Knitting Industry Creative

London A knitwear designer’s take on the Source Fashion event, by Jo Storie I came away from this month’s Source Fashion trade show this feeling genuinely...

Milan International textile trend consultant Louisa Smith reports from Milan. There has been a seismic shift in the textile trade show landscape, as traditional trade show...

Wakayama, Japan Joint webinar highlights digital workflow for sock development and sustainable manufacturing. Leading knitting solutions provider Shima Seiki Mfg., Ltd. of Wakayama, Japan will co-host...

Milan, Italy Collaboration aims to revitalise knitwear through digital yarn sourcing and curated Italian expertise. Shima Seiki has announced a new collaboration with Italy-based Milano Trend...

Singapore Thirty years on, Shima’s Seiki’s WHOLEGARMENT technology is now pre-programmed for success. Adrian Wilson reports from Singapore. Shima Seiki launched its WHOLEGARMENT technology at the...

Florence, Italy Campaign celebrates fashion’s constant movement. Pitti Immagine has unveiled Motion as the central theme for the winter editions of its 2026 fairs, including the...

Singapore Next-generation flat knitting technologies redefine precision and sustainability. Leading Japanese flat knitting technology manufacturer Shima Seiki of Wakayama, Japan, will unveil its latest generation of...

Derbyshire, England Actor brings timeless modernism to classic knitwear. John Smedley has announced an exclusive collaboration with long-time admirer and acclaimed British actor Bill Nighy, unveiling...

Norwalk, CT, USA Orlando fair adds new winter edition in 2026. Registration has opened for the first winter edition of Functional Fabric Fair powered by Performance...

Wakayama, Japan Shima Seiki presents yarnbank innovations and wool’s future in new online event. Shima Seiki has launched its latest webinar, Spinning the Future – Cutting-Edge...

Paris Key trends and innovations to shape fashion’s future at September show. Première Vision Paris will present the key Autumn/Winter 2026–2027 fashion trends alongside the latest...

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...

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...

Florence, Italy UK based knitwear designer Jo Storie explains how knitwear takes on storytelling and innovation at A/W 26/27 Pitti Filati. The A/W 26/27 edition of...

Milan, Italy Scholarship nurtures next generation of knitwear innovators. Shima Seiki Italia has announced the launch of its first-ever Scholarship Program, dedicated to investing in the...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...