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Monday 30 April 2012

BioPosture to licence Celliant fabric for mattresses

Long Beach, NY

BioPosture, a manufacturer of BioMemoryFoam eco-friendly mattresses, pillows and health products has announced it is entering into an exclusive licensing agreement and a strategic partnership with California-based Hologenix, the makers of Celliant technology for the health care sector.

BioPosture to licence Celliant fabric for mattresses

Südwolle certified for sustainable wool yarns

30 April 2012, Greensboro, NC 

Südwolle Group, a leading producer in the field of worsted wool spinning has obtained Oeko-Tex certification to ensure that its yarns are tested to be free from harmful levels of more than 300 substances that are suspected of being dangerous to humans.

Südwolle certified for sustainable wool yarns

Friday 27 April 2012

VDMA: Upgrading China's textiles industry

27 April 2012, Shanghai

According to Germany’s VDMA Textile Machinery Association, the forthcoming ITMA ASIA + CITME in Shanghai is an excellent platform for German technology suppliers who will play a key role in the technological upgrading of the Chinese textiles industry.

VDMA: Upgrading China’s textiles industry

VDMA: Upgrading China's textiles industry

27 April 2012, Shanghai

According to Germany’s VDMA Textile Machinery Association, the forthcoming ITMA ASIA + CITME in Shanghai is an excellent platform for German technology suppliers who will play a key role in the technological upgrading of the Chinese textiles industry.

VDMA: Upgrading China’s textiles industry

Thursday 26 April 2012

Alexium to license FR nylon treatment to Duro

Perth, WA & Greer, South Carolina,

Alexium International Group has announced today it has received a letter of intent from Duro Textiles to license Alexium’s novel flame retardant (FR) treatment under an exclusive commercial agreement. The scope of the license would cover Duro’s nylon product areas for military, government agencies, upholstery, and industrial workwear markets in North America.

Alexium to license FR nylon treatment to Duro

SITM develops 40 gauge weft insertion machine

26 April 2012, Paris

French warp knitting machine engineering company Schinasi International Textile Machines (SITM) has developed what is thought to be the world’s finest weft insertion machine for a tricot warp knitting machine in gauge E40 (40 needles per inch).

SITM develops 40 gauge weft insertion machine

SITM develops 40 gauge weft insertion machine

26 April 2012, Paris

French warp knitting machine engineering company Schinasi International Textile Machines (SITM) has developed what is thought to be the world’s finest weft insertion machine for a tricot warp knitting machine in gauge E40 (40 needles per inch).

SITM develops 40 gauge weft insertion machine

Under Armour launches coldblack sportswear collection

26 April 2012, Muttenz

Specialty chemicals supplier Clariant and Swiss textiles innovator Schoeller have worked with USA based sports performance brand Under Armour to develop its latest coldblack sportswear collection which offers advanced UV protection and reflection. The new collection was launched in March 2012 and is said to be creating a sensation in the US sports market.

Under Armour launches coldblack sportswear collection

Under Armour launches coldblack sportswear collection

Muttenz

Specialty chemicals supplier Clariant and Swiss textiles innovator Schoeller have worked with USA based sports performance brand Under Armour to develop its latest coldblack sportswear collection which offers advanced UV protection and reflection. The new collection was launched in March 2012 and is said to be creating a sensation in the US sports market.

Under Armour launches coldblack sportswear collection

World's first mass production aramid nanofibre

Tokyo

Teijin Techno Products Limited, a Teijin group company producing advanced aramid fibres, announced today that it has developed the world’s first mass-producible aramid nanofibre to offer reliable heat and oxidation resistance together with high quality.

World’s first mass production aramid nanofibre

Wednesday 25 April 2012

Formax increases glass multiaxial capacity

25 April 2012, Leicester

Leicestershire, UK based carbon fibre and speciality composite reinforcements manufacturer Formax has announced that it’s new glass Malitronic Multiaxial machine is now operational and working at full capacity.

Formax increases glass multiaxial capacity

SITM develops 40 gauge weft insertion machine

24 April 2012, Paris

French warp knitting machine engineering company Schinasi International Textile Machines (SITM) has developed what is thought to be the world’s finest weft insertion device for a tricot warp knitting machine in gauge E40 (40 needles per inch).

SITM develops 40 gauge weft insertion machine

SITM develops 40 gauge weft insertion machine

24 April 2012, Paris

French warp knitting machine engineering company Schinasi International Textile Machines (SITM) has developed what is thought to be the world’s finest weft insertion device for a tricot warp knitting machine in gauge E40 (40 needles per inch).

