Sonobond offers 10 ultrasonic bonders for textile applications

Sonobond Ultrasonics announced that it now has 10 machines,plus several modules for original equipment manufacturers(OEMs),that provide fast, reliable, and cost-effective ultrasonic bonding of woven and nonwoven textile products. According to Sonobond’s Vice President, Melissa Alleman, “Manufacturers and assemblers can confidently use Sonobond units to bond textiles that are 100% synthetic, as well as blends that have up to 40% natural fibers. Felted filter media are among the nonwoven materials that our machines handle effectively.” The following is an overview of the ultrasonic bonding equipment for oven textiles and nonwovens currently...

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KARL MAYER’s HKS 4 F terry machine makes a comeback

The Germans are well-known for their cuckoo clocks, garden gnomes and their craftiness in getting the best places on the beach at holiday destinations all over the world. At the crack of dawn, they sneak down to the beach to stake their claim on their little bit of sand – using that indispensable item of beach kit – a large beach towel. This soft, loop-pile fabric can do much more than simply act as a textile demarcation line. We use it to dry off and keep warm, it brightens up the bathroom and beach alike, and pampers our skin. Fleecy terry bathrobes and towels, which are soft and colour-coordinated, also make the spa experience even more...

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KARL MAYER’s RSE 4-1 to set new speed standards

KARL MAYER’s RSE 4-1 is definitely the fastest four-bar raschel machine in the world, and will soon have even more accolades heaped upon it. It will be launched onto the market in April 2010 as the most reliable machine in its series. It will set new speed standards and operate with precision accuracy - completely independently of the climatic conditions. The speed has been increased by integrating innovative CFRP components into the machine construction, which has been specially adapted to handle these components. This is a technological quantum leap forward, which has already enabled some of the other high-speed warp knitting machines produced...

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Sawgrass offers Cap Cleaning Kit for Brother GT-541 DTG printer

Sawgrass Technologies Consumer Division, a world leader in consumer product printing solutions, announced the immediate availability of a Cap Cleaning Kit for the Brother GT-541 direct-to-garment printer. The kit is included with the back ink cartridge at no extra cost for NaturaLink B customers. It is recommended by the manufacturer that the Wiper Cleaner be replaced with every black ink cartridge. The Cap Cleaning Kit is individually packaged and contains not only the Wiper Cleaner, but also cleaning solution, swabs and latex gloves to facilitate the replacement of the Wiper Cleaner. NaturaLink B is color-matched with OEM Brother Inks,...

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2nd Knit+tex Bangladesh 2009 International Expo begins

“2nd Knit+tex Bangladesh 2009 International Expo” organized by CEMS in association with BKMEA has started at Bangabandhu International Conference Center, Dhaka. The exhibition was inaugurated by Honb’l chief guest Mr.Mohammad Faruk Khan, Minister for Commerce, Government of the Peoples’ Republic of Bangladesh. BGMEA President Mr. Anisul Haque were present as special guest. BKMEA President Mr. Fazlul Hoque and President & Group Managing Director of CEMS Global Ms. Meherun N. Islam were also present there. After the successful holding of the 1st edition last year, BKMEA – Bangladesh Knitwear Manufacturers & Exporters Association and...

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Textiles Committee releases census of textile engineering secto

The Census of Textile Engineering Industry (TEI) Units has been initiated by Textiles Committee mainly to fill up the data gap required for policy decision pertaining to textile machinery industry in India. The absence of data on the machinery sector is an impediment in policy decision-making and its growth plans. The TEI produces virtually the entire range of textile machinery for cotton, blended and manmade fibre textiles. The major share of global production of textile machinery is concentrated in the developed countries like Germany, Switzerland, Italy, USA, Japan and the UK. Competition from high tech machinery of European and South-East...

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Unique tangalia weaving art receives GI ta

Recently, the Tangaliya Hastkala Association, located in Wadhwan, Gujarat has recieved the Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999. National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) assisted the association in procuring the GI registration. The products for which the GI registrations were sought are Shawls, Sarees and handkerchiefs.  Tangalia craft has a distinction of its own. It consists of knotting a contrast color thread, along the warp and pushing them together to create the effect of raised dots. This unique art is done using wool, cotton, silk, acrylic and viscose. The tangaliya products are made...

