University of Derby Students Win National Textile Industry Bursaries

Two students from the University of Derby have been recognised by the Worshipful Company of Framework Knitters for their innovative knitwear designs. Kate Myerscough and...

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...

Shima Seiki Launches Virtual Showroom

Wakayama Leading computerized knitting machine manufacturer Shima Seiki Mfg., Ltd. of Wakayama, Japan has launched a virtual showroom for displaying its collections in 3DCG. At Shima...

Welcome to Knitting Industry Creative

Welcome to Knitting Industry Creative, a new online resource for creatives in the knitting industry. Knitting Industry Creative, will provide a fresh new look at the worldwide...

Tiziano Guardini Brings Filmar Eco Cotton to the Catwalk

Having been awarded the Franca Sozzani GCC Award for Best Emerging Designer and the Peta Couture Award with his Spring Summer 2018 collection, eco-focused...

Digital Technology as a Driver of Sustainable Innovation

By Anne Prahl The emergence of new digital tools and technologies for the apparel and footwear industry provides designers, brands, manufacturers and retailers with exciting...

In Conversation with Asta Skocir, Co-Founder of AlgiKnit

New York City AligiKnit, the New York based biomaterials research group is on a mission to rescue the planet from the enormously harmful effects of...

SPINEXPO Paris SS19 – Inspiring Curiosity and Creativity

Charlotte Cameron reports from Paris In the first week of February, we travelled to SPINEXPO’s first Spring/Summer showcase in Paris at the Cite de la...

In Conversation with Rory Longdon – Refining Creative Knitwear

This month, we feature our conversation with Rory Longdon, a British knitwear designer now based in Italy, where he works on the ground with...

Luxury Jersey Launches Bio-based Fabrics at Premiére Vision

Milan, Luxury Jersey, a high-quality Italian product that benefits from the textiles culture of the renowned Boselli family, has launched two unique fabrics at Premiére...