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Wednesday 30 November 2011

Calzedonia invests €20m in Serbian production plant

30 November 2011, Subotica

According to a Bloomberg Businessweek report today, Italian hosiery, swimwear and underwear manufacturing retailer Calzedonia SpA is to invest 20 million euros ($26.8 million) to expand its manufacturing in northern Serbia.

Calzedonia invests €20m in Serbian production plant

Tuesday 29 November 2011

Dressing for elements is key - Layer up say pros

30 November 2011, Winston-Salem

According to Duofold by Champion, a HanesBrand brand, more than 20 million Americans participate in snow sports from Nordic skiing to snowboarding, and ski professionals say that most first-time skiers will be cold when hitting the slopes this winter.

Dressing for elements is key - Layer up say pros

Santoni wins textile machinery prize in China Awards 2011

30 November 2011, Brescia

Leading Italian textile machinery manufacturer Santoni spa, a Lonati Group company, has been awarded an important prize at the China Awards 2011 in the ‘Creatori di Valore’ category in the field of textile machinery.

Santoni wins textile machinery prize in China Awards 2011

Monday 28 November 2011

Teijin introduces new Octa multi functional fibre

29 November 2011, Tokyo

Polyester fibres producer Teijin Fibers has developed a unique polyester fibre with a distinctive, highly modified cross-section with eight projections aligned in a radial pattern around a hollow fibre.

Teijin introduces new Octa multi functional fibre

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29 November 2011, Tokyo

Polyester fibres producer Teijin Fibers has developed a unique polyester fibre with a distinctive, highly modified cross-section with eight projections aligned in a radial pattern around a hollow fibre.

Teijin introduces new Octa multi functional fibre

Lightweight composite intensive body for light commercial vehicles

28 November 2011, Manchester

Advanced Composites Group Ltd. (ACG) – part of Umeco Composites Structural Materials – a division of Umeco plc, says it is engaged in an exciting automotive project, part funded by the UK Technology Strategy Board (TSB), with collaborating partners UK-based Revolve Technologies and IE-LEV to develop and manufacture tooling and parts for a lightweight, range-extended electric-hybrid commercial fleet demonstrator vehicle.

Lightweight composite intensive body for light commercial vehicles

Terrot enjoys significant success at ITMA 2011

28 November 2011, Chemnitz

‘Experience Makes the Difference’ - was the slogan under which German circular knitting machine builder Terrot presented its latest machinery range at the 16th ITMA, the world’s leading textile machinery exhibition Barcelona, Spain in September.

Terrot enjoys significant success at ITMA 2011

Friday 25 November 2011

Tefron records 75% increase in seamless sales

25 November 2011, Misgav

Leading producer of seamless apparel for intimates and sportswear Tefron has announced very positive financial results for the third quarter of 2011.

Tefron records 75% increase in seamless sales

Thursday 24 November 2011

UK's National Composites Centre opens for business

24 November 2011, Bristol

An innovative car, flight refuelling kit and turbine blades showcased the latest in composite technology to the Rt Hon Dr Vince Cable MP, UK Secretary of State for the Department of Business, Innovation and Skills, who formally opened the National Composites Centre (NCC) in Bristol today.

UK’s National Composites Centre opens for business

Wednesday 23 November 2011

Pontetorto's Dryfast Adaptive offers dynamic comfort

24 November 2011, Prato

Italian vertical fabrics producer Pontetorto has introduced a new range of functional weft knitted fabrics which work with the skin’s natural process of moisture evaporation to offer dynamic comfort. The Dryfast Adaptive range is on show at Performance Days, the functional fabrics road show which is being held this week in Munich, Germany and in Annecy, France.

Pontetorto’s Dryfast Adaptive offers dynamic comfort

New stretch warp knits from M.I.T.I.

24 November 2011, Urgnano (BG)

Leading Italian warp knitter M.I.T.I. has expanded its offering of 4-way stretch brushed-back knits by introducing a new production process based on cutting-edge knitting equipment and finishing technologies. M.I.T.I. says it aims to reinforce its position as a world-leading supplier in this market segment via the new additions but does not disclose what the new production process is.

New stretch warp knits from M.I.T.I.