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Wipe to clean both water and oil-based grime

KB Seiren Ltd., a subsidiary of Japan textile producer Seiren Co., has launched a wipe, which has dual applications. It can eliminate both water and oil-based grime. The new wipe has been produced from industrial-grade Belima yarn with fibers just one-five microns in diameter and the yarn has 12 times the surface area of typical industrial yarns. The filament produced from these fibers is just 0.1 decitex in diameter and is so fine that just, 453 grams or just one pound is enough to encircle the globe. This enables it to wipe away even the finest dust without using any detergent. A blend of hydrophilic nylon and polyester, which has a...

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‘Master the Art of Innovation’ is the slogan of ITMA 2011

CEMATEX, the European Committee of Textile Machinery Manufacturers, has announced that ITMA 2011, to be held in Barcelona (Spain) from 22 to 29 September 2011, will be the world’s most comprehensive, one-stop platform for textile and garment makers.  Showcasing the entire value chain from spinning to garment making, textile processing, technical textiles, logistics and distribution, the exhibition marks the 60th anniversary of the ITMA brand. The slogan of the 2011 show, ‘Master the Art of Innovation’, underscores CEMATEX’s commitment to help the world’s textile industry innovate and face up to the challenges of globalisation and sustainability,...

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DTG K3 printer designed to meet needs of garment decorators

Impression Technology recently launched its latest machine the DTG K3 at the SGIA exhibition in New Orleans with great success. Designed to meet the printing needs of all garment decorators, the DTG K3 boasts an array of new technologies and is the fastest in the A3 class machine category. The DTG K3 is equipped with intelligent print head collision protection system, encoder protection and pressurized ink system. “Our aim has always been to develop a machine that is a dedicated white ink garment printer, naturally the K3 comes standard with WIMS” says Managing Director Mr. Stephen Richardson. “The culmination of market research, smart design...

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Hosiery, Knitting, Dyeing & Finishing Machinery Fair opens

The ideal sourcing platform for the world's best hosiery cum seamless underwear machineries, parts and accessories - The 10th China (Yiwu) International Exhibition on Hosiery,Knitting,Dyeing & Finishing Machinery (Yiwu H&G 2009) opens (November 18, 2009) at Yiwu International Expo Centre, Zhejiang Province, PR China. The 3-day fair gathers 130 exhibitors from 11 countries / regions bringing along over 200 sets of machinery to showcase the new products and latest technology onsite. Gathering of Renowned Exhibitors and Wide-array of Exhibits Since its inception in 2000, Yiwu H&G holds annually in Yiwu City, Zhejiang Province. Developing along with the textile industry, Yiwu H&G is now regarded as the most professional and international exhibition of its kind in China. The...

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Igmatex exhibition draws visitors in hordes

A three day extravaganza ended at the B. M. Birla Institute of Scientific Research ground near Vidhan Sabha, Jaipur on November 8, 2009. Igmatex exhibition was inaugurated by Mr. GM Ambore, Director MSME, Jaipur along Mr. Rajaram Kandoi Secretary GEAR. Mr. Ambore visited all the stalls at the exhibition and discussed with each and every manufacturers and importers of machines and accessories. He was impressed with the technology displayed here by the premier companies of India. According to him this is a great show in Jaipur for all the exporters in different categories. Multi-head embroidery machines dominated the 4th Igmatex exhibition. There were six companies, which displayed their multi-head embroidery machines with a range of styles and designs and which also attracted most of the...

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‘Subtle signs of recovery’ – German Garment and Leather Technology

The German Garment and Leather Technology has felt subtle signs of recovery over the last few weeks. Between January and August 2009, the real drop in incoming orders was -26 %. "This places our sector slightly above the VDMA average and most other mechanical engineering sectors", says Tilo Ullmer, the association's chairman on this year's member meeting of the VDMA German Garment and Leather Technology Association, held in Baden-Baden. The VDMA brings together the following sectors of garment and leather technology: sewing and garment machinery, machines for shoe and leather production, laundry and textile cleaning equipment and machines...

