A beautiful textile technique behind festive lingerie set

Christmas is the time for snug hats, cosy gloves and warm coats – yet you would be surprised at the beautiful, seductive textile hidden under all this arctic clothing. When the wraps are off, something unexpected may be revealed – as the example illustrated here shows. This festive lingerie set comprises a halter-neck top and a pair of briefs made from the subtly patterned fabric bands produced on KARL MAYER’s RSJ 4/1.

Ornamental effects and snaking tendrils form the central theme of this romantic, lace-like pattern. The filigree motifs run towards two wide, lengthwise stripes, which enclose a spotnet ground featuring a delicate spotted look in the centre.

The textile construction, which is reminiscent of the Pointillism style of painting, attractively complements the simple net construction that forms the background to the decorative effects. The edges of the decorative bands run towards the Paisley patterns on the outside with their stylised wavy shapes and flat border.

Two of the fabric bands were sewn together horizontally to produce the briefs and the body section of the top. With its high level of stretch in the working direction, this clever textile guarantees an excellent fit and lies smoothly against the body to provide a high degree of comfort.

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Low-cost analysis of phosphorus flame retardant on fabric

Applied Rigaku Technologies Inc. announced a new energy dispersive XRF method for the analysis of phosphorus flame retardant compound on fabric.

Application Note #1127 demonstrates the effectiveness of the Rigaku NEX QC benchtop EDXRF analyzer for the analysis of phosphorus flame retardant compounds on fabric by Energy Dispersive X-ray Fluorescence spectrometry.

The flammability of many textiles, including easily ignitable cotton or polyester materials, necessitates that clothing fabrics be treated with flame retardant compounds to suppress the burn rate.

Phosphorus based flame retardants have not been shown to form carcinogens during combustion, such as dioxins or furans. Work clothes, uniforms, baby clothing and other garments, therefore, are typically coated with a phosphorus compound for the purpose of flame retardancy.

During the coating and processing of treated fabrics, the flame retardant material must be closely monitored to ensure optimum quality without incurring cost overruns due to product rejection or overuse of chemicals.

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‘We specialize in tailor-made solutions’ – Parth, KB Corp

“Share your idea of any textile equipment or machine with us and our excellent R&D team will design and deliver a tailor-made solution”, says a confident Parth Panchal. Parth aged 29, is Director (Sales) and also overlooks export sales of KB Corporation, a textile machinery and equipment manufacturer.

KB Corporation established in 1967 by Mr JR Panchal, offers complete range of dyeing to drying machines in batch/continuous form. It also has in its product portfolio, size preparation equipments and colour kitchen equipments for denim production. It also specializes in delivering tailor-made solutions for the wet processing & finishing industry.

The major product mix of KB Corporation includes, Cabinet Yarn Dyeing Machine, Continues Yarn Dryers, Hydro extractor, Continuous Dryer, Size Preparation Vessels, Size Storage Vessels, Braiding Machines, etc.

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Sam-Polen Tekstil, a Successful Project by ULI

Uzbek-Turkish joint venture Sam-Polen Tekstil purchased continuous fusing equipment manufactured by Örnek Makine Sanayi ve Ticaret Ltd. Sti, and twist bunching machine manufactured by Oerlikon Saurer Zweigniederlassung der Oerlikon Textile GmbH & Co. KG, through leasing services of Uzbek Leasing International (ULI).

The term of the lease period for this transaction is 3 years, the total cost of the equipment - $500,000.

This modern and hi-tech equipment will undoubtedly serve to produce high quality products not only for residents of the regions, but also the neighboring regions.

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‘Find your own way’ – A.T.E. scion advices young textile leaders

One look at his face and thoughtful looking eyes; you could mistake him for a professor or researcher. Well he would almost have been one, if his father had not called him to join the family business back home in India, when he was pursuing a PhD program in applied physics at Cornell University in the US.

He is none other than Anuj Bhagwati, third generation scion of the Bhagwati family and CEO of the A.T.E Group, which has vast inlterests in the machinery sector, mainly textile machinery. He heads A.T.E Private Ltd., the holding company of A.T.E. Group, which has nine companies under its fold.

Anuj did his schooling at St Mary’s in Mumbai, junior college at St Xavier’s and joined VJTI to pursue a course in mechanical engineering.

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ATNT Conference to Kick-off With 125 Papers

The 7th edition of ATNT (ADVANCES IN TEXTILES, MACHINERY, NONWOVENS AND TECHNICAL TEXTILES) international conference will be held in the textile city Coimbatore, India from December 15th to 17th, 2011.

Texas Tech University, USA will co-organize ATNT 2011 with Kumaraguru College of Technology, Coimbatore, India for three days, December 15-17. Over 125 papers spanning the entire textile supply chain will be presented over 16 sessions. Textile scientists from industry and academia from 8 countries will convene in the campus of Kumaraguru College of Technology, Coimbatore, India.

Participants from the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Kazakhstan, Japan, Taiwan, Germany and India will be at the ATNT-2011. Many leading textile companies and academia such as Porous Materials, Inc. Ithaca, USA, Enercon Industries, USA, Lakshmi Machine Works Ltd, Voltas Ltd, University Institute of Chemical Technology, RWTH Aachen University, Germany, RMIT, Australia to a name a few are participating.

A special feature of this international event is the technical workshop on “Opportunities in Technical Textiles” conducted by the co-organizing secretary Dr. Seshadri Ramkumar of Texas Tech University, USA.

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Large RAMATEX Order for PAREX MATHER Singeing Machines

World-renowned RAMATEX Group has placed a major order for PAREXMATHER UNIVERSAL singeing machines to be installed at multiple sites in Malaysia and China. The order for an eventual total of eight machines was released by RAMATEX shortly after ITMA 2011 closed its doors.

For RAMATEX, this significant investment will further cement its globally leading position as highly efficient manufacturer of quality fabrics with a small carbon footprint.

