All the latest news from InnovationinTextiles.com http://www.innovationintextiles.com/ http://www.innovationintextiles.com/formax-gets-dnv-materials-qualification/ Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100 UK headquartered Formax, a leading manufacturer of carbon fibre and speciality reinforcements has been awarded the distinguished DNV materials qualification for its entire range of carbon multiaxial fabrics.... http://www.innovationintextiles.com/formax-gets-dnv-materials-qualification/#comments http://www.innovationintextiles.com/formax-gets-dnv-materials-qualification/ http://www.innovationintextiles.com/vdma-extended-knowledge-transfer-for-composites-is-key/ Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100 “We must work together if we want to develop affordable manufacturing automation solutions along the entire process chain to help bring about the required reduction in the cost of the finished product,” VDMA Composite Technology Forum spokesman and KraussMaffei Technologies GmbH board member Frank Peters told Monday’s Series manufacture of composites – across-the-board automation meeting in Frankfurt. ... http://www.innovationintextiles.com/vdma-extended-knowledge-transfer-for-composites-is-key/#comments http://www.innovationintextiles.com/vdma-extended-knowledge-transfer-for-composites-is-key/ http://www.innovationintextiles.com/researchers-develop-bra-for-breast-cancer-patients/ Wed, 16 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100 In cooperation with Amoena Medizin-Orthopädie-Technik GmbH, a developer of specialist bras, swimwear and breast prostheses, researchers at the Hohenstein Institute have developed a special bra for breast cancer patients. The new bra, which was developed under a publicly funded research project (AiF no. KF2136714HG0) can be worn during and directly after radiation therapy and takes into account the high sensitivity of the skin which often occurs during treatments as well as changes in breast vol... http://www.innovationintextiles.com/researchers-develop-bra-for-breast-cancer-patients/#comments http://www.innovationintextiles.com/researchers-develop-bra-for-breast-cancer-patients/ http://www.innovationintextiles.com/textile-machinery-shipments-hit-record-levels/ Wed, 16 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100 After a sharp reduction in global shipments of new textile machinery in 2008 and 2009, as a result of the global financial and economic crisis in 2008/2009, deliveries of new textile machinery surged in 2010 and even stronger in 2011, in most cases to new record highs.... http://www.innovationintextiles.com/textile-machinery-shipments-hit-record-levels/#comments http://www.innovationintextiles.com/textile-machinery-shipments-hit-record-levels/ http://www.innovationintextiles.com/testing-the-limits-of-sports-technologies/ Mon, 14 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100 The global sporting goods market—including sports apparel, athletic footwear, and sports equipment—is on track to reach sales of $ 303 billion US by 2015 (according to a report by Global Industry Analysts), with a growth curve outperforming that of total retail in both the UK and the US; and is expanding even more rapidly in the newly-affluent, youth-driven markets of emerging economies. While brand, heritage and style trends contribute to the sales of athletic apparel and equipment, the spo... http://www.innovationintextiles.com/testing-the-limits-of-sports-technologies/#comments http://www.innovationintextiles.com/testing-the-limits-of-sports-technologies/ http://www.innovationintextiles.com/stretch-fabrics-for-hook-and-loop-applications/ Fri, 11 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100 Rhode Island, USA based stretch fabrics producer Darlington Fabrics has launched an innovative family of fabrics called Fasten-Air which stretch for comfort and function in personal protection applications and utilise familiar hook and loop closures.... http://www.innovationintextiles.com/stretch-fabrics-for-hook-and-loop-applications/#comments http://www.innovationintextiles.com/stretch-fabrics-for-hook-and-loop-applications/ http://www.innovationintextiles.com/outdoor-show-to-remain-in-friedrichshafen/ Fri, 11 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100 The international trade show OutDoor is strengthening its roots at Messe Friedrichshafen. A new contract with the