H&M commits to climate justice in Bangladesh

Stockholm, Sweden €9 million pledged to support country’s garment workers. The H&M Foundation has announced a €9 million commitment over the next three years to advance...

Shima Seiki to exhibit at Pitti Filati 97

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...

Shima Seiki unveils APEXFiz Design-Sox

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,...

Shima Seiki launches KnitPaint-Online

Wakayama, Japan New standalone software streamlines flat knitting programming and design. Shima Seiki has unveiled its latest software innovation, SDS KnitPaint-Online, extending the reach of its...

Shima Seiki at Graduate Fashion Week

Wakayama, Japan Japanese knitting technology giant backs new talent, Shima Seiki Mfg., Ltd., the leading flat knitting solutions provider based in Wakayama, Japan, will exhibit at...

Bespoke training bridges knowledge gap

Athens, Greece Athens Knit Lab champions tailored learning for industrial knitting professionals. As industrial knitting embraces new technologies, materials, and applications, the demand for professionals fluent...

Shima Seiki and Lonati in digitalisation collaboration

Wakayama, Japan New partnership to revolutionise sock manufacturing. Leading Japanese flat knitting machine manufacturer Shima Seiki has entered into a strategic collaboration with Italian circular sock...

Women in Textiles gather in NYC

New York City Empowering summit unites 140 textile professionals for networking, insight and inspiration. The 7th annual Women in Textiles Summit, hosted by the Advanced Textiles...

Byborre unveils the Textile Room

Amsterdam New digital platform transforms textile customisation for designers. Amsterdam-based textile innovator Byborre has launched the Textile Room, a digital catalogue of fully configurable knitted textiles...

Cotton Lives On expands in UK

London Recycling initiative gives cotton new purpose. The Cotton Lives On programme has officially kicked off its 2025 activities, continuing its mission to divert cotton waste...

Maxxam design finalists announced

London Three students shortlisted for global fashion prize. Textile innovator Rosemary Moore, creator of the revolutionary Maxxam fabric, has revealed the three finalists in an international...

International Woolmark Prize winners announced

Milan, Italy Knitwear designer Duran Lantink of the Netherlands receives AU$300,000 to invest in the development of his business. Duran Lantink from the Netherlands has been...

John Smedley names new managing director

London Jess McGuire Dudley becomes first creative leader of historic knitwear brand. John Smedley has announced the appointment of Jess McGuire Dudley as its new Managing...

ITMA ASIA + CITME Singapore opens online visitor registration

Singapore Early registrants receive a 50% discount on onsite rates. Online visitor registration for ITMA ASIA + CITME, Singapore 2025, taking place from 28 to 31...

2900 reasons to choose WHOLEGARMENT technology

Wakayama, Japan This year marks the 30th anniversary of the introduction of WHOLEGARMENT knitting. In 1995, leading flat knitting machine manufacturer Shima Seiki pioneered the world's...

Shima Seiki showcases innovation at CHPE 2025

Shanghai, China Company presents latest design software for the hosiery industry at leading Shanghai show. Leading Japanese knitting technology innovator Shima Seiki is set to exhibit...

Achieving sustainability with WHOLEGARMENT knitting technology

Texas, USA MY Knitever pioneers custom-fit seam-free dresses with sustainability and self-expression at its core. Founded in 2022 by physicist and model Ying Yi, MY Knitever...

Filo closes with strong results

Milan, Italy The 63rd edition of Filo saw strong attendance despite economic challenges. The 63rd edition of Filo, the International Yarns and Fibres Exhibition, concluded in...

MOD’Unica debuts in Portugal

Porto, Portugal Portuguese textile fair gathers 100 exhibitors and industry leaders. The first edition of MOD'Unica, the textile fair promoted by ATP - Textile and Clothing...

Pitti Filati lights up for Summer 2026

Florence, Italy Quality and luxury for all. After visitors were greeted by pouring rain in Florence Pitti Filati spirits quickly lifted on the first day at...