“This significant order – coming so shortly after ITMA 2011 – confirms that our strategy of being ahead of our competition in terms of both burner technology and energy efficiency in an attractively priced package is as relevant today as it has ever been,” says PAREX MATHER Managing Director John Fletcher.

The agents of PAREX MATHER in Singapore and Malaysia are VENTEX PTE LTD.

PAREX MATHER LTD

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Increasing the output of Rieter E 7/5 and E 7/5A combers

Production bottlenecks in combing operations can be avoided - by the systematic conversion of existing machines. Find out more about the advantages of the conversion kit for the E 7/5 and E 7/5A combers. These conversion kits are quickly delivered and have an immediate impact on output.

The E 7/5 and E 7/5A generations of combers have reliably done their job day after day for many years. The production potential of these combers can be exploited to the full by this conversion, which enables nip rates to be increased from 250 nips/min. to a maximum of 350 nips/min. Numerous customers have made this conversion in recent years. They report positive results - higher production volumes and improved quality values of the combed sliver.

Original technology components make it possible

The conversion kit consists of several modules. Rieter technology components interact ideally - only in this way can increased output and enhanced quality be achieved. The high-performance nipper, the circular comb and the top comb - these are the 3 essential technology elements in this conversion kit. A new main motor enables nip rates to be increased...

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Textile Machinery Sector Faces Economic Context

Following several quarters of sustained recovery compared to the minimum levels recorded during the two-year period from 2008-09, Italy’s textile machinery industry has seen a slowdown in new orders.

This downturn, already apparent in the year’s second quarter, was stressed during the summer period from July to September, as illustrated by the economic survey conducted by Association of Italian Textile Machinery Manufacturers - ACIMIT’s research department.

The overall index of orders for the year’s third quarter shows a 45% decrease compared to the previous period, stopping at a value of 70.8 points. The greatest drop was recorded for exports, where the index registered 75.3 points (-46%). On the domestic market, orders fell by 39%, for a value of 60.4 points.

The economic context will remain uncertain over the coming months. Economic growth at a global level is slackening off, and this is also occurring in emerging markets with a greater demand for textile machinery. For both the domestic and export markets, the majority of manufacturers estimate that the fourth quarter of 2011 will, on the whole, bring in a stable flow of orders, compared to the three previous months.

However, regarding export markets, and in spite of the positive signs at the recent ITMA trade fair, the percentage of companies forecasting increased orders is greater than those which foresee increases in the domestic market (34% compared to 13%).

ACIMIT (the Association of Italian Textile Machinery Manufacturers) is a private non-profit making body and its main purpose consists in promoting the Italian textile machinery sector and in supporting its activity, mainly abroad, through the most updated and innovative promotional means, constantly improved during its more than 60 years of life.

Association of Italian Textile Machinery Manufacturers - ACIMIT

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Swiss Ambassador Visits APTMA to Discuss Venture In Textile Industry

Swiss Ambassador His Excellency Christoph Bubb visited All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) Punjab on Friday and discussed issues relating to bilateral trade and investment prospects in textile industry of Pakistan.

Chairman APTMA Punjab Ahsan Bashir welcomed the Swiss Ambassador and briefed him of the potential of textile industry of Pakistan. Vice Chairman APTMA Punjab Shahid Faraz and member Central Executive Committee Ali Ahsan were also present on the occasion.

Secretary APTMA Punjab Anis-ul-Haq made a detailed presentation on APTMA as a premier textile industry association to the Swiss envoy.

He said APTMA has contributed $500,000 so far under the corporate social responsibility, particularly on the front of recent floods in the province of Sindh and dengue outbreak in the province of Punjab. Besides, he said, APTMA was also contributing toward textile education in Pakistan.

According to the Secretary APTMA, the association is funding Rs600 million annually as cotton cess on Research & Development of cotton crop in Pakistan.

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Swiss Ambassador & APTMA Discuss Venture in Textile Industry

Swiss Ambassador His Excellency Christoph Bubb visited All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) Punjab on Friday and discussed issues relating to bilateral trade and investment prospects in textile industry of Pakistan.

Chairman APTMA Punjab Ahsan Bashir welcomed the Swiss Ambassador and briefed him of the potential of textile industry of Pakistan. Vice Chairman APTMA Punjab Shahid Faraz and member Central Executive Committee Ali Ahsan were also present on the occasion.

Secretary APTMA Punjab Anis-ul-Haq made a detailed presentation on APTMA as a premier textile industry association to the Swiss envoy.

He said APTMA has contributed $500,000 so far under the corporate social responsibility, particularly on the front of recent floods in the province of Sindh and dengue outbreak in the province of Punjab. Besides, he said, APTMA was also contributing toward textile education in Pakistan.

According to the Secretary APTMA, the association is funding Rs600 million annually as cotton cess on Research & Development of cotton crop in Pakistan.

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Accuquilt Launches New Line of Whimsical Quilting Die Designs

AccuQuilt, the leader in fabric cutting solutions for quilting and fabric crafts, announced a new line of whimsical quilting die designs for the company’s GO! and GO! Baby Fabric Cutters. The highly creative designs on the dies were created by the industry’s most influential and inspired designers.

"There is something special about these designs. They were created by professionals who have been in the quilting design business for years and are known for their unique touch," said AccuQuilt Global Sales Manager, Linda Pumphrey. "Now it’s possible for quilters at all skill levels to use their GO! and GO! Baby fabric cutters to work on the same pieces these famous quilters feel a special connection to. It’s like a gift from them to us!" Pumphrey said the designers were given the freedom to submit designs they’ve always wanted to create in a die, with final approval being provided by AccuQuilt market experts.

The new designs and designers include the following:

• GO! Eagle by Eleanor Burns
• GO! Folk Art Fowl by Bill Kerr
• GO! Rose of Sharon #2 by Sharon Pederson
• GO! Fantasy Flowers by Robbi Joy Eklow
• GO! Kay’s Basket by Laura Wasilowski
• GO! Home and GO! Ring of Oak by Stacy Michell
• GO! Grapes of Wrath and GO! Pomegranate by Alex Anderson
• GO! Bohemia #1 and GO! Bohemia #2 by Ricky Tims

The designers chosen to create the new designs list versatility, creativity and usability as the main reasons they like working with GO! dies and fabric cutters.

