Leading German circular knitting machine builder Mayer & Cie. will show a new version of its 34 inch S4-3.2 II single jersey machine in a new 44 gauge format with 108 feeders at the forthcoming ShanghaiTex exhibition.
Sunday, 5 June 2011
Friday, 3 June 2011
Shima Seiki introduces new SSR112 machine for new era
Japanese flat knitting machine manufacturer Shima Seiki has announced the release of a brand new computerized flat knitting machine that is said to be highly productive, energy efficient, and compact. The new machine, named SSR112, has been developed as a new machine for a new era of knitting.
Première Vision attracts new knitters
For its second 2011 edition (20-22 September), dedicated to the autumn winter 2012-13 fabric collections, Première Vision's organisers say that indicators are looking positive, encouraging a climate of optimism. 24 new companies have signed up for the event, including a number of knitters from Italy, Turkey, Taiwan and Japan.
Thursday, 2 June 2011
Trying to understand Russia
Adrian Wilson reports from Techtextil in Frankfurt
One thing I noticed at this year's Techtextil was a considerable rise in both exhibitors and visitors from Russia, compared to the last show two years ago.
There are no figures available from show organiser Messe Frankfurt to confirm this as yet, but there are many signs that the economy in Russia is currently very favourable for major technical textile markets - if only anyone quite knew how to get in.
Wednesday, 1 June 2011
Nilit expands operations in Israel and China
Nilit, a global manufacturer and leader in the production of nylon 6.6 has announced an important expansion plan covering its plants in Israel and China, enabling it to significantly increase production at these key sites.
Micromafin ultrafine nylon fibre launched
Japan’s Toray Industries has announced it will start selling Micromafin an ultrafine nylon fibre which is said to have a delicate feel and superior softness.
In April this year Toray started shipping the product to major apparel manufacturers and aims to achieve a sales volume of 25 tons in the first year and 100 tons per year from year three. Micromafin, which can be incorporated into yarns as fine as 0.5dtex, is aimed at leg wear and intimate apparel markets.
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