European Outdoor Group, the European industry association, ensures that Friedrichshafen will continue to host the meeting of the world’s OutDoor industry through 2013 and for the years to follow. ... http://www.innovationintextiles.com/outdoor-show-to-remain-in-friedrichshafen/#comments http://www.innovationintextiles.com/outdoor-show-to-remain-in-friedrichshafen/ http://www.innovationintextiles.com/sustainable-focus-for-italians-at-itma-asia/ Thu, 10 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100 The Italian textile machinery industry is getting ready for the ITMA ASIA + CITME exhibition which will be held in Shanghai from 12-16 June where its focus will be on technologically sustainable solutions.... http://www.innovationintextiles.com/sustainable-focus-for-italians-at-itma-asia/#comments http://www.innovationintextiles.com/sustainable-focus-for-italians-at-itma-asia/ http://www.innovationintextiles.com/crailar-flax-to-be-blended-with-the-lenzing-fibres/ Thu, 10 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100 Naturally Advanced Technologies (NAT) which produces and markets CRAiLAR, a natural fibre made from flax and other bast fibres, has entered a joint development agreement with leading cellulosic manmade fibres producer Lenzing. The agreement calls for the companies to evaluate the blending of CRAiLAR Flax fibres with Tencel (Lyocell) and Lenzing Modal.... http://www.innovationintextiles.com/crailar-flax-to-be-blended-with-the-lenzing-fibres/#comments http://www.innovationintextiles.com/crailar-flax-to-be-blended-with-the-lenzing-fibres/ http://www.innovationintextiles.com/new-class-of-textile-implant-solutions/ Wed, 09 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100 Developer of biomedical textiles for medical devices, Biomedical Structures (BMS), has introduced a new advanced tapered medical textile solution for tendons, ligaments and other orthopaedic applications. The company says its advanced weaving capabilities provide a high-precision medical textile solution able to match the anatomical construction of tendons and replicate performance.... http://www.innovationintextiles.com/new-class-of-textile-implant-solutions/#comments http://www.innovationintextiles.com/new-class-of-textile-implant-solutions/ http://www.innovationintextiles.com/finalists-named-for-wow-innovation-award/ Tue, 08 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100 Four finalists have been selected to compete for the World of Wipes Innovation Award competition being held as part of the annual World of Wipes (WOW) Conference, set for June 5-7 at the Hotel InterContinental in Chicago, Illinois.... http://www.innovationintextiles.com/finalists-named-for-wow-innovation-award/#comments http://www.innovationintextiles.com/finalists-named-for-wow-innovation-award/ http://www.innovationintextiles.com/hohenstein-to-present-nano-silver-findings/ Tue, 08 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100 Dr. Sam Moore of Hohenstein Institute America will present interim findings from a long term study of the effects of nano silver particles on the environment. The presentation will be made at the joint conference of the American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists (AATCC) and the Southern Textile Research Conference (STRC) to be held May 20-22, 2012 at Litchfield Beach & Golf Resort in Pawley’s Island, SC. ... http://www.innovationintextiles.com/hohenstein-to-present-nano-silver-findings/#comments http://www.innovationintextiles.com/hohenstein-to-present-nano-silver-findings/ http://www.innovationintextiles.com/committed-to-fairness/ Thu, 03 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100 In this third part of a three part feature on sustainability Sabine Anton-Katzenbach discusses how retailers, producers and importers have begun campaigning for working conditions that are socially sustainable, within the scope of their corporate social responsibility (CSR).... http://www.innovationintextiles.com/committed-to-fairness/#comments http://www.innovationintextiles.com/committed-to-fairness/ http://www.innovationintextiles.com/a-21st-century-cottage-industry/ Tue, 01 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100 The mass manufacturing of textiles and apparel will return to developed regions like Europe and the USA, but probably not in any recognisable shape from the past. The only question is what timeframe