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28 articlesEurojersey broadens approach to sportswear
Eurojersey is broadening its approach to sportswear with Out of Frame, a new concept that looks beyond individual sporting disciplines to focus on the performance requirements of the body in motion. Presented under the theme Fabric Solutions for Every Sport, the concept brings together textile developments addressing a wide range of movement and performance needs, from the softness and freedom req
Sep 14, 2026·Read at Knitting Industry
Karl Mayer launches extra wide HKS 3-M EL
Karl Mayer has introduced an extra-wide version of its HKS 3-M EL three-bar tricot machine, targeting maximum productivity across sporting goods, apparel, home textiles and technical textile applications. The new HKS 3-M EL has a standard working width of 330 inches, which can be expanded by a further 10 inches to 340 inches. Despite its XXL format, the machine can operate at production speeds of
Sep 14, 2026·Read at Knitting Industry
Première Vision sharpens industry focus
Première Vision Paris has reported a significant shift towards higher-value visitors at its latest edition, reinforcing the event’s positioning as a decision-making platform for the international fashion and textile industries. Held from 1-3 September at Paris Nord Villepinte, the show continued a repositioning that has been under way for the past two seasons. Organisers say the event is increasin
Sep 11, 2026·Read at Knitting IndustryTonello technology powers Sri Lankan hub
Tonello has partnered with Asahi Dyes and Chemicals and Asons to establish a new garment finishing innovation hub in Sri Lanka, providing manufacturers and brands with facilities to develop and test a wide range of finishing processes. The new hub brings together Asahi’s expertise in textile chemicals, Asons’ established presence in Sri Lanka’s textile supply sector and Tonello’s garment finishing
Sep 10, 2026·Read at Knitting IndustryVeriVide expands LED colour assessment range
VeriVide has expanded its UltraView range of visual colour assessment equipment with the launch of a compact model aimed at making tuneable LED technology accessible to more organisations across textile and apparel supply chains. The Leicester-based company, a member of the British Textile Machinery Association (BTMA), says the new UltraView60 provides the same colour assessment technology and fun
Sep 9, 2026·Read at Knitting IndustryBYBORRE unveils DUNE in London
Dutch textile innovator BYBORRE will unveil DUNE, a new 3D knitted textile collection created in collaboration with London-based design studio Raw Edges, during London Design Festival this September. The collection takes its inspiration from earthworks, crop circles, ploughed fields and patterns formed naturally in sand and snow, translating these visual references directly into knitted textile st
Sep 9, 2026·Read at Knitting IndustryRE&UP cotton powers Zalando collection
RE&UP Recycling Technologies’ Next-Gen Cotton is being used in a new collection from Zalando’s private labels, marking a further step towards bringing textile-to-textile recycled fibres into mainstream commercial fashion production. Launched on Zalando in August, the collection comprises five T-shirts across YOURTURN by Zalando and Even&Odd by Zalando. The garments are made from a circular knitted
Sep 8, 2026·Read at Knitting Industry
Pangaia renews Fulgar yarn choice
Pangaia has renewed its collaboration with Italian yarn producer Fulgar, selecting its EVO bio-based yarn for the international brand’s Seamless Activewear Fall-Winter 2026 collection. The new collection is the first to be developed by Pangaia’s Milan-based design studio and sees EVO return as one of the key materials in the activewear capsule, following its use in the line introduced in 2025. The
Sep 8, 2026·Read at Knitting Industry
Terrot takes I3P technology to Cairo
Terrot Textilmaschinen will showcase its latest circular knitting technology at the 24th Egypt Stitch & Tex Expo, taking place from 24-27 September 2026 at the Cairo International Conference Center (CICC) in Nasr City, Cairo. The German textile machinery specialist, a member of Santoni China Group, will participate together with its Egyptian representative Setraco Safouh Tex, presenting the Terrot
Sep 7, 2026·Read at Knitting Industry
Bubble up your style
