Migdal Ha'emek
Israeli yarns producer Nilit, a leader in the production of nylon 6.6, has announced that Arie Gottlieb is to step down after thirteen years as General Manager. He will be replaced by Zion Ginat.
Thursday, 13 December 2012
Lenzing Celebrates 20 Years of Tencel
Mobile, Alabama
Lenzing’s lyocell cellulosic fibre Tencel turned 20 this week. Lenzing celebrated the anniversary by holding a commemorative ceremony and a customer symposium and here we look at the brand’s past, present and future.
Tuesday, 11 December 2012
Efficient sari production on Karl Mayer FL 20/16
Obertshausen
By creating a new range of patterns on the FL 20/16 raschel lace machine, product developers at Karl Mayer have succeeded in developing something new and innovative that the German company says is set to revolutionise the production of sari fabrics.
Revamped HKS 4-M EL optimises price:performance
Obertshausen
Karl Mayer reports that the new EL drive system on the HKS 4-M EL tricot machine optimises the price:performance ratio. The company says the high-speed HKS 4 EL tricot machine is extremely efficient and highly flexible at the same time, which makes it perfect for meeting market requirements.
Monday, 10 December 2012
Merino meets demand from demanding
London
Merino wool is being used more and more in functional garments from sportswear to protective clothing. The natural fibre which accounts for around 2% of world fibre consumption is being used not only for comfort in demanding conditions but also for its inherent protective properties.
Scottish Borders launches Yarn Exchange
Hawick & Galashiels
Knitwear companies in the Scottish Borders aim to save thousands of pounds through a new website called Yarn Exchange, a scheme initiated by knitwear manufacturers in the Borders town of Galashiels and Hawick. The Yarn Exchange is a specially developed database-driven website that aims to enable textiles businesses in the region and beyond to buy and sell excess yarns.
Thursday, 6 December 2012
Karl Mayer very satisfied with India ITME
Mumbai
At this week’s India ITME 2012 Karl Mayer says it is presenting a machinery show of superlatives. In Hall 5, Stand P9/Q8 the German textile machinery manufacturer is showing an HKS 3-M machine of the 3rd generation and a FL 20/1 machine, each offering wide production possibilities for sari fabrics, a Wefttronic RS for the technical textiles sector and the new NOM automatic sectional warper for warp preparation. A machine range by which means Karl Mayer aims to meet the requirements of the currently booming Indian market.
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