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30 articlesSilver Fleece invests in seam free knitwear production
Australian knitwear and textile manufacturer Silver Fleece is investing in advanced Shima Seiki WHOLEGARMENT technology as it builds its capabilities in seamless, digitally driven garment production at its mill in Bowden, Adelaide. The company recently welcomed Steve Georganas, Federal Member for Adelaide, to the facility, where co-owner and creative director Melanie Flintoft demonstrated how new
Sep 29, 2026·Read at Knitting Industry
Odour control for Ortovox trailwear
Microban International has partnered with mountain sports specialist Ortovox to introduce odour-capture technology into the brand’s first mountain biking collection, the Sequence Series. The Sequence Trail Line uses 100% textile-to-textile recycled polyester and a closed-loop recycling concept that turns used textiles into new apparel. With synthetic fibres prone to retaining sweat-related odours,
Sep 29, 2026·Read at Knitting IndustryShima Seiki brings DPC to Bengaluru
Shima Seiki will showcase its latest digital textile solutions at Apparel Sourcing Week 2026 in Bengaluru, India, from 7-8 October. The Japanese flat knitting technology specialist will focus on efficient and sustainable product development workflows enabled by Digital Product Creation (DPC), as manufacturers and brands seek to reduce development times, physical sampling and material waste. At the
Sep 29, 2026·Read at Knitting Industry
Performance Days expands knowledge programme
Performance Days will place education and industry exchange alongside material sourcing when the functional fabrics exhibition returns to Munich on 13-14 October 2026. The show’s expanded education programme will span its established Expert Talks, a new Breakout Stage and the Sustainability Exchange, bringing together specialists to examine new technologies, regulatory developments and emerging tr
Sep 29, 2026·Read at Knitting IndustryFilo 66 delivers strong results
The 66th edition of Filo, the International Yarns and Fibres Exhibition, has closed in Milan with organisers reporting strong visitor numbers and positive results despite challenging economic and geopolitical conditions. The two-day event showcased yarn and fibre collections combining style, innovation and research, with a consistently high flow of buyers rewarding exhibitors presenting their late
Sep 28, 2026·Read at Knitting IndustryNuyarn expands performance sock reach
Nuyarn is expanding its presence in the endurance and outdoor sock market, with Falke, Courier, Radio and Kathmandu joining existing partners KUIU and Trew in using its performance wool technologies. The New Zealand-based textile technology company says the growing adoption reflects increasing demand for lightweight, durable and fast-drying natural fibre solutions for applications including runnin
Sep 28, 2026·Read at Knitting Industry
Carvico advances warp-knit versatility
Carvico will present its latest developments in technical warp-knitted stretch fabrics at Performance Days in Munich from 13-14 October 2026, highlighting constructions designed to bridge sportswear, outdoor, athleisure and casual apparel. Exhibiting at Stand R14, the Italian manufacturer will showcase a collection built around versatility, with individual fabrics engineered to work across traditi
Sep 28, 2026·Read at Knitting Industry
Karl Mayer plans anniversary event
Karl Mayer is preparing to mark its 90th anniversary in 2027 with a major event series at its headquarters in Obertshausen, near Frankfurt, bringing together customers, partners and textile industry experts from around the world. Scheduled for September 2027, the anniversary programme will focus on innovation across warp knitting, technical textiles and warp preparation, with Karl Mayer planning t
Sep 25, 2026·Read at Knitting Industry
Shima Seiki supports University of Technology Sydney innovation
Shima Seiki’s advanced flat knitting technology is helping researchers and students at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) explore new possibilities in 3D knitting, sustainable manufacturing and interdisciplinary design. The university’s Advanced Fabrication Research Lab (AFRL) is using a Shima Seiki SWG-XR WHOLEGARMENT flat knitting machine and SDS-ONE APEX4 design system to support researc
Sep 25, 2026·Read at Knitting Industry
Lycra showcases innovations in Dornbirn
The Lycra Company highlighted advances in textile-to-textile recycling and sweat-masking technology at the 65th Dornbirn Global Fiber Congress, which took place from 16-18 September in Dornbirn, Austria. Returning to the international fibre innovation forum as a Silver Sponsor, the company had two scientists presenting developments focused on circularity and textile performance. Alberto Ceria, tec
