Lejaby, the insolvent French lingerie manufacturing brand has been put into judicial administration by a Lyon court for a period of six months, to allow the company to continue to trade while it restructures its business and prepares a recovery plan.
Monday, 31 October 2011
KPS Capital Partners buys American & Efird from Ruddick
KPS Capital Partners, LP has announced that it has entered into definitive agreements to acquire American & Efird, Inc. (A&E) from Ruddick Corporation through a newly-formed affiliate, A&E Global, for $180.0 million, subject to certain post-closing adjustments.
Friday, 28 October 2011
REPORT: Stretch fibres and fabrics - reaching new levels of comfort
Report summary
This report examines the field of stretch fibres and fabrics, which have been credited with radically changing the way people look and feel in the clothes they wear.
REPORT: Stretch fibres and fabrics - reaching new levels of comfort
REPORT: Stretch fibres and fabrics - reaching new levels of comfort
Report summary
This report examines the field of stretch fibres and fabrics, which have been credited with radically changing the way people look and feel in the clothes they wear.
REPORT: Stretch fibres and fabrics - reaching new levels of comfort
Thursday, 27 October 2011
REPORT: Fast track - innovations at ITMA
Report summary
This report highlights a number of groundbreaking innovations which were launched at ITMA (International Exhibition of Textile Machinery) in Barcelona, Spain, during September 22-29, 2011.
REPORT: Fast track - innovations at ITMA
Report summary
This report highlights a number of groundbreaking innovations which were launched at ITMA (International Exhibition of Textile Machinery) in Barcelona, Spain, during September 22-29, 2011.
Profile of Jersey Lomellina: a global leader in circular knitted stretch fabrics
Report summary
Italian brand Jersey Lomellina is a successful producer of circular knitted stretch fabrics for a broad range of applications—including underwear, swimwear, sportswear and leisure wear. The fabrics are known for their quality, innovation and style, due in part to the fact that the company's manufacturing facilities have remained in Italy rather than being transferred to cheaper Asian production facilities.
Profile of Jersey Lomellina: a global leader in circular knitted stretch fabrics
Profile of Jersey Lomellina: a global leader in circular knitted stretch fabrics
Report summary
Italian brand Jersey Lomellina is a successful producer of circular knitted stretch fabrics for a broad range of applications—including underwear, swimwear, sportswear and leisure wear. The fabrics are known for their quality, innovation and style, due in part to the fact that the company's manufacturing facilities have remained in Italy rather than being transferred to cheaper Asian production facilities.
Profile of Jersey Lomellina: a global leader in circular knitted stretch fabrics
GreenFields delivers fully recyclable artificial grass system
A Dutch football club has installed a new 100% recyclable artificial grass pitch which uses a patented weaving technique which results in the turf fibres remaining upright.
GreenFields delivers fully recyclable artificial grass system
InterfaceFLOR to close the loop in SITA partnership
Modular flooring manufacturer InterfaceFLOR has signed a pan-European agreement with waste management specialist, SITA. The partners in sustainability have joined forces to recover end-of-life carpet tiles from customers across Europe and maximise their use. Rather than being sent to landfill, the tiles will be returned to InterfaceFLOR to be re-used by the company’s social partners or fully recycled in to new carpet tiles using the company’s pioneering ReEntry 2.0 technology.
Wednesday, 26 October 2011
Discovery Textiles finds niche in hospital sheets
A knitted textiles manufacturer which only started production in July this year, is set to double its workforce and triple its capacity making fitted sheets for hospital and healthcare facilities across the USA.
Multi-risk protection gets comfortable at A+A
Sabine Anton Katzenberg reports from A+A in Dusseldorf
The biannual trade show A+A in Düsseldorf is a must for everyone who is involved in safety and health at work. And it is an important newsroom for the latest technical textiles applied in protective clothing and work wear.
Tuesday, 25 October 2011
Hawick Knitwear's sales spark growth plans
Scottish Borders knitwear manufacturer Hawick Knitwear has announced plans to hire 50 new trainees over the next three years in order to help meet demand for its quality knitwear.