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Foremost inorganic nanofiber production line launches

ELMARCO s.r.o., a world player in the production of machines for the industrial scale production of nanofibers has successfully launched a new type of production line for the production of nanofibres. This so-called inorganic line is the first of its type in the world. The material which the line will manufacture had its world premiere in March 2009, when it was introduced by ELMARCO at it’s “Nano for the 3rd Millennium” conference. The first contract, enabling the implementation in practice of this entirely new technology, has just been signed with the Czech company Kertak Nanotechnology, based in Prague. „This unique equipment will now...

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Foremost inorganic nanofiber production line launches

ELMARCO s.r.o., a world player in the production of machines for the industrial scale production of nanofibers has successfully launched a new type of production line for the production of nanofibres. This so-called inorganic line is the first of its type in the world. The material which the line will manufacture had its world premiere in March 2009, when it was introduced by ELMARCO at it’s “Nano for the 3rd Millennium” conference.  The first contract, enabling the implementation in practice of this entirely new technology, has just been signed with the Czech company Kertak Nanotechnology, based in Prague. „This unique equipment will...

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EFI declares victory over L&P in important patent litigation

Electronics For Imaging, Inc., a world leader in customer-focused digital printing innovation, and its superwide format printer unit VUTEk announced total victory in patent litigation with Leggett & Platt involving EFI’s ultra-violet ink curing technology. After a string of successful summary judgment motions, one of which was affirmed by the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, EFI has reached a non-confidential settlement with L&P that does not require any payment from EFI to L&P. L&P dismissed all of its claims against EFI and promised not to sue EFI or any of its customers based on a claim that EFI products infringe...

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India less affected by downturn – VP, Dornier Machinery

2008-09 turned out as a tough year for Indian textile industry. Textile machinery companies faced either slowdown in demand or negative demand scenario due to the adversely affected global economy, which trapped the textile industry too. Sales of almost all companies registered slump and some experienced almost 40-50 percent reduction in demand which led to a 30 percent drop in machinery production in India. Fibre2fashion took the opportunity to speak to Mr. Nitin Bavkar, Vice-President, Dornier Machinery India Pvt. Ltd. In turn he shared his views on recessionary scenario in Indian textile industry and possible recovery from this downturn....

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German Soft Coating provides differences for Berto SPA

Italian flair and German innovation make a happy marriage as integrated designer-denim producer Berto SpA installs the country’s first Monforts stenter line with integrated Soft Coating technology. Variety is considered the ‘spice of life’, but it is also something of a survival strategy for Berto Industria Tessile SpA, - shortly to celebrate its 120th anniversary and headquartered in the beautiful village of Bovolenta, in Padua, Italy. Established in 1889 and originally producing sail cloth for Venetian sailing ships, it expanded its range to include woven fabrics for work garments, table linen,shirtings and, in the 1980’s, denim. A strategy...

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Pai Lung acquires Vanguard Supreme

Pai Lung Machinery Mill Co., Ltd. officially acquired Vanguard Supreme Knitting Machine Company based in Monroe, North Carolina, USA. A new company was established under the name Vanguard Pai Lung, LLC which will continue to produce and supply Vanguard Supreme’s well-known high speed circular knitting machines as well as to offer Pai Lung’s fashion and home textile circular knitting machines. Vanguard Pai Lung, LLC has aimed to broaden product range in order to satisfy different needs from various customers in the American markets. Internally, this acquisition will allow Vanguard Supreme and Pai Lung to effectively integrate resources of...

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QITMF 2009 – a great success

With the strong support from exhibitors and buyers, The 10th China (Qingdao) International Fair on Textile Machinery, Dyes, Auxiliaries and Textile Chemicals (QITMF 2009) closed with success on September 17, 2009 at Qingdao International Convention Center, Shandong Province, PR China. Recognition by industry players has reinforced the fair's professionalism and internationalism as the premier platform for business and technology exchange. Leaders from textile associations and honorable guests showed their support and attended the show on the first day, including Mr. Xu Guangning, General Secretary of Shandong Province Textile Industry Association...

