According to local media reports yesterday, Turkey has put a provisional 17% safeguard duty on the import of apparel products from the least developed countries (LDCs), including Bangladesh. The measure which includes knitwear and other knitted garments, is aimed at protecting Turkey’s domestic garment manufacturers.
Friday, 29 April 2011
Thursday, 28 April 2011
Profile of Globe Manufacturing Company: inventor of the firefighter suit
A new Textiles Intelligence report on Globe Manufacturing Company is now available.
Flame resistant fibres and fabrics
A new Textiles Intelligence report which analyses the role of flame resistant fibres and fabrics in protective apparel for hazardous environments is now available.
Latest Innovation in Textiles News - 28 April 2011
Latest Innovation in Textiles News – 28 April 2011
Fast track: how apparel is recording track times, distances, calories, location and pictures
A new textiles Intelligence report on how apparel is recording track times, distances, calories, location and pictures is now available.
Unifi marks 40th anniversary with dedication to founder
Leading producer and processor of multi-filament polyester and nylon textured yarns Unifi Inc. marked the dedication of its Yadkinville, N.C., facility to late founder, G. Allen Mebane IV on Tuesday, 26 April.
Wednesday, 27 April 2011
Bill Mills sets up textiles and business support consultancy
Bill Mills, an experienced UK based textiles specialist, has moved on from NWtexnet the UK regional development agency funded support organisation, to set up his own textiles and business support consultancy.
Hawick Knitwear sees production rise
Scottish knitwear manufacturer Hawick Knitwear which announced an increase in turnover of 20% to £8 million in its latest accounts has increased its production to 9500 sweaters per week, from about 7500 per week last year.
Nonwovens - in a different class
Adrian Wilson reports from INDEX 11 in Geneva
The advanced position of the nonwovens industry in respect of many aspects of trade was apparent at INDEX 11, which took place from April 12-15th in Geneva, Switzerland.
Needless to say, the show made new records in respect of both exhibitors and visitors.
Thursday, 21 April 2011
RadiciGroup develops eco-friendly spandex
RadiciSpandex Corp., a U.S. RadiciGroup company engaged in the production of RadElast spandex, is developing the world’s first eco-friendly elastane using a 100% renewably sourced material (biopolymer).
RadiciGroup develops eco-friendly spandex
RadiciSpandex Corp., a U.S. RadiciGroup company engaged in the production of RadElast spandex, is developing the world’s first eco-friendly elastane using a 100% renewably sourced material (biopolymer).
Wednesday, 20 April 2011
Latest Innovation in Textiles News - 21 April 2011
Latest Innovation in Textiles News - 21 April 2011
Magical, seamless chic form Karl Mayer DJ 4/2 EL
Karl Mayer has developed a stunning pair of seamless open work leggings on its DJ 4/2 EL double needle bar warp knitting machine. Describing the elegantly worked garment, the German company says:
Greek debut for new Thies iMaster H2O dyeing machine
Greek circular knitting company Komotex AG has taken delivery of the country’s first Thies iMaster H2O dyeing unit and claims to have achieved rapidly successful results.
The company produces ‘body width’ tubular fabrics, ranging in diameter between 20 and 90cm. Production Manager, Arno Stumpp says: “It is not easy to find a dyeing machine able to produce high quality results for such narrow and very sensitive articles.”
TCL2011 International Conference on Textile Coating and Laminating
First announcement and call for papers
International Newsletters has announced that the original and most popular conference on textile coating and laminating is returning to the USA. The venue for the 2011 meeting will be the 4-star Buena Vista Palace Hotel and Spa in Orlando, Florida, on 17-18 November 2011. After the success of the 2010 meeting in Cannes, France, this year's meeting is expected to be eagerly anticipated.
TenCate Tecasafe Plus 580 offers lightweight protection
TenCate Protective Fabrics Americas, a leader in the field of inherently flame-resistant (FR) fabrics, is expanding its TenCate Tecasafe Plus product portfolio with the introduction of TenCate Tecasafe Plus 580, a lighter weight option for industrial safety apparel.
Tuesday, 19 April 2011
India Knit Fair opens in Tirupur
The 32nd edition of the India Knit Fair (IKF), an exclusive International Trade Fair for knitted garments, is opening today in Tirupur.
ITMA ASIA + CITME is door to China for textile machinery manufacturers
The third edition of the combined ITMA ASIA + CITME show will be held from 12 to 16 June 2012 at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre. The show aims to continue to be the leading marketing platform for textile machinery manufacturers tapping into the vibrant Chinese market.