Family hosiery business awarded $3m military contract
Cabot Hosiery Mills, a Vermont, New England based family business, has landed a contract said to be worth US$ 3 million to supply the United States Marine Corps with nearly half a million pairs of socks over the course of the next 12 months.
Forcespinning production system debuts at Filtration 2011
FibeRio Technology Corporation announced today that it will launch its new 1.1 meter wide continuous nanofibre production system at the INDA Filtration 2011 show in Chicago on November 16th.
Monday, 24 October 2011
New Technologies for Making Up Technical Textiles and Clothing
Report summary
A wide spectrum of innovative and high-tech equipment and software packages for technical textiles and clothing was on show at Texprocess-a new trade fair launched by Messe Frankfurt and held during May 24-26, 2011, in Frankfurt, Germany.
New Technologies for Making Up Technical Textiles and Clothing
The World Nonwovens Industry: Part 1-The Leading Ten Producers
Report summary
This report is the first in a series of three in which the world's top 40 nonwovens producers are profiled. The report provides updated information and data about the activities and strategies of Ahlstrom, Companhia Providência, DuPont Nonwovens, Fiberweb, Freudenberg, Glatfelter, Johns Manville, Kimberly-Clark, Polymer Group Inc (PGI) and Sandler.
The World Nonwovens Industry: Part 1-The Leading Ten Producers
Profile of AGY: A World Leader in Glass Fibre Technology
Report summary
AGY Holding is a leading manufacturer of advanced glass fibre for use in the reinforcement of materials for a diverse range of high-value composite applications. The company markets its products on the basis of their "extreme performance", and increasingly, the company is basing its business strategy on specialisation as a way of retaining its utility in niche markets. This report provides details of the company's developments, facilities, products and markets, competition, environmental performance, financial performance and an outlook for the future.
Global Technical Textiles Business Update
Report summary
This report provides a round-up of recent corporate developments in the global technical textiles sector, including acquisitions, business news, events, investments and joint ventures.
Statistics: Mill Consumption of Fibres and Fibre Production in Asia
Report summary
This report includes statistical data and analysis of mill consumption of fibres and fibre production in Asia for the period 2003-10. The report covers several regions and provides detailed data for: China and Hong Kong; Japan, South Korea and Taiwan; South-East Asia; and South Asia. In addition to the statistics, the data are broken down into cotton fibres, wool fibres, man-made cellulosic fibres and synthetic fibres.
Statistics: Mill Consumption of Fibres and Fibre Production in Asia
Innovation and Internationalisation Drive Success in the German Technical Textile Industry
Report summary
The German textile and clothing industry has undergone extensive structural changes over the last few decades in response to stiff competition from countries with lower wages. German firms have tackled these structural changes head on by internationalising their operations and focusing on innovative products and strong brands, which has led the industry to be the forerunner internationally in the field of technical textiles.
Innovation and Internationalisation Drive Success in the German Technical Textile Industry
Friday, 21 October 2011
VDMA: ITMA 2011 results exceeded expectations
According to the VDMA, German exhibitors at ITMA drew very positive conclusions from September’s ITMA 2011 in Barcelona.
Norwegian Woolmark licensees win with merino
Two Norwegian producers of knitted merino wool apparel have recently taken major industry awards in the active/outdoor sector.
Thursday, 20 October 2011
ITMA 2011: New intarsia options increase design potential
Intarsia options on the world’s best computerised flat knitting machines just got better. Leading flat knitting machine builders Stoll, Shima Seiki and Steiger all showed multi feeder and new intarsia machine options at last month’s ITMA 2011 in Barcelona, which give knitwear designers and manufacturers greater design scope than ever.
Collaboration yields 80 gauge fabric for Jersey Lomellina
A unique collaboration between five of Europe’s biggest players in knitted textiles has resulted in the creation of the finest ever jersey fabric in 80 gauge. The collaborators say the unique ultra-fine lightweight fabric is the result of an extraordinary mix of technology, research, innovation, commitment, passion and excellence in quality.