Robbi Joy Eklow: "It's so much fun to be able to literally crank out a bunch of petal shapes and then play with them to make fused quilt designs. The shapes left behind are interesting too. I've been sorting them into a shoebox and I have a ton of them. I could never cut those quilt spirals with enough detail with a scissors. I like that so many of the AccuQuilt appliqué dies will work with "my style" to create fused quilts."

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ITMA - A Great Success for Shima Seiki

Despite having fewer exhibitors and a fewer number of visitors than the previous show in Münich four years ago, the 2011 edition of the International Exhibition of Textile Machinery (ITMA 2011) in Barcelona ended with results that far exceeded expectations for Shima Seiki. Considering the current global economy and the fact that an overwhelming majority of textile production is located in China, the venue location of Barcelona, Spain did not offer consolation for concerns initially raised regarding cost-effectiveness of exhibiting at ITMA. Despite these seemingly unfavorable conditions, Shima Seiki, having strong interests remaining in Europe including Spain and other markets outside of East Asia, elected to exhibit, not to cater to any specific market, but to pay homage to the traditions of ITMA as a showcase for new technology. With "Solutions for Diversity" as its exhibit theme, Shima Seiki presented a range of products that reflected the dichotomy of the flat knitting machine market. Anticipating the ITMA visitor profile to include both high-volume export-oriented factories as well as manufacturers catering to local consumer markets, Shima exhibited a balanced cross-section of its entire lineup in both shaping and WHOLEGARMENT applications. Moreover, Shima Seiki took the opportunity to demonstrate its role as leading innovator by unveiling an impressive number of first-time exhibits in the form of new models, gauges and prototypes. In fact, of the 13 models exhibited, 11 were new exhibits. Some noteworthy developments included the world's first flat knitting machine capable of shaping in 21 gauge, and a V-bed prototype machine equipped with two additional loop presser beds. All this was in sharp contrast with the rest of the exhibitors in the flat knitting sector, some of whom were first-time participants, but whose stands were essentially devoid of new technology. for more detail visit here : ITMA - Great Success for Shima Seiki

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Fong’s Group to Supply Textile Machinery to Chinese Lu Thai

Hong Kong-based Fong’s Industries Group, involved in design, manufacture and sale of dyeing and finishing machinery for textile industries, has announced that it has been selected by Chinese textile manufacturer Lu Thai Textile Co Ltd. and its subsidiary Lu Feng Co Ltd. for procuring equipment for their expansion project.

Fong’s Group said it will supply full range of dyeing and finishing equipment for the Chinese companies’ expansion project for manufacturing of high quality piece dyed and yarn dyed fabrics.

The equipment to be supplied by Fong Group will include Fong’s Allwin and Labwin series package/beam yarn dyeing machines and RF radio frequency dryer; Monfongs’s 6500 stenter and Monfongtex 868 shrinking range; Goller Complexa continuous desizing, scouring and bleaching range, Desiza continuous desizing range, Cadena chain/chainless combined mercerizing range, Colorapad-steam range and Effecta continuous washing range.

Fong’s Group has been supplying textile manufacturing equipment to Lu Thai for around two decades. The decision of the Chinese companies to procure the products for their expansion project from Fong’s reflects the faith of the industry in Fong’s philosophy of providing “One-stop green innovation”.

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Excelle Isoweb TT & ACS Profile face excellent welcome at ITMA

The affluence of customers was huge, even with more customers enhancing active projects.

Many visitors came from India, Pakistan, Middle-East, Gulf countries, North and Latin Americas. The attendance from Europe and Asia was as expected, with a limited number of Chinese customers present at the event.

Several businesses have been concluded during ITMA, names are not available for the moment.

Asselin-Thibeau faced an excellent welcome for the Excelle Isoweb TT card as well as for the ACS Profile crosslappers and the new SDV-2 needleloom for velour applications.

Excelle Isoweb TT card is the inline card solution to obtain 3/1 MD/CD strength ratio on final product, even at high speeds over 250 m/min. Such performance at such speed is really unique and this is why the Isoweb TT technology can be considered as a Revolution.

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TechnicalTextile.Net receives tremendous response at Techtextil India

TechnicalTextile.Net, the first ever Global Portal with detailed information for over 200 products in the technical textiles and nonwovens sector participated in the recently concluded Techtextil India held in Mumbai. The company received tremendous response from domestic and international visitors and attracted around 1,200 visitors during the three-day event.


Most of the visitors were from textile companies who were looking to diversify their business and enter into the nascent but lucrative segment of technical textiles. Project and Market Reports on Spunbond Nonwovens and Baby Diapers offered by the company were the key attraction for the visitors. Among visitors, upcoming entrepreneurs from Surat and Icchalkaranji textile hubs too visited the stall to gain knowledge about the technical textiles products.


The booth was visited by representatives of Major Indian and Global companies like, Siyarams, Arvind, Century Rayon, Indorama Ventures, SRF, Clariant, Huntsman, Garware, Dow Chemicals, Teijin, Staubli, and others.


Among senior Industry stalwarts, Mr Dilip Jiwrajka, MD of the Rs 64 billion plus Alok Industries took keen interest and discussed the future and prospects about the industry with Dr. PR Roy, our Director.

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ITMA surpasses our expectations – CEMATEX President

The international textile and garment machinery industry converged for the 16th edition of ITMA, the world’s most established textile and garment machinery technology exhibition in Barcelona, Spain from 22 to 29 September 2011.

Trade visitorship of over 100,000 from 138 countries was registered for the eight-day event held at Fira de Barcelona Gran Via fairgrounds. Just over 90 per cent of the visitors came from outside of Spain. The international mix of visitors and buyers was very well received by exhibitors.