SITM develops 40 gauge weft insertion machine

Tuesday 24 April 2012

Formax increases glass multiaxial capacity

Leicester

Leicestershire, UK based carbon fibre and speciality composite reinforcements manufacturer Formax has announced that it’s new glass Malitronic Multiaxial machine is now operational and working at full capacity.

Formax increases glass multiaxial capacity

Monday 23 April 2012

Shima heads into new era of knitting

24 April 2012, Wakayama

In 1962, flat knitting machine manufacturer Shima Seiki began developing products to benefit the knitting industry under the corporate motto Ever Onward. 50 years later the leading Japanese company continues to supply cutting-edge flat knitting technology and ITMA Asia + CITME 2012, which is being held in Shanghai from 12-16 June, presents an excellent opportunity for Shima to showcase its current offering during its anniversary year.

Shima heads into new era of knitting

Stoll Trend Collection S/S 2013 - Architectural Knits

Leading flat knitting machine manufacturer Stoll has launched its latest knitwear collection – Trend Collection S/S 2013 – Architectural Knits - which focuses on the influence of architecture in knits. The German company creates innovative knitwear collections twice yearly at its Fashion & Technology Center International facilities in Reutlingen, Germany and in New York.

Stoll Trend Collection S/S 2013 - Architectural Knits

Thursday 19 April 2012

Eco-composites in electric racing car

Leamington Spa

A new range of recycled composites and flax-reinforced composites products have been used to manufacture parts for the Lola-Drayson B12/69EV, an all-electric prototype racing car. Born out of joint development programmes involving composites group Umeco, the products aim to demonstrate the potential of sustainable ‘green’ technologies in the motorsport industry.

Eco-composites in electric racing car

Wednesday 18 April 2012

Stoll to unveil new machine and image in Shanghai

19 April 2012, Reutlingen

Flat knitting machine builder Stoll will be sporting a revamped brand image and showing innovative new technology that it says will deliver greater flexibility, creativity and additional colours for knitters at this year’s ITMA ASIA + CITME show.

Stoll to unveil new machine and image in Shanghai

REPORT: Nanotechnologies for Textile Markets

The market for smart textiles is set to explode according to Cientifica’s latest research. “Nanotechnologies for the Textile Market” provides the most in depth look to date at the impact of nanotechnology on the global textile industry (see below for full table of contents).

REPORT: Nanotechnologies for Textile Markets

Tinarelli upgrades Micropack SL-G

18 April 2012, Bologna

Italian company Tinarelli srl, a leader for many years in the construction and supply of boarding and packing machines to the hosiery sector, will be exhibiting at the ITM TEXPO EURASIA 2012 from the 21-24 April in Istanbul at the booth of its Turkish agent Teksel Tekstil.

Tinarelli upgrades Micropack SL-G

CRAiLAR certified USDA biobased

18 April 2012 - Victoria, B.C. and Portland, OR

Naturally Advanced Technologies Inc. (NAT), which produces and markets CRAiLAR, a natural fibre made from flax and other bast fibres, has earned the USDA Certified Biobased Product Label for its CRAiLAR Flax Fiber.

CRAiLAR certified USDA biobased

Tuesday 17 April 2012

Teijin opens R&D centre in China

Nantong, China

Teijin has announced plans to establish Teijin Product Development China Co., Ltd. in August this year to conduct fibre and textile product research and development in Nantong, Jiangsu Province commencing April 2013. The move will enhance the Teijin group’s R&D functions in China and enable collaborative development with local partners to respond quickly to business opportunities in the fast-growing market.

Teijin opens R&D centre in China

CRAiLAR certified USDA biobased

Victoria, B.C. and Portland, OR

Naturally Advanced Technologies Inc. (NAT), which produces and markets CRAiLAR, a natural fibre made from flax and other bast fibres, has earned the USDA Certified Biobased Product Label for its CRAiLAR Flax Fiber.

CRAiLAR certified USDA biobased

Eurojersey launches cosmetic textiles range

16 April 2012, Milan

Leading Italian warp knitter Eurojersey has introduced a new range of ‘intelligent’ cosmetic textiles   under its patented Sensitive Fabrics brand.

Eurojersey launches cosmetic textiles range

Freudenberg's local solutions for global markets

Weinheim

Five companies from the Freudenberg Group, one of the world's largest producers of nonwovens with 22 manufacturing and processing sites in 13 countries, will join forces to present their integrated nonwovens and filtration solutions to industry professionals in Korea at this year’s ANEX show.