Teijin Supports Flood Relief Efforts in Thailand
Japanese fibres giant Teijin Limited announced today that it will donate 20 million Japanese yen (approx. 260,000 USD) for relief and recovery efforts in communities affected by severe flooding in Thailand. The donation includes 15 million yen provided to the Thai government.
Italian pavilion to feature at Cashmere World show
An Italian Pavilion is one of the key new features at this month’s Cashmere World 2011, with Italian cashmere brands including, Annalisa Bucci Cashmere, Chianti Cashmere Goat Farm, Giovanni Cavagna, Max Tonso Cashmere, Maglieria D'arte, Pashmere, Terre Nomadiche, Roberto Tirelli taking part.
Teijin's CFRP technologies win top ICIS Innovation Award
Japan’s Teijin has announced that its mass production technologies for carbon fibre reinforced plastic (CFRP) have been selected as overall winner in this year's ICIS Innovation Awards. Teijin is also the recipient of the Best Product Innovation award.
Wednesday, 19 October 2011
INDA names finalists for 2012 Visionary Award
Five consumer products ranging from a unique floor-cleaning pad to a disposable bra liner have been nominated as finalists for the 2012 Visionary Award.
Twaron UD41 offers extra protection for police and military
Teijin Aramid introduced its latest unidirectional laminate fabric, Twaron UD41 at the A+A show in Dusseldorf yesterday, which has been specially developed for bulletproof vests to provide extra protection from different types of attack.
Monday, 17 October 2011
NILIT to showcase innovations at Intertextile Shanghai
Israel based Nylon 6.6 producer Nilit has announced it will be showing its innovative yarn range, including the company’s novel Innergy yarn at the forthcoming Intertextile Shanghai 2011 trade fair. At the show, Nilit will also showcase the Nilit BodyFashion Trendbook for Spring/Summer 2013.
NILIT to showcase innovations at Intertextile Shanghai
Israel based Nylon 6.6 producer Nilit has announced it will be showing its innovative yarn range, including the company’s novel Innergy yarn at the forthcoming Intertextile Shanghai 2011 trade fair. At the show, Nilit will also showcase the Nilit BodyFashion Trendbook for Spring/Summer 2013.
RITE Group Conference seeks paradigm shift through traceability
Debra Cobb reports from London
How can the apparel textile industry link together its diverse efforts toward sustainability in a way that is meaningful to the brand, retailer and consumer? Can a system of supply chain traceability help reduce “greenwashing” and convince consumers to care about the provenance of what they wear?
RITE Group Conference seeks paradigm shift through traceability
RITE Group Conference seeks paradigm shift through traceability
Debra Cobb reports from London
How can the apparel textile industry link together its diverse efforts toward sustainability in a way that is meaningful to the brand, retailer and consumer? Can a system of supply chain traceability help reduce “greenwashing” and convince consumers to care about the provenance of what they wear?
RITE Group Conference seeks paradigm shift through traceability
UK hosiery firm awarded M&S eco factory status
Courtaulds UK Ltd’s West Mill hosiery factory in Belper, Derbyshire is the first UK supplier site to be awarded Marks & Spencer’s eco factory status.
Energy savings focus and new Monforts 8000 stenter
Technical textiles news from Innovation in Textiles
Billy Hunter meets Monforts Vice President, Klaus Heinrichs at ITMA in Barcelona
Leading dyeing and finishing machinery manufacturer A. Monforts Textilmaschinen showcased its latest products for dyeing, finishing and sanforising at ITMA 2011 in Barcelona with special emphasis on energy saving solutions and environmental protection.
Friday, 14 October 2011
Energy savings focus and new Monforts 8000 stenter
Billy Hunter meets Monforts Vice President, Klaus Heinrichs at ITMA in Barcelona
Leading dyeing and finishing machinery manufacturer A. Monforts Textilmaschinen showcased its latest products for dyeing, finishing and sanforising at ITMA 2011 in Barcelona with special emphasis on energy saving solutions and environmental protection.
