ASICS GT-1000 2 Is Runner’s World’s “Best Buy”

November 29, 2013  |  Industry News

In just its second generation, ASICS GT-1000 2 running shoe has been named Runner’s World magazine’s “best buy” in its 2013 Winter Shoe Guide. The magazine cited the shoe’s cushioning and new design, along with a price tag of $100, among its winning attributes. An update on the previou…
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Australians join forces in new facility

November 28, 2013  |  Industry News

Australian fabric-structure specialists Atkins Fabrication and Structureflex have joined forces to build a fabrication facility in the Philippines. Featuring more than 5,000 square meters (16,000-plus square feet) of space, Glarfab (Global Architectural Fabrications Subic Inc.) offers decades of exp…
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Transhield receives $8.3 million defense contract

November 27, 2013  |  Industry News

Transhield Inc. recently announced that it has been awarded an $8.3 million contract, the largest in the company’s history, to supply protective covers for more than 4,500 Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicles in the U.S. Army fleet. The contract also includes covers for 217 U.S. Navy MR…
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Unifi reports first-quarter growth

November 12, 2013  |  Industry News

Greensboro, N.C., yarn maker Unifi Inc. reports that its first-quarter net income was at $8.9 million, up from $2.3 million during the same period a year ago, which can be attributed, according to the company, to gains from improved margins, lower interest expenses and higher earnings from the com…
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Dyneema predicts “game-changers” in protective textiles

November 12, 2013  |  Industry News

The performance and endurance of military, law enforcement and security personnel have always been affected by the weight of their gear. Trends are underscoring the need for new, lighter materials that can deliver top protective performance and usability. Multiple global government initiatives are u…
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Advanced textiles professionals gather in Orlando

November 12, 2013  |  Industry News

With two full days, the IFAI’s Advanced Textiles Conference covered a lot of territory about new technologies and processes, business topics, markets, and sustainability issues. Sessions were well attended, with presenters fielding many questions from attendees. The interaction continued at two lu…
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The Karl Mayer Academy introduces new courses

November 12, 2013  |  Industry News

Efficient machines and a high level of expertise support success in markets experiencing rapid growth and dynamic business. Textile machinery builder Karl Mayer not only supplies its clients with modern tricot and raschel machines, it also provides them with information on warp knitting, targeted to…
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November 2013

November 12, 2013  |  Industry News

Structuring shade Shade structure reduces heat gain – for an entire building. The nanosilver debate A court ruling addresses limiting nanosilver in textiles. Call to reduce toxic chemicals Ecotextile online reports that the Natural Resource Defense Council has called for a new ‘Five Step Program…
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Smarter swimwear

October 18, 2013  |  Industry News

Arena Group will be represented at Smart Fabrics Europe 2013 with its Powerskin Carbon Pro racing swimwear. According to the company’s website, Powerskin Carbon Pro is the first racing suit integrating a carbon cage to deliver intelligent muscle compression, combined with unprecedented fit. Compre…
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Stoll launches new flat-knitting machine

October 15, 2013  |  Industry News

Flat-knitting machine manufacturer H. Stoll GmbH & Co. KG, Reutlingen, Germany, has launched its new CMS ADF-3 knitting machine, a milestone in the evolution of STOLL knitting machines. With its unique yarn-carrier technology, the machine offers many features for innovative knitting in structura…
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