According to warp knitting machinery manufacturer Karl Mayer, warp-knitted spacer fabrics produced on the RD 6/1-12 and RD 7/2-12 (EL) are absolutely indispensable nowadays for use as upholstery ...

Tilak Dias’ academic career began when he joined the University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka, as an Assistant Lecturer in Knitting Technology after obtaining a ‘Diplom-Ingenieur’ degree in Textile ...

Paradise Textiles, the material science and innovation hub of Alpine Group, has announced the development of a US$102 million integrated fabric manufacturing facility in Alexandria’s Amreya Public ...

Hyosung TNC has unveiled what it describes as the world’s first fully integrated plant-based spandex supply chain, converting sugarcane into stretch fibre through a connected manufacturing platform in ...

Sheertex, the brand formerly known as Sheerly Genius, has created “the world’s first pair of unbreakable sheer pantyhose”. Named one of Time’s Best Inventions of 2018, Sheertex pantyhose are made with ...

The latest edition of the International Production Cost Comparison (IPCC) from ITMF has been published. The report measures the manufacturing costs of different textile products in the primary textile ...

China’s cluster model and bundled procurement accelerate move towards standardised, platform-ready manufacturing at unprecedented scale. Equipment procurement signing ceremony for the Global Green ...

Mayer & Cie., the long-established German manufacturer of circular knitting and braiding machines, has filed for insolvency under self-administration at the Hechingen District Court. The application ...

Free eye screenings improve wellbeing for thousands of garment workers globally. Crystal will continue investing in targeted physical and mental health programmes as part of its long-term ...

Standard has purchased a range of Busi models including Busi Basic, Busi Light MP, and Busi J-Terry. Standard Group has purchased a range of Busi models including Busi Basic, Busi Light MP, and Busi J ...

A study by the Waste and Resources Action Programme found that up to 15% of knitted fabric goes to waste during production, due to defects such as snags and needle lines. This can result in ...

Functional fabric fair Performance Days presented the latest innovations in textile-to-textile (T2T) recycling, while debating challenges and opportunities for how to support and build recycling ...