- Together with the top comb, the circular comb is the key technological component of the comber, influencing the characteristics of the yarn with respect to evenness, strength and cleanliness, which in turn have a direct effect on the finished product as far as softness, visual effect and grip is concerned.

- According to the Swistzerland-based Rieter, many progressive enhancements of the draw frame can be integrated in older machine models with little effort.

- Precision turned and ground shafts running on double raw self aligning ball bearing suitable to attain the highest speed up to 600 m per minute with smooth function and appreciable least vibration.

- Injection slub is an invention in spinning in which a coloured fibre is injected in the plain yarn, which gives an attractive look to the fabric.

- SSM attended three exhibitions in spring time: Techtextil Russia 2014 in Moscow, Russia – the 12th Textile Asia International Exhibition in Karachi, Pakistan and the Exintex 2014 in Puebla, Mexico.

- Based in Coimbatore, Humifogg Systems’ line of expertise is in the area of power saving ultra fogging nozzles and high pressure pumps for the direct humidification system.

- Microfibres can give birth to a completely new generation of ultra-fine synthetic yarns, which are bound to have a brighter future in the Indian market.

- Itema started Q1 2014 on a very positive note and in line with the strong growth experienced in the same period last year.

- Bamboo can yield eco-friendly fabrics, which due to high functional properties can be used medical, military, industrial, domestic, apparel and household furnishing applications.

- Fabric woven with warp cotton and weft polyester exhibits higher wicking height in warp direction for plain, twill and satin weaves.

- A simple model loom fabricated to produce leno pile carpet at the laboratory stage may provide an alternative to the carpet industry for producing plain carpet on mass scale on which further designing can be done by embossing.

- A Com4®jet knitted fabric is a synonym for optimal pilling resistance, minimal seam drifting and highest colour fastness.

- The loop shape factor is not constant for knitted fabrics using core-spun yarn and depending on the structure, the loop shape factors are significantly different between the loop length and between different relaxed states.

- Itema announced the relaunch of its corporate website, revamped to give an enriched and more user-friendly experience through a modern design and new, improved functionality.

- Warp-knitted spacer fabrics produced on the RD 6/1-12 and RD 7/2-12 (EL) are absolutely indispensable nowadays for use as upholstery fabrics and shoe textiles.

- Prashant Westpoint Pvt Ltd, has produced sizing machines for the textile industry for 3-4 years. VLT® AutomationDrives with MCO 305 Motion Control Option provide flexible, reliable and cost-effective yarn sizing and make expensive servo-systems omissible.

- Barre is a problem that results from inconsistencies and is a result of poor management of fibre, yarn, and/or related knitting processes.

- On January 1, 2014 KARL MAYER will acquire the majority of the ownership of LIBA Maschinenfabrik GmbH, which in the future will be integrated into the KARL MAYER group

- SGL Group, the Carbon Company based in Germany, has started production of stretch-broken carbon fibre yarn at its facility in Muir of Ord, Scotland.

- The Hosiery Association's (THA) Board of Directors voted to dissolve the 108 year-old organisation effective December 31, 2013.