Tirupur knit exports register growth
Exports of knitted garments from India’s Tirupur textiles hub have registered growth during the 2010-2011 fiscal year which has just ended despite being hit by a number of problems including raw material price rises and closure of its dyeing units due to a court order for violating pollution control
ITMA ASIA + CITME is door to China for textile machinery manufacturers
The third edition of the combined ITMA ASIA + CITME show will be held from 12 to 16 June 2012 at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre. The show aims to continue to be the leading marketing platform for textile machinery manufacturers tapping into the vibrant Chinese market.
Monday, 18 April 2011
Karl Mayer opens repair centre for electronic components in China
Karl Mayer has set up a maintenance centre for the repair of electronic components from its warp knitting machines in China. The first of the service stations has been operating since November 2010 at Karl Mayer (China) Limited in Wujin and is said to have been extremely successful so far.
Nottingham moves to rhythm of Victorian lace machines
Artist and Nottingham Trent University PhD student Nicola Donovan will be presenting ‘Lacework’, a project incorporating a sound piece made from recordings of Victorian lace machines, at Nottingham Castle during the forthcoming Easter festivities.
Survey of the European Yarn Fairs for Spring/Summer 2012
A new Textiles Intelligence report, entitled ‘Survey of the European Yarn Fairs for Spring/Summer 2012’ is now available.
World Textile and Apparel Trade and Production Trends: the EU
A new report, ‘World Textile and Apparel Trade and Production Trends: the EU’ is now available.
The World Nonwovens Industry: Part 3-Ten Smaller Producers
A new Textiles Intelligence report ‘The World Nonwovens Industry: Part 3—Ten Smaller Producers’ is now available.
Statistics: Fibre Consumption for Technical Textiles in Japan
A new Textiles Intelligence report of fibre consumption for technical textiles in Japan is now available.
Nanotechnology in Technical Textiles and Apparel
A new report called Nanotechnology in Technical Textiles and Apparel
Profile of ILC Dover: a Pioneer in Advanced Textiles for Space and the US Military
A new Textiles Intelligence report on Profile of ILC Dover, pioneer in advanced textiles for space and the US military is now available.
Sustainability is driving innovation in nonwovens technology
A new Textiles Intelligence report on sustainability in the nonwovens industry is now available.
Friday, 15 April 2011
Latest Exhibition & Conference News for technical textiles
Latest Exhibition & Conference News for technical textiles
Technical Textiles Industry Events in 2011
The following is a guide to major events relevant to the technical textiles and nonwovens industries for 2011. It is updated regularly with the latest events news.
Knitting Industry - Machinery & Equipment Guide
Welcome to Knitting Industry’s Machinery & Equipment Guide, a comprehensive free access resource for new knitting and hosiery machinery and ancillary equipment. To find the machine you are looking for; please browse our Machinery & Equipment categories.
Used Knitting Machines for Sale: Flat & Fully Fashioned, Circular, Hosiery, Warp Knitting, Dyeing & Finishing, Spare Parts
Used Knitting Machines for Sale: Flat & Fully Fashioned, Circular, Hosiery, Warp Knitting, Dyeing & Finishing, Spare Parts
Latest Used Knitting Machinery for Sale: Circular Knitting
Latest Used Knitting Machinery for Sale: Circular Knitting
Latest Used Knitting Machinery for Sale: Flat & Fully Fashioned Knitting
Latest Used Knitting Machinery for Sale: Flat & Fully Fashioned Knitting
Spare Parts and service for Monk, Bentley Cotton, Scheller & Flat Machines
Alco Knitting Machine Services Ltd. is a U.K. based company that specialises in the sales of spare parts and servicing of Monk and Bentley Cotton fully-fashioned knitting machines.
Smart Fabrics move towards commercialization
Debra Cobb reports from the 7th Smart Fabrics Conference
7th Annual Smart Fabrics Conference, held April 4 – 6 at London’s Russell Hotel, covered an array of new technologies and applications focused on making our lives easier, safer, healthier and more comfortable through the textiles we wear and use every day. Speaking at the conference, wrtier/editor Adrian Wilson defined Smart Fabrics as “fibre-based structures that can react to stimuli,” integrating electronics with textiles to provide new concepts for lighting, heating, cooling, energy harvesting, communicating, sensing, measuring and monitoring.
Thursday, 14 April 2011
Levi 's enter into development agreement for CRAiLAR flax fibre
Naturally Advanced Technologies Inc. (NAT) has announced it has entered into a short term CRAiLAR Flax fibre development agreement with Levi Strauss & Co. Commencing April 2011 to support evaluation of processing CRAiLAR flax fibre in woven casual apparel products, specifically denim and non-denim, bottom and top weight fabrics.