Mr Stephen Combes, President of CEMATEX said, “ITMA 2011 has surpassed our expectations. Considering that the world is still facing economic difficulties, the vast majority of our exhibitors are delighted with the quality and the number of visitors. According to our national associations, their members have reported significant enquiries and many have taken even more orders than they hoped for.

“The textile and garment industry must be commended for its resilience and willingness to invest and to innovate. The sales and serious enquiries generated from qualified international visitors are greatly appreciated by the exhibitors, and our participants have all given a very positive response to the show.”

A delighted exhibitor, Mr Attilio Camozzi, President of Marzoli, commented: "A lot of commercial negotiations have started and orders have been finalised for approximately 30 million euros with customers from Argentina, India, Turkey, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan."

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ITMA fan Datatex Tweets in Appreciation

‘Innovation rules the world’ is the tweet that any ITMA participant would make after having visited the exhibition that recently concluded in Barcelona- Spain.

Amongst myriads of the biggies that Fibre2fashion team interviewed at the event, Mr. Ronnie Hagin, CEO, Datatex Textile Information Systems Inc, has the same say. Mr. Hagin expresses- “The market is more forward looking than before, and in spite of the financial crisis, companies have understood that the formula for long term success is to invest in new technology, not only productive but also in management system technology like ERP and controls to assure they can serve the new market demands for shorter runs, minimal lead time and still higher quality.”

Further elucidating his point, the CEO describes – “ITMA was a great opportunity to present our unique web ERP solution for the textile and apparel market. We were reassured that our offerings are unique and our 'NOW’ (Network Oriented World) product line proves this point. Datatex is the only company who has gone into such big investments remaining loyal to our market and under the same ownership since our founding in 1987.”

He, appreciating the exhibition and the “exceptionally well’ response that Datatex got, also divulges that at the event itself, they were able to crack an important deal and ink contract with a new Latin American customer. “I am sure we managed to set a record, by signing a contract 5 minutes past show closing time on September 29th at 7.05PM. We look back to a successful show and going to some really good locations. So, we have brought back with us some really good memories,” gushes Ronnie.

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TI & ITMA join together to promote research and education

Visitors to ITMA 2011 can look forward to knowledge sharing, cross-fertilisation of ideas and more collaborative interactions with some of the world’s leading textile researchers and educators.

A total of 46 institutions have applied to take part in the Research and Education (R&E) pavilion,
making this a key highlight at the 2011 ITMA exhibition, which will be held at the Fira de Barcelona Gran Via venue in Barcelona, Spain, during September 22-29.

Visitors will also have the opportunity to meet experts at Textiles Intelligence, in Hall 3 on Stand C110. Members of the editorial team will be available for questions on trade and production trends in the global textile industry, and companies are invited to visit the stand to share information about new products and innovations.

CEMATEX will be awarding grants to all the participants in the Research and Education pavilion. And a total of 24 abstracts have been approved for presentation at the R&E Speakers Platform. The presentations on process technology and textiles and R&D will be held during September 23-25.

Among the participating institutions in the Speakers Platform are the Città Studi SpA; Ecole Nationale Supérieure d'Ingénieurs Sud Alsace; Ghent University, Department of Textiles; Institut für Textil- und Verfahrenstechnik Denkendorf (ITV-Denkendorf); the Institut für Textiltechnik of RWTH Aachen University (ITA); Fraunhofer Institute for Industrial Mathematics ITWM; Cetex Institut für Textil- und Verarbeitungsmaschinen gemeinnützige GmbH; London College of Fashion; Instituto Tecnológico Textil (AITEX); Institut D'investigació Tèxtil I Cooperació Industrial de Terrassa-UPC; Shinshu University, Faculty of Textile Science and Technology, Japan.

ITMA is considered to be “the Olympics” of textile machinery exhibitions. It has a 60-year history of displaying the latest in machinery and software for every single work process involved in textile manufacturing. It is held every four years in Europe.

The European Committee of Textile Machinery Manufacturers (CEMATEX) comprises national textile machinery associations from Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom. It is the owner of ITMA and ITMA ASIA.

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Lakshmi Machine Q1 net profit rises 37%

Lakshmi Machine Works (LMW) Limited, a leading textile machinery manufacturer in India, has posted a 37 percent increase in net profit during the first quarter of current fiscal ended June 30. The company’s net profit rose to Rs. 411.4 million with a sound 50 percent increase in its total earnings to Rs. 5.02 billion.

Earnings from the textile machinery business, which accounts for 85 percent of the total revenues, increased to Rs. 4.38 billion, registering a year-on-year growth of 45 percent. Profit from this segment improved by 36 percent to Rs. 423.3 million, which was 89 percent of the total profit.

Operating Profit Margin (OPM) of the company was, however, under pressure and declined by 2.3 percent to 13.9 percent, mainly owing to hike in price of raw material.

Employee cost too declined by 1.8 percent during the quarter to 8.3 percent. While operating profit rose 27 percent to Rs. 708.8 million, it’s Profit Before Interest, Depreciation and Taxes (PBIDT) was up by 23 percent to Rs. 854.5 million.

Being a debt free company, LMW enjoys the benefit of paying nil interest cost.

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‘Solutions for Diversity’ - Shima Seiki returns to Barcelona

The 2011 edition of the International Exhibition of Textile Machinery once again presents an opportunity for Shima Seiki to demonstrate its leadership in flatbed knitting machine technology. With “Solutions for Diversity” as its exhibit theme, Shima Seiki returns this year to Barcelona with a lineup that emphasizes its diverse range of products while showcasing the familiar combination of uncompromising technology, quality and value that has traditionally set the Japanese machine builder apart from its competition.

With a lineup emphasizing innnovatioin and consisting mostly of first-time international exhibits, new models, gauges and prototypes, Shima Seiki’s exhibit should prove fully gratifying to those seeking to witness the leading edge of flat knitting technology, from customers looking for new business opportunities, to the press community in search of a scoop.