Thursday, 13 October 2011
Montex solution for BWF Protec
Technical textiles news from Innovation in Textiles
Monforts has pulled out all the stops in the engineering and commissioning of a special Montex stenter line for Germany’s BWF Protec.
Karl Mayer Malimo joins VDMA sustainability initiative
Karl Mayer Malimo has joined the VDMA’s Blue Competence sustainability initiative, which aims to be a platform for sound factual information on the textile engineering sector. The initiative, which is particularly concerned with sustainability, energy efficiency and the conservation of resources, champions the textile engineering sector as the problem solver for the current and future demands of society.
SPINEXPO Shanghai sees record visitor numbers
The 18th edition of SPINEXPO Shanghai, which was held from 6-9 September 2011 at the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition & Convention Center, recorded a record 10,285 visitors.
Scottish knitwear producer wins Gold Award for exports
Scottish cashmere knitwear and accessories brand Johnstons of Elgin was awarded the coveted Gold Award at the UKFT Export Awards which were held at Banqueting Hall in London’s Whitehall on Tuesday.
Wednesday, 12 October 2011
Merz launches new medical compression hosiery machine
Specialist German producer of circular knitting machines for medical stockings Merz launched a new four feed machine with reciprocating heel and toe movement at last month’s ITMA.
Merz launches new medical compression hosiery machine
Specialist German producer of circular knitting machines for medical stockings Merz launched a new four feed machine with reciprocating heel and toe movement at last month’s ITMA.
Teijin Aramid opens Endumax high strength tape facility
Technical textiles news from Innovation in Textiles
Teijin Aramid opened its newest plant for the production of its Endumax high strength tape in Emmen in the Netherlands today. By adding the new high-performance polyethylene tape (HP-PE) to its product portfolio, the Teijin Group says it has taken the next step toward global market leadership in super fibres and materials.
Setting new standards in ultra-fine stretch warp knits
Karl Mayer claims its new HKS 2-3 E machine (right) is setting new standards in the production of super-fine fabrics. The new machine has a record fine gauge of E 50 and its technical features enable it to produce what the company calls ‘the finest warp-knitted stretch fabrics in the world’.
Tuesday, 11 October 2011
REPORT: ‘Information on Man Made Fibres’
CIRFS, the Brussels based European Man‐made Fibres Association has published its latest statistical report on developments in the global man‐made fibres industry. The report, ‘Information on Man‐made Fibres’ is the 47th edition of this valuable summary of the dynamic and growing man-made fibres industry.
REPORT: ‘Information on Man Made Fibres’
CIRFS, the Brussels based European Man‐made Fibres Association has published its latest statistical report on developments in the global man‐made fibres industry. The report, ‘Information on Man‐made Fibres’ is the 47th edition of this valuable summary of the dynamic and growing man-made fibres industry.
Major order received for Defender M fabrics
Technical textiles news from Innovation in Textiles
TenCate Defense & Tactical, a supplier of inherently flame resistant (FR) fabrics for ground troop uniforms, has been selected to receive a major order for new TenCate Defender M fabrics specifically designed to meet new end-user needs to improve pants performance.
Monday, 10 October 2011
Strong growth predicted as Techtextil India 2011 opens
Technical textiles news from Innovation in Textiles
India’s technical textiles industry is expected to grow to a value of Rs 1,58,000 crore by 2017, a senior government official said at the opening of Techtextil India 2011 in Mumbai, Moneycontrol reports.
Profile of Pacific Brands
Pacific Brands is a large manufacturer and distributor of clothing and workwear with over 30 major brands in its portfolio and around 6,500 employees. This profile provides information and analysis of Pacific Brands' operations and its attempts to transform itself into a more successful and profitable company.
Leading Edge Technologies for Textile Finishing
Consumers are demanding enhanced aesthetics and comfort in apparel, as well as higher levels of protection, performance and easy care properties. The textile and clothing industry needs innovative chemical finishes in order to meet these demands, increase the range of end use applications for its products and open up new markets.
