Christian Wijnants was announced the winner of the 2013 International Woolmark Prize, during the final award event held at the ME Hotel. Natalie Massenet, Chairman of the British Fashion Council opened the event; a judging panel including ...
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The AWEX Regional Indicators finished 0.5% lower, on average, at sales in Sydney, Melbourne, and Fremantle this week when the US exchange rate rose by 0.3%. It was a mixed sale this week with a good start on Tuesday, an easing on ...
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The Woolmark Company Hong Kong office has joined forces with Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) in a bid to get artists working with wool, drawing the fibre into the world of art, via Haptic InterFace. Haptic InterFace 2012 lauched a new ...
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“H&M for Brick Lane Bikes brings together the fashion, function and heritage of cycling. Each piece has been designed so it can be worn on or off the bike, inspired by the vibrant colours and specialist knowledge which make Brick Lane ...
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Yarns have rarely looked as spring-like, light and airy as in the recent Pinks, whites and blues set the lead in the colour panoply for a fresh look at 2014, which featured an explosion of invigorating yet elegant colour. Blues ranged ...
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Austria-based yarn spinner Schoeller GmbH & CoKG has developed a range of colors for Merino wool processed using Enciel technology to produce pure white fiber that enables brilliant colors to be realized in dyeing, according to the company. ...
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The AWEX Regional Indicators finished 0.5% lower, on average, at sales in Sydney, Melbourne and Fremantle this week when the US exchange rate rose by 0.1%. Overall, it was satisfactory market. The EMI finished down by 6¢ (5¢ ...
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Showers Pass introduced its new line of wet weather cycling gloves at the Outdoor Retailer Winter Market here this week. The Crosspoint line combines a merino wool liner with an OutDry waterproof membrane. The line includes four models ...
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The International Woolmark Prize crosses borders and cultures by seeking outstanding and emerging talent from around the world, aligning the support of emerging designers with the evolution of emerging countries. It is an award for the ...
John Smedley has received the first Royal Warrant in its 229 year history. Her Majesty The Queen, through her household, has been purchasing fine knitwear directly from John Smedley for several years. The Royal Warrant of Appointment is ...
The AWEX Regional Indicators finished 4.0% higher, on average, when sales resumed in Sydney, Melbourne and Fremantle this week. The closing US exchange rate was unchanged from the closing rate when sales went into the Christmas break. ...
WHITE RIVER JUNCTION, VT (BRAIN) — Ibex's Shak City Roller was designed as a do-it-all riding jacket. The jacket is made in the U.S. from 100 percent Merino wool. It has reflective piping and a 5-inch zippered chest pocket that ...
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SPINEXPO®,Indigo,Printsource and DG Expo have found New York City a good venue.At SpinExpo,yarn spinners,fiber companies and producers of textile machinery had news.Indigo and Printsource had new exhibitors.DG Expo,a biannual show ...
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Royal fabric supplier Hainsworth, one of Britain’s most historic textile mills, will unveil its 2013 Scarlet & Argent collection at Home, London, January 13-15 (stand K10). Scarlet & Argent by Hainsworth, a stunning collection of ...
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London Collections: Men begin Monday 7th January 2013, celebrating the creative and commercial importance of British menswear, from the heritage brands through to the world’s leading emerging talent. With over 60 of London’s ...