Textiles & Apparel / Garment
ISPO Award jury honors sporting goods highlights of 2020
The winners of the ISPO Awards 2020, the gold standard of the sporting goods industry, have been selected. A jury of highly respected experts picked the highlights from a group of more than 430 submissions. Nearly 100 products will receive the honor of Product of the Year, Gold Winner or Winner this year.
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Ahlstrom-Munksjö strengthens manufacturing platform for high performance filtration and energy storage applications
Ahlstrom-Munksjö has completed the initial analysis and design phase of its ongoing project to strengthen manufacturing platform for high performance filtration and energy storage applications. In response to growing customer demand, the company has now decided to proceed with the second phase of the project, which consists of a significant expansion of its micro glass capacity and a further growth in industrial filtration capacity.
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NCTO statement on signing of Phase One Deal on 301 tariffs
The National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO), representing the full spectrum of U.S. textiles from fiber though finished sewn products, released the following statement on the Phase One Deal on 301 tariffs signed today by the U.S. and China.
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Composites
JEC World, the international composites trade show (March 3 to 5, Paris Nord Villepinte exhibition center) is presenting the JEC Composites Industry Programs, a range of conferences and discussion groups bringing together the decision-makers of the end-users industries from around the world. This year, the sessions will focus on the on the automotive, aerospace, and sports & health industries, and cover all issues relating to composites in these strategic sectors.
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Covestro has recently been granted the Solar Impulse Efficient Solutions Label for two projects, which have been proven as economically profitable as well as environmentally protective solutions: solar-powered greenhouses for drying food to preserve it, and a waterborne technology called INSQIN® for sustainable textile coating. This Label from the Solar Impulse Foundation serves as a new and credible symbol and as a guarantee of quality to those looking to implement clean solutions.
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Retailers welcome phase one trade deal with China but say remaining tariffs must end
The National Retail Federation today welcomed the signing of a “phase one” trade agreement between the United States and China but said work remains to be done to end the trade war between the two countries.
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Two STOLL seminars at Pitti Immagine Filati
SHOW YOUR FLAGS AT PITTI is the theme of upcoming Pitti Imagine Filati which will be held from 22-24 January, 2020 in Florence. STOLL will not only show its flag at booth F/3 but also in the occasion of two seminars on January 22, 2020 at 2:00 pm (in English) and at 3:30 pm (in Italian) in the AREA MONUMENTALE, 1st floor, meeting room.
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BCF S8 with new CPC-T convinces carpet industry
Market leader Oerlikon Neumag has its finger firmly on the pulse of their customers with the new Color Pop Compacting unit (CPC-T) for the BCF S8 carpet yarn plant, which is now available for the Polyamide 6 process. The new solution, which was on show from 10-13 January 2020 at the Domotex 2020 in Hannover, attracted great interest from many trade visitors.
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Effective December 31, 2019, Freudenberg, the global technology group acquired 100 percent of Filc shares. The purchase agreement was signed in November. The relevant Austrian antitrust authorities approved the acquisition at the end of December. Filc produces needle punch nonwoven textiles and laminated materials primarily for the automotive and construction industries.
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BenQ Materials is pleased to announce the launch of Xpore, a ground-breaking new technology for waterproof and breathable textiles. Xpore is the first genuine innovation in waterproof and breathable technology for many years, providing not only comfort – with an unprecedented “beyond dry” experience – but also environmentally-friendly safety.
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Coloreel in the USA
Coloreel will together with Hirsch Solutions display its instant thread coloring unit at the show Impressions Expo Long Beach
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Regeneration and craftsmanship highlighted for Spring / Summer 2021 apparel fabric trends
The Intertextile Directions Trend Committee has set the theme of REGENERATION for Spring / Summer 2021 apparel fabric trends. As global climate activism looks to regenerate the fashion industry and demand rises for high tech features and cultural craftsmanship, four key trends will represent the theme: Sobriety, Preservations, Spontaneity and Diversity. On-trend fabric samples from exhibitors will be displayed onsite at Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics – Spring Edition 2020, from 11 – 13 March.
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Saurer to present spinning and embroidery technologies at ITME Africa
As a member of the Swiss Textile Machinery Association, Saurer will give visitors the opportunity to learn about the company and to gain an overview of its spinning and embroidery offerings at ITME Africa from 14 to 16 February 2020. The group invites customers and other interested parties to find out more at the Swiss Pavilion at Millennium Hall in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
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Knitting & Hosiery
SHIMA SEIKI to exhibit at Pitti Filati 86
SHIMA SEIKI ITALIA S.p.A., Italian subsidiary of leading Japanese computerized knitting machine manufacturer SHIMA SEIKI MFG., LTD., will exhibit at the 86th edition of the Pitti Immagine Filati exhibition in Florence, Italy. It will partici pate in the Fashion At Work section of the exhibition aimed at appealing to the technical and creative interests of visi tors by providing hardware and software solutions for design, manufacturing and processing of knitted goods. Machines exhibited will include the MACH2XS WHOLEGARMENT® machine as well as the SFG20 glove knitting machine.
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Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles will be held from 24 – 26 August 2020
Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles – Autumn Edition will return from 24 – 26 August 2020 at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai). Faced with an uncertain economic landscape, both domestically and internationally, the 2019 fair still saw a positive result. Stepping into its 26th edition, the trade fair will provide exhibitors the perfect opportunity to introduce new products and expand their distribution networks, as well as serving as a source of information and inspiration for professionals in every aspect of the industry.
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Esquel benefits from integrated data analysis with USTER® QUALITY EXPERT
It takes a special kind of focus for a company to achieve the status of a recognized ‘industry leader’. Maintaining that position is even more challenging, with a constant drive for maximum efficiency, optimized quality and total customer satisfaction. The Chinese company Esquel has exactly those attributes. Its commitment to innovative processes and business methods makes it an ideal partner for Uster Technologies, which helps Esquel deliver great quality and productivity through world-class data analysis and transparency.
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Kordsa leaders came together in Istanbul
Executives from Kordsa's production facilities around the world came together at the annual Global Leadership Summit. In addition to reviewing 2019 and sharing 2020 goals, world-renowned speakers Peter Marsh, the author of The New Industrial Revolution, and Chris Barez-Brown, founder of Upping Your Elvis, were also present at the summit.
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Kornit Digital to highlight complete portfolio of Retail-Quality Direct-to-Garment product offerings at Impressions Expo Long Beach
Exhibit to showcase new Vulcan Plus and Storm HD6 Lite systems, successful DTG partnerships, diverse applications for apparel, digital capabilities for imprinting polyester sportswear and athleisure garments, sustainable technologies
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Houdini enables sustainability and agility with Gerber Technology’s YuniquePLM®
The cloud-based PLM software allows for more transparency and traceability within the supply chain.
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