this will take.... http://www.innovationintextiles.com/a-21st-century-cottage-industry/#comments http://www.innovationintextiles.com/a-21st-century-cottage-industry/ http://www.innovationintextiles.com/bioposture-to-licence-celliant-fabric-for-mattresses/ Mon, 30 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +0100 BioPosture, a manufacturer of BioMemoryFoam eco-friendly mattresses, pillows and health products has announced it is entering into an exclusive licensing agreement and a strategic partnership with California-based Hologenix, the makers of Celliant technology for the health care sector.... http://www.innovationintextiles.com/bioposture-to-licence-celliant-fabric-for-mattresses/#comments http://www.innovationintextiles.com/bioposture-to-licence-celliant-fabric-for-mattresses/ http://www.innovationintextiles.com/ma-msc-technology-integrated-knit-design/ Mon, 30 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +0100 This new one-year Masters degree has been developed to meet the industry’s demand for a postgraduate course within the field of fashion knitwear design and product innovation in knitted technical textiles. Aimed at graduates and professionals from both design and technology backgrounds, the course integrates creative and technical perspectives within the context of advanced fibre materials and computerised flat-bed knitting technology.... http://www.innovationintextiles.com/ma-msc-technology-integrated-knit-design/#comments http://www.innovationintextiles.com/ma-msc-technology-integrated-knit-design/ http://www.innovationintextiles.com/vdma-upgrading-chinas-textiles-industry/ Fri, 27 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +0100 According to Germany’s VDMA Textile Machinery Association, the forthcoming ITMA ASIA + CITME in Shanghai is an excellent platform for German technology suppliers who will play a key role in the technological upgrading of the Chinese textiles industry.... http://www.innovationintextiles.com/vdma-upgrading-chinas-textiles-industry/#comments http://www.innovationintextiles.com/vdma-upgrading-chinas-textiles-industry/ http://www.innovationintextiles.com/worlds-first-mass-production-aramid-nanofibre/ Thu, 26 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +0100 Teijin Techno Products Limited, a Teijin group company producing advanced aramid fibres, announced today that it has developed the world’s first mass-producible aramid nanofibre to offer reliable heat and oxidation resistance together with high quality.... http://www.innovationintextiles.com/worlds-first-mass-production-aramid-nanofibre/#comments http://www.innovationintextiles.com/worlds-first-mass-production-aramid-nanofibre/ http://www.innovationintextiles.com/under-armour-launches-coldblack-sportswear-collection/ Thu, 26 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +0100 Specialty chemicals supplier Clariant and Swiss textiles innovator Schoeller have worked with USA based sports performance brand Under Armour to develop its latest coldblack sportswear collection which offers advanced UV protection and reflection. The new collection was launched in March 2012 and is said to be creating a sensation in the US sports market.... http://www.innovationintextiles.com/under-armour-launches-coldblack-sportswear-collection/#comments http://www.innovationintextiles.com/under-armour-launches-coldblack-sportswear-collection/ http://www.innovationintextiles.com/alexium-to-license-fr-nylon-treatment-to-duro/ Thu, 26 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +0100 Alexium International Group has announced today it has received a letter of intent from Duro Textiles to license Alexium’s novel flame retardant (FR) treatment under an exclusive commercial agreement. The scope of the license would cover Duro’s nylon product areas for military, government agencies, upholstery, and industrial workwear markets in North America.... http://www.innovationintextiles.com/alexium-to-license-fr-nylon-treatment-to-duro/#comments http://www.innovationintextiles.com/alexium-to-license-fr-nylon-treatment-to-duro/ http://www.innovationintextiles.com/sitm-develops-40-gauge-weft-insertion-machine/ Wed, 25 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +0100 French warp knitting machine engineering company Schinasi International Textile Machines (SITM) has developed what is thought to be the world’s finest weft insertion device for a