Archive for the 'Technology' Category

The Decorative Antiques & Textiles Fair

Needling Away At the Designer Market Spring Fair, 22-27 April 2008, features selling exhibition by Fine Cell Work.
The Decorative Antiques & Textiles Fair at The Marquee, Battersea Park, London SW11 continues to go from strength to strength, having just experienced its busiest fair to date (in January). The Fair was awash with leading interior decorators […]

April 6th, 2008 - Posted in Technology

Bangladesh textile exporters face Uzbek cotton woes

Bangladesh’s textile industry will be badly hit by major garment importers refusing to buy products made with cotton from Uzbekistan, business leaders said on Monday.
From July, several European and U.S. firms will not buy Bangladeshi garments if they are made with cotton from Uzbekistan, due to allegations of child labour in the industry.
Bangladesh procures 65 […]

February 5th, 2008 - Posted in Apparel, Garment, General, Technology, Textiles

New twist on textile business

A textile-testing equipment company recently moved to Rock Hill, bringing its stable of innovative products to York County.
SDL Atlas recently moved its North American headquarters to Airport Industrial Park from its previous home in Charlotte. The company makes and distributes a plethora of materials used to test textiles and home appliances. It also supplies equipment […]

August 23rd, 2007 - Posted in Technology, Textiles

Over 1,000 Pakistani textile experts to visit ITMA 2007 in Munich

More than 1000 Pakistani textile sector professionals and businessmen will visit Munich (Germany) in mid-September to attend ITMA, the world’s largest textile machinery exhibition.
According to a press release issued by Messe Munchen International (MMI), the exhibition is expected to be visited by over 100,000 visitors from around the world. Reports about the success of ITMA […]

August 21st, 2007 - Posted in Manufacturing, Technology, Textiles

Power crisis hampers production in Sundarban Textile Mill

Power crisis has been hampering production in Satkhira Sundarban Textile Mill, one of the biggest industries in the country’s southwestern region.
Frequent load-shedding and voltage fluctuation caused financial loss amounting to about Tk 10 million (one crore) in the last four months, mill sources said.
Workers and employees of the state-run mill are passing their days in […]

May 10th, 2007 - Posted in Manufacturing, Technology, Textiles

Adjustable Chairs Reduce Shoulder And Neck Pain In Garment Workers

Adjustable-height chairs with ergonomically curved seats can significantly reduce neck and shoulder pain in garment workers, according to a new study in the April 20 issue of Spine.
The study shows that chair design affects neck and shoulder pain among garment workers — and possibly in other laborers engaged in visually intensive manufacturing work, the researchers […]

April 28th, 2007 - Posted in Garment, Technology, Textiles

Rieter gets federal clearance for India unit-paper

Swiss textile machinery and auto parts maker Rieter got the Foreign Investment Promotion Board’s (FIPB) nod to set up an Indian subsidiary, the Businessline daily reported on Thursday.
Rieter now plans to invest $50 million in India over five years to set up textile machinery manufacturing facilities across the country, the report said
Earlier, Rieters’s partner and […]

April 13th, 2007 - Posted in Manufacturing, Technology, Textiles

Pantone And Clariant Partner To Advance Color Development For The Textile Industry

Pantone, Inc., the global authority on color and provider of professional color standards for the design industries, and Clariant International Ltd., textile colorant and chemical producers, recently announced a strategic partnership that will turn textile color development into a vehicle for increased productivity and revenue for the fashion and home furnishings industries worldwide.
This partnership pairs […]

March 15th, 2007 - Posted in Manufacturing, Technology, Textiles

New Tools, Technology and Services Will Increase Speed-to-Market and Reduce Costs for Designers, Manufacturers and Retailers

Pantone, Inc., the global authority on color and provider of professional color standards for the design industries, and Clariant International Ltd., one of the world’s largest textile colorant and chemical producers, today announced a strategic partnership that will turn textile color development into a vehicle for increased productivity and revenue for the fashion and home […]

March 9th, 2007 - Posted in Technology, Textiles

Textile Machinery is a Comprehensive Evaluation of The UK Market

Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c51496) has announced the addition of “Textile Machinery - Portfolio Analysis” to their offering.
The “Textile Machinery - Portfolio Analysis” is a comprehensive evaluation of the UK market. The revised and updated 2007 edition analyses the financial performance of the companies important to the success of your business. Using the most up to […]

March 6th, 2007 - Posted in Manufacturing, Technology, Textiles

Techtextil and Avantex Prizes draw attention to latest developments

Innovation Prizes of the Techtextil and Avantex trade fairs in Frankfurt am Main are awarded for outstanding achievements in research, materials and product development and new technology. The closing date for entries is 30 March 2007. The prize-winning projects will be exhibited in separate special shows during the two fairs (International Trade Fair for […]

March 6th, 2007 - Posted in Manufacturing, Technology, Textiles

Eco Intelligent Polyester Fabrics from Victor Innovatex

Victor Innovatex is a pioneer in developing beautiful, lasting, and environmentally sustainable textiles for the contract furniture industry. A family-owned company based in Quebec, Canada, Victor was founded in 1947. In addition to producing innovative, environmentally responsible fabrics, Victor’s facilities also meet the highest requirements for health, safety, and ecology with regards to water, energy, […]

February 22nd, 2007 - Posted in Garment, Technology, Textiles