Turkish knitter launches ?eco? fabric line
BURSA – Yesim Tekstil one of Turkey?s largest circular knitters has
introduced a new range of cotton fabrics that contain up to 50% recyclable yarn.
Stoll gets technical with ?smart? designs
REUTLINGEN – Flat knitting machine specialist Stoll has teamed up with
Australian Wool Innovation (AWI) to create a unique, technically advanced range
of knitwear designs.
3M buys Beiersdorf medical hosiery arm
CINCINNATI – 3M Co. is to buy the Futuro health supports and compression
hosiery product line from Beiersdorf Inc. Financial details of the deal were
not disclosed.
Monarch offers a new generation of fabrics
LEICESTER – As its strives to meet the
demand for fine gauge, super lightweight fabrics, Monarch Knitting Machinery
(UK) has developed a range of fine gauge, double and single jersey
models based on their existing advanced technology. For more details, see Circular Knitting
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Hosiery firm takeover talks fail
SCHREMS – The future of Austrian hosiery manufacturer
Ergee has been thrown into doubt after talks with potential buyers of the
troubled company failed.
Triple benefit from Lorpen performance sock
ETXALAR – Lorpen, has developed a new performance
sock equipped with three layers of yarn knitted together to create a sock that
is comfortable, durable and has significant performance benefits.
Dawson in talks over Todd & Duncan sale
KINROSS – Potential takeover talks between
Scottish cashmere group Dawson International and the China-based Lingwu
Zhongyin Cashmere Company have been resurrected, just five months after initial
discussions between the two companies ended.
Intimate and activewear drives Tefron
MISGAV ? First time orders from a number of
new customers including US retail giant Wal-Mart helped seamless and intimate
apparel specialist Tefron to a 26% increase in third quarter revenues, giving
the company a firm foundation for future growth under its new chief executive
officer.
New features at Interfiliere
PARIS – Lingerie and beachwear fabric show,
Interfiliere and sister event, the Salon International de la Lingerie have
unveiled a series of new features for the January 2009 edition aimed at
encouraging past exhibitors to return to the events.