tricot warp knitting machine in gauge E40 (40 needles per inch). ... http://www.innovationintextiles.com/sitm-develops-40-gauge-weft-insertion-machine/#comments http://www.innovationintextiles.com/sitm-develops-40-gauge-weft-insertion-machine/ http://www.innovationintextiles.com/formax-increases-glass-multiaxial-capacity/ Tue, 24 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +0100 Leicestershire, UK based carbon fibre and speciality composite reinforcements manufacturer Formax has announced that it’s new glass Malitronic Multiaxial machine is now operational and working at full capacity.... http://www.innovationintextiles.com/formax-increases-glass-multiaxial-capacity/#comments http://www.innovationintextiles.com/formax-increases-glass-multiaxial-capacity/ http://www.innovationintextiles.com/commercialization-of-cvd-coated-nonwovens/ Mon, 23 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +0100 Conductive Composites is to commercialise its nickel Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) coated nonwovens, with a manufacturing line expansion that doubles its production capabilities. ... http://www.innovationintextiles.com/commercialization-of-cvd-coated-nonwovens/#comments http://www.innovationintextiles.com/commercialization-of-cvd-coated-nonwovens/ http://www.innovationintextiles.com/techtextil-north-america-moves-to-california-in-2013/ Mon, 23 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +0100 The tenth edition of Techtextil North America TTNA), the leading trade fair for technical textiles and nonwovens, will take place from 19-21 March 2013 at the Hilton Anaheim in Anaheim, California.... http://www.innovationintextiles.com/techtextil-north-america-moves-to-california-in-2013/#comments http://www.innovationintextiles.com/techtextil-north-america-moves-to-california-in-2013/ http://www.innovationintextiles.com/ecocomposites-in-electric-racing-car/ Thu, 19 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +0100 A new range of recycled composites and flax-reinforced composites products have been used to manufacture parts for the Lola-Drayson B12/69EV, an all-electric prototype racing car. Born out of joint development programmes involving composites group Umeco, the products aim to demonstrate the potential of sustainable ‘green’ technologies in the motorsport industry. ... http://www.innovationintextiles.com/ecocomposites-in-electric-racing-car/#comments http://www.innovationintextiles.com/ecocomposites-in-electric-racing-car/ http://www.innovationintextiles.com/teijin-opens-rd-centre-in-china/ Wed, 18 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +0100 Teijin has announced plans to establish Teijin Product Development China Co., Ltd. in August this year to conduct fibre and textile product research and development in Nantong, Jiangsu Province commencing April 2013. The move will enhance the Teijin group’s R&D functions in China and enable collaborative development with local partners to respond quickly to business opportunities in the fast-growing market.... http://www.innovationintextiles.com/teijin-opens-rd-centre-in-china/#comments http://www.innovationintextiles.com/teijin-opens-rd-centre-in-china/ http://www.innovationintextiles.com/eurojersey-launches-cosmetic-textiles-range/ Tue, 17 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +0100 Leading Italian warp knitter Eurojersey has introduced a new range of ‘intelligent’ cosmetic textiles under its patented Sensitive Fabrics brand. ... http://www.innovationintextiles.com/eurojersey-launches-cosmetic-textiles-range/#comments http://www.innovationintextiles.com/eurojersey-launches-cosmetic-textiles-range/ http://www.innovationintextiles.com/freudenbergs-local-solutions-for-global-markets/ Tue, 17 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +0100 Five companies from the Freudenberg Group, one of the world's largest producers of nonwovens with 22 manufacturing and processing sites in 13 countries, will join forces to present their integrated nonwovens and filtration solutions to industry professionals in Korea at this year’s ANEX show.... http://www.innovationintextiles.com/freudenbergs-local-solutions-for-global-markets/#comments http://www.innovationintextiles.com/freudenbergs-local-solutions-for-global-markets/ http://www.innovationintextiles.com/crailar-certified-usda-biobased/ Tue, 17 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +0100 