Freudenberg’s local solutions for global markets

Interfilière Paris: Trends and exhibitors

16 April 2012, Paris

Organisers of Interfilière have released details of exhibitors, trends and what designers and buyers can expect from this July’s show in Paris.

Interfilière Paris: Trends and exhibitors

Yeşim Tekstil expands into Japan

17 April 2012, Tokyo

Yeşim Tekstil’s presence with apparel products on display marked the Turkish Fair, an event held in Japan as a part of the Turkish Week.

Yeşim Tekstil expands into Japan

Monday 16 April 2012

Eurojersey launches cosmetic textiles range

16 April 2012, Milan

Leading Italian warp knitter Eurojersey has introduced a new range of ‘intelligent’ cosmetic textiles   under its patented Sensitive Fabrics brand.

Eurojersey launches cosmetic textiles range

Costin invests to meet Chinese filtration demand

Hong Kong

In the latest issue of its company e-newsletter Groz-Beckert interviewed two senior managers of Hong Kong headquartered nonwovens producer Costin and found that the company is investing heavily in new machinery to meet booming demand for mechanically bonded nonwoven filtration products in China.

Costin invests to meet Chinese filtration demand

Reduce downtime with Groz-Beckert's CylinderMaster

16 April 2012, Albstadt

Groz Beckert has reported strong interest in its CylinderMaster lifting system for the fitting and removal of cylinders on large diameter single jersey circular knitting machines.

Reduce downtime with Groz-Beckert’s CylinderMaster

Growing demand for Italian textile machinery in India

16 April 2012, Milan

ACIMIT, the Association of Italian Textile Machinery Manufacturers, is organizing two important workshops in Mumbai and Ichalkaranji, India, in order to respond to strong demand for Italian technology from the local textiles industry.

Growing demand for Italian textile machinery in India

Thursday 12 April 2012

Terrot exhibits upgraded S296-2 in Indonesia

12 April 2012, Jakarta

Circular knitting machine builder Terrot will be exhibiting the latest version of its S296-2 high speed single jersey machine for elastane plaiting at a forthcoming machinery showcase in Indonesia. The German company will be exhibiting at INDO inter TEX 2012 together with its local partner PT. Primatek Technologies and invites fabric producers to visit its booth to see the latest Terrot S296-2 machine in action.

Terrot exhibits upgraded S296-2 in Indonesia

Lear Corp to acquire Guilford Mills

Southfield, MI

Lear Corporation, a leading supplier of automotive seating and electrical power management systems, announced today that it has signed an agreement to acquire automotive fabrics manufacturer Guilford Mills.

Lear Corp to acquire Guilford Mills

Tuesday 10 April 2012

Gore launches new protective fabrics website

Newark

W. L. Gore & Associates has launched a new website which aims to provide a comprehensive resource for its latest products and technologies and to improve the online experience for visitors. The new site features videos and animations to illustrate the science behind Gore’s fabric technology and there is also an improved customer support section, detailing how to buy, care for, and repair Gore fabrics.

Gore launches new protective fabrics website

Srixon gets to grip with Nanofront

Tokyo

Teijin Fibers Limited, a Teijin Group company, has announced that it is supplying Nanofront high-strength polyester nanofibre for the palms of Srixon’s new Pro Tour golf gloves.

Srixon gets to grip with Nanofront

Made in Manhattan: New York's Knitters Enjoy Local Resources

Debra Cobb reports from New York

Walking along West 39th Street in New York’s garment district, one might be surprised to see a Stoll knitting machine through a street-level window.  It’s a sign that knitwear development is alive and flourishing in New York, in spite of competition from Asia and other global centres of knitwear manufacturing.

Made in Manhattan: New York’s Knitters Enjoy Local Resources

Friday 6 April 2012

Santoni to offer comprehensive knitting solutions in Shanghai

6 April 2012, Brescia

“The metal floor shines with the glory of science and technology, and the roar of the machine shows the surge of industrial age. Under the simple appearance, the distinctive circular knitting technology is trying to bring new concepts and ideas to fairly mature textile industry of China.”

Santoni to offer comprehensive knitting solutions in Shanghai

Thursday 5 April 2012

Report details rapid growth of spunlace

Report details rapid growth of spunlace

Cary, NC

Global production of spunlace nonwovens grew at an average of 9.5% for the past five years to a total of 819,000 tons in 2011, according to a recently released report – Global Spunlaced Technology Markets and Trends-2011-2016 from INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry.

