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
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
Plauen hosts conference on industrial lace production
Raschel lace machine manufacturer Karl Mayer is to participate in a specialist conference on machine produced lace in Plauen in the Vogtland region of Germany on 27 October 2011.
Monday, 10 October 2011
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
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
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
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.
Tuesday, 4 October 2011
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
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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