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Baruffa and B-Exclusive - pure luxury for Pitti Filati |
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3 July 2009, Vallemosso (BI) - The 65th Pitti Immagine
Filati will be staged in Florence from the 7th to the 9th of July and at the
show, Zegna Baruffa Lane Borgosesia is presenting its new Autumn/Winter 2010-11
Collection of top-quality yarns for knitwear - Baruffa and B-Exclusive.
Winte ...
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Rhode Island students in collaboration with Zegna Baruffa |
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3 July 2009, Rhode Island - Two dozen juniors, seniors and
graduate students at Rhode Island School of Design (RSID) welcomed both the
rigorous design challenge and incredible exposure to the industry afforded by a
spring semester Knitted Fabrics studio taught by Assistant Professor Liz
Co ...
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Interfiliere Evolution days confirms place in buying calendar |
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1 July 2009, Paris - Thanks to its winning format, laid-back
atmosphere and a working day that remains business-focused from start to
finish, this latest session of Interfilière Evolution Days was a resounding
success, organisers say. Both exhibitors and visitors appreciated these as ...
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Gildan unaffected by political situation in Honduras |
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29 June 2009, Montréal - Gildan Activewear Inc., yesterday confirmed
that the current political situation in Honduras has had no impact on its
operations or employees in Honduras.
The company says that its sock manufacturing facilities in
Honduras are continuing to operate normally ...
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Easing cost pressures with high performance circular knitting machines |
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6 May 2009, Albstadt – Circular knitting machine builder
Mayer & Cie. is only too aware of the pressures faced by its customers,
especially in these troubled economic times. Here, the German company talks
about its technological efforts to help its customers ease some of the cost
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Lectra launches new version of its PLM software |
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13 January 2009, Paris – Lectra, the world leader in
integrated technology solutions dedicated to industries using soft materials
such as textiles, leather, industrial fabrics, and composite materials has announced
the launch of a new version of its Product Lifecycle Management solution ... |
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Yxendis & Steiger – high added-value partnership |
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14 October Vionnaz, Switzerland and St Chamond, France – The
management of the design, sampling and production of small quantities of high
value-added knitwear is the new challenge of all knitwear manufacturers and is
at the heart of their future performance. This is why Yxendis, a well ... |
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Shima Seiki in the zone – Present and Future |
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September 2008, Wakayama - As the largest textile producer
in the world, China is obviously one of the most important markets for any
textile machine manufacturer, and for Shima Seiki, ITMA Asia + CITME 2008 presented an opportunity
for the company to re-emphasize its position as lead ... |
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Stoll – Tradition, Technology, Innovation – Part 2 |
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3 September 2008, Reutlingen - When ITMA Asia + CITME opened
its doors in Shanghai one month ago, German flat knitting machine builder H.
Stoll & Co was popping the champagne corks to celebrate the company’s 135th
anniversary. Stoll was actually founded 135 years to the day on the 2 ... |
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| New Patents |
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Magnetic Actuator, Particularly for Selection Devices in Hosiery Knitting Machines or the Like |
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Inventor(s): LONATI TIBERIO [IT]; LONATI FAUSTO [IT]; LONATI ETTORE [IT]
Abstract of US 2009139272 (A1) A magnetic actuator, particularly for selection devices in hosiery knitting
machines or the like, comprising a main magnet, which has at least two ... |
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Yarn splicing method and yarn splicing device |
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Applicant: SHIMA SEIKI MFG [JP]; MURATA MACHINERY LTD [JP]
Inventor(s): ARIKITA REIJI [JP]; NAKAI KENJI [JP]; HATAKEYAMA YASUNORI [JP]
Abstract of EP 2042625
(A1)
The invention relates t ... |
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An elasticized warp knitted fabric and a process for knitting hereof |
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Applicant: MONTFORT SERVICES SDN BHD [HK]
Inventor(s): CAREY ANDY [GB]
Abstract of GB 2454677 (A)
An elasticized warp knitted fabric (50;
100) and a process for knitting hereof. The elasticized warp ... |
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Textile knit fabrics with enhanced flame retardancy for mattress and household products |
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Applicant: MITSUI AND CO USA INC [US]; MITSUI BUSSAN TEXTILE CO LTD
[JP]; MASUDA OSAMU [US];NAKAHORI YOSHIO [JP]; SAIJO MAKOTO [JP]
Inventor(s): MASUDA OSAMU [US]; NAKAHORI YOSHIO [JP]; SAIJO MAKOTO [JP]
A ... |
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Yarn measuring device for flat bed knitting machines |
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Applicant: PAI LUNG MACHINERY MILL CO LTD [TW]
Inventor(s): LIN YU-SHENG [TW]; WANG JOE [TW]
Abstract
of US 7509821
(B1)
A yarn measuring device for a flat bed knitting machine which has a ... |
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| Industry Talk |
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Textile machinery shipment statistics for 2008 |
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- Electronic flat knitting machine shipments down just 7% to
20,300
- Circular knitting shipments down 21% but still better than
pre-boom period
4 June, Zurich – The period of heavy investment in most
textile machinery segments between 2003 and 2007 came to an abrupt end in 2008.
