09/13/2018 / Last updated : 09/13/2018 daisen News

Asahi Kasei Presents New Fibrillation Finishing Technology for Bemberg Fabrics

Velutine Evo is a new finishing refinement technology developed in the Japanese laboratories of Asahi Kasei Corporation that offers a premium finish to the best qualities of the classic Bemberg peach skin touch. As part of the company’s continuous innovation, Velutine Evo brings better environmental, energy and water profiles for the benefit of Bemberg partners in the manufacture of their ranges. It sets a new benchmark for everyday luxury with a new generation of fibrillation technology. The roll out of the Velutine Evo technology will flow from the activation of Bemberg partners who have their own, vertical in-house dyeing and finishing expertise. They include Ipeker, Ekoten and Matias & Araujo […]
09/12/2018 / Last updated : 09/12/2018 daisen News

Shima Seiki to Exhibit at Première Vision Paris

           Shima Seiki Mfg., Ltd. will exhibit at Première Vision Paris this month. The company will once again participate in the Knitwear Solutions category for the flatbed knitting sector as sole machine technologist, following its successful participation in past editions. On display will be the company’s SVR123SP computerized knitting machine that features a special loop presser bed, capable of producing hybrid inlay fabrics that feature both knit and weave characteristics. Demand for such unique fabrics are very high across a wide range of applications, from fashion apparel to sportswear, innerwear, outerwear, uniforms and other functional clothing, as well as wearable technology and technical textiles. Knitted accessory items will also be […]
09/12/2018 / Last updated : 09/12/2018 daisen News

Japan’s Nonwoven Fabric Production Grows 3.7% in H1

According to revised production statistics released by the Japanese Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, the nation’s production of nonwoven fabrics during January-June 2018 increased by 3.7% year-on-year to 173,610 tons. Production increased across the board with the exception of other nonwoven fabrics, confirming that demand continues to be strong. By item, the production of spunbonded/meltblown fabrics, which had been decreasing as manufacturers expand their overseas production, turned upward with a 2.8% growth to 51,886 tons, as demands continues to remain vigorous centering on materials for sanitary goods and daily commodities. Spunlaced fabric production sharply increased by 11.2% to 25,246 tons, because makers increased their production as applications in wet […]