Naturally Advanced Technologies Inc. (NAT), which produces and markets CRAiLAR, a natural fibre made from flax and other bast fibres, has earned the USDA Certified Biobased Product Label for its CRAiLAR Flax Fiber. ... http://www.innovationintextiles.com/crailar-certified-usda-biobased/#comments http://www.innovationintextiles.com/crailar-certified-usda-biobased/ http://www.innovationintextiles.com/growing-demand-for-italian-textile-machinery-in-india/ Mon, 16 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +0100 ACIMIT, the Association of Italian Textile Machinery Manufacturers, is organizing two important workshops in Mumbai and Ichalkaranji, India, in order to respond to strong demand for Italian technology from the local textiles industry.... http://www.innovationintextiles.com/growing-demand-for-italian-textile-machinery-in-india/#comments http://www.innovationintextiles.com/growing-demand-for-italian-textile-machinery-in-india/ http://www.innovationintextiles.com/costin-invests-to-meet-chinese-filtration-demand/ Mon, 16 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +0100 In the latest issue of its company e-newsletter Groz-Beckert interviewed two senior managers of Hong Kong headquartered nonwovens producer Costin and found that the company is investing heavily in new machinery to meet booming demand for mechanically bonded nonwoven filtration products in China.... http://www.innovationintextiles.com/costin-invests-to-meet-chinese-filtration-demand/#comments http://www.innovationintextiles.com/costin-invests-to-meet-chinese-filtration-demand/ http://www.innovationintextiles.com/lear-corp-to-acquire-guilford-mills/ Thu, 12 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +0100 Lear Corporation, a leading supplier of automotive seating and electrical power management systems, announced today that it has signed an agreement to acquire automotive fabrics manufacturer Guilford Mills... http://www.innovationintextiles.com/lear-corp-to-acquire-guilford-mills/#comments http://www.innovationintextiles.com/lear-corp-to-acquire-guilford-mills/ http://www.innovationintextiles.com/strong-demand-for-space-at-itma-asia-citme-2012/ Wed, 11 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +0100 The current challenges in the economic climate do not seem to have adversely affected demand for space at the third ITMA ASIA + CITME exhibition and due to the overwhelming response, the show owners say they have now booked the remaining available space at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC).... http://www.innovationintextiles.com/strong-demand-for-space-at-itma-asia-citme-2012/#comments http://www.innovationintextiles.com/strong-demand-for-space-at-itma-asia-citme-2012/ http://www.innovationintextiles.com/srixon-gets-to-grip-with-nanofront/ Tue, 10 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +0100 Teijin Fibers Limited, a Teijin Group company, has announced that it is supplying Nanofront high-strength polyester nanofibre for the palms of Srixon's new Pro Tour golf gloves... http://www.innovationintextiles.com/srixon-gets-to-grip-with-nanofront/#comments http://www.innovationintextiles.com/srixon-gets-to-grip-with-nanofront/ http://www.innovationintextiles.com/gore-launches-new-protective-fabrics-website/ Tue, 10 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +0100 W. L. Gore & Associates has launched a new website which aims to provide a comprehensive resource for its latest products and technologies and to improve the online experience for visitors. The new site features videos and animations to illustrate the science behind Gore’s fabric technology and there is also an improved customer support section, detailing how to buy, care for, and repair Gore fabrics.... http://www.innovationintextiles.com/gore-launches-new-protective-fabrics-website/#comments http://www.innovationintextiles.com/gore-launches-new-protective-fabrics-website/ http://www.innovationintextiles.com/kraig-biocraft-expands-into-new-lab/ Fri, 06 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +0100 Kraig Biocraft Laboratories is growing its operations by opening a new laboratory to expand its technical textiles research and development program and accelerating the ramp up of its spider silk product toward industrial scale production.... http://www.innovationintextiles.com/kraig-biocraft-expands-into-new-lab/#comments