Pai Lung unveils new showroom
Taiwan – With
the overhaul of its fabric showroom now complete, Pai Lung now has a bespoke
venue for customers to experience the full range of services offered by its
range of knitting systems.
Europe keeps Benetton on track
MILAN – Benetton has posted a 9% rise in first quarter profits on the back of higher sales, particularly in its key European and domestic Italian markets.
Hosiery knitting
Gildan in import dispute
MONTREAL – Gildan Activewear is bracing itself for a dispute with US sock manufacturers over the influx of hosiery
products from Honduras.
China stumbles as India soars
BEIJING – Attempts by the Chinese
government to improve the reputation and standards of the country’s textile
industry appear to have backfired with reports that thousands of jobs continue
to disappear as factories close en masse.
Fibres & Yarns
Bangladesh knitters call for new import legislation
Dhaka – The Bangladesh Knitwear
Manufacturers and Exporters Association is calling for the introduction of new
rules aimed at simplifying the importing of yarn from India.
News
Velour knitted fabric
This re-issued US patent covers the production and development of a velour knitted fabric, which has good insular properties but retains a high level of lightness and stretch.
News
Circular knitting machine with cantilever cam ring
This world patent has been granted to Monarch Knitting Machinery, USA, which describes a circular knitting machine frame which has cantilever support for a cam retaining ring.
Shima to focus on Europe and China
Wakayama – Shima Seiki has outlined plans to focus its efforts on growth in China and Europe
to increase profitability over the next 12 months.
Terrot gears up for Tuyap
Chemnitz – With a model range encompassing mechanically and electronically
controlled single and double jersey circular knitting machines with a wide range
of different gauges and diameters, Terrot will have an extensive range of its technology
on display at the Tuyap exhibition the 25th International Knitting, Embroidery,
Hosiery Machines, Side Industries and Accessories Fair.
Flat knitting
Cohesion can help Pakistan exporters
Lahore – Some of Pakistan’s leading
knitwear exporters have expressed confidence that the country’s export target
of US$30 billion by 2013 can be achieved but only if the industry and
government adopt a more cohesive approach.