Among them are products first shown during Shanghaitex 2011 earlier this year in Shanghai, China, including the SSR112 computerized flat knitting machine with superior cost-performance ratio, the SCG122SN coarse gauge specialty machine equipped with Shima Seiki’s own SlideNeedle, and a quicker and more efficient version of the SIP fabric printing machine, as well as Shima Seiki’s latest all-in-one design system SDS-ONE APEX3. Several more new models for both WHOLEGARMENT knitting and shaped production are scheduled for first-time introduction at ITMA 2011. As a result, of the 13 machine models SHIMA SEIKI will be exhibiting, a substantial 11 models will be new exhibits.

ITMA Barcelona holds significance as a commemorative occasion for SHIMA SEIKI as well. Firstly, this will be the company’s 10th ITMA in which to participate. Founded in 1962, SHIMA SEIKI will also be celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2012. 2011 therefore marks its 50th year in business.

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AMS-224EN Series to increase sewing-pattern storage capacity

JUKI is launching the "AMS-224EN Series" with a dramatically-increased sewing-pattern storage capacity on the main body of the sewing machine. This machine is a new model of the AMS-224E Series. The new model inherits the established productivity, energy conservation and seam quality of the predecessor model.

The computer-controlled machine automatically performs sewing of patterns stored in its memory. The new model has the largest sewing area among the computer-controlled cycle machine AMS Series. It comes in two different types; one provided with a sewing area of "450 mm (W) x 300 mm (L)" and the other provided with a sewing area of "600 mm (W) x 300 mm (L)". The machine is used for attaching handles to bags, for sewing shape tacking of sports shoes, air bags and for sewing two or more pieces of small articles, such as sewing purses, at the same time.

The machine is provided as standard with a large-sized color LCD operation panel. It supports 14 different languages as standard. Sewing data such as the sewing shape, needle thread tension, enlargement/reduction, sewing speed and the number of stitches can be entered through the panel and stored in memory.

As compared with the predecessor model, the number of pieces of sewing data (the number of stitches) to be stored in the main body of the new "AMS-224EN Series" has been significantly increased from 20,000 stitches to 500,000 stitches, and the number of sewing patterns has been increased from 200 patterns to 999 patterns. This promises easy storage and calling of data, thereby improving operability. In addition, not only CompactFlash cards, but also USB thumb drives and USB card readers are applicable as sewing pattern storage media.

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Toyota to bring new generation’s ‘E-shed’ at ITMA

Toyota Industries Corporation will participate in the International Exhibition of Textile Machinery “ITMA 2011”, which will be held at Fira de Barcelona Gran Via from Septe mber 22nd (Thu) to 29th (Thu). Toyota will demonstrate 5 air-jet weaving machines with the latest technology, and a brand new ring spinning frame at Hall 3, Booth D-112.

• Air-jet weaving machine “JAT710” 5 sets
• Ring spinning frame 1 set

Toyota’s bestseller air-jet loom “JAT710” has been holding the world’s No.1 share since itslaunch into the market. In addition to the proven reliability and performance of JA T710, Toyota original electronic shedding motion “E-shed” widens the potential of air-jet weaving machine to the utmost extent.

At the forthcoming ITMA 2011, Toyota will launch the new generation’s “E-shed” with greatly enhanced performance that provides JAT710 with further versatility. Furthermore, the newly developed functions bring out the extremely reduced vibration, energy consumption even at high-speed operation and weaving of broad range of applications in the practical weaving mill operations.

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IMB set to focus increasingly on know-how transfer

IMB – World of Fashion and Textile Processing – is going to open its doors on 8 May 2012. As in the previous 38 years, the “who’s who” of the industry will once again come together in Cologne to present the world’s most comprehensive range of machinery, systems, control and production technologies, including IT, for the entire textile supply chain. Preparations for this large-scale event are already running at full speed.

“We are now entering the key phase. Our discussions in recent weeks have shown us that the industry is currently looking for orientation. For this reason, this is a time where it is particularly crucial to demonstrate what IMB stands for. Specifically, for us this means that we will host a leading trade fair of proven quality with fresh ideas. My promise to our customers is that in May 2012 Cologne will be the international meeting place for the world of flexible material processing”, says Bettina Glamsch, IMB Product Manager.

Experience has shown that the international mix of exhibitors and visitors is extremely high in Cologne, as is the quality on display. Almost 80 percent of industry and trade visitors are decision-makers.

“The advantage of IMB is that the producers of textile-processing machines not only meet up with dealers, but also directly with the managing directors, technical directors, mechanics and purchasers of the producing companies from the textile processing industry – in short: with the actual decision-makers from the industry”, comments Bettina Glamsch, emphasising the importance of the event.

Furthermore, visitors are very satisfied with the event. 76 percent responded that they were “very satisfied/satisfied” with regard to achieving the objectives of their visit. These are ideal prerequisites for a high level of customer loyalty, as exists at IMB.

Next year, special focus will be on the subject of know how transfer. In addition to the high calibre supporting programme, the exhibitors will offer a comprehensive range of product-specific workshops and user training sessions. IMB gives exhibitors the option to use their stand or a dedicated “knowledge area” for this purpose.

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TenCate investigates possible restart of Osiris Inkjet Systems

TenCate is investigating the possible restart of Osiris Inkjet Systems B.V. (Hengelo, the Netherlands) following the petition for liquidation filed by this company on Wednesday, 11 May 2011. Over the past ten years Osiris developed the first inkjet printing solution (ISIS) for textiles for the fashion industry at industrial speed (up to 30 metres a minute).

In recent years TenCate, together with Xennia Technology (79% TenCate) and other industrial partners, has been involved in innovation projects, both European and those subsidized by the Province of Overijssel (the Netherlands) in the field of inkjet technology. One of the results is the outcome of the European Digitex project, which was presented in December 2010. TenCate and Xennia presented a demonstrator for continuous inkjet textile finishing.