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AAMA-Tex: Textile & garment machinery fair concludes

‘AAMA-Tex Vietnam 2009’, an international apparel, garment machinery and accessories exhibition had been organized recently at the HCM City International Exhibition and Convention Centre in Tan Binh District. Around 60 exhibitors from 14 different countries including Japan, the US, China, Germany, Italy, Thailand, the UK and Vietnam took part in the exhibition displaying the latest technologies, machinery, equipments and accessories used in garments and textiles production. AAMA-Tex is an opportunity for the visitors to evaluate innovative solutions to perk up cost efficiency, product quality and delivery commitments, said Project Director...

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KARL MAYER MALIMO to exhibit at Asia Wind Power

KARL MAYER MALIMO Textilmaschinenfabrik GmbH has made quite a name for itself as a first-class supplier to the wind power industry worldwide. As such, this company, which is a subsidiary of the traditional German manufacturer, KARL MAYER, will be exhibiting at the Asia Wind Power 2009 exhibition from 12 to 13 November in Shanghai. KARL MAYER MALIMO builds extremely successful machines for producing a wide range of textile structures, develops textiles with a broad spectrum of characteristics, and is opening up new areas of application for these textiles.The products manufactured on the multiaxial machine are no longer new, but they are highly...

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Silver Bullet can make things like electronic clothing

With the development of a new silver ink, Xerox scientists have paved the way for commercialization and low-cost manufacturing of printable electronics. Printable electronics offers manufacturers a very low-cost way to add "intelligence" or computing power to a wide range of surfaces such as plastic or fabric. This development will aid the commercialization of new applications such as "smart" pill boxes that track how much medication a patient has taken or display screens that roll up to fit into a briefcase. "For years, there's been a global race to find a low-cost way to manufacture plastic circuits," said Paul Smith, laboratory manager,...

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'We offer excellent quality-price solutions' - Picanol

The Belgium based, Picanol NV develops, produces and markets high-tech weaving machines. Picanol weaving machines are a synthesis of technological know-how and experience built up over more than half a century. Today, about 2,600 weaving mills around the world use Picanol machinery, totaling to around 110,000 weaving machines. Picanol recently presented its latest weaving solutions for technical textile fabrics at Techtextil in Mumbai, from 10-12 October 2009. In 1999 Picanol re-entered the specialty markets with a tire cord airjet weaving machine. This development came after a 10-year period of redefining Picanol's strategy based on...

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ACIMIT-ICE to organize technical workshop in Raleigh

The Association of Italian Textile Machinery Manufacturers (ACIMIT) and the Italian Trade Commission (ICE) organize, in partnership with the Nonwovens Institute of North Carolina State University, a technical workshop dedicated to Italian technology for the nonwovens and technical textile industries. The event will occurr in Raleigh (November 11th and 12th, 2009) at North Carolina State University. At the technological meeting some Italian manufacturers of machinery for technical textiles and nonwovens industries will introduce their updated technologies, as well as exchanging views and ideas on technology with the main US companies involved...

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100 companies already registered for of ITMA ASIA + CITME

With 100 German companies already registered for ITMA ASIA + CITME 2010, “Made in Germany“ is going to be very well represented at next year’s major event of the textile machinery industry, taking place from June 22nd to 26th in Shanghai. The timing of ITMA ASIA + CITME 2010 fits with improving business conditions in Asia. After the all time low in January and February this year, China’s textile industry has recovered gradually. India’s textile sector seems to be coming out of the crisis as well. Experts from India expect things to settle down by the next two quarters. Although being back on track again, the cost pressure on textile producing...

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PALLETMASTE, textile pallet assembly from WELKER

In case of dispatching textile goods with pallets, the assembly with bobbins represents a relatively difficult task. First, because the pallets with 13 or 14 rows are too high to be assembled on the floor, and second, because their structure without a wrapping film is quite unstable. With the new PALLETMASTE, WELKER has designed an exclusive textile solution, amalgamating an assembly table with a wrapping machine that moves the platform adjusted to bobbin sizes. The AUTOSTEP device adjusts the platform height safely step by step. PALLETMASTER can be equipped with integrated state- of the art weighing and ticketing systems, so that the pallet...