Structured fabrics such as seersucker, crêpe and ruffles have long offered designers a way to add depth, movement and tactile interest to fashion. Now, Karl Mayer is taking the concept further with a collection of innovative Advanced Bubble fabrics featuring distinctive three-dimensional effects. Developed by Karl Mayer’s textile product development team, the fabrics create eye-catching surfaces t
Aug 28, 2026·Read at Knitting Industry
Dale of Norway revives Albertville sweater
Dale of Norway has reintroduced its celebrated Albertville sweater, originally created for the Norwegian Olympic Team at the 1992 Winter Games in Albertville, France. Recognised for its bold Nordic pattern and structured wool construction, the sweater has earned an enduring place in Norwegian knitwear history. Original versions have become sought-after archival pieces, appearing in vintage shops,
Aug 27, 2026·Read at Knitting Industry
Karl Mayer expands RDJ range
Karl Mayer has expanded its RDJ family with the introduction of the RDJ 6/2 in a new E 32 gauge, offering greater design flexibility and performance for spacer fabrics used in sports and casual footwear. Spacer fabrics produced on double needle bar raschel machines with Jacquard technology are increasingly used to create footwear combining distinctive aesthetics with functional performance. Karl M
Aug 26, 2026·Read at Knitting IndustryHyosung presents scalable bio-based innovation at Première Vision
Hyosung TNC will showcase its latest textile developments made from renewable resources at Première Vision Paris, which takes place from 1–3 September 2026. The company, a leading manufacturer of elastane, will present materials designed to meet the performance and production requirements of today’s apparel industry. The innovations will be displayed under the event’s Facing Fashion Forward theme,
Aug 26, 2026·Read at Knitting Industry
TEX+ makes Paris debut
TEX+ will make its Première Vision Paris debut from 1-3 September 2026, showcasing emerging textile design talent from leading UK universities and colleges. The UK charity will present three finalists from its 2026 programme alongside three successful alumni at Stand 1B8 in the Designs Hall. The showcase will demonstrate the breadth of talent supported by TEX+ and celebrate the designers’ continue
Aug 25, 2026·Read at Knitting Industry
VIeW returns to Motorworld Munich
VIeW will return to the Dampfdom at Motorworld Munich on 8 and 9 September 2026, offering designers, buyers and fashion professionals a focused opportunity to finalise their Autumn/Winter 2027/28 collections. Presented as a follow-up to Munich Fabric Start, the event will showcase a curated selection of around 70 premium collections from international textile and trim manufacturers. The exhibitor
Aug 25, 2026·Read at Knitting Industry
New Wales Bonner x John Smedley AW26 collection
British heritage knitwear manufacturer John Smedley and London fashion label Wales Bonner have launched their second co-branded collection for Autumn/Winter 2026. The capsule features throughout Wales Bonner’s AW26 lookbook, photographed by Malick Bodian and unveiled during Paris Fashion Week in March 2026. Combining Wales Bonner’s distinctive cultural perspective with John Smedley’s technical exp
Aug 24, 2026·Read at Knitting IndustryShima Seiki returns to Première Vision
Shima Seiki will demonstrate its latest digital product creation technology at Première Vision Paris, taking place from 1-3 September 2026 at Paris Nord Villepinte in France. The Japanese digital textile solutions provider will exhibit in the show’s Smart Creation area, which is dedicated to technologies combining innovation with sustainability. At booth 3L5 in Hall 3, the company will present its
Aug 24, 2026·Read at Knitting Industry
Enabling Vietnam’s shift to value-added sustainable textile growth
Vietnam International Trade Fair for Apparel, Textiles and Textile Technologies (VIATT) will return to the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center in Ho Chi Minh City from 24–26 February 2027. The event aims to support Vietnam’s transition towards higher-value, more sustainable textile and garment production. Covering the entire supply chain, VIATT brings together raw materials, fabrics, garments
Aug 24, 2026·Read at Knitting Industry
Small stitches, big protection
Mosquitoes may be tiny, but they are among the world’s most dangerous creatures. Estimates suggest they are responsible for up to one million deaths annually, with malaria alone causing approximately 597,000 deaths from around 263 million cases in 2023. To protect people from mosquito bites, the World Health Organization primarily recommends long-lasting insecticidal nets, commonly known as LLINs.