Latest Innovation in Textiles News - 14 April 2011
Latest Innovation in Textiles News – 14 April 2011
Geotextiles in transport route construction
Progress through movement
Eberhard von Kuenheim, former Chairman of the Board of Directors and Supervisory Board at BMW, summed it up beautifully: “Mobility of man and goods is not the consequence, but the basis of our prosperity”. In a modern, industrialized society, being “mobile” is absolutely essential and virtually a fundamental right. However, this requires a corresponding infrastructure. And therefore industrialization works as a powerful engine in transport route construction.
Marks & Spencer launches first ever carbon neutral bra
Leading UK lingerie retailer Marks & Spencer (M&S) has launched the high street’s first ever carbon neutral bra – part of its new Autograph Leaves lingerie collection. As well as focussing on sustainable bra assembly, M&S will also be working with raw material suppliers such as lace producers to find sustainable manufacturing solutions for the future.
Wednesday, 13 April 2011
Vietnam hosts successful conference on German textile machinery
More than 300 delegates from the Vietnamese textiles industry attended a ‘German Technology for the Vietnamese Textile Industry’ conference and exhibition, which took place on 6 and 7 April 2011 in Ho Chi Minh City.
Nagata D-100: Low energy sock machine reduces production costs
Japanese sock machine builder Nagata Seiki has developed a low energy single feed double cylinder sock knitting machine for broad rib and links-links knitting, which it claims reduces production costs. Nagata’s new model D-100 has newly developed cam systems and yarn guide mechanism for high efficiency, stable operation and energy conservation.
Tuesday, 12 April 2011
Desire for creativity at Première Vision China
The 15th edition of Première Vision China was held 31 March and 1 April 2011 at the Kunlun Hotel in Beijing. The twice-yearly event organized by Première Vision, brings together top fabric manufacturers with creative Chinese fashion professionals.
Gildan buys US sock company for U.S. $350 million
Canada’s Gildan Activewear, a leading apparel manufacturer, has announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire 100% of the ordinary shares of Gold Toe Moretz Holdings Corp. (Gold Toe Moretz) for a total purchase price of approximately U.S. $350 million. Under the agreement Gildan will not assume any of Gold Toe Moretz’s outstanding debts.
Monday, 11 April 2011
Study shows Dryarn offers high thermo-physiological comfort
A recent study performed by the LATT laboratory in Biella, Italy is said to have shown that Aquafil Spa’s Dryarn, an innovative polypropylene micro fibre designed for high performance materials for underwear, sportswear and special technical applications even under extreme conditions, is superior to the other fibres analysed in terms of thermo-regulation, breathability and drying speed.
Study shows Dryarn offers high thermo-physiological comfort
A recent study performed by the LATT laboratory in Biella, Italy is said to have shown that Aquafil Spa’s Dryarn, an innovative polypropylene micro fibre designed for high performance materials for underwear, sportswear and special technical applications even under extreme conditions, is superior to the other fibres analysed in terms of thermo-regulation, breathability and drying speed.
Spotlight on Lycra Sport Fabric and Lycra T400
Invista will be showcasing its performance-driven Lycra Sport fabrics as well as Lycra T400 fibre at the Performance Days Show at MTC world of fashion in Munich on 16 and 17 May 2011. Performance Days specialises in presenting functional fabrics and accessories for the sportswear and workwear markets.
Rhodia increases polymer capacity in Freiburg
Rhodia has announced a debottlenecking of its polymer production capacity in Freiburg, Germany. Rhodia’s Global Business Unit (GBU), Polyamide & Intermediates, a leader in the polyamide PA66 market, is strengthening its position as major producer of polymers in Europe.
Spotlight on Lycra Sport Fabric and Lycra T400
Invista will be showcasing its performance-driven Lycra Sport fabrics as well as Lycra T400 fibre at the Performance Days Show at MTC world of fashion in Munich on 16 and 17 May 2011. Performance Days specialises in presenting functional fabrics and accessories for the sportswear and workwear markets.
Smart Fabrics move towards commercialization
Debra Cobb reports from the 7th Smart Fabrics Conference
Friday, 8 April 2011
New helicopter survival suit gets Outlast technology
Survival-One Limited, a leader in the design, manufacture and service of survival clothing and equipment, has recently launched a new helicopter passenger survival suit incorporating Outlast technology for better comfort.