Invista launches 2012/2013 Legwear Trends Collection

November 2011, Geneva

Invista, owner of the Lycra fibre brand, has launched its 2012/2013 legwear trends collection, focusing on the way consumers are using accessories to give their look a strong personal signature by complementing their outfits with creative and inventive hosiery designs.

Invista launches 2012/2013 Legwear Trends Collection

INDA announces new converting and bonding conference

24 November 2011, Cary, NC

Recognizing a need for an inclusive conference to service the needs of multiple production and bonding technologies and the converter segment, INDA, the leading Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry, will hold their new CAB 2012 Converting and Bonding Conference from April 17-19, 2012 at the Hyatt Regency in Greenville, S.C.

INDA announces new converting and bonding conference

Carvico and Jersey Lomellina launch Life Cycle Control project

23 November 2011, Cannes

Leading Italian warp and circular knitted fabric manufacturers Carvico and Jersey Lomellina, both Carvico Group companies, have launched a new eco initiative - Life Cycle Control (LCC) project - at Mare Di Moda/ Intimo Di Moda which opened here this morning.

Carvico and Jersey Lomellina launch Life Cycle Control project

Carvico and Jersey Lomellina launch Life Cycle Control project

23 November 2011, Cannes

Leading Italian warp and circular knitted fabric manufacturers Carvico and Jersey Lomellina, both Carvico Group companies, have launched a new eco initiative - Life Cycle Control (LCC) project - at Mare Di Moda/ Intimo Di Moda which opened here this morning.

Carvico and Jersey Lomellina launch Life Cycle Control project

Riedel expands functional first layer knits range

23 November 2011, Limbach-Oberfrohna

Riedel Textil is expanding its range to include two new functional first layer knit and apparel concepts for all season high performance. The German company offers both performance knits and seamless knitwear to respond to the needs of today’s sportswear brands from fabric concept to finished garment.

Riedel expands functional first layer knits range

Tuesday 22 November 2011

Oerlikon reorganizes textile machinery business

22 November 2011, Pfäffikon

Switzerland headquartered Oerlikon Group has announced it will simplify its textile machinery businesses to further increase competitiveness and profitability. The three key elements of the change are the consolidation of the five textile machinery and components businesses into three Business Units (BUs), the relocation of the textile division’s headquarters to Shanghai, and increased R&D investment in both Germany and Asia to around CHF 80 million.

Oerlikon reorganizes textile machinery business

Sofileta launches ultra fine performance knits

22 November 2011, Bourgoin-Jallieu

Vertical fabrics producer Sofileta is introducing a new range of ultra fine stretch jersey knits for Spring 2013 at performance Days this week. The ‘functional fabrics road show’ is being held from 21-22 November in Munich, Germany and from 24-25 in Annecy, France.

Sofileta launches ultra fine performance knits

Monday 21 November 2011

SoleUtion socks range for feel good feet and legs

21 November 2011, Newton, NC

GoldToeMoretz, a subsidiary of Gildan Activewear and maker of Gold Toe socks, has announced the launch of a new SoleUtion socks line for men and women that it says provides enhanced comfort and overall foot and leg well-being. The new SoleUtion line is available in both dress and casual styles.

SoleUtion socks range for feel good feet and legs

AWI reports strong financial 2010-2011

21 November 2011, Sydney

Australian Wool Innovation (AWI) reported on a year of gains across wool research, development and marketing on Friday. Chairman Wal Merriman told AWI’s AGM how the 2010-11 financial year, while unsettled in global economic terms, had generally been positive for the company, as it had been for the woolgrower shareholders it serves.

AWI reports strong financial 2010-2011

Piave Maitex invests in new generation digital printing

21 November 2011, Caronno Pertusella (VA)

Vertical Italian warp and weft knitter Piave Maitex has invested in state of the art high speed digital printing technology for stretch fabrics from La Meccanica di Urgnano. The new generation machinery is being installed this month at the company’s Caronno Pertusella site, near Varese in North East Italy.

Piave Maitex invests in new generation digital printing

Friday 18 November 2011

Fountain Set subsidiary gets WWF low carbon award

18 November 2011, Hong Kong

Fountain Set (Holdings) Limited, a global leader in the manufacture of circular knitted fabrics has announced that its subsidiary Dongguan Shatin Lake Side Textiles Printing & Dyeing Co., Ltd. (Lake Side) has been awarded a Gold Label in the WWF Low Carbon Manufacturing Programme (LCMP) from WWF Hong Kong, a branch of WWF, the leading global conservation organisation.

