Consumers Digest recognizes FASHION MATE 7256

Singer, the world leader in the sewing machine industry, announced that its SINGER brand FASHION MATE 7256 sewing machine has been named a Consumers Digest “Best Buy” in the non-computerized sewing machine category, a magazine which has been helping consumers identify great values for nearly 50 years. “For more than 150 years, SINGER has been one of the most trusted and best loved sewing machine brands in the world,” said Jeff Feinberg, CEO of SVP Worldwide, one of the world’s largest sewing machine companies, owner of SINGER, PFAFF and HUSQVARNA VIKING sewing machine collections. “SINGER machines make sewing simple, accessible and affordable,...

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Rieter Textile Systems: market revival in H2 of 2009

The impact of the economic and financial crisis was a dominant feature of the 2009 financial year for the Rieter Group. The unfavorable market conditions had an adverse influence on the trend of business at both divisions, and resulted in a substantial net loss. Despite a drastic slump in sales in the past two financial years totaling 1 973.8 million CHF – equivalent to some 50% – Rieter successfully ­defended its strong market position in the textile machinery and automotive supply businesses. The difficult overall conditions subjected the group as a whole to a severe test. Rieter faced it successfully thanks to the strenuous efforts of...

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Rieter presents G 32 ring spinning machine at ITMA ASIA + CITME

On their Stand B 03 in Hall W 2 at the ITMA ASIA + CITME 2010 in Shanghai, Rieter will present the new G 32 ring spinning machine alongside the E 66 combing machine which is already successfully established on the market. In addition to these two main attractions, samples and end products from ring yarn, the Com4 compact yarn, ComfoRo rotor yarn and ComforJet air-jet yarn will be displayed on the Rieter stand. With the presentation of the G 32 ring spinning machine at the ITMA Asia, Rieter is responding to the requirements of the new markets. The new machine typifies Rieter’s response to customers’ needs. G 32 ring spinning machine This...

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ITMA 2011 sharpens focus on garment making

With the textile and garment making industry undergoing tremendous change in the light of globalisation and current economic challenges, CEMATEX is making a concerted effort to support manufacturers with a solutions platform that will help the industry stay focused and competitive. In line with this value proposition, the expanded product index of ITMA 2011 includes a dedicated chapter on garment making technologies and machinery. Embroidery and braiding equipment will also have their own separate chapters. CEMATEX Secretary General Ms Maria Avery, said: “The ITMA brand was established in 1951, and is very well known and respected in the...

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Indo-German technical textile business poised for huge growth

Indo-German Technical Textile business poised for huge growth Mumbai, 11 March, 2010. "Indian innovation combined with German Technical Textile technology leadership can boost bilateral trade, economic cooperation and take Indian technical textile industry to highest levels of growth", assured Mr. Walter Stechel, Consul General of Germany in Mumbai, at a Conference on "German Technology for Indian Technical Textiles" held in the city. He also suggested that India and Germany, should explore 3rd world markets in South Asia, Central Asia and Africa, countries where German companies might have cost disadvantage and where the combination of German...

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China Textile Round Table Forum gets a complete success!

The “China Textile Round Table Forum 2010”, hosted by China Textile Economy Research Centre and “China Textile” Magazine, sponsored by Oerlikon Textile, and supervised by China National Textile and Apparel Council (CNTAC), was hold on 27 January 2010 in the International Conference Centre of KunLun Hotel in Beijing, with the theme of “Structural Adjustment, Innovation & Development”. In 2009, under the guidance of “to maintain growth, expand domestic demand and adjust the structure” policy by the central government and “The Restructuring and Revitalization Planning of the Textile Industry”, through the hard work of every people in the...

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SHIMA SEIKI knitting machines in action at RMIT Gallery

Three SHIMA SEIKI computerised knitting machines have turned RMIT Gallery into a temporary “mini lab”, as part of The Endless Garment exhibition. The machines, on loan from Ramsay McDonald, will be working until 21 March. They will enable gallery visitors to watch technology in action, producing highly original and experimental fashion design. Staged during the 2010 L’Oreal Melbourne Fashion Festival, The Endless Garment celebrates the fusion of the mass-produced and machine-made, together with the unique vision and the creative energies of the designer. According to The Endless Garment co-curator Ricarda Bigolin, it is a rare privilege...

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Ludhiana sewing machine sector seeks govt assistance.

Chinese machines having seized a huge chunk of the local sewing machine market in the industrial sector, leaving the Ludhiana sewing machine industry to cater to just the house-hold domestic sewing machine market. An expert said that the industry in Ludhiana was greatly affected on account of instability in the prices of raw material. Ludhiana contributes 80 to 90 percent to the total production of domestic sewing machine industry of an industry which is worth around Rs. 15 billion. Kapoor stated that previously, when prices of the raw material were steady, sewing machines were even being exported by the manufacturers in Ludhiana....

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Atlas unveils latest technology in textile testing

Atlas Material Testing Technology — a global leader in weathering testing and equipment is excited to introduce the latest technology for accelerated exposure testing of textiles, the Xenotest 220+. Since the introduction of the first Xenotest 150 in 1954, Atlas has worked with the global textile industry as a competent and reliable partner. The Xenotest 220+ is a product of that cooperation, developed from years of experience and feedback. The instrument uses an air-cooled xenon light source with a rotating rack. It is equipped with an intuitive, user-optimized control system featuring European and Asian languages. Also available are newly...

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