http://www.innovationintextiles.com/kraig-biocraft-expands-into-new-lab/ http://www.innovationintextiles.com/composites-europe-and-acma-extend-partnership/ Thu, 05 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +0100 The specialist trade fair Composites Europe and the American Composites Manufacturers Association (ACMA) are to further strengthen their cooperation with an international conference programme to continuing education on the web.... http://www.innovationintextiles.com/composites-europe-and-acma-extend-partnership/#comments http://www.innovationintextiles.com/composites-europe-and-acma-extend-partnership/ http://www.innovationintextiles.com/tencate-acquires-baycomp/ Thu, 05 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +0100 TenCate announced at last week’s JEC show that it has reached an agreement for the strategic acquisition of Performance Materials Corporation Baycomp from Camarillo (California), the US and Canadian producer of composite materials moulding and thermoplastic unidirectional tape materials. ... http://www.innovationintextiles.com/tencate-acquires-baycomp/#comments http://www.innovationintextiles.com/tencate-acquires-baycomp/ http://www.innovationintextiles.com/partnership-to-speed-development-of-smc-for-automotive/ Wed, 04 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +0100 Carbon fibre producer Zoltek has announced it is working with Magna Exteriors & Interiors, an operating unit of Magna International Inc., under an exclusive global collaborative partnership to speed up development of low-cost carbon fibre sheeting moulding compounds (SMC) for the automotive industry. The official announcement was made at last week’s 2012 JEC Composites Show in Paris.... http://www.innovationintextiles.com/partnership-to-speed-development-of-smc-for-automotive/#comments http://www.innovationintextiles.com/partnership-to-speed-development-of-smc-for-automotive/ http://www.innovationintextiles.com/outlast-acquired-by-private-equity-firm/ Wed, 04 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +0100 Phase change materials (PCM) developer and marketer Outlast Technologies has been acquired by Golden Equity Investments, (GEI), a Colorado private equity firm that invests in operating businesses.... http://www.innovationintextiles.com/outlast-acquired-by-private-equity-firm/#comments http://www.innovationintextiles.com/outlast-acquired-by-private-equity-firm/ http://www.innovationintextiles.com/new-business-manager-for-karl-mayer-malimo/ Wed, 04 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +0100 Karl Mayer Malimo has a new business manager as of 1st April. The new man at the helm of the 100% Karl Mayer owned subsidiary, and hence the technical textiles business sector, is Jochen Schmidt, a 42-year-old who has risen through the ranks after ten years at the German company.... http://www.innovationintextiles.com/new-business-manager-for-karl-mayer-malimo/#comments http://www.innovationintextiles.com/new-business-manager-for-karl-mayer-malimo/ http://www.innovationintextiles.com/teijin-and-ccfa-to-develop-china-fibre-market/ Tue, 03 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +0100 Teijin has announced it has formed a partnership with the China Chemical Fibers Association (CCFA) in order to pursue business opportunities in the fields of chemical fibres and related industries in China. This is said to be first time the CCFA has entered into a comprehensive alliance with a foreign privately owned business.... http://www.innovationintextiles.com/teijin-and-ccfa-to-develop-china-fibre-market/#comments http://www.innovationintextiles.com/teijin-and-ccfa-to-develop-china-fibre-market/ http://www.innovationintextiles.com/us-army-evaluates-cleanshell-cb/ Mon, 02 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +0100 Alexium International Group Limited (Alexium) announced today that it will supply additional Cleanshell CB fabrics to the US Army for further prototyping and extensive evaluations. The latest Cleanshell CB treatment has been optimized to provide excellent water and oil repellency, but is also said to dramatically increase the repellency of Chemical Warfare Agent (CWA) simulants. ... http://www.innovationintextiles.com/us-army-evaluates-cleanshell-cb/#comments http://www.innovationintextiles.com/us-army-evaluates-cleanshell-cb/ http://www.innovationintextiles.com/call-for-papers-for-filtrex-europe/ Mon, 02 