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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 the upcoming Graduate Fashion Week in London from 13–16 June 2025. The event, widely recognised...
The annual Royal College of Art WIP Show is a rare opportunity to gain insight into the creative processes of students embarking on their final year projects. KIC met with MA Textiles students who each have unique approaches to...
Villeneuve d'Ascq, France
Using design software for product planning without actual samples in socks manufacturing.
Decathlon is the world's largest sporting goods retailer, founded in Villeneuve d'Ascq in northern France. The company manages research, design, production, logistics, and distribution of all...
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Crop to Campus: College Students Explore How Cotton is Spun Responsibly
In the third episode of filmmaker Rod Murphy’s Crop to Campus minidocumentary, college students exploring environmentally responsible T-shirt manufacturing visit the US operations of...
Shima Seiki Webinar: How to start up a digital design project
Case studies on how to start up virtual sampling operations.
Leading flat knitting machine manufacturer Shima Seiki has announced the third session in its series...
Fashion for Good turns to polyester
Focus on validating and securing funding for the disruptive technologies of CuRe Technology, Garbo, gr3n and PerPETual.
Amsterdam-based Fashion for Good is launching the Full...
Laxtons Awards NTU Knitwear Students
In November, we reported on the launch of an exciting project between Yorkshire-based spinning mill, Laxtons, and final year students at Nottingham Trent University from...
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Shima Seiki Reborn in Singapore
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...
John Smedley collaborates with Bill Nighy
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...
Registration opens for Functional Fabric Fair
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...
Spinning the Future webinar launched
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...
Première Vision Paris unveils AW26/27
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...
Shima Seiki showcases digital solutions
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...
Tencel fibres showcased in Copenhagen
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...
Pitti Filati 97 Winter Trend Report
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...
Shima Seiki Italia backs young talent
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...
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...
