textile network

Astrifa produces traditional costume clothing using state-of-the-art production methods. © Astrifa

10/01/2024 – Stoll/Astrifa

Stoll/Astrifa

Tradition meets digitalisation

Astrifa GmbH, a traditional company, based in Aidenbach in the district of Passau, has around 70 employees and produces around 700 items in traditional ... By Editorial staff

The Chemnitz site manufactures, among other things, knitting modules. © Schmietex Engineering

12/01/2023 – Acquisition

Acquisition

Schmietex Engineering takes over stitch bonding assortment of Naplafa

With effect from July 1, 2022, Schmietex Engineering has taken over a large part of the needle and parts assortment of the needle and sinker manufacturer. By Sibylle Michel

Even after repeated washing and wearing, Lycra naturalFX technology helps knitwear retain its shape – to extend the garment’s lifespan and reduce its environmental impact. © The Lycra Company

12/12/2022 – Textile finishing

Textile finishing

New Lycra Naturalfx technology for cotton knit garments

The Lycra company and Heiq introduce a textile finishing process for 100% cotton knit garments designed for mass market applications. By Sibylle Michel

Groz-Beckert will be presenting the functions and contents of their customer portal. © Groz-Beckert

02/12/2022 – Tools and system parts

Tools and system parts

Groz-Beckert at India ITME 2022

In Hall 14 at Stand A4B3 in the India Exposition Mart Ltd, Groz-Beckert will be presenting innovations from its various product areas at India ITME 2022. By Sibylle Michel

Meeting of the participants of the IFKT in the Titanic Hotel © IFKT

23/09/2022 – “Knitting for a Sustainable Future”

“Knitting for a Sustainable Future”

50th IFKT International Congress in attendance

After several years of online phase, the 50th International Congress of the Federation of Knitting Technologists took place again in attendance. By Sibylle Michel

The CMS 503 ki is as easy to handle as ever and operates with high reliability. © Stoll

11/05/2022 – Knitting

Knitting

New knitting machine for the volume market

Stoll completes its product range for the volume market with a new CMS model. The necomer called CMS 503 ki has three knitting systems. By Sibylle Michel

YIWUTEX/YIWUSEW 2022 is now open for free visitor registration. © ZhejiangTex

25/04/2022 – Trade fairs

Trade fairs

ZhejiangTex returns in June 2022

ZhejiangTex, trade fair for the textile and garment industry, will be held under the name YIWUTEX/YIWUSEW from 8–10 June 2022 at the Yiwu International ... By Editorial staff