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Shima Seiki to exhibit at 90th Pitti Filati

Products exhibited will include the N.SVR 123SP computerized flat knitting machine as well as APEXFiz design software. Shima Seiki Italia, the Italian subsidiary of leading Japanese computerized knitting solutions provider Shima Seiki Mfg., Ltd., will...
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Shima Seiki Fashion Tech Webinar No 6: Increasing e-commerce profits using virtual samples

In the final webinar of their series Shima Seiki showcased the potential of their Apex Software to reduce e-commerce imagery costs and forecast demand for online sales. Demonstrating the tools within Apex which simplify the...
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Plant based fibres in the spotlight

Fabrics made from plant-based materials set to boom in collections for the autumn/winter 2022/23 season. Fabrics made from plant-based materials are set to boom in collections for the autumn/winter 2022/23 season, according to Survey of...
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$1 billion polyester recycling plant plan

Synthetic fibres manufacturer Eastman plans to invest up to $1 billion in a material-to-material molecular recycling facility in France. The announcement was made jointly in Paris on Monday (January 17th), by French president Emmanuel Macron...
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Third Yarn Show at Knitwear Lab

The exhibition will showcase the latest collections from some of Europe’s leading spinners of knitwear yarns. Netherlands based Knitwear Lab will be hosting Lynn Hinkelmann, Peter Wissmann and Christina Hermann on Thursday 24th February, for...
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New York mulls legislation on fast fashion

New York could become the first US state to enforce legislative changes on the fashion industry via The Fashion Sustainability and Social Accountability Act (The Fashion Act) which was introduced to the state’s assemby...
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Survey of the European fabric fairs for AW 2022/23

This latest update in this series of reports summarises the trends which were on show at the European fabric fairs for the autumn/winter 2022/23 season. Report summary The fairs were held in a positive spirit, and...
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Shima Seiki opens online store for APEXFiz subscriptions

Users can access the Shima eStore to purchase and download entry-level APEXFiz Design Jr. subscription software or sign up for a free 30-day trial. Leading textile technology provider Shima Seiki is opening of its new...
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HanesBrands invests $2 million in black colleges and universities

Winston Salem, NC, USA Partnerships with North Carolina A&T, Pensole Lewis College of Business & Design and Winston-Salem State University provide students with financial support and industry experience. HanesBrands, a global leader in apparel brands, has...
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Dual action textile cooling technology from HeiQ

Zürich, Switzerland HeiQ Cool to deliver both instant contact cooling and continuous evaporative cooling. Addressing the importance of body temperature control, whereby both overheating and feeling chilly are problematic, HeiQ Cool powered fabrics constantly regulate the...