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Debra Cobb reports from New Orleans
The Smart Fabrics Program and E-Textiles Workshop at the IFAI EXPO in New Orleans, which ran September 26 – 29, took a hard look at smart fabric development and commercialisation.
The Smart Fabrics Track was...
Last week, we travelled to Warwickshire, England to meet British fashion designer Marion Foale, co-founder of the 1960's Carnaby Street boutique Foale & Tuffin turned knitwear designer.
Having studied at art school in Walthamstow, London where she had initially wanted...
new bus & taxi stops due to road work
Florence is currently undergoing a great deal of road work due to the construction of a new tram system. As a consequence, we will have temporary changes to the city’s roads...
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Reviewing Kandy Diamond’s latest publication: Discovering Machine Knitting
United Kingdom
When we last spoke with knitwear designer, maker and lecturer Kandy Diamond back in August 2022, Kandy teased a new project on the...
Ten US mills sign up to US Cotton Trust Protocol
The US Cotton Trust Protocol is welcoming its first 10 US cotton textile manufacturers – Buhler Quality Yarns, Cap Yarns, CCW, Contempora Fabrics, Cotswold...
The role of knitwear in contemporary aesthetics
As in the common thread that connects the various interventions in an online conversation, the Thread Forum project, curated by Antonio Mancinelli, is a...
Digital knitwear design with just a few clicks
Stoll training courses on k.innovation CREATE – the new software for the creation of knitwear designs.
With k.innovation CREATE, a new design software from Stoll...
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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...