Thursday, 7 April 2011
Strong sales lift profits at Wolford
Innovative Austrian hosiery and lingerie manufacturing brand Wolford posted a strong third quarter 2010/11, continuing the positive trend of the first two quarters. Sales at the international fashion company in the first nine months of the current fiscal year (May 1, 2010 – January 31, 2011) rose by 6.6% to EUR 120.0 million, but operating performance indicators developed even more gratifyingly, with profit from continuing operations improving by 93% on the previous year, from EUR 4.6 million to EUR 8.9 million.
UNRAVEL. Knitwear in fashion
From 16 March - 14 August 2011 Belgium’s MoMu Fashion Museum is presenting the exhibition ‘UNRAVEL. Knitwear in fashion.’ The exhibition will introduce visitors to a wide variety of exquisite knitted garments and accessories from across past centuries, with a focus on high fashion pieces and their vernacular interpretations.
India's NTC to enter technical textiles sector
India’s government owned National Textiles Corporation (NTC) has announced it will invest Rupees 4.25 billion in a technical textiles joint venture to meet the fast growing demand in healthcare and infrastructure sectors, according to a report in The Hindu.
Wednesday, 6 April 2011
Sioen agrees sale of Roland International
Netherlands headquartered Sioen Industries, a producer of technical textiles, fine chemicals and high-tech protective clothing, has announced it has reached an agreement for the sale of one of its subsidiaries, Roland International.
Delta Galil sets goals for sustainable production
Intimate apparel specialist Delta Galil Industries Ltd has set goals for cutting the amount of water, energy and waste consumed by its factories around the world as part of the company's first Global Corporate Responsibility report.
New OEKO-TEX test criteria become mandatory on 1st April
The new test criteria for product certification under OEKO-TEX Standard 100 which were published by the International OEKO-TEX association at the beginning of the year became mandatory for all certification processes on 1 April, when the three-month transitional period comes to an end.
New OEKO-TEX test criteria become mandatory on 1st April
The new test criteria for product certification under OEKO-TEX Standard 100 which were published by the International OEKO-TEX association at the beginning of the year became mandatory for all certification processes on 1 April, when the three-month transitional period comes to an end.
Oerlikon Saurer to show energy saving solutions at Techtextil
Techtextil is the most significant global trade fair for technical textiles and nonwovens and will once again attract a specialist audience to Frankfurt from 24 to 26 May 2011. Oerlikon Saurer’s Allma product line, a known innovator in twisting and cabling of technical yarns and tire cord, will exhibit its Allma CC3 in the combined version as two-for-one and cabling machine. The company’s latest innovations and energy saving solutions will be the central topics for visitors.
Tuesday, 5 April 2011
Bangladesh now world's second largest knitted goods manufacturer
Bangladesh has become the world's second largest exporter of knitted goods, beating Turkey in terms of volume last year, a report in the country’s Financial Express said on Sunday.
Sri Lanka's Textured Jersey raises $15.8 million
According to report by Lanka Business Online this morning, Textured Jersey Lanka, a Hong Kong-Sri Lanka joint venture textile manufacturer, has raised 1.74 billion rupees (15.8 million US dollars) through a private placement of shares ahead of a public offer.
Performance Days sets sights higher for 2011
The sixth Performance Days trade fair-roadshow is set to kick off in May this year and following the steady growth in the number of visitors to previous shows and an increase of more than 60% in November 2010, the show has its sights set on topping the 1000-guest mark this year.
Performance Days sets sights higher for 2011
The sixth Performance Days trade fair-roadshow is set to kick off in May this year and following the steady growth in the number of visitors to previous shows and an increase of more than 60% in November 2010, the show has its sights set on topping the 1000-guest mark this year.
TenCate secures Italian order for Defender M fabric
TenCate Protective Fabrics EMEA has secured an initial order from the Italian manufacturer Aero Sekur S.p.A (Aprilia, Italy) for the delivery of inherently fire-resistant TenCate Defender M fabric to the Italian 'Soldier of the Future' programme (Forza Nec). The aim of this programme is to modernize the equipment of the Italian infantry.
Monday, 4 April 2011
Wool production on a slow road to recovery
According to Australian Wool Innovation (AWI), Australian wool production is slowly rising, arresting a 20-year trend of decline.
Dyneema appoints Gruschwitz Tech-Twists as distribution partner
DSM Dyneema has formed a partnership with gruschwitz gmbh Tech-Twists in which they become a Premium Distribution Partner for UHMWPE fibre manufactured by DSM Dyneema. The new agreement becomes effective 1 April 2011 and is specific to Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Albania, Belarus, Bosnia – Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine.
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Friday, 1 April 2011
Latest Innovation in Textiles News - 31 March 2011
Latest Innovation in Textiles News - 31 March 2011
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