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.
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.
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.
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
Buy & Sell Used Knitting Machines here
Buy or sell used flat, circular and warp knitting machines. Our Used Machinery section is free to use for both buyers and sellers.
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.
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 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
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.
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.
Tuesday 22 March 2011
Reach tens of thousands of knitting & hosiery industry buyers
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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.
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.
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.
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