#Knitting & Hosiery

2017-06-13

Smart production for industry transformation

Delegation at YiwuTex 2017: Support from Associations and Industry Enterprises

Unveiled 13th of June at Yiwu International Expo Centre, Zhejiang Province, PR China, the 18th China Yiwu International Exhibition on Textile Machinery (YiwuTex 2017) covers an exhibition area of over 13,200 sqm and attracted more than 160 textile machinery exhibitors to showcase their latest machinery and technology on knitting, hosiery, sewing, garment and digital printing.

The 3-day show (until 15 Jun) received enthusiastic responses from industry buyers and attracted about 20 associations and over 50 corporate delegations to visit.

New Technologies Lead Way to High-End Smart Production

With special focus on intelligent production, smart management and high-end technology, YiwuTex 2017 features 3 theme zones: "Functional Knitting Machinery Zone", "Smart Apparel Machinery Zone" and "Digital Printing Machinery Zone". Advanced technologies and equipment are showcased with the aim to help industry players with their transition from traditional production to high-end smart production.

Participating famous knitting and hosiery machinery exhibitors include: Lonati (Italy), Santoni (Italy), Chemtex (Hong Kong), Best Yield (Hong Kong), BTSR (Italy), Groz-Beckert (Germany), Busi Giovanni (Italy), Merz (Germany), Kern Liebers, L.G.L. (Italy), Memmingger-Iro, Jilong and Wuyang, etc.

Star exhibitors of automatic sewing and garment machinery include: Topcut Bullmer (Germany), JACK, Brother, Yamato (Japan), KANSAI (Japan), MEGASEW (Taiwan), Kingtex (Taiwan), Auri-tech, Euratex, OSHIMA, SHING RAY, Baoyu, Shing Ling, PEGASUS, SIRUBR, HORSE, MAQI, CHINKI and BRUCE, etc.

Concurrent Events Explore Trends and Opportunities

The latest development trends of the knitting industry are covered in a series of on-site symposiums, in which solutions are shared to bring industry players more insights. Seminar topics include: “The Commonly-used Compression Stockings in China and the Newest Pressure Testing Standard”, "High-end Customized Single Needle Socks Machine Made in Italy", "DRYARN®, the Unique Fibre for Every Sport" and "Running of the Smart Production Line" (which will be held on 14 Jun). The well praised Knitwear Display Zone will also continue to showcase the latest knitting techniques, fabric technologies and printing patterns, offering buyers a rewarding experience to understand the applications of the above-mentioned items.

Enthusiastic Responses from Industry Buyers

As always, YiwuTex 2017 has gained wide support from professional buyers in the textile industry. About 20 industry associations have confirmed to attend, including Zhejiang Seamless Weaving Industry Association, China Textile Commerce Association Undergarment Committee, Dongyang Knitting Industry Association, Dongyang Garment Industry Association, and Haining Socks Association, etc. Over 50 leading knitting, hosiery and garment enterprises have also formed groups to visit YiwuTex 2017, visiting companies include: Zhejiang Mengna Socks & Hosiery Corp., Zhejiang Bonas Hoses Industry Co., Ltd, Naining Nai'er Sock Industry Co., Ltd., Heng Yuan Xiang Socks Co., Ltd, and Zhejiang Manzi Knitting Co., Ltd., etc.

There are two days to go before the event ends, buyers could grasp the last chance to register on-site for show visit and sourcing opportunities. Find more information on official website www.YiwuTex.com

KARL MAYER's HKS 2-SE Expands Possibilities for Premium Stretch WARP KNITS

Warp knitted fabrics with a woven look are more in demand than ever in the fashion and apparel industries. Stretch WARP KNITS, in particular, impress with their freedom of movement, breathability, and virtually wrinkle-free wear – thereby opening up new style worlds such as smart casual or business casual. When it comes to the highly efficient production of premium-quality stretch WARP KNITS, the HKS 2-SE has long been the machine of choice. KARL MAYER’s best-selling tricot machine produces standard elastic fabrics characterized by high gauges, smooth, delicate surfaces, and a soft hand feel.

Footwear innovation enabled by warp knitting technology– insights from New Balance

The future of the athletic shoe is increasingly being shaped on warp knitting machines. For KARL MAYER, the footwear industry is one of the most important growth markets – and one of the sectors where innovative textiles can realize their full potential. In his keynote address at the opening of KARL MAYER’s TEXTILE INNOVATION CENTER in Obertshausen in April, Vishnu Prakash Muthusamy, Senior Textile and Materials Engineer at New Balance, explained the opportunities that warp knitting technology opens up for performance, sustainability, and faster development processes, and why textile manufacturers are transitioning from suppliers to development partners.

ITM 2026: Mayer & Cie. Global presents itself successfully at international industry trade fair

Mayer & Cie. Global has used ITM 2026 in Istanbul for its first major international appearance since the restart. Together with the Turkish representative Mayer Mümessillik, the company presented its premium circular knitting machines "Made in Germany", explained its future positioning within the group of companies and held talks with customers and representatives from numerous markets. The response to the restart was positive. The clear orientation of the company, the reliable worldwide network of representatives and the resumption of service and spare parts supply were welcomed by customers.

Ence and ShareTex begin initial testing of the ATENEA innovation project to promote textile recycling in Spain

Ence and ShareTex are making progress on the Atenea R&D project, which aims to develop a complete value chain for textile recycling in Spain. Specifically, the goal of the ATENEA project—which is funded by the Center for Technological Development and Innovation (CDTI)—is to connect all the necessary stages for the recovery of textile waste, from collection and management, through recycling and transformation into new raw materials, to their incorporation into new textile products.

DePoly Inaugurates its Showcase Plant in Monthey Switzerland

What if used plastic bottles, PET packaging material and polyester textiles could become raw materials just as high performing as virgin resources? That is the ambition of DePoly, a circular materials company based in Sion, Switzerland which inaugurated its Showcase Plant in Monthey on July 6th & 7th. The first depolymerization facility of its kind and scale in Switzerland, this industrial Showcase Plant represents a major milestone in the company's growth and its journey toward commercialization.

Commission clarifies rules on plastic bottles recycling

The European Commission today adopted new rules on recycling of single-use plastic beverage bottles made primarily of polyethylene terephthalate (PET bottles). These rules establish, for the first time, a methodology to calculate, verify and report chemically recycled content. This is part of the Commission’s December 2025 plastics package.