Brugnoli Giovanni S.p.A., introduces new swimwear and lingerie collection - Extrasize extrajacquard. © Brugnoli Giovanni S.p.A. Intimate Apparel, Swimwear/Beachwear Leading Italian circular knitted fabrics manufacturer Brugnoli Giovanni S.p.A., is further developing its well-known ExtraJacquard technology dedicated to swimwear fabrics. ExtraJacquard is a Brugnoli technology engineered to create extra flat the fabric. It is said to be the best solution for unparalleled colour definition, flexibility in creativity, creating logos or any other design, as well as also being visible on the back of the fabric. During this season Brugnoli says it is going even further with the creation of ‘extralarge’ design. Flat fabrics with embossed details New developments of flat fabrics with embossed details to create movements and convey a happy mood. Alphabet, small patterns - are created either with contrasting colours or tone on tone, according to the required result. Ideal for swimwear and sportswear. Transparencies with lace effect for lingerie and out-of-water Easy-going lace effect, to be used in easy-care and young lingerie but also to add feminine details on sporty garments. Transparencies with MyNy technology by Brugnoli, deliver comfort and freedom of movement, breathability and wrinkle-free fabrics. Double face explosive technology Fabrics with Explosive technology by Brugnoli, are perfectly shaping, with high muscle sustain end with extreme comfort. Perfect for sportswear, ideal for swimwear, comfortable for ready to wear. Until now, Explosive technology fabrics were mainly in solid colours, but today it is possible to add movement effects and double face colours, created with eco-sustainable recycled polyamide. Several colour combinations are presented for swimwear, sportswear and ready to wear. © Brugnoli Giovanni S.p.A. Since 1952 Brugnoli has created circular knit fabrics 100% made in Italy for ready to wear, sports, swimwear and lingerie with innovative and eco- sustainable tailor-made solutions for perfect fit garments of brands in more than 70 countries. Brugnoli has a wide collection of fabrics in polyamide, also recycled, bio-based (Br4 technology-patented) or with enhanced biodegradability - extra fine merino wools with a technical flawless approach both for ready to wear and active lifestyle, protective fabrics for outdoor with stretch membrane, waterproof, windproof and breathable. Together with a specific offer of fabrics for comfortable shirts, trousers, lights and transparencies. Throughout the years Brugnoli has developed several proprietary textile technologies, some of which also have been granted patents. The company says it has been committed to ‘eco-sustainability’ for several years and has been granted certifications such as GRS - Global Recycled Standard, RWS - Responsible Wool Standard, ZDHC - Roadmap to Zero, Oekotex Standard 100, Tessile e Salute, BCI - Better Cotton Initiative, Supima Cotton. www.br...

Groz-Beckert is exhibiting its portfolio for the product areas of circular knit, legwear, knitwear and flat knitwear in Frankfurt next month. © Groz-Beckert Knitwear, Knitted Outerwear, Hosiery/Socks, Technical Textiles Groz-Beckert is exhibiting its portfolio for the product areas of circular knit, legwear, knitwear and flat knitwear in Frankfurt next month. © Groz-Beckert Groz-Beckert, a leading supplier of industrial machine needles, will exhibit its comprehensive product and service portfolio in the knitting, weaving, felting, carding and sewing product areas at the upcoming Techtextil and Texprocess trade fairs, which take place from 14-17 May in Frankfurt, with a special focus on the trend theme Urban Living – City of the Future. In the area of knitting, Groz-Beckert will be exhibiting its portfolio for the product areas of circular knit, legwear, knitwear and flat knitwear. The focus will be on system solutions – precisely coordinated system components enable smooth interaction and thus are designed to ensure uniform appearance of the goods and increased process reliability. Another key topic will be the expansion of the product portfolio, for example, by offering needles in new intricacies – including coated needles. Additional needle types in the patented litespeed plus version and new system components, which have been developed in close cooperation with machine manufacturers meet their high-quality standards and complete the product portfolio. In addition, Groz-Beckert enables its customers to enter new business fields with individual developments for specific applications. Process reliability The sewing product area will present various special application needles on this year’s Texprocess trade fair programme. Their use increases the process reliability and productivity when sewing textiles that make special demands on a trouble-free sewing process. In addition to the special application needles SAN 5.2 and SAN 6 that are both specifically designed for the processing of technical textiles, medium and heavy weaving, the company introduces the redesigned SAN 10 XS special application needle. The sewing product area will present various special application needles. © Groz-Beckert The sewing product area will present various special application needles. © Groz-Beckert In addition, the sewing area will be on-site with INH (Ideal Needle Handling) quality management. The patented process helps customers handle sewing machine needles throughout the sewing process and also provides a digital solution for documenting needle breaks. Other highlights The Academy and the Technology and Development Center (TEZ) will jointly present their cross-departmental service programme. This unites diverse training courses, test services and joint developments under one roof. At Techtextil, Groz-Beckert’s weaving product area will present its range of products for weaving preparat...

Thai Acrylic Fibre (TAF) and World Knitting Textiles, of Samutsakorn, Thailand, have developed a new fabric range for innerwear and base layers using a combination of wool and Pilbloc – a long-lasting anti-pilling acrylic fibre distinguished by its soft touch and thermal comfort. World Knitting Textiles, established in 1986, is an integrated knitting and dyeing and finishing business and a garment manufacturer and exporter with its major markets in USA, EU, and Japan. “Our customers always look for innovation and good quality and everyone knows that acrylic’s unique property is to retain warmth, similar to wool,” said Sombat Chatromyen, managing director of World Knitting Textiles. “Pilbloc, however, is unlike other anti-pilling fibres on the market as the function is inherent in the fibre itself. Another benefit is that the hand-feel of the fabrics produced with Pilbloc is very soft.” “Our Pilbloc has been popular in sweaters and flat knit applications for many years,” added Ashwini Chotani, chief marketing officer at TAF, which is part of the Aditya Birla Group. “Pilling is one of the major problems with synthetic fibres. Pilbloc’s anti-pilling function is generated with a specially engineered process, and hence the function lasts for the life of the garment. Another big advantage with this production process is that, it gives the very soft hand-touch which makes the consumer feel very comfortable while wearing it. “Initially we used to produce it in coarser deniers, but we now also offer micro deniers which make Pilbloc perform even better and can be used for circular knits and very light-weight fabrics that are suitable for innerwear and base layers. World Knitting is one of the top circular knitting mills in Thailand with a good portfolio of overseas customers and it is our pleasure to support them with this innovation.” For this fabric, Welltex's fine gauge series model "WDFG/OW-2.2F", double jeresey interlock open width 38"44G84F circular knitting machine, can produce it.