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Billy Hunter - August 26, 2025

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Billy Hunter - August 18, 2025

With over 30 years in the knitwear industry, Jo Storie brings deep expertise in design, development, and production - from artisan craftsmanship to cutting-edge technical innovation. © Jo Storie Knit Design Consultancy

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Billy Hunter - July 4, 2025

Funding will support the second phase of Oporajita, which aims to empower women garment workers as the industry adapts to climate and technological shifts. © H&M Foundation

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Shima Seiki to exhibit at Pitti Filati 97

Billy Hunter - June 26, 2025

Florence, Italy Flat knitting technology leader returns with next-gen machines. Shima Seiki Italia S.p.A., the Italian arm of Japan’s leading flat knitting technology innovator Shima Seiki...

APEXFiz Design-Sox - design and simulation software for socks. © Shima Seiki

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Shima Seiki unveils APEXFiz Design-Sox

Billy Hunter - June 20, 2025

Wakayama, Japan New design software adds 3D virtual sock sampling. Shima Seiki, the leading flat knitting technology provider based in Wakayama, Japan, has launched APEXFiz Design-Sox,...

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Athens Knit Lab is a contemporary knit design and development studio based in Athens, Greece and founded in 2019. © Athens Knit Lab

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Charlotte Cameron - March 13, 2018

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Shima Seiki showcases digital solutions

Billy Hunter - August 26, 2025

Wakayama, Japan Leading Japanese manufacturer highlights APEXFiz design software and online services at Intertextile Shanghai. Shima Seiki Mfg., Ltd. of Wakayama, Japan, together with its Hong...

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Tencel fibres showcased in Copenhagen

Billy Hunter - August 18, 2025

Copenhagen, Denmark Textile art exhibition explores material innovation and circularity. At Copenhagen Fashion Week, Tencel supported the debut of ‘001’, the first collaborative exhibition by Amalie...

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SPINEXPO Shanghai: Create and Educate

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Shima Seiki showcases digital solutions at SPINEXPO Shanghai

Billy Hunter - March 30, 2021

Leading computerised flat knitting machine manufacturer Shima Seiki, will participate in the 36th Session of SPINEXPO in Shanghai, China in April, along with its...

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Shima Seiki showcases digital solutions

Billy Hunter - August 26, 2025

Wakayama, Japan Leading Japanese manufacturer highlights APEXFiz design software and online services at Intertextile Shanghai. Shima Seiki Mfg., Ltd. of Wakayama, Japan, together with its Hong...