Sep 21, 2026·Read at Knitting IndustryFunctional textiles drive Intertextile
Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics – Autumn Edition 2026 concluded with functional textiles, sustainable fibres and digital technologies playing an increasingly prominent role in the international sourcing event. Held from 25-27 August at the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai, the fair attracted more than 3,500 exhibitors from 30 countries and regions and over 100,000 visito
Sep 21, 2026·Read at Knitting IndustryYarn Expo highlights sustainable sourcing
Yarn Expo Autumn 2026 recently concluded in Shanghai with approximately 600 exhibitors from 14 countries and regions connecting with nearly 22,000 visitors representing 110 markets. Held from 25-27 August at the National Exhibition and Convention Center, the fair brought together fibre and yarn suppliers with buyers seeking new materials, sustainable solutions and performance technologies. Running
Sep 21, 2026·Read at Knitting IndustryDornbirn at 65 and the rise of China’s urban mines…
Anyone attending the Dornbirn Global Fiber Congress in Austria this week (September 16-18) could be forgiven a slight sense of déjà vu. Sustainability, circularity and textile recycling have been recurring themes at the conference for well over a decade and this year’s 65th edition again put them centre stage. Its programme ranged from mechanical, chemical and enzymatic recycling technologies to c
Sep 21, 2026·Read at Knitting Industry
Orient Rongheng adopts FastReactPlan
Orient Rongheng has partnered with Coats Digital to deploy its FastReactPlan solution as part of a comprehensive digital upgrade of production planning and scheduling across its global manufacturing network. The first phase will be implemented at Orient Rongheng’s manufacturing facility in Jining, China, before being extended to its operations in Bangladesh. FastReactPlan will integrate with the m
Sep 16, 2026·Read at Knitting IndustryLycra names Hua Du as CEO
The Lycra Company has appointed Hua Du as chief executive officer as the fibre and materials technology specialist enters a new phase following the completion of its financial restructuring. Du took up the position on 14 September 2026, succeeding Dean Williams, who served as interim chief executive officer. Williams will continue in his role as chief financial officer. The new CEO brings 30 years
Sep 16, 2026·Read at Knitting Industry
Shima Seiki heads to Cairo
Shima Seiki will exhibit its latest computerised flat knitting and digital design technologies at Egypt Stitch & Tex in Cairo later this month. The Japanese flat knitting technology specialist will participate alongside its Egyptian sales representative TTS (El Masria for Trade & Technical Services) at the 24th International Exhibition for Textile & Carpet Machineries, Printing Technologies and Ac
Sep 16, 2026·Read at Knitting Industry
Portugal’s Tintex launches Digital Showroom
Tintex Textiles has unveiled a revamped website featuring a new Digital Showroom, providing brands and textile professionals with online access to more than 500 fabric references. The Portugal-based textile manufacturer says the refreshed platform reflects the evolution of the company and strengthens its positioning within the international textile industry, with a more contemporary look and a reo
Sep 16, 2026·Read at Knitting Industry
Texworld reflects changing sourcing strategies
The latest edition of Texworld Apparel Sourcing Paris has highlighted the continuing reshaping of global sourcing strategies, as buyers seek greater responsiveness, innovation and diversification from their supply chains. The 59th edition took place from 31 August to 2 September at the Paris-Le Bourget Exhibition Centre against a challenging political and economic backdrop. Messe Frankfurt France
Sep 16, 2026·Read at Knitting IndustryCountdown to Interfilière Shanghai
Interfilière Shanghai 2026 is preparing to bring together the international intimate apparel supply chain when it returns to the Shanghai Exhibition Center from 13-14 October. More than 170 exhibitors are expected to take part in the two-day event, presenting products and technologies spanning fabrics, yarns, fibres, lace, embroidery, trims and accessories, as well as OEM and ODM manufacturing, te
Sep 15, 2026·Read at Knitting Industry
Alcostricot launches Meridia knitwear brand
Italian knitwear manufacturer alcostricot Holding has launched Meridia, a new brand that brings the company’s longstanding private-label manufacturing expertise into its own collection. Based in Bulgarograsso, in the province of Como, alcostricot develops and manufactures outerwear knitwear for fashion brands, with all stages of production carried out in-house. Meridia will make its debut during M
Sep 15, 2026·Read at Knitting IndustryEurojersey 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