Sustainable smart textiles
Textile finishing based on inkjet technology will on the one hand bring about significant innovation in the field of sustainability and on the other hand will result in the development of revolutionary products (smart textiles). This technology can be regarded as nano-surface coating of technical textiles.

TenCate Protective Fabrics intends to introduce inkjet technology as a form of finishing on a pilot basis this year. This will over time allow the production of new protective materials for medical applications, defence, emergency services, etc.

Osiris and Xennia / TenCate
Osiris and TenCate developed separately in the past, in view of the fact that applications for textiles for the fashion industry (Osiris) and for technical textiles (TenCate) have different requirements. The knowledge and expertise acquired by Osiris is, however, complementary to that of Xennia and TenCate, and may possibly make a positive contribution to the implementation of the inkjet strategy of TenCate.

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Madeira adds Coats new Trusew Magnetic bobbins

In keeping with the needs of the embroidery industry, Madeira USA has added Coats new Trusew Magnetic bobbins, to its list of bobbins currently available. New to the market, the Trusew Magnetic bobbin can be used anywhere that tension consistency is required or on materials where overspin is an issue. The Trusew Magnetic bobbin that is now available from Madeira incorporates the high yield yardage and consistent tension that Coats is known for, with the instantaneous braking action of a magnetic core.

Now, customers ordering from Madeira USA will find a new magnetic bobbin to choose from! The Trusew Magnetic is the result of Coats intensive testing and bringing to market a magnetic bobbin that that lies heavily on Coats worldwide reputation, with the added convenience of the magnetic pull that many embroiderers have come to favor. According to a Coats spokesperson, “Incorporating magnetism into Trusew technology achieves much greater consistency of tension from beginning to end than any other magnetic bobbin on the market today. ” Put simply, Coats has taken a good thing and made it better.

The Coats Trusew Magnetic bobbin is available from Madeira USA in Style L with 135 yards and are packaged 100 per box. The magnetic core on these sided bobbins allows for a truly consistent feed. According to Coats’ technicians, “In reality, current magnetic bobbins in the market create very high tensions towards the end of the bobbin due to the magnetic design at the core that holds the bobbin too tight once 75-80% of the bobbin has been consumed. ” In measuring the tension of the wound bobbin thread, in grams, Coats Magnetic Trusew measure 30 at the outer edge, the middle and around the inner core. Other magnetic brands on the market measure 30 grams at the outer edge, but then vary to 35 grams at the middle and 60 grams at the inner edge

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Kornit to share best practices in digital printing at FESPA

Kornit Digital, the world leader of industrial and commercial digital printing for the garment decorating industry, announced that it will be sharing best practices for industrial and commercial digital printing at the upcoming FESPA Fabric event, being held in Hamburg, Germany, May 24th-26th. Kornit will be presenting as follows:

May 24th, 11.30am: "Can Digital Perform Mass Production"

May 25th, 11.30am: "High-performance Commercial DOG Solutions"

Kornit Digital is also proud to accept lead sponsorship at FESPA Fabric 2011.

FESPA has recognized the different and growing demands of garment decorators and textile printers and has decided to split the FESPA show into two parts: FESPA Digital and FESPA Fabric, each of which will address the issues and trends that are specific to this market.

Sarel Ashkenazi, Vice President Marketing and Business Development at Kornit Digital, said "Digital printing has been going on since the mid-20th century. However, while digital printing on paper and other synthetic materials has seen rapid development, digital printing on textiles has been slow to develop. By understanding the extreme demands made on the textile applications by ink compatibility characteristics, stretchable and flexible materials, and the Wash & Crock fastness standards, Kornit Digital enables real solutions for printing digitally on textiles."

The Kornit Digital presentations will discuss how Kornit Digital offers a complete chemistry solution, based on its unique "Wet-On-Wet" technology, which enables digital printing with the same ink set on any type of fiber, particularly on uncoated cotton, while meeting all of the strict textile institute standards.

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Alpaca United to showcase NA Alpaca product at ITMA

Alpaca United is proud to announce its participation in the 2011 International Textile Machinery Association (ITMA) exhibition in Barcelona, Spain.

From September 22nd - 29th, Alpaca United will showcase North American Alpaca product at this prestigious international trade fair held once every four years. ITMA will feature the latest developments in fiber, yarn, and fabric combined with state-of-the-art textile processing equipment. The event attracts thousands of buyers from around the world and provides an opportunity for buyers and sellers to interact at all levels of the textile value chain.

Alpaca United's participation in ITMA will allow the industry to extend its fiber model from that of a cottage industry to that of a commercially viable textile raw material competing at the upper end of the luxury market.

CEO, Nick Hahn, other senior executives and owner/managers of leading Alpaca farms from across the US will be on hand and available to discuss brand identity, positioning, sourcing opportunities, and future company initiatives.

Alpaca United will showcase fiber, yarn and fabric samples while educating buyers and industry professionals on the performance, esthetics and value of this unique natural fiber.

Alpaca United firmly believes that participating in ITMA, an event that only happens every four years, will position the company as an emerging leader in the global Textile Market and expose the fiber to an international base.

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Sustainable Textile Leaders Roundtable Dialogue @ ITMA

CEMATEX and its organiser, MP International, is launching a global platform at ITMA 2011 to share trends, exchange views and collaborate for the textile industry’s sustainable future. The Sustainable Textile Leaders Roundtable Dialogue will see participation from major textile machinery manufacturers, textile and apparel producers, and brands and retailers when they converge at ITMA 2011 this September.

Organised as part of ITMA’s 60th anniversary celebrations, the inaugural dialogue is scheduled to be held on the opening day, 22 September 2011, at the Fira de Barcelona Gran Via.

Ms Sylvia Phua, Chief Executive Officer of MP International said, “Besides focusing on innovation and creativity, industry players need to tackle pressing environmental issues to ensure the long term sustainability of their businesses and secure their place in the global economy. We are pleased to partner with Textile Exchange to launch this dialogue to help all textile leaders in their quest for sustainability.”