Forecasts of Global End Use Demand for Textile Fibres
Global end use demand for textile fibres equates to the consumption of textile fibres by the final consumer. This report analyses recent trends in textile fibre prices and end use demand by region. It also includes indispensable textile fibre demand forecasts up to the year 2020. In view of the instability of cotton prices since mid-2010 and the uncertain economic outlook, this report is a vital resource for companies undertaking strategic planning for the next few years.
Prospects for the Textile and Clothing Industry in South Korea
This country profile provides in-depth analysis of South Korea's textile and clothing industry, which played a major role in the country's initial industrialisation. However, there has been a decline in the number of operations and employees in recent years due to labour shortages, rising costs and growth in competition from other Asian countries with far lower production costs.
Prospects for the Textile and Clothing Industry in South Korea
World Textile and Apparel Trade and Production Trends: Egypt, Morocco, Tunisia and Turkey
This latest edition in our flagship series of reports contains statistical data, information and insight into the textile and apparel industries in Egypt, Morocco, Tunisia and Turkey. The report includes detailed information on domestic production and exports of textiles and clothing by type and destination. It presents a wealth of information and is essential for anyone who is considering sourcing from, or selling to, these countries.
World Textile and Apparel Trade and Production Trends: Egypt, Morocco, Tunisia and Turkey
World Textile and Apparel Trade and Production Trends: Egypt, Morocco, Tunisia and Turkey
This latest edition in our flagship series of reports contains statistical data, information and insight into the textile and apparel industries in Egypt, Morocco, Tunisia and Turkey. The report includes detailed information on domestic production and exports of textiles and clothing by type and destination. It presents a wealth of information and is essential for anyone who is considering sourcing from, or selling to, these countries.
World Textile and Apparel Trade and Production Trends: Egypt, Morocco, Tunisia and Turkey
Forecasts of Global End Use Demand for Textile Fibres
Global end use demand for textile fibres equates to the consumption of textile fibres by the final consumer. This report analyses recent trends in textile fibre prices and end use demand by region. It also includes indispensable textile fibre demand forecasts up to the year 2020. In view of the instability of cotton prices since mid-2010 and the uncertain economic outlook, this report is a vital resource for companies undertaking strategic planning for the next few years.
Leading Edge Technologies for Textile Finishing
Consumers are demanding enhanced aesthetics and comfort in apparel, as well as higher levels of protection, performance and easy care properties. The textile and clothing industry needs innovative chemical finishes in order to meet these demands, increase the range of end use applications for its products and open up new markets.
Profile of Pacific Brands
Pacific Brands is a large manufacturer and distributor of clothing and workwear with over 30 major brands in its portfolio and around 6,500 employees. This profile provides information and analysis of Pacific Brands' operations and its attempts to transform itself into a more successful and profitable company.
Friday, 7 October 2011
Nonwovens industry professionals honoured
Nonwovens news from Innovation in Textiles
The tenth annual INDA Award for Lifetime Technical Achievement was presented this week to industry veteran Mike Putnam, of PGI, while the coveted Lifetime Service Award was given to Morris T. Collins, Jr., of RKW US, Inc., at the second annual Research, Innovation & Science for Engineered Fabrics (RISE) Conference, which took place from 3-6 October at the Sheraton Raleigh Hotel in Raleigh, N.C.
ITMA 2011: Spin-knit machines to offer greener future
Knitting Industry news from ITMA 2011
Billy Hunter reports from Barcelona
The best knitting and probably textile technology story at the recent ITMA in Barcelona, was for me, the simultaneous introduction of combined spinning-knitting machines by three leading circular knitting machine builders – Germany’s Mayer & Cie and Terrot and Taiwan’s Pailung.
