Feel good factor with Biella Yarns

Nuremberg, Germany Spring/Summer 2024 yarns collection for flat knitting from Südwolle. Dopamine is the neurotransmitter associated with happiness. Thanks to its ability to trigger a feeling...

Knitwear Lab hosts 5th edition Yarn Show

Almere, Netherlands World’s best knitwear yarns to be showcased in The Netherlands. Netherlands based Knitwear Lab is hosting the 5th edition of its successful Yarn Show...

Shima Seiki at Pitti Filati 92

Wakayama, Japan Company will exhibit new SWG-XR flagship and new N.SVR183 WHOLEGARMENT knitting machines. Shima Seiki, the Italian subsidiary of leading Japanese computerised knitting solutions provider...

No samples necessary with APEXFiz

Wakayama, Japan Simulating virtual fabrics using digitally-sampled yarns. Shima Seiki’s APEXFiz programme has been developed to further accelerate digital fabric sourcing prior to 3D design and...

Bestseller brings New Year cheer to charity projects

Denmark Every year Bestseller and Bestseller Foundation make a donation on behalf of all colleagues as part of the New Year's gift. A part of 2022’s...

3D knitting in innovative office furniture

Holland, MI, USA How Shima Seiki’s WHOLEGARMENT knitting technology is used for the development of digitally knitted chair fabrics at Haworth. Haworth Inc. is an office...

Finalists announced for the 2023 Woolmark Prize

Australia Woolmark Company’s mission to establish dialogue and connect leading design talent with industry players to collectively envision a more sustainable future. Eight of the world’s...

International conference to support Scotland’s textile sector

Aberdeen, Scotland The International Conference on Augmented Reality (ICAF 2022) brings together prominent voices from the Scottish textile industry along with international partners from the...

Calling fashion stakeholders

Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt New consultation set to define holistic and concrete targets for a net-positive industry. This week at at COP27 in Sharm El Sheikh,...

On a mission to reduce textile waste

London Alterist, the new upcycling marketplace, is live and it is looking to disrupt the fashion industry. With a mission to reduce textile waste, Alterist Marketplace...

Sustainability update from Lycra

Wilmington, DE, USA The Lycra Company publishes Planet Agenda Update with 2030 goals and commitments. The Lycra Company has published its first annual Planet Agenda Update,...

Textile-producing nations unite to reduce chemical waste

Islamabad, Pakistan Bangladesh, Indonesia, Pakistan and Viet Nam have united to reduce pollution from the textile sector. The Governments of Bangladesh, Indonesia, Pakistan and Viet Nam...

Heriot-Watt design students feature in Vogue Italia

Galashiels, Scottish Borders Design students Lewis Hobbs and Emma McLellan were selected finalists in this year’s Loro Piana Knitted Design Awards. Two Heriot-Watt University design students...

Shima Seiki’s 60th Anniversary Celebrations

In celebration of their 60th anniversary, Shima Seiki shared a collection of online events. Keynote speeches by industry experts as well as videos showcasing...

Positive result for 58th Filo

Milan Stated themes of sustainability and creativity are amply demonstrated during the busy two days in Milan. Filo recently launched its September edition in Milan...

Fulgar debuts at WSM

Milan Fibre producer contributes with an exciting exhibition area and participates in the debate about the future of sustainable fashion. Italy based Fulgar, a world leader...

Shima Seiki and KIDDI launch digital solutions for the apparel industry

Wakayama & Tokyo, Japan Sales promotion package will link 3D Fashion Design with Cross-Reality - realising digital catalogues, VR showrooms and new customer experience allowing...

Democratizing the textile industry through collaboration

New York City Panel Discussion with WoTO Partners moderated by Noah Trager from FIT. In October 2022, Amsterdam based BYBORRE launched a new global initiative called...

Open Up the Future: Shima Seiki turns 60

Wakayama, Japan Leading Japanese flat knitting machine manufacturer celebrates with anniversary event at headquarters and online. Leading computerized knitting machine manufacturer Shima Seiki Mfg., Ltd. is...

‘Knit and Destroy’: In Conversation with Kandy Diamond

Knitwear designer, maker and lecturer Kandy Diamond’s brand ‘Knit and Destroy’ was launched in 2006. Her knitted products aim to “challenge cultural preconceptions by...