Consumers are increasingly demanding eco-friendly products and supporting businesses that adopt eco-friendly processes, hence textile makers need to explore cost efficient and environmentally friendly solutions to meet rapidly growing demand. Companies with strong environmental and social commitments who spoke at a recent Textile Exchange conference also noted they had increased sales - even during the recession - as consumers chose to support companies with such initiatives.

Ms LaRhea Pepper, Senior Director of Textile Exchange said, “Textile sustainability enables the entire value chain to find cost savings and production efficiencies and pass those savings on to customers, while reducing the impact of textile production on people and the environment. With this as the key motivation behind the inaugural dialogue, we will be working closely with the organiser of ITMA 2011 to ensure we make a positive difference in the global textile industry.”

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Dilo signs deal with Mogul & Betap Tufting at INDEX

During the INDEX show in Geneva, DiloGroup has finalized a contract with Mogul Tekstil Sanayi ve Ticaret Ltd. Sti., Turkey, for the delivery of a high efficiency carding system including fibre opening and blending and air conditioning unit for filtration and humidification. The cards have a large working width and deliver the web to a water-entanglement line.

In addition Betap Tufting BV, Netherlands, has ordered from Dilo two complete nonwoven lines for the production of floor coverings. These highly efficient lines include not only fibre preparation, web forming and consolidation, but also needle looms for structuring and patterning.

Dilo welcomes the challenge of the nonwovens/textile markets with confidence and are convinced that we are here to support our customers through the years by offering and delivering the best solution to their needs and requirements.

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HP LX610 Latex Scitex Inks offer proven quality, durability

Hewlett-Packard Development Company - HP unveiled the latest additions to its Latex Printing Technologies portfolio to boost productivity and expand application versatility for print service providers, while delivering high image quality and lowering the impact of printing on the environment.

On display in HP booth 4543 at the ISA International Sign Expo 2011, Mandalay Bay Convention Center, 3950 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Las Vegas, Nevada, the new offerings include:

• The HP Scitex LX850 Printer, a 126-inch (3.2 m) latex ink printer that delivers maximum versatility and productivity with multiple workflow features, including dual-roll, roll-to-free fall and roll-to-collector handling and an ink collector.
• The HP Scitex LX820 Printer, a 126-inch (3.2 m) latex ink printer that offers high productivity at a lower price in a roll-to-roll configuration.
• HP LX610 Latex Scitex Inks, which produce rich blacks and glossy results on banners and self-adhesive vinyl, plus improved water resistance on fabrics.(1,2)
• HP PVC-free Wall Paper, available June 1, is now made with FSC-certified(3) paper from well-managed forests and is GREENGUARD Children & Schools Certified, allowing customers to offer bold, colorful indoor murals without distracting odors.(4,5)

HP also announced new software to help streamline workflows, including HP SmartStream Designer Version 5.1 for creating, preparing and collating personalized campaigns from HP Scitex printers and the GMG ColorServer Suite, a color management software from HP Solutions Business Partner GMG for HP Scitex large-format printers.

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Management succession at Uster Technologies Ltd

Richard Furter, Head of Textile Technology and member of the Executive Committee of Uster Technologies Ltd, has expressed his desire to take retirement at the end of 2011. Thomas Nasiou has been appointed as his successor. He is currently working at Uster Technologies in the dual role of Product Manager and as Head of Marketing in China and will assume his new role on June 1, 2011.

Richard Furter (67) has expressed his desire to retire after 44 years of service in Uster Technologies Ltd and the former Zellweger Uster AG. CEO Geoffrey Scott commented: “We will be sorry to see Richard leave. He is a deeply respected member of the Uster team, both inside the company and within the industry. In his time with the Uster Group, he has held management positions in various areas of the company, including Marketing, Business Development and Research & Development as well as leading our Textile Technology team for the past 13 years.

Richard has made a significant contribution to the development of the Company over the years. He has been a valued colleague and provided great friendship, counsel and advice to me in my time with the company as well as supporting me through the two MBO’s and the successful completion of the IPO. Our Board of Directors and the whole management team thank him for his invaluable service and unwavering dedication to the company.” Richard Furter will be retained by the company on a consultancy basis.

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Textiles Intelligence - UK and Fibre2fashion - India are proud to announce a strategic alliance between their organisations

Robin Anson, Managing Director of Textiles Intelligence in the UK, and Dr PR Roy, Director of Fibre2Fashion in India, are proud to announce a strategic alliance between their organisations. The aim of the alliance is to provide the South Asian textile and apparel industry with research-based information to support their strategic planning. The alliance will take effect from April 2011.

Mr Anson and Dr Roy share the view that, with the current shift of the textile and clothing industry to Asia, it was logical for both organisations to join together in order to provide the necessary insight and strategy advice to assist the needs of emerging markets in South Asia. Dr Roy is excited to have Textiles Intelligence, a global knowledge leader in the field, as a partner of Fibre2Fashion.

Companies in South Asia will be able to gain access to research-based knowledge and information through two new printed publications, namely Textile and Apparel Outlook South Asia and Technical Textiles and Performance Apparel South Asia.

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JUKI exhibits at Texprocess under novel ideas for success

JUKI is happy to announce that we will be running a booth at Texprocess 2011 to be held in Frankfurt am Main, Frankfurt in Germany for four days from the 24 to 27 of May 2011.

Under the exhibition concept "Be the best in CS - New Edge Solution for Your Success” (JUKI's proposal of novel ideas for success), we will be showing a total of 55 models; 43 will be state-of-the-art industrial sewing machines and 12 will be household sewing machines. Among the 55 models, approximately half of them are new.

The JUKI booth will occupy 594 m2 in Hall 5-1 of the venue. The booth will consist of six different zones.

Outline and major models to be shown in the respective zones are as follows:

A. Intelligent sewing system zone (ISS zone)
This zone introduces JUKI's system products comprised of the data analysis software (IA-1) and the data measuring terminals (IT series), which contribute to the realization of an actual sewing shop floor, enabling a visual check of the production status.

