9 January 2012, Wakayama
Leading Japanese flat knitting and glove knitting machine manufacturer Shima Seiki has launched a brand new electronically controlled version of its legendary SFG series glove knitting machine. The SFG-I is available in 10, 13, 15 and 18 gauges and in sizes M, L, L2 and L3.
Shima Seiki launches electronic SFG-I glove knitting machine
6 January 2012, Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka's leading knitted apparel exporter Brandix has paid tribute to the passion that gave birth to, and has sustained the textile industry, in another informative calendar that continues the Group tradition of providing more than a simple guide to the days, weeks, and months of the year.
5 January 2012, New York
Delta Galil Industries has entered a licensing agreement with Kenneth Cole to manufacture men's and women's underwear, loungewear and hosiery under the Kenneth Cole New York and Kenneth Cole Reaction labels.
5 January 2012, Hinckley
Thirty jobs have been saved at a UK based knitwear manufacturer after the company was bought from administrators. Historic Manchester Hosiery, a 106 year old company based in Hinckley, Leicestershire has been sold to a Hong Kong business which has pledged to keep manufacturing in the town.
5 January 2012, Hawick
A Borders hosiery producer has predicted a prosperous future for Scotland’s knitwear industry after the latest meeting of the Scottish Borders Knitwear Group Training Association where it was confirmed that the majority of the apprenticeship places offered late last year have now been filled.
Mill owner sees bright future for Scottish knitwear industry
4 January 2012, Ludhiana
Monte Carlo a designer knitwear brand owned by India’s Oswal Woollen mills has opened its 150th store in the country. The 1200 square foot retail outlet is the company’s second in Nasik, Maharashtra in western India.
3 January 2012, Taipei
Amid growing globalization of trade and in an increasingly competitive market with ever-lower retail prices, Taiwan's textile sector, including its hosiery sector is said to have been hit hard. Luo Li-qing, director of Taiwan’s Hosiery Industry Development Center (HIDC), told The China Post recently that the country’s hosiery industry is facing stiff challenges and requires upgrading.
