ITMA Asia: China’s woes set to continue
By Haydn Davis in ShanghaiSHANGHAI – CTMA president Gao Yong issued a stark warning to China’s textile machinery industry at
Yesim recognises Burberry deal
BURSA ?Yesim
Tekstil one of Turkey?s largest circular knitters, recently celebrated the
first anniversary of its production with UK luxury brand Burberry saying that that
66% of polo marketed by Burberry around the world are now produced at its
advanced production facility in Bursa ? a short ride across the Bosphorus from
Istanbul.
Shiran steps down as Tefron CEO
MISGAV, ISRAEL ? Seamless and intimate apparel manufacturer Tefron has announced
the resignation of chief executive Mr. Yos Shiran, who is leaving in the
company in order to pursue other business interests.
Thies offers eco-solution for knits
COESFELD, GERMANY – Dyeing machine specialist Thies will be unveiling its latest
development for the dyeing of knitted fabrics at ITMA Asia + CITME.
Hosiery knitting
India?s hosiery sector concerned over cotton prices
TIRUPUR – Officials representing India?s hosiery
industry have expressed concern over the continuing cotton fibre and yarn price
rises in the country with many garment manufacturers unable to pass any of the
extra costs onto their buyers.
Pai Lung targets flat knitting sector
TAIWAN – Pai
Lung will reach several milestones at this weekend?s ITMA Asia + CITME with the
launch of the company?s first computerised flat knitting machine.
Dobotex extends Puma sock deal
HERZOGENAURACH – Sports apparel giant Puma
has extended a long-term licensing contract for socks with the Dutch legwear
producer Dobotex, which currently manufactures Puma?s socks.
Advansa plays it cool
HOOFDDORP, THE NETHERLANDS – Advansa will
use next month?s Outdoor Retailer Summer Market in Salt Lake City to launch its
latest thermoregulation fibre in the US.
Spinners look to high value yarns
FLORENCE – Yarn manufacturers, facing a difficult end to the year as they
struggle in an uncertain climate, are turning towards high-value collections in
a bid to meet the demands of the luxury fashion market.
Licence deal for PVH knitwear
NEW YORK ? Phillips-Van Heusen has signed a licencing deal for the
manufacture and marketing of its full range of knitwear and knitted shirts in Mexico.