ITMA 2011: Spin-knit machines to offer greener future
Knitting Industry news from ITMA 2011
Billy Hunter reports from Barcelona
The best knitting and probably textile technology story at the recent ITMA in Barcelona, was for me, the simultaneous introduction of combined spinning-knitting machines by three leading circular knitting machine builders – Germany’s Mayer & Cie and Terrot and Taiwan’s Pailung.
Thursday, 6 October 2011
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Technical textiles news from Innovation in Textiles
Japanese high performance fibres supplier Teijin will be exhibiting at Techtextil India, the international trade fair for technical textiles and nonwovens, which is being held at the Bombay Exhibition Centre in Mumbai, India next week (10-12 October).
Teijin to present high performance solutions at Techtextil India
Wednesday, 5 October 2011
Attending to consumption at ITMA
Technical textiles news from Innovation in Textiles
Adrian Wilson in Barcelona
Without a doubt, savings in energy, water and raw materials were the key drivers for the machine and process innovations on show at this year’s ITMA in Barcelona.
Report: Nonwoven cartridge market for pools and spas
Nonwovens news from Innovation in Textiles
INDA, Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry, has published a new report called ‘Nonwoven Cartridge Market for Pools and Spas.’ The new INDA Segment Analysis focuses on a niche market within the overall Liquid Filtration business.
First all black Twaron fibre produced
Technical textiles news from Innovation in Textiles
Teijin Aramid has commenced production of the first all black aramid fibre, Twaron Black, in Emmen, in the Netherlands. Twaron, normally golden yellow in colour due to the chemical process used in its manufacture, is now available in black for the first time.
Tuesday, 4 October 2011
Polymeric material has potential for non-invasive procedures
Technical textiles news from Innovation in Textiles
Scientists at the University of California, San Diego have developed what they believe to be the first polymeric material that is sensitive to biologically benign levels of near infrared irradiation (NRI), enabling the material to disassemble in a highly controlled fashion.
Polymeric material has potential for non-invasive procedures
10TH OUTLOOK focuses on global markets
Nonwovens news from Innovation in Textiles
Outlook, the Personal Care Products Conference organised by EDANA, met in Budapest this year from 28-30 September, celebrating its 10th anniversary.
Self-cleaning cotton kills bacteria, breaks down pesticides
Self-cleaning cotton kills bacteria, breaks down pesticides
Technical textiles news from Innovation in Textiles
Scientists at the University of California Davis (UC Davis) have developed a self-cleaning cotton fabric that they say can kill bacteria and break down toxic chemicals such as pesticide residues when exposed to light.
Invista addresses leg wear market opportunities
Invista, owner of the Lycra fibre brand, used the second edition of its unique trade event, ‘LYCRA fiber MOVES’ in Barcelona last week, to announce its newest offerings for the leg wear market. At the event, the company addressed 300 textile professionals from 25 countries, with the aim of meeting unmet consumer needs.
Monday, 3 October 2011
Carhartt selects CRAiLAR Flax fibre for work wear
Technical textiles news from Innovation in Textiles
Naturally Advanced Technologies Inc. (NAT) announced today that it has entered into a short term CRAiLAR Flax fibre development agreement with work wear brand Carhartt commencing September 2011 to support evaluation of processing CRAiLAR Flax fibre in premium grade work wear.
Clariant launches new generation flame retardant
Technical textiles news from Innovation in Textiles
Clariant’s innovative program for fire retardancy, Sustainable Protection, was detailed in full on the 22 September, the opening day of ITMA - the first of six ‘innovation sessions’ scheduled by the company during the exhibition in Barcelona.
Première Vision Gives Us a Reason to Believe
Debra Cobb reports from Paris
In the midst of political, economic and environmental challenges, the only sure thing is impermanence—and the need for unceasing creativity in order to adapt. This was the message of Première Vision Pluriel, the twice-yearly high-end fashion textile fair held last week in Paris at the Parc des Expositions, where knitters, weavers, spinners and textile designers celebrated the joy of creation. With 46,222 visits, Premiére Vision and Expofil together enjoyed a 10% increase in attendance over one year ago, according to the organizers.
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