KnittingTradeJournal

The technical magazine for the global #knitting and #hosiery industries. Published by MCL News and Media.

[KnittingTradeJournal @knittingtrade]

🧵The Karl Mayer Group has how outlined the latest developments for the shoe sector from both its warp and flat #knitting businesses🧵

https://t.co/A2sKTtsHXY

[KnittingTradeJournal @knittingtrade]

🧵Italy's Busi Giovanni will attend this summer's ITMA exhibition in Milan where, amongst the models on show, will be the latest Busi Twin Layer machine from the company's renowned Platinum range of sock knitting machines🧵

https://t.co/2y9cy4Xr5K

[KnittingTradeJournal @knittingtrade]

🧵Oeko-Tex has announced that more than 1,000 facilities globally, including a large number of #knitted fabric manufacturers, have now been certified as complying with its STeP #environmental standard🧵

https://t.co/ukPVaZndt4

[KnittingTradeJournal @knittingtrade]

Based in the Baden-Württemberg region of Germany, Lederer Elastic Yarns was founded in 1948 by Jörg Lederer, producing covered elastic yarns for a wide range of applications - from fashionable legwear to woven fabrics and medical products, particularly the compression sector.

[KnittingTradeJournal @knittingtrade]

📣Lederer Elastic Yarns will reach a historic milestone in 2023 when it celebrates its 75th anniversary📣

https://t.co/OA3NSXUHEz

[KnittingTradeJournal @knittingtrade]

🔔Lingerie brand @VictoriasSecret has completed the acquisition of online only intimates brand @AdoreMe 🔔

https://t.co/Aouau4efFc

[KnittingTradeJournal @knittingtrade]

🌟The Lycra Company has launched its directional legwear trends forecast for AW23/24. This season designers look to the future by taking inspiration from nature and traditional crafts, layering it with science and #technology 🌟

https://t.co/0QdbxxWi8h

[KnittingTradeJournal @knittingtrade]

🧵 @TheLYCRACompany has launched Lycra naturalFX technology, a proprietary #textile finishing process for 100% #cotton knit #garments designed for mass market applications 🧵

https://t.co/OKV2l5mvOy

[KnittingTradeJournal @knittingtrade]

🧵Investments in @shimaseikicomtr 's WHOLEGARMENT technology have allowed New York-based knitter Tailored Industry to develop an on-demand fulfillment system while also addressing key issues such as waste reduction🧵

https://t.co/4x1DHObBlV

[KnittingTradeJournal @knittingtrade]

🧵@masholdings one of Sri Lanka's largest fabric and clothing manufacturers has announced the re-launch of its B2B brand Femography, formerly known as FemTech @ MAS, which was established in 2014🧵

https://t.co/KDhorxXbu7

[KnittingTradeJournal @knittingtrade]

🧵Cellulosic fibre specialist @LenzingGroup has been recognised for its Tencel Modal with Indigo Colour technology, a dyeing process that offers a more #sustainable method of producing #knitted denim🧵

https://t.co/6lE2tHGVjg

[KnittingTradeJournal @knittingtrade]

💡@CoatsGroup , the manufacturer of industrial threads widely used in the #knitting sector, has launched a new #recycled polyester thread, which is designed to reduce #microplastic pollution 💡

https://t.co/CSYbdSDPE8

[KnittingTradeJournal @knittingtrade]

🧵The global production of natural fibres is estimated at 32.6 million tonnes in 2022, down 1.1 million tonnes from the estimate one month ago, according to a new report. Production reached 33.3 million tonnes in 2021 and 31.6 million in 2020🧵
https://t.co/ubziygtFzh

[KnittingTradeJournal @knittingtrade]

🌟Chemical management specialist @ZeroDHC has announced the latest version of its Manufacturing Restricted Substances List which includes new restrictions on all PFAS used for #textile, #footwear and leather treatments👇🏼
https://t.co/nWY2ZozfDQ

[KnittingTradeJournal @knittingtrade]

💡@Microban International has a new, #sustainable odour capture #technology for polyester fabrics that is completely metal free. The technology is proven to reduce odours by up to 93% on polyester and polyester-rich blends💡

https://t.co/C2uDB1hO4K

[KnittingTradeJournal @knittingtrade]

📢 NEW SEPT/OCT ISSUE OUT NOW! 👓 download pdf sample copy here: https://t.co/D0sYZVJ8O0

SUBSCRIBE WITH 15% DISCOUNT - Apply SUMMER15 at checkout: https://t.co/CJ5UX1hrKl

#knittingindustry #textiles #fabric #knitwear

[KnittingTradeJournal @knittingtrade]

🧵High specification #knitting machines that are capable of knitting durable but flexible technical fabrics are ideal when it comes to meeting the growing demand for #textile solutions in the medical sector 🧵

https://t.co/kejQEuLPt0

[KnittingTradeJournal @knittingtrade]

🧵Computerized knitting machine manufacturer @shimaseikicomtr is celebrating its 60th year of business by holding an Anniversary event at its headquarters in Wakayama, Japan 🧵
https://t.co/YmwWIzhuXg

[KnittingTradeJournal @knittingtrade]

🧵The #Bangladesh Knitwear Manufacturers and Exporters Association @BKMEA has warned that the soaring cost of fuel is putting a significant strain on the country's #knitwear sector🧵
https://t.co/0BrRWIRDQT

[KnittingTradeJournal @knittingtrade]

🔔With almost 900 exhibitors and 1,500 collections across a total exhibition area of around 45,000 square metres, Munich Fabric Start will feature eight different areas when it opens its doors from 30 August to 1 September🔔
https://t.co/lafj3nUNSt