Report details rapid growth of spunlace

State owned trader to take over Fountain Set

5 April 2012, Hong Kong

China’s state owned cotton trader Chinatex Corp is set to take over top circular knitted fabric producer Fountain Set. Hong Kong based Fountain Set, formed in 1969 by the Ha Chung-fong family, is reported to be selling 409 million new shares totalling HK$511.3 million to Chinatex Corp, China’s largest cotton trader.

State owned trader to take over Fountain Set

Wednesday 4 April 2012

New business manager for Karl Mayer Malimo

Chemnitz

Karl Mayer Malimo has a new business manager as of 1st April. The new man at the helm of the 100% Karl Mayer owned subsidiary, and hence the technical textiles business sector, is Jochen Schmidt, a 42-year-old who has risen through the ranks after ten years at the German company.

New business manager for Karl Mayer Malimo

Outlast acquired by private equity firm

4 April 2012, Golden, Colorado

Phase change materials (PCM) developer and marketer Outlast Technologies has been acquired by Golden Equity Investments, (GEI), a Colorado private equity firm that invests in operating businesses.

Outlast acquired by private equity firm

Net curtains make bright comeback

4 April 2012, Obertshausen

According to warp knitted lace machinery manufacturer Karl Mayer, warp knitted net curtains are making a comeback and the vibrantly coloured latest interpretations are helping city dwellers in particular brighten up their homes.

Net curtains make bright comeback

Outlast acquired by private equity firm

Golden, Colorado

Phase change materials (PCM) developer and marketer Outlast Technologies has been acquired by Golden Equity Investments, (GEI), a Colorado private equity firm that invests in operating businesses.

Outlast acquired by private equity firm

Partnership to speed development of SMC for automotive

Paris

Carbon fibre producer Zoltek has announced it is working with Magna Exteriors & Interiors, an operating unit of Magna International Inc., under an exclusive global collaborative partnership to speed up development of low-cost carbon fibre sheeting moulding compounds (SMC) for the automotive industry. The official announcement was made at last week’s 2012 JEC Composites Show in Paris.

Partnership to speed development of SMC for automotive

Tuesday 3 April 2012

New Terrot website ahead of Turkish show

3 April 2012, Chemnitz

German circular knitting machine builder Terrot is celebrating its 150th anniversary by launching a new look website - www.terrot.de  which will extend the information available on its products whilst making it more accessible.

New Terrot website ahead of Turkish show

Teijin and CCFA to develop China fibre market

Tokyo & Beijing

Teijin has announced it has formed a partnership with the China Chemical Fibers Association (CCFA) in order to pursue business opportunities in the fields of chemical fibres and related industries in China. This is said to be first time the CCFA has entered into a comprehensive alliance with a foreign privately owned business.

Teijin and CCFA to develop China fibre market

Monday 2 April 2012

Hosiery firm leaves NYC for North Carolina

2 April 2012, New York

New York City based hosiery designer and marketer, Royce Too LLC, announced on Friday it is moving its headquarters to Winston-Salem in North Carolina from NYC in order to capitalize on the local industry talent pool and lower operating expenses there.

Hosiery firm leaves NYC for North Carolina

US Army evaluates Cleanshell CG

Perth, WA & Greer, SC

Alexium International Group Limited (Alexium) announced today that it will supply additional Cleanshell CB fabrics to the US Army for further prototyping and extensive evaluations. The latest Cleanshell CB treatment has been optimized to provide excellent water and oil repellency, but is also said to dramatically increase the repellency of Chemical Warfare Agent (CWA) simulants.

US Army evaluates Cleanshell CG

Karl Mayer to unveil wider Wefttronic in Shanghai

2 April 2012, Obertshausen

Leading manufacturer of warp knitting machines and warp preparation machines for both warp knitting and weaving, Karl Mayer, will once again be exhibiting at this year’s ITMA Asia + CITME show in China. The German company will be showcasing its latest technology in Shanghai from 12-16 June, including a new extra wide version of its Wefttronic weft insertion machine for technical fabrics.

Karl Mayer to unveil wider Wefttronic in Shanghai

Sunday 1 April 2012

Invisible T-shirt Breakthrough

Isle of Wight, UK

An eco-fashion brand has taken an innovative approach to the issue of transparency and traceability within the fashion industry by developing a new fabric that can make t-shirts appear invisible.

Invisible T-shirt Breakthrough