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Spinning charkha records extraordinary growth in sales

Many of Gandhi charkhas from the outlet of Gujarat Khadi Gram Udyog near historic Sabarmati Ashram are witnessing an outstanding growth in sales. Around 700 spinning wheels were sold in the year 2008, while this year the figure has already crossed 1,000. The Bardoli showpiece version is the largest selling spinning wheel among the available three types. Above 800 spinning wheels of this type have been sold this year. Jharkhand government is among the big clients of Bardoli showpiece versions, which has purchased over 350 of these charkhas, in the past two years and are showcased in government offices of the state. Several departments of Gujarat...

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HP expands portfolio of HP Latex Printing Technology

HP unveiled an expanded portfolio of HP Latex Printing Technology solutions designed to broaden production capabilities for a greater number of customers and provide a viable alternative to eco-solvent technologies. The offerings enable small and midsize digital print and sign shops, copy shops and photo labs to produce indoor and outdoor applications with ease while reducing their environmental impact. Additions to the portfolio include: - The HP Designjet L25500 Printer, which offers easy, low-maintenance printing of a wider range of applications – from indoor point-of-purchase displays, exhibition graphics and interior décor like wall...

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Yiwu H&G to feature best in knitting & braiding machinery

China (Yiwu) International Exhibition on Hosiery, Knitting, Dyeing & Finishing Machinery (also named as “Yiwu H&G”) is the first UFI (The Global Association of the Exhibition Industry) approved hosiery, knitting and braiding machinery exhibition in China. It has long been recognized as the ideal platform for showcasing the world's best hosiery cum seamless underwear machineries, parts and accessories. Yiwu H&G 2009, to be staged from 18-20 November at Yiwu International Expo Centre, Yiwu City, Zhejiang Province, PR China, will come to its 10th anniversary this year.Undoubtedly, Yiwu H&G 2009 will draw much attention from the...

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ChromaBlast-R/Ricoh GX7000 for producing customized wearables

Condé Systems is now offering the ChromaBlast-R Professional Cotton Decorating System for the Ricoh GX7000 ink jet printer - a very fast, low cost, and reliable desktop system for producing customized wearables with extreme color, an incredibly soft image feel, and unmatched washability. With a print speed of forty-five seconds per tabloid print, low image costs, and reliable gel-based ink output on 8.5"x11" or 11"x17" ChromaBlast Transfer Media, the ChromaBlast-R/Ricoh GX7000 system is a terrific alternative to direct-to-garment printing or screen printing. "We thoroughly tested this solution," stated David Gross, President of Condé Systems....

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Shri Lakshmi Cotsyn aims to double production

Shri Lakshmi Cotsyn, a textile major based at Kanpur intends to expand its existing verticals. The company, aims to double the production of its denim, terry-towel, bed-linen and cotton products in coming 12 months and has allocated Rs. 27 billion for this expansion. This project expansion will assist the textile major to achieve a turnover of Rs. 14 billion, by June 2010, against Rs 9.37 million at present. The required funds will be raised through a combination of equity capital, internal accruals, FI funding and a public offering (FPO). Under this expansion plan, the company will earmark Rs. 3.78 billion for terry-towels to raise its...

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Textiles Minister announces new initiatives for textiles sector

The Ministry of Textiles has taken several initiatives within a short time frame to substantially redeem the commitments made in the ‘Agenda for 100 Days’, to strengthen textiles industry, provide funds for modernization and Technology Up gradation and operationalize Textiles Parks. Several initiatives were also taken for skill development and welfare of persons engaged in Handicrafts, Handlooms, Power looms and Sericulture sectors. Thiru. Dayanidhi Maran, Union Textiles Minister said this, while outlining details of the initiatives taken during 100 days.hiru. Maran said that these initiatives are just the beginning, we have a huge task...

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