Twelve finalists announced for the 2018/19 International Woolmark Prize global final

Following three semi-final events held in Hong Kong, London and New York, the 12 fashion labels to compete in the global final of the 2018/19 International Woolmark Prize have been decided.

Earlier date of Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics proving popular

27 – 29 September will see 4,000-plus suppliers and more than 70,000 trade buyers gather for Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics, and the earlier date for the industry’s largest trade event is attracting many of the biggest apparel fabrics and accessories back to the 2018 edition.

Stäubli at Exintex 2018

Stäubli will be among the exhibitors when the Exintex trade fair opens its doors in Puebla, Mexico this October. This major business platform for the Latin American textile industry is taking place within a challenging economic environment. For weaving and knitting mills to remain competitive, they must find ways to boost productivity and efficiency.

Leading exhibitors set to present at August’s Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles

The quality of the participating exhibitors is always one of the attractions of Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles. This year, a number of top suppliers from China and abroad have decided to take advantage of this annual event to showcase to their potential customers. Amongst more than 1,100 exhibitors, these domestic and foreign top players will be displaying all kinds of competitive products.

Continuous developments for denim

As the number one supplier of finishing ranges to the denim industry globally, the benefits of the latest Monfort Eco Line are already being enjoyed by several of the sector’s leading manufacturers in both Asia and South America.

Decathlon visiting RadiciGroup, focus on sustainability

An exchange of experiences in the light of sustainability: this is how it is possible to qualify the gathering together of sixty Decathlon workers from all over the world who visited RadiciGroup Headquarters along with two production plants. After a morning session "in the classroom" the delegation moved to the production sites of Villa d'Ogna (Bergamo) and was able to see how polymerization of nylon 6, yarn processing, and engineering plastics manufacturing occur.

Toray signs agreement for purchase of shares in TenCate Advanced Composites Holding B.V.

Toray Industries, Inc. (headquarters: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; President: Akihiro Nikkaku; hereinafter referred to as "Toray") has announced in its press release titled “Toray to Purchase TenCate Advanced Composites Holding B.V.” issued on March 15, 2018 that it had reached an agreement with Koninklijke Ten Cate B.V. (headquarters: Netherlands; hereinafter referred to as "KTC") to purchase the entire share of its subsidiary TenCate Advanced Composites Holding B.V. (headquarters: Netherlands, a Dutch carbon fiber composite material manufacturer).

Teijin to participate in Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2018

Teijin Frontier Co., Ltd., the Teijin Group’s fiber and products converting company, announced that it will participate in Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2018, the world’s largest international sports and outdoor trade fair to be held at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver, U.S.A. from July 23 to 26.

Digital Printing

Epson completes construction on new inkjet printhead factory

Seiko Epson Corporation (TSE: 6724, "Epson") has completed construction work on a new factory at its Hirooka Office in Shiojiri, Japan, that started in the autumn of 2016.

Textiles & Apparel / Garment

New records all around for Intertextile Pavilion Shenzhen

Growth in the fair and growth in the market: exhibitor and buyer increases at Intertextile Pavilion Shenzhen, which concluded last Saturday, reflected the strength of the Southern China fashion sector. The fair welcomed a record 971 exhibitors from 12 countries & regions (2017: 721), and 17,664* trade buyers from 35 countries & regions (2017: 15,608). Accommodating these extra exhibitors, the fair occupied one more hall this edition, and covered 37,500 sqm (2017: 30,000).

Digital Printing

Mouvent brings its revolutionary digital textile innovations to India with participation at Gartex 2018

Mouvent – the Swiss start-up company focused exclusively on delivering the future of digital printing using pioneering digital technology – will participate in this year’s Gartex tradeshow, taking place from August 18-20 in New Delhi, India.

Textiles & Apparel / Garment

Hong Kong Fashion Week for Spring/Summer concludes

The 25th Hong Kong Fashion Week for Spring/Summer, organised by HKTDC, came to a close today. Around 11,000 buyers from 65 countries and regions attended the four-day fair (9-12 July), with buyers from Belt and Road countries such as Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Russia, Thailand and Vietnam recorded considerable growth.

Dyeing, Drying, Finishing

Mahlo GmbH showcases straightening technology and more at Febratex 2018

Worldwide important manufacturer of knitwear, one of the leading producer and consumer of denim and self-sufficient in cotton production: Brazil’s textile industry can barely be beaten in its diversity. For the various demands, the different sectors have, Mahlo GmbH + Co. KG has the suitable systems. These will be presented by the German machine builder at Febratex in Blumenau from 21 to 24 August. At booth 39 – Setor 1 the experienced Mahlo trade show team answers every question on straightening technology and process control.

Dyeing, Drying, Finishing

Inauguration of the new BRÜCKNER production facility in Tittmoning

On Saturday, 23 June 2018 the new production facility of BRÜCKNER, the world market leader in dry finishing machines for textiles and technical textiles, was officially opened in Tittmoning, Bavaria. Representatives from politics, the church, banks and industry were present when Regina Brückner inaugurated the new, generously dimensioned production plant together with Dr. Peter Ramsauer, former Minister of Transport and approx. 800 other guests.