12 January 2012, Winterthur
Swiss spinner Hermann Bühler AG has been granted a licence from Rieter for its ComforJet yarns technology. The official ceremony granting the licence took place at ITMA in Barcelona in September 2011 in the presence of numerous visitors. Reto Thom, Rieter’s Head of Sales, presented the certificate to Dr. Beat Denzler, Chairman of the Board and Mr. Martin Kägi, CEO Hermann Bühler AG.
12 January 2012, Tokyo
Polyester fibre and fabrics producer Teijin Fibers Limited has announced today that it will showcase a range of high-comfort, high-performance polyester products at two of the leading upcoming international sports trade fairs.
11 January 2012, Changzhou
Karl Mayer says its customers not only benefit from its high-tech machines - the company’s know-how and expertise can also give them the edge over their competitors.
10 January 2012, Obertshausen
Karl Mayer has reorganised the set-up of its ML series of machines so that it can best support those customers who operate in the fast-moving lace market with its extreme cost constraints.
10 January 2012, Tokyo
Polyester producer Teijin Fibers is supplying its high-strength polyester Nanofront nanofibre for use in running socks made by New Balance. Frictional force, one of the noteworthy properties of Nanofront, creates outstanding slip resistance to help prevent the sock from sliding inside a shoe, thereby reducing blisters and shoe sores. Nanofront also boasts high absorbency for added comfort.
9 January 2012, Dearborn
Car manufacturing giant Ford is planning to divert approximately 2 million post-consumer plastic bottles for use in its new Focus Electric and other new vehicles in 2012 by using Unifi’s Repreve recycled yarns in warp knitted seating fabrics and other textiles for the Focus Electric’s interior.
9 January 2012, London
Lycra brand owner Invista has announced changes to its global spandex business. In a statement this afternoon Invista Apparel President Dave Trerotola announced changes to the global organisational structure which the company says will foster innovation and enhance service.