Fountain Set subsidiary gets WWF low carbon award

Thursday 17 November 2011

Yarn and fabric output down- Q4 outlook positive

17 November 2011, Zurich

The International Textile Manufacturers Federation (ITMF) has published its State of Trade Report for the second quarter of 2011. Year on year global fabric production was down for the quarter and although estimates for both yarn and fabric production are negative for the third quarter, the outlook for the fourth quarter is positive in both cases.

Yarn and fabric output down- Q4 outlook positive

Yarn and fabric output down- Q4 outlook positive

17 November 2011, Zurich

The International Textile Manufacturers Federation (ITMF) has published its State of Trade Report for the second quarter of 2011. Year on year global fabric production was down for the quarter and although estimates for both yarn and fabric production are negative for the third quarter, the outlook for the fourth quarter is positive in both cases.

Yarn and fabric output down- Q4 outlook positive

Lycra beauty fabric available for shaping swimwear

17 November 2011

Invista is now offering the next evolution of its Lycra beauty fabric with enhanced benefits for swimwear. According to the company’s website, Lycra beauty fabrics for swimwear meet Xtra Life Lycra fibre standards to resist suntan lotion, body oils, UV exposure, and chlorine, for long-lasting beautiful shaping at the pool or at the beach.

Lycra beauty fabric available for shaping swimwear

Ford uses Repreve in Focus Electric seats

17 November 2011, New York

Unifi has confirmed that car maker Ford’s new Focus Electric model features seat fabric made from the company’s Repreve recycled fibre. More than 20 plastic bottles per car are said to be used in the recycled material.

Ford uses Repreve in Focus Electric seats

Wednesday 16 November 2011

Automotive Composites: From steel to carbon and from glass to grass

16 November 2011, Reepham

Textile Media Services has published a new report for the automotive sector entitled ‘Automotive Composites: From steel to carbon and from glass to grass.’

Automotive Composites: From steel to carbon and from glass to grass

Alexium's 'nanoscopic shrink-wrap' gains traction

Adrian Wilson reports

It’s been a year of solid achievement for Alexium in commercialising its potentially disruptive RST technology.

Alexium’s ‘nanoscopic shrink-wrap’ gains traction

Première Vision China sees increase in visitors

16 November 2011, Shanghai

The 16th edition of Première Vision China took place from 20-21 October at the Shanghai International Convention Center in the heart of Pudong. The club-like show offers two days for business exchanges and meetings between top textile companies and the best of Chinese fashion professionals.

Première Vision China sees increase in visitors

Tuesday 15 November 2011

OEKO-TEX General Managers plan for 2012 and beyond

16 November 2011, Delhi 

With 11,283 certificates issued in the last year alone, and more than 9,500 companies involved in the scheme in over 90 countries, the OEKO-TEX organisation says its OEKO-TEX Standard 100 has once again confirmed its position as the world's leading certification scheme for textiles tested for harmful substances.

OEKO-TEX General Managers plan for 2012 and beyond

New Australian order for TenCate Defender M

15 November 2011, Union City, GA

TenCate Protective Fabrics, a leading supplier of flame resistant (FR) fabrics, has received a new order for TenCate Defender M from Crye Precision to support 10,000 additional uniforms for use in a continued user evaluation for Combat Uniforms of the Australian Defence Forces.

New Australian order for TenCate Defender M

Karl Mayer develops seamless shapewear

15 November 2011, Obertshausen

Karl Mayer has developed seamless ‘shapewear’ panties on its DJ series double needle bar raschel machines which it says helps sculpt and shape the wearers body. The DJ series has been equipped with the German company’s Positive Patternbeam Drive (PPD) to enable smooth production of the new product line.

Karl Mayer develops seamless shapewear

Textured Jersey to reduce greenhouse gas emissions

15 November 2011, Colombo

Leading Sri Lankan knitted fabric manufacturer Textured Jersey Lanka has started work to reduce greenhouse gas emissions aiming to meet a global standard that enables emissions trading, Lanka Business Online reports this morning.

