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WEAR2018: The consumer in the circular economy and disruptive technologies for social change

2018-11-12T16:21:23+00:00

The role of the consumer in the circular economy and disruptive technologies for social change in the clothing industry were two of the big themes in this year’s WEAR2018conference in Toronto, Canada. The World Ethical Apparel Roundtable (WEAR) conference is now in its fifth year with organisers Fashion Takes Action bringing together a mix of global [...]

WEAR2018: The consumer in the circular economy and disruptive technologies for social change 2018-11-12T16:21:23+00:00

Cixing split marked by Beworth’s Shanghai debut

2018-11-01T16:18:41+00:00

A new player in the global computerised flat knitting machine industry made its debut at the ITMA Asia + CITME textile machinery exhibition, which took place earlier this month in Shanghai. Ningbo Beworth Textile Machinery Company Ltd. (Beworth), could hardly be called a ‘start-up’, however. Just two years after its incorporation, the Zhejiang [...]

Cixing split marked by Beworth’s Shanghai debut 2018-11-01T16:18:41+00:00

Highly accelerated biodegradation rate for new synthetic insulation material

2018-10-25T11:05:11+00:00

Highly accelerated biodegradation rate for new synthetic insulation material PrimaLoft, a leader in advanced material technology solutions, has introduced PrimaLoft Bio, a synthetic insulation made from 100% recycled, biodegradable fibres. Developed over the last four years by PrimaLoft’s team of scientists and engineers, PrimaLoft says it achieved the breakthrough without affecting the performance characteristics [...]

Highly accelerated biodegradation rate for new synthetic insulation material 2018-10-25T11:05:11+00:00

Lonati shoe upper machine debuts in China

2018-10-23T14:19:22+00:00

Leading Italian hosiery and socks machine builder Lonati launched a new machine for the booming shoe upper sector at ITMA Asia + CITME, the leading textile machinery show, held in Shanghai, China last week. Lonati launched its GOSHOES machine series ‘under the radar’ earlier this year but this was the first time the machine had [...]

Lonati shoe upper machine debuts in China 2018-10-23T14:19:22+00:00

First repeat order for spinitsystems technology

2018-10-23T14:14:39+00:00

Leading German circular knitting machine manufacturer Mayer & Cie. has confirmed that it has received the first repeat orders for its revolutionary spinitsystems, combined spinning and knitting technology. Speaking at last week’s ITMA Asia + CITME exhibition in Shanghai, a buoyant Michael Tuschak, head of marketing and sales for spinitsystems, told Knitting Industry: “We are [...]

First repeat order for spinitsystems technology 2018-10-23T14:14:39+00:00

Cordura’s Cindy McNaull on innovations for protective wear, new collaborations and developing durable technologies

2017-11-22T10:42:06+00:00

Cordura brand exhibited at the A+A international workwear show last month, where it debuted a cutting-edge collection of new fabric technologies for protective wear, including lightweight durable hi visibility laminates for outdoor working and rugged performance stretch fabrics used to reinforce work garments. Innovation in Textiles spoke to Cindy McNaull, Global Brand Director [...]

Cordura’s Cindy McNaull on innovations for protective wear, new collaborations and developing durable technologies 2017-11-22T10:42:06+00:00

Thermal performance for functional sportswear

2017-11-22T10:38:14+00:00

Anne Prahl reports from Performance Days This season’s focus at functional fabric fair Performance Days in Munich was on thermal technologies and covered a diverse range of fabrics and materials, which can increase warmth or store and release body heat, as well as fabrics and systems, which can generate additional heat. Exhibitors showcased [...]

Thermal performance for functional sportswear 2017-11-22T10:38:14+00:00

Shima Seiki celebrates 55th anniversary with breath taking fashion show

2017-11-22T10:29:03+00:00

Leading manufacturer of computerised flat knitting machines Shima Seiki celebrated its 55th anniversary in business last week and wowed visitors with an outstanding hi-tech knit fashion show. The Japanese company, which is currently experiencing unprecedented demand for its machines and design systems, hosted over 1500 guests from around the world (740 people on [...]

Shima Seiki celebrates 55th anniversary with breath taking fashion show 2017-11-22T10:29:03+00:00

Fashion and Sustainability: Look Good, Feel Good, Do Good

2017-11-22T10:24:04+00:00

Wendy Friedman reports from the United Nations The relentless pursuit to increase profits by businesses large and small has fueled a culture of mass over-consumption and disposability. This ambition has taxed our natural resources to their breaking point creating a ripple effect on human beings environmentally, economically, and socially. While the entire world [...]

Fashion and Sustainability: Look Good, Feel Good, Do Good 2017-11-22T10:24:04+00:00

JOB VACANCY: Shima Seiki APEX3 programmer/technician, Scotland

2017-11-22T10:17:18+00:00

Vacancy: Shima Seiki APEX3 programmer/technician at Harley of Scotland Location: Peterhead, Scotland Permanent position Harley of Scotland is a classic Scottish knitwear manufacturer known for excellence, forward thinking knit technology, highest quality yarn and ethical British production. Specialising in seam free knitting techniques for over 15 years, we have perfected the art of [...]

JOB VACANCY: Shima Seiki APEX3 programmer/technician, Scotland 2017-11-22T10:17:18+00:00