All ... |
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Stefanel gets new MD |
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27 May 2009, Ponte di Piave – Leading Italian knitwear brand
Stefanel has announced that Luciano Santel will take over as Managing Director
and General Manager of Stefanel SpA.
Santel will work alongside Group Chairman Giuseppe Stefanel,
in the operational management of the holding c ... |
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Benetton maintains consolidated revenues in Q1 |
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15 May 2009, Ponzano - Benetton Group confirmed that consolidated
revenues were maintained at 449 million euro with net income 18 million euro, as
2009 first quarter financial results were approved by the Board of Directors.
The market in the first quarter of 2009 was influenced by
the coo ... |
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NEW - Machinery & Equipment Guide for the knitting industry |
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We are pleased to announce the launch of our brand new Machinery & Equipment Guide,
a free to use online guide to new knitting
and hosiery machinery and ancillary equipment.
Over the next few months our
Machinery & Equipment Guide will develop into a fully comprehensive
and sea ... |
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Change at the top for Johnstons |
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11 May 2009, Elgin – Scottish knitwear and accessories
manufacturing brand Johnstons of Elgin has named James Dracup as their Group
Managing Director. Dracup, who has 30 years experience in textiles and has been
with the company for eight years, previously held senior positions at the ... |
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| Exhibition News |
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ITMA ASIA + CITME 2010 exhibition attracts strong support despite economic challenges |
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17 June 2009,
Shanghai - Despite the current global economic woes, textile machinery makers
remain confident about the long-term prospects of the textile industry in Asia,
especially China. They have given the show owners of ITMA ASIA + CITME 2010 a
vote of confidence by signing up for spa ... |
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GlobalTex exceeds expectations |
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21 May 2009, Dallas - Market Center Management Company
(MCMC), the management company of leading wholesale trade centres and trade
events around the world, today announced that the premiere GlobalTex: LA
International Textile & Sourcing Fair exceeded expectations during the
launch even ... |
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ITMA ASIA + CITME 2010 expects leading machine builders to sign up en masse |
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29 April 2009, Shanghai - Leading textile machinery
manufacturers from around the world are invited to apply for space at the
second combined ITMA ASIA + CITME exhibition to be held at the Shanghai New
International Expo Centre from 22 to 26 June 2010.
According to the show
owners ... |
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Leading knitting and hosiery machinery builders attend ITM 2009 |
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1st April 2009, Istanbul – Leading flat, circular knitting and the hosiery machinery builders will exhibit their latest technologies at ITM 2009, to be held on 6 to 10 June 2009. Mayer & Cie, Monarch, Pilotelli, Terrot, Santoni Group and Well Knit are some of the world leading brands exh ... |
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ITMA ASIA + CITME returns to Shanghai |
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25 February 2009, Shanghai - Following the successful debut
of the combined textile machinery show in 2008, the joint owners of ITMA ASIA +
CITME announced today that they would be extending their cooperation for a second
show in 2010. The exhibition will be held at the Shanghai New Internati ... |
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Welcome
Rhode Island students in collaboration with Zegna Baruffa
 3 July 2009, Rhode Island - Two dozen juniors, seniors and
graduate students at Rhode Island School of Design (RSID) welcomed both the
rigorous design challenge and incredible exposure to the industry afforded by a
spring semester Knitted Fabrics studio taught by Assistant Professor Liz
Collins, a professional artist and designer widely known for her experimental
knitwear.
Students in RSID’s studio partnered with Zegna Baruffa, one
of the largest high-end apparel yarn companies in Italy, to design and create
one-of-a-kind knit garments that highlight the quality and versatility of the
company’s yarns.
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