Nisshinbo inks JV to set up denim unit in Indonesia

Nisshinbo Textile Inc is a world-class vertically integrated textile manufacturer of various types of textiles like denims, textile fabrics and apparels. In order to strengthen its global competitiveness, it has transferred production of general-purpose textile products to China and Indonesia. Now, Nisshinbo Textile Inc. is holding talks with an Indonesian company to set up a joint venture for manufacturing denim in Indonesia, the production of which is slated to begin in May 2011. However, Nisshinbo will retain the current output levels in its plant in Japan. The joint venture will set up a vertically integrated production facility, which includes production lines for spinning denim yarn, weaving and a rope dyeing plant. A few machineries like the rope dyeing plant and weaving machineries are expected to be relocated from Nisshinbo’s existing facilities. Fibre2fashion spoke to Masaharu Tanaka, a senior official in the denim section of Nisshinbo Textiles, who gave confirmation of the new development, but refused to divulge more details, since negotiations on setting up the joint venture have not yet been completed.

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SETeMa’s B-STeaM fixation unit, first shown at FESPA

SETeMa BV will introduce B-STeaM fixation unit FESPA 2011 (A1/E25) which will be take place during May 24-27 in Germany.

Although suitable for the fixation of all dyestuff classes the steamer is of typically interest for printshops and designers that like to step into cotton and silk print-fixation.

The B-STeaM gives them the reliable and affordable steamer to extend their business. Owing to the proved technique of it’s steamers and many years of experience in steamer
development, SETeMa was able to meet customer demands for an affordable compact steamer that fit their growing business. The B-STeaM is a professional steamer that can simply be rolled into place through a standard door.

Specific properties:
• On-board steam generator
• Low operational and maintenance costs
• Roll-To-Roll
• SETeMa’s own High STeaM re-flow system for exceptional colour brightness
• One size, one type, no compromise on quality
• Lowest price in it’s class.

With temperatures between 100 and 180°C and dwell times from 2 to 30 minutes the B-STeaM is suitable for the fixation of all textile dyes. Typically 100 - 105°C for Reactive and Acid dyes, 165 - 180°C for Disperse dyes and hot-air fixation at 150°C for Pigments.

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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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Hugo Boss Brand Story is now LIVE on Fibre2fashion!

Fashiongear - the emerging portal on the global fashion industry has recently updated its ‘Brand Story’ section with a feature on the iconic fashion brand ‘HUGO BOSS’.

The HUGO BOSS Group is one of the world market leaders in the premium and luxury segment. With the BOSS core brand and various lines like BOSS Orange, BOSS Green and the progressive brand HUGO, HUGO BOSS targets different, clearly defined consumer groups. 

The brands cover an extensive product range consisting of classic-modern business wear, elegant evening wear and sportswear, shoes and leather accessories and licensed fragrances, eyewear, watches, children’s fashion, motorcycle helmets, mobile phones, mobile accessories and home textiles.

The Brand is worn by big celebrities like - Renée Zellweger, Edward Norton, Pixie Geldof, Eddie Redmayne, Fernanda Paes Leme, Fergie, Mads Langer, Kate Beckinsale, Jennifer Ulrich, Sandra von Ruffin, Palina Rojinski, Florian David Fitz, etc.

This year, HUGO BOSS celebrates its 10-year partnership with Berlinale. HUGO BOSS has been the official partner of Berlinale since the last 10 years and always ensures there is plenty of glamour on the red carpet in the German capital.

Fashiongear has been promoted by the world’s number-1 global B2B textile, apparel, fashion and retail website – Fibre2fashion, which has an astounding 1.9 million worldwide visitors visiting the website each month.

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TMT/OKi printer with new white toner for textile sector

TheMagicTouch, global pioneers of the digital image transfer process for the past 20 years, announce the arrival of yet another significant milestone for the garment decoration and promotional gift industry.

Introducing the exclusive new OKI C711WT Colour-Plus White LED Printer with white toner added to the CMY colour process. This unique innovation with the new toner delivers very good opacity and therefore a very high ‘White’ factor for non-fabric hard surface applications such as folders, mugs, binders, leather and PU surface products as well as garments and textiles.

In conjunction with the release of the new printer, TheMagicTouch has upgraded their award winning WoW7.2 transfer media to seamlessly fit the new white toner technology. Now reduced to a simple 2 step process the new WoW7.5 in conjunction with the C711WT becomes the perfect, affordable, solution for all garment decoration regardless of fabric colour or type, without any cutting or weeding involved. With a minimum application temperature as low as 110°C/230°F it perfectly overcomes the potential scorching mark of a heat press on the new popular ‘high tech’ performance fabrics and garments. 

“We will deliver the printer with an added value beyond the factory standard” says Jim Nicol, Managing Director of TheMagicTouch in the UK. He added “By using our unique print utility software “SpaceControl” with the C711WT enables the user to print ‘white-only’ with the click of a button. Most important, the SpaceControl software will allow total control over the white toner i.e. where and how much is printed.”

The new white toner also extends a new lease of life to existing transfer papers allowing the decoration of any colour materials, products and substrates. Now CPM papers can decorate dark colour mugs, diaries, leather, PU products, phone and gadget covers, binders and various types of folders with ‘white’ as the extra colour included in the design. New ‘white’ also extends to the tattoo paper for skin and nail decoration as well as the CL media stock for the production of stickers and decals with opaque full colour definition for the sign industry.

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