Textured Jersey to reduce greenhouse gas emissions

Monday 14 November 2011

Stylesight continues partnership with MarediModa for S/S 13

14 November 2011, New York, NY

Stylesight, a trusted name in trend and style information solutions, is continuing its official trend partnership with MarediModa/IntimodiModa for the third consecutive year. The internationally acclaimed fair is the premier trade show dedicated to textile collections for the beachwear and intimates industries.

Stylesight continues partnership with MarediModa for S/S 13

Scottish consortium offers rail carriage interiors solutions

14 November 2011, Scotland

A cluster of forward-thinking Scottish companies have joined forces to offer railway operators a ‘one-stop-shop’ for rail carriage interiors, showcasing  together for the first time at Railway Interiors Expo 2011 this month.

Scottish consortium offers rail carriage interiors solutions

Continuous finishing of seamless warp knits

Continuous finishing of seamless warp knits

14 November 2011, Obertshausen

Leading warp knitting machine builder Karl Mayer has revealed details of its recent collaboration with fellow German finishing machine builder Brückner Textile Technologies in the area of the continuous finishing of seamless warp knitted garments. In this article Karl Mayer explains the fruitful collaboration in depth.

Continuous finishing of seamless warp knits

Friday 11 November 2011

Reliable Hosiery joins sustainable cotton initiative

11 November 2011, Montreal

Canadian sock producer Reliable Hosiery has joined the Cotton made in Africa (CmiA) demand alliance, which supports sustainable cotton cultivation and has a direct positive effect on the smallholder farmers in sub-Saharan Africa.

Reliable Hosiery joins sustainable cotton initiative

Thursday 10 November 2011

New applications and markets fuel global demand for technical textiles

11 November 2011

According to a series of new Textiles Intelligence reports, global demand for technical textiles is on the rise as new applications and new markets continue to emerge. The reports can be purchased via Innovation in Textiles by following the links below:

New applications and markets fuel global demand for technical textiles

Demand for elastane fibres set for significant growth

11 November 2011

Demand for elastane fibres, known as spandex in the USA and parts of Asia, is set to grow considerably according to a new report, ‘Stretch fibres and fabrics: reaching new levels of comfort’, from the business information company Textiles Intelligence.

Demand for elastane fibres set for significant growth   

PGI unveils submicron fibre nonwovens platform

11 November 2011, Charlotte, NC

Polymer Group, Inc. (PGI) unveiled a new platform technology yesterday to produce nonwovens containing submicron fibres that it says can deliver improved performance properties for healthcare, industrial, filtration and new emerging market applications.

PGI unveils submicron fibre nonwovens platform

Lenzing fibres get USDA sustainability certification

10 November 2011, Washington

Lenzing has announced that it’s Tencel and Lenzing FR fibres have been certified as 100% Biobased by the US Department of Agriculture (USDA). The Biobased certification is part of the BioPreferred program which encourages government agencies and contractors to purchase products that are biobased or made from significant amounts of biobased materials.

Lenzing fibres get USDA sustainability certification

Demand for elastane fibres set for significant growth

10 November 2011

Demand for elastane fibres, known as spandex in the USA and parts of Asia, is set to grow considerably according to a new report, ‘Stretch fibres and fabrics: reaching new levels of comfort’, from the business information company Textiles Intelligence.

Demand for elastane fibres set for significant growth

Wednesday 9 November 2011

Fang continues to back Pringle despite losses

9 November 2011, London

The Hong Kong businessman Kenneth Fang has pumped a further £10.9 million into the iconic Pringle of Scotland brand despite continuing losses, leading Scottish newspaper The Scotsman reports this morning.

Fang continues to back Pringle despite losses

EDANA nonwovens R&D student grant

9 November 2011, Brussels

Students are being urged to apply now for a 2012 EDANA grant to participate in the forthcoming Nonwovens Research Academy which is being held in Gothenburg, Sweden on the 19 & 20 April 2012. The event is being organised by the European nonwovens association EDANA.

EDANA nonwovens R&D student grant

Poor third quarter for Italian textile machinery

9 October 2011, Milan

Following several quarters of sustained recovery since the lows recorded during the 2008-2009 period, Italy’s textile machinery sector is now seeing a downturn in orders.