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +0100 EDANA has launched its call for papers for the fifth edition of FILTREX Europe, a leading nonwovens filter media conference. Submissions are sought from the industry on new filter media, new technologies, gas and liquid filtration, air filtration and testing.... http://www.innovationintextiles.com/call-for-papers-for-filtrex-europe/#comments http://www.innovationintextiles.com/call-for-papers-for-filtrex-europe/ http://www.innovationintextiles.com/karl-mayer-to-unveil-wider-wefttronic-in-shanghai/ Fri, 30 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +0100 Leading manufacturer of warp knitting machines and warp preparation machines for both warp knitting and weaving, Karl Mayer, will once again be exhibiting at this year’s ITMA Asia + CITME show in China. The German company will be showcasing its latest technology in Shanghai from 12-16 June, including a new extra wide version of its Wefttronic weft insertion machine for technical fabrics.... http://www.innovationintextiles.com/karl-mayer-to-unveil-wider-wefttronic-in-shanghai/#comments http://www.innovationintextiles.com/karl-mayer-to-unveil-wider-wefttronic-in-shanghai/ http://www.innovationintextiles.com/italian-machine-builders-head-to-atlanta/ Wed, 28 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +0100 ACIMIT, the Association of Italian Textile Machinery Manufacturers, has organized a Meeting Point where exhibiting Italian machinery manufacturers involved in the production of machines for technical textiles will show their innovative solutions at Techtextil North America from 24-26 April in Atlanta. Companies exhibiting with ACIMIT are Cormatex, Dell’Orco & Villani, Loptex, Ratti Luino and Saspe.... http://www.innovationintextiles.com/italian-machine-builders-head-to-atlanta/#comments http://www.innovationintextiles.com/italian-machine-builders-head-to-atlanta/ http://www.innovationintextiles.com/workwear-corporate-clothing-show-puts-uk-on-the-world-stage/ Wed, 28 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +0100 April 17-18th will see the UK’s biggest ever event solely dedicated to showcasing the world’s best workwear, personal protective equipment (PPE) and corporate clothing. Taking place at the Ricoh Arena in Coventry, the Workwear and Corporate Clothing Show is a truly international event set to attract more than 2000 visitors and exhibitors from over 20 countries, from as far afield as Australia, New Zealand, Japan, India, China and the USA. ... http://www.innovationintextiles.com/workwear-corporate-clothing-show-puts-uk-on-the-world-stage/#comments http://www.innovationintextiles.com/workwear-corporate-clothing-show-puts-uk-on-the-world-stage/ http://www.innovationintextiles.com/itasa-showcases-composite-liner-solutions-at-jec/ Mon, 26 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +0100 ITASA, a manufacturer of high-quality silicon supports for use in different sectors and for different purposes will be in attendance at this week’s ‘must attend’ composites show JEC Europe 2012 in Paris. The Spanish company prides itself in being ‘the manufacturer most capable of the greatest level of customisation of its products. ... http://www.innovationintextiles.com/itasa-showcases-composite-liner-solutions-at-jec/#comments http://www.innovationintextiles.com/itasa-showcases-composite-liner-solutions-at-jec/ http://www.innovationintextiles.com/karl-mayer-to-celebrate-75th-anniversary/ Fri, 23 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +0000 Leading German warp knitting machine builder Karl Mayer is busy making preparations with its employees and customers to celebrate its 75th year in business. ... http://www.innovationintextiles.com/karl-mayer-to-celebrate-75th-anniversary/#comments http://www.innovationintextiles.com/karl-mayer-to-celebrate-75th-anniversary/ http://www.innovationintextiles.com/telling-details-at-genevas-motor-show/ Fri, 23 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +0000 Technical textiles were probably not the prime concern of many of the 700,000+ visitors who flocked to this year’s Geneva Motor Show from March 7-17, but beyond the sleek exteriors of the latest vehicles there was convincing evidence of their increasing adoption.... http://www.innovationintextiles.com/telling-details-at-genevas-motor-show/#comments http://www.innovationintextiles.com/telling-details-at-genevas-motor-show/