 edition (20-22 September), dedicated to the autumn winter 2012-13 fabric collections, Première Vision's organisers say that indicators are looking positive, encouraging a climate of optimism. 24 new companies have signed up for the event, including a number of knitters from Italy, Turkey, Taiwan and Japan.
Thursday 2 June 2011
Trying to understand Russia
Adrian Wilson reports from Techtextil in Frankfurt
One thing I noticed at this year's Techtextil was a considerable rise in both exhibitors and visitors from Russia, compared to the last show two years ago.
There are no figures available from show organiser Messe Frankfurt to confirm this as yet, but there are many signs that the economy in Russia is currently very favourable for major technical textile markets - if only anyone quite knew how to get in.
Autoliv expands airbag capacity in Asia
To support the rapid growth in vehicle production and airbag fitment rates in Asia, Autoliv Inc., the global leader in automotive safety systems, has begun the construction of an airbag cushion manufacturing plant in Chonburi, near Bangkok. Autoliv's existing airbag cushion plant in Thailand opened just two years ago.
Wednesday 1 June 2011
French textile machine builders see strong turnaround in 2011
Interview with the President of the French Textile Machinery Manufacturers Association
The French Textile Machinery Manufacturers Association (UCMTF) President, Bruno Ameline and the Secretary General, Evelyne Cholet, report on the present state and the perspectives of their member companies. These are 35, mostly SME’s but leaders or among the world leaders on niche markets and specific applications. Their total annual turnover is around 1 billion Euros (1.4 billion USD), most of it is exported.
Nilit expands operations in Israel and China
Nilit, a global manufacturer and leader in the production of nylon 6.6 has announced an important expansion plan covering its plants in Israel and China, enabling it to significantly increase production at these key sites.
Micromafin ultrafine nylon fibre launched
Japan’s Toray Industries has announced it will start selling Micromafin an ultrafine nylon fibre which is said to have a delicate feel and superior softness.
In April this year Toray started shipping the product to major apparel manufacturers and aims to achieve a sales volume of 25 tons in the first year and 100 tons per year from year three. Micromafin, which can be incorporated into yarns as fine as 0.5dtex, is aimed at leg wear and intimate apparel markets.
Trying to understand Russia
Adrian Wilson reports from Techtextil in Frankfurt
“One thing I noticed at this year’s Techtextil was a considerable rise in both exhibitors and visitors from Russia, compared to the last show two years ago.
There are no figures available from show organiser Messe Frankfurt to confirm this as yet, but there are many signs that the economy in Russia is currently very favourable for major technical textile markets – if only anyone quite knew how to get in.”
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