Poor third quarter for Italian textile machinery

Poor third quarter for Italian textile machinery

9 October 2011, Milan

Following several quarters of sustained recovery since the lows recorded during the 2008-2009 period, Italy’s textile machinery sector is now seeing a downturn in orders.

Poor third quarter for Italian textile machinery

Newlife launches for workwear and protective textiles

9 November 2011, Düsseldorf

After launching its Newlife recycled yarn platform at key events such as Expofil in Paris and the World Textile Summit and ITMA in Barcelona, Filature Miroglio launched the Newlife platform to the workwear and protective textiles markets at A+A in Düsseldorf in October.

Newlife launches for workwear and protective textiles

Tuesday 8 November 2011

Woolmark and Les Enphants in China marketing initiative

9 November 2011, Beijing

The Woolmark Company and one of China’s largest babywear brands, Les Enphants, have begun a joint marketing program to educate Chinese consumers about the benefits of merino wool in babywear.

Woolmark and Les Enphants in China marketing initiative

COMPANY PROFILE: Nitto Boseki Co., Ltd

Company overview

Nitto Boseki (Nittobo or "the company") is engaged in the manufacture of glass fibre products, building materials, textiles, medical products, beverages and specialty chemicals. The company primarily operates in Japan. It is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan and employs about 2,910 people.

COMPANY PROFILE: Nitto Boseki Co., Ltd

Eschler Group to close Swiss production plants

8 November 2011, Bühler

The Eschler Group, which specializes in both warp and circular weft knitted fabrics, is considering the closure of its sites in Bühler (AR) and Münchwilen (TG), Switzerland.

Eschler Group to close Swiss production plants

Eschler Group to close Swiss production plants

8 November 2011, Bühler

The Eschler Group, which specializes in both warp and circular weft knitted fabrics, is considering the closure of its sites in Bühler (AR) and Münchwilen (TG), Switzerland.

Eschler Group to close Swiss production plants

Federal Engineering launches computerized flat knitting machines

8 November 2011, Montreal

ITM World Group, a well known international textile machinery trading company, has partnered with Hong Kong based Federal Engineering to bring the Chinese built Darun brand of computerized flat knitting machines to international markets.

Federal Engineering launches computerized flat knitting machines

Monday 7 November 2011

Xerium Technologies unveils advanced tissue felt technology

Xerium Technologies unveils advanced tissue felt technology

8 November 2011, Raleigh, NC

Manufacturer of industrial textiles and rolls used primarily in the paper production process, Xerium Technologies has  announced full global availability of its Impact TS, advanced tissue felt technology, as part of its clothing (PMC) technology designed to help customers improve operational performance and reduce energy consumption, which it says are vital to the manufacturing of tissue grades.

Xerium Technologies unveils advanced tissue felt technology

Quieter more efficient turbine blade

8 October 2011, Langley Mill

Nottinghamshire, UK based Amber Composites will be showcasing an innovative new 10kW wind turbine blade on its stand at the Energy Engineering 2011 show which takes place this week at Birmingham’s NEC. The company will be holding a joint presentation in the show session with partner and blade manufacturer, FuturEnergy.

Quieter more efficient turbine blade

Wearable Technologies presents solutions at MEDICA

8 November 2011, Dusseldorf

Smart textiles network Wearable Technologies is to exhibit a range of technological innovations at this month’s leading medical and healthcare trade fair MEDICA in Dusseldorf.

Wearable Technologies presents solutions at MEDICA

Swiss Technology Award for iLoad

8 November 2011, Sevelen

 iLoad, the latest development from Swiss textile and technology specialist  Schoeller Textil AG, was recognized with the Swiss Technology Award in the segment ,Maturity Stage’ at the Innovation Forum, held at the Novartis Campus in Basel on 3 November.

Swiss Technology Award for iLoad

TenCate Advanced Composites expands Californian site

7 November 2011, Morgan Hill CA    

TenCate Advanced Composites North America has expanded into a facility adjacent to its Morgan Hill (California), USA site.

TenCate Advanced Composites expands Californian site

TCX uses Dryarn in seamless motorcycle base layer range

7 November 2011, Arco, TN

Italian companies TCX and Dryarn have entered into a partnership to develop two lines of seamless underwear, TXC Base Layer Summer and TXC Base Layer Winter, for the motorcycle market. The garments are said to offer significant technical advantages over competitors via innovative solutions.