Aug 21, 2026·Read at Knitting IndustryUNIFI returns to quarterly growth
UNIFI has reported improved revenue, margins and cash generation for the fourth quarter of its 2026 financial year, as cost reductions and portfolio measures supported its continuing operational turnaround. Net sales for the quarter ended 28 June 2026 increased by 4.1% year on year to US$144.2 million. Revenue from Repreve fibre products reached US$40.2 million, representing 28% of total sales. Gr
Aug 20, 2026·Read at Knitting Industry
Crystal factories reach renewable milestone
Crystal International Group Limited has achieved 100% renewable electricity coverage at three intimate apparel factories in Vietnam, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. The facilities reached the milestone in 2025 on a market-based greenhouse gas accounting basis, supporting the manufacturer’s Crystal Sustainability Vision 2030 and Net Zero 2050 ambition. Crystal International is accelerating its transition
Aug 20, 2026·Read at Knitting Industry
AbTF expands verified fibre reach
The Aid by Trade Foundation (AbTF) strengthened its international role in promoting sustainably verified natural fibres during 2025, despite continuing challenges across global supply chains. The foundation generated revenue of EUR 7.8 million, including EUR 6.7 million from marketing its four standards: Cotton made in Africa (CmiA), CmiA Organic, The Good Cashmere Standard (GCS) and the Regenerat
Aug 20, 2026·Read at Knitting IndustryPerformance Days expands Special Areas
Performance Days will expand its visitor experience with 16 special areas and forums when the functional fabric fair returns to Messe München from 13-14 October 2026. The programme extends beyond the main exhibition floor, combining ten curated areas and forums, four lounges and bars and two presentation stages. The spaces will address material innovation, garment construction, digital design, sus
Aug 19, 2026·Read at Knitting Industry
Yarn Expo Autumn set to open in Shanghai
Yarn Expo Autumn 2026 will open at the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai from 25-27 August, bringing together nearly 600 exhibitors from 14 countries and regions. Occupying 27,000 square metres in Hall 8.2, the three-day fair will feature seven specialised zones covering man-made and regenerated fibres, cotton, fancy yarns, linen, silk, cashmere and wool. A supporting programme
Aug 18, 2026·Read at Knitting Industry
Imogo expands Swedish dyeing hub
Imogo, a member of the Swedish textile machinery association TMAS, has officially opened a new showroom and production hub at the 7H Dyehouse in Kinnahult, Sweden. The facility marks a significant milestone in the company’s development, providing a fully operational environment where brands and manufacturers can experience its digital spray dyeing technology. Imogo says the technology substantiall
Aug 18, 2026·Read at Knitting Industry
Eurojersey follows Blue Instinct
Eurojersey has unveiled Blue Instinct, its beachwear fabric collection for Spring/Summer 2028, inspired by the colours, textures and emotions associated with the sea. Developed for contemporary beachwear and resortwear, the collection combines smooth and textured surfaces with a palette drawn from natural landscapes. Its fabrics are designed to balance visual appeal with comfort, freedom of moveme
Aug 17, 2026·Read at Knitting IndustryIncrease in exhibition space at ITMA ASIA + CITME 2026
ITMA ASIA + CITME 2026 will bring the textile machinery industry to Shanghai from 20-24 November 2026, with more than 1,800 companies applying to exhibit at the National Exhibition and Convention Center. The exhibition will occupy seven halls and cover around 180,000 square metres, representing a 10% increase in gross exhibition area compared with the previous edition. New sectors will reflect cha
Aug 13, 2026·Read at Knitting Industry
Creative facelift for Barrie Knitwear’s Hawick factory
Barrie Knitwear has unveiled a vibrant new design across the front of its historic manufacturing site in Hawick, bringing the inner workings of the Scottish factory to life. The bold artwork depicts the technology, craftsmanship and specialist processes behind the luxury cashmere manufacturer. It is intended to give visitors and passers-by a glimpse of the expertise found inside the facility. The
Aug 13, 2026·Read at Knitting Industry