Gerber Technology has acquired San Francisco-based Avametric, one of the world’s leading cloth simulation technology, to provide end-to-end 3D solution for the fashion industry. Avametric develops and enables fashion brands to deliver accurate 3D renderings of their products on customisable avatars for e-commerce and augmented reality (AR) applications. This move will position Gerber as the leader in 3D for the fashion and apparel industry. The acquisition follows 12 months of collaboration

Courtesy: Sonoco Sonoco, a diversified global packaging company, has taken over the remaining 70-per cent interest in the joint venture of Conitex Sonoco, a vertically integrated company manufacturing paper-based cones and tubes for textile industry. The Conitex Sonoco joint venture was formed in 1998 between Texpack and Sonoco’s former North America textile cone business. Texpack is a Spanish-based global provider of paper-based packaging products. Sonoco acquired the remaining 70-perc

Courtesy: Rotorcraft Rotorcraft, an innovator in spinning technology, will introduce New Generation Drafting (NGD) at ITMA Asia beginning October 15 in Shanghai. Combined into NGD, the Switzerland-based company provides a simple and effective solution for drafting that is second to none. NGD consists of the RT3 top arm and the mechanical compacting system Green Compact RoCoS. The well-known mechanical compacting system Green Compact RoCoS combines superior yarn quality with remarkable power

Courtesy: EFI Electronics For Imaging, (EFI), a world leader in customer-focused digital printing innovation, has appointed William (Bill) D Muir as its new chief executive officer. His appointment will be effective from October 15. Muir will succeed Guy Gecht, who informed the board that he intended to step down as CEO upon the appointment of his successor. Gecht will remain a member of the board of directors and will be an advisor to the CEO. Muir will join EFI's third quarter earnings call,

The 10 per cent US tariffs on $200 billion worth Chinese products that became effective recently will have a modest impact on Taiwan, according to DBS Bank Ltd. Semiconductors, flat panels, electronic components and electronic products, which account for 65 per cent of Taiwan’s total exports to China, are spared from the US tariff list, DBS said in a report. Taiwanese firms manufacturing in China and those exporting intermediate goods to China are mostly from the electronics sector, Ma Tieyi

Fashion for Good and ZDHC are looking for innovators at the forefront of safer chemistry. In this call for applications, companies run for selection into the three-month Fashion for Good-Plug and Play Accelerator, and to take part in the ‘Friends of the Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals (ZDHC) event, to be held on December 7, 2018 in Amsterdam. The Fashion for Good-Plug and Play Accelerator is a 12-week curriculum that offers the opportunity to work alongside Fashion for Good; C&A Fo

Cotton output in the southern African country of Zimbabwe has risen by 76 per cent year-on-year to 130,000 tons in the 2018 marketing season. The output is the highest in nearly five years, and has been achieved due to the government support under the Presidential Inputs Scheme. Owing to steep increase in production, cotton exports are expected to jump.Under the Presidential Inputs Scheme, the government gave various free support initiatives to farmers to help them increase their cotton cultivat

Courtesy: ShefitThe Shefit Ultimate Sports Bra has been found to significantly reduce breast bounce compared to other leading sports apparel companies, according to a study carried out by the Central Michigan University Motion Analysis Centre. The study analysed breast motion related to five common exercises – jumping jacks, running, high knees, side twists, and walking. The subjects, ranging in sizes from A - I cup, engaged in five common exercises – jumping jacks, running, high knees, side

Courtesy: Pexels Future looks bright for the retailers of UK as it has emerged as the biggest online exporter in Europe with clothing as the one of the most preferred categories, says a survey. Leading the way when it comes to buying British is the US where shoppers spent an estimated £12.5 billion on UK exports last year – more than ever before, followed by China. The survey of 34,000 people from 31 countries conducted by Ipso on behalf of PayPal has revealed that one in seven has bought go

Courtesy: Mimaki Europe Mimaki has unveiled the Mimaki TS55-1800, a new digital heat transfer sublimation printer that brings high-end features to the entry and mid-level market such as high-speed one-pass printing at a high-resolution and high ink-density, unattended printing with the new Mini Jumbo Roll and Mimaki’s Nozzle Check and Recovery System for continuous operation. With the release of the TS55-1800, Mimaki delivers on making high-end digital textile printing features available to