TCX uses Dryarn in seamless motorcycle base layer range

TCX uses Dryarn in seamless motorcycle base layer range

7 November 2011, Arco, TN

Italian companies TCX and Dryarn have entered into a partnership to develop two lines of seamless underwear, TXC Base Layer Summer and TXC Base Layer Winter, for the motorcycle market. The garments are said to offer significant technical advantages over competitors via innovative solutions.

TCX uses Dryarn in seamless motorcycle base layer range

Friday 4 November 2011

Freudenberg's green technologies create new jobs

Freudenberg North America is finding that its recyclable innovations are not only good for the environment and its customers - they are also good for job growth.

Freudenberg's green technologies create new jobs

Better than expected ITMA for Shima Seiki

Despite having fewer exhibitors and fewer visitors than the previous show in Münich four years ago, the 2011 edition of the International Exhibition of Textile Machinery (ITMA 2011) in Barcelona ended with results that far exceeded expectations for Shima Seiki.

Better than expected ITMA for Shima Seiki

Thursday 3 November 2011

Huntsman Textile Effects reinforces market focused strategy

Huntsman Textile Effects is the leading global provider of high quality dyes and chemicals to the textile and related industries which was originally known for pioneering innovations in packaging and, later, for rapid and integrated growth in petrochemicals. However they have now been realigned under a new Global Business Model with effect from 1st November 2011.

Huntsman Textile Effects reinforces market focused strategy

Sustainability theme for DyStar at ITMA 2011

ITMA 2011 Barcelona was a successful and rewarding event for DyStar, which shared its sustainable textile processing knowledge, products and solutions with its guests and visitors as well as attendees of the Sustainable Textile Leadership Roundtable (STLR) and Textile Dyestuff & Chemical Leaders Forum (TDCL).

Sustainability theme for DyStar at ITMA 2011

Sustainability theme for DyStar at ITMA 2011

ITMA 2011 Barcelona was a successful and rewarding event for DyStar, which shared its sustainable textile processing knowledge, products and solutions with its guests and visitors as well as attendees of the Sustainable Textile Leadership Roundtable (STLR) and Textile Dyestuff & Chemical Leaders Forum (TDCL).

Sustainability theme for DyStar at ITMA 2011

Textured Jersey adds glamour design festival

Textured Jersey, Sri Lanka’s pre-eminent producer of value-added knitted fabric is to unveil a creative and colourful initiative that employs the fashion catwalk to highlight the untapped potential of knitted fabric at the third edition of the Sri Lanka Design Festival (SLDF), The Island reports.

Textured Jersey adds glamour design festival

Wednesday 2 November 2011

VISION 2012 Conference returns to New Orleans in January

VISION 2012 Consumer Products Conference will present a far-ranging program that will focus on topics as diverse as Health Care Reform, Global Aging and Sustainability. The event will be held, at the Hotel Intercontinental in New Orleans, Louisiana from January 23-26, 2012.

VISION 2012 Conference returns to New Orleans in January

New aerospace armour systems facility for TenCate

TenCate Advanced Armour EMEA opens its new facility in Primarette, France, for the production of lightweight armour systems for aerospace applications on Thursday 3 November 2011.

New aerospace armour systems facility for TenCate

Messe Frankfurt teams up with Esmod fashion school

One of the world’s leading trade fair companies and a leading fashion school have joined forces to promote sustainable fashion.

Messe Frankfurt teams up with Esmod fashion school

Messe Frankfurt teams up with Esmod fashion school

One of the world’s leading trade fair companies and a leading fashion school have joined forces to promote sustainable fashion.

Messe Frankfurt teams up with Esmod fashion school

Tuesday 1 November 2011

Clariant relocates Textile Chemicals HQ to Singapore

Specialty chemicals company Clariant today officially inaugurated its Textile Chemicals Business Unit (BU) headquarters in Singapore.

Clariant relocates Textile Chemicals HQ to Singapore

Clariant relocates Textile Chemicals HQ to Singapore

Specialty chemicals company Clariant today officially inaugurated its Textile Chemicals Business Unit (BU) headquarters in Singapore.

Clariant relocates Textile Chemicals HQ to Singapore