Textiles & Apparel / Garment
Exhibitor numbers up by 8% at Intertextile Pavilion Shenzhen 2019, as fair prepares to upgrade to larger venue
From 4 – 6 July 2019 at Intertextile Pavilion Shenzhen, 1,065 international exhibitors from 11 countries and regions (2018: 971 from 12 countries & regions, an 8% increase) welcomed 17,745 visitors from 46 countries and regions* (2018: 17,664 from 35 countries & regions). Exhibitors reported successful business outcomes in the promising South China market, thanks to the fair’s high buyer quality and location. After already expanding by one hall this year, venue and date changes are planned for the next edition in 2020 to further accommodate the fair’s consistent growth.
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DiloGroup at ITMA 2019
ITMA 2019 in Barcelona was a total success for DiloGroup. More than 6000 interested parties and customers from more than 80 countries visited the Dilo booth, which with a space of 1150 m2 was the largest booth in the nonwovens machinery sector.
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Stop poor quality at source
Yarn producers no longer need to rely on expensive clearer cuts at winding to protect their quality. Now, USTER® QUANTUM 3 brings the ultimate in connected intelligence: prevention of yarn faults at source. Data from fiber cleaning and ring spinning is integrated with in-line monitoring of 100% of yarn, to unlock optimization potential for the entire mill.
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Weaving
Stäubli had two booths at ITMA Barcelona where it presented a selection of its latest products from its extensive range of textile machinery. Many machines were impressively demonstrated in operation. A number of additional Stäubli solutions for frame and Jacquard weaving could be seen at other booths throughout the weaving hall, all displaying the speed, quality, and efficiency for which Stäubli is renowned.
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The new Monforts yarn dyeing technology is being made commercially available at exactly the right time for fabric differentiation and cost efficiencies, if the initial market reaction at ITMA 2019 is anything to go by.
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Hohenstein is supporting a sustainable future with ECOfit
The certificate for the Baden-Württemberg support programme ECOfit was presented to Hohenstein and four other certified companies on 15/06/2019 at the Ludwigsburg District Administration Offices. “We are proud of this award,” highlights Prof. Stefan Mecheels, owner of the family-run company. “We certify textile manufacturers ourselves and issue sustainability labels such as MADE IN GREEN by OEKO-TEX®. So it is very important for us to set a good example.”
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Saurer’s contribution to mankind’s giant leap, the moon landing
Fifty years ago, people around the globe watched in awe as a human being stepped onto the moon’s surface for the first time. We have a little-known connection to this occasion, which marked the start of a new chapter in space exploration.
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EFI Reggiani sells fourth Reggiani BOLT Single-Pass Textile Printer
Electronics For Imaging, Inc. (Nasdaq:EFII) honoured the first four EFI™ Reggiani BOLT customers for moving to the leading edge of high-volume digital textile production with the groundbreaking, new ultra-high-speed single-pass digital textile printer. EFI Reggiani showed the 72-inch (1.8-meter) wide printer at the June 20-26 ITMA textile industry tradeshow in Barcelona.
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Lectra announces the acquisition of Retviews
The two companies share the same vision for innovation in the fashion industry
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Archroma to introduce new water-based ultra-low voc coating technology
Archroma, a global leader in color and specialty chemicals towards sustainable solutions, has launched at the recent ITMA exhibition its new Lurapret® N5396 & N5392 liq, a water-based ultra-low VOC polyurethane (PU) polymer coating technology.
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Unveiled SSM-Innovations at ITMA 2019
SSM showed several new product launches for the first time ever at the ITMA 2019 in Barcelona (Spain) from June 20 – 26, 2019. Large interest was generated by the powerblade winder and the SSM preciforce which had their world premieres.
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Following significant investment in the R&D capabilities at its base in Ulricehamn, Sweden, IRO AB introduced a range of new Industry 4.0-ready weft yarn feeding and tension control innovations for weaving looms at the recent ITMA 2019 in Barcelona, Spain.
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From June 20 to June 26 the world’s largest textile machinery show ITMA was held in Barcelona, Spain. As the inventor of rotary screen technology in 1963 and the initiator of digital textile printing in 1991, SPGPrints has been playing a leading role in textile printing for over 55 years now. The company’s brand promise ‘All you need in printing’ was visualized on a 1.500 m² booth, showing the latest equipment and consumables developments for both the rotary and digital printing applications.
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Dyeing, Drying, Finishing
Industry 4.0 investment by CHTC Fong’s in China
The CHTC Fong’s Group is currently making a huge investment in the infrastructure and advanced automation technology required for manufacturing next-generation Industry 4.0 dyeing and finishing machines in China.
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“Clothes make the man”
Warp-knitted textiles with a woven look are conquering the world of men’s fashion. Jackets, trousers and shirts made from these practical fabrics are often mistaken for woven products, but they offer better easy-care and performance properties. Warp-knitted fabrics are crease-resistant and machine washable and they dry quickly. By using clever patterning and selected yarns, they can also be made up into items with comfort stretch, which deliver freedom of movement and a perfect fit.
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The HKS series gets an upgrade
KARL MAYER has two new machines available in its successful, high-speed tricot machine range for the first half of 2019, i.e. a new model with a wider working width is available in the HKS 3-M machine series and the HKS 2 will be entirely replaced by the HKS 2-M.
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Sporty, modern lace
“Lace – re-imagined” is the title of the lace collection shown on this page. With its graphically inspired patterns, far removed from the conventional floral and decorative motifs, these designs are perfect for creating sporty, stylish altheisurewear fashions. Women always look good in these attractive jumpsuits, whether they are shopping or at the gym. These all-over fabrics were produced on multibar jacquard raschel machines.
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Launch of the Responsible Down Standard (RDS), Version 3.0
Textile Exchange announces the release of the Responsible Down Standard (RDS), version 3.0. This signifies the first substantial revision since the 2014 launch of the standard, that presently covers more than 500 million birds.
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TEXWORLD PARIS 2019 September
Texworld Paris, the exhibition for fabrics, trimmings and materials, remains a must-attend event for sourcing textiles and international clothing manufacturers. This year it is increasing the emphasis on the issues of sustainability.
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