B. Apparel machines zone
This zone introduces the lineup of JUKI's cutting edge models of sewing machines provided with excellent responsiveness to diversified materials and higher flexibility, which are essential features for sewing outerwear.

C. Knit sewing machines zone
This zone introduces the range of products which contribute to the further increased quality and productivity of knitwear. In this zone, the MF-7500/-7900 flat seamer, top and bottom coverstitch machine will also be introduced for reference.

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ITMA 2011 & Eventus provide perfect partnership

International Exhibition of Textile Machinery 2011 (ITMA) from 22 September 2011 to 29 September 2011 at Fira de Gran Via Barcelona

The ITMA is the world’s largest international textile and garment machinery exhibition. It is owned by CEMATEX and is recognized worldwide as the pinnacle event for the industry. Held every four years since 1951, this year's edition will be held in the Catalonian capital of Barcelona in the Fira de Barcelona Gran Via. It follows the World Textile Summit to be held on 21st September in Palau de Congress, where keynote speaker Kofi Anan will make his address with particular focus on environmental challenges faced by the industry and initiatives to promote greater environmental responsibility.

ITMA is the showcase for the latest technology in the textile and garment machinery industry and attracts visitors from countries around the globe. Each sector is well represented including Fabric Manufacturers, Knitting and Hosiery, Man-made Fibers, Clothing, Thread/Yam and many others.

In line with the theme of International Textile Manufacturers Federation - ITMA and to commemorate CEMATEX’s 60th anniversary this year, CEMATEX 60th Anniversary grant will provide funding for research and education institutes during the event. This special grant is to celebrate the success of the industry over the past 60 years and also to encourage growth and competitiveness for the future.

Also, ITMA participants will have the opportunity to attend a technical textiles forum, Advanced Textiles 2011 alongside the exhibition. It will give participants an insight into the textile market and market demands with talks from leading experts.

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1,000 high quality textile exhibitors gather at ShanghaiTex

Since the inauguration in 1984, ShanghaiTex has developed into one of the most established textile machinery exhibition in China and has been identified as a---- national brand with international and modern management. Stepping into its 15th edition, The International Exhibition on Textile Industry (ShanghaiTex 2011) will be staged again at Shanghai New International Expo Centre, Pudong, Shanghai during June 14 – 17, 2011.

ShanghaiTex 2011 will gather more than 1,000 high quality textile exhibitors at an exhibition area of over 92,000sqm. Among them, near 400 enterprises come from knitting, dyeing and finishing sectors, accounting for over 50% of the total exhibiting area. Green and technological exhibits are one of the highlights that could not be missed by industry players.

Textile machinery and equipment do not only serve as production tools, but also play an important role to improve quality & efficiency, save energy, reduce consumption and pollution of the whole production process. Textile machinery is thus crucial for manufacturers. Therefore, a premier exhibition is required to serve as a technological arena for leading suppliers to showcase their new achievements.

ShanghaiTex has always been the preferred platform for textile machinery and environmental friendly products. Up till now, the exhibition has received encouraging responses; 8 exhibition halls are full already. Booths in knitting, dyeing and finishing machinery zones are in shortage. Numerous renowned brands will be exhibited at 5 theme zones as below:

Knitting & Hosiery Machinery Zone (W1 & W2): Italy's Santoni, BTSR, Germany's H. Stoll, Groz-Becker, Karl Mayer, Terrort, Japan's Shima Seiki, Hong Kong's Nan Sing, Ning Bo Cixing, Ning Bo Yuren, etc.

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Picker/machinery movement restrictions lifted over Easter

Cotton Australia has successfully negotiated exemptions from travel restrictions usually applied over the Easter holiday period. These are the details for each state.

NSW

NSW Roads Minister Duncan Gay has announced an exemption from the 2011 Easter travel restrictions for the NSW cotton industry.

Mr Gay said the exemption had been put in place to help the cotton industry manage a bumper season and takes into account the expected high volume of traffic during the Easter holiday period and the need to ensure the safety of all road users.

The NSW RTA is providing an exemption allowing oversize vehicles involved in the 2011 cotton harvest and operating under the Class 1 Oversize Notice or the Class 1 Permit (ie cotton harvesting equipment being floated) to travel on the Newell Highway for three days of the five-day long holiday period.

Under the exemption, operators will be able to travel on the Newell Highway from sunrise on Friday 22 April to sunset on Sunday 24 April. These days would normally be prohibited for highway travel by all oversize vehicles covered by the Notice or Permit. The exemption will not apply on ANZAC day 25 April or on Tuesday 26 April.

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ITMA ASIA + CITME – a vibrant platform for textile machinery sector

The third edition of the combined ITMA ASIA + CITME show will be held from 12 to 16 June 2012 at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre. It will continue to be the unrivalled marketing platform for textile machinery manufacturers tapping into the vibrant China market.

The Asian region is forecast to emerge by 2015 as one of the fastest growing markets, spurred on by such initiatives. In China, for example, one of the priorities under the government’s 12th Five-Year Plan period (2011-2015) is to raise the craftsmanship, techniques and equipment to reach the international level for textile and other industry sectors.

Besides the development and application of high-technology fibres, energy-saving, emission-reduction and environment-friendly technologies will also be the focus for China’s textile industry in the coming years.

Mr Stephen Combes, President of CEMATEX which owns the ITMA and ITMA ASIA exhibitions, said, “The opportunities presented by China’s huge market remain an attraction for machinery manufacturers from around the world.

“Having held two successful presentations of the ITMA ASIA + CITME combined show in 2008 and 2010, we are confident that the upcoming exhibition will create enhanced and new marketing and networking opportunities for both Chinese and international textile and textile machinery manufacturers, especially those offering eco-friendly solutions.”

The successful track record of International Textile Manufacturers Federation - ITMA ASIA + CITME has helped garner huge support from major players around the world, pointed out Mr Wang Shutian, President of China Textile Machinery Association (CTMA).

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