Established in 1994 with the vision to strengthen the dignity of the phrase “Made in China”, Zoje has been one of the leading Chinese names in Indian sewing machine market. Present at recently held Knit World through their dealer Vikas Trading Corporation, the progress that Zoje has made in Ludhiana, one of the leading knitwear cluster in the country, has been no less than stupendous. Rohit Aroma, CEO, Vikas Trading Corporation, aptly puts it, “What is remarkable is that Zoje has achieved its leading position in just 5 years since its entry into this market,”

Technical textiles have been among the high growth potential sectors worldwide with increasing number of apparel applications wherein Nonwoven fabrics have been the top gainer. With countries like Taiwan, North America, EU, Korea, Japan and Australia, being among the top manufacturers, the Indian technical textiles industry is also growing at a rapid pace. Although still doing very small quantities compared to the top players, the sector has been growing at an annual rate of 8-10% currently, and is expected to touch the mark of 12-15% in the next few years.

With the competition getting tougher day by day, it has become significant for garment exporters to create their niche and specialize in any one area that gives them an edge over the others. Gurgaonbased Vrishti Impex, a highfashion garment manufacturer exporting mainly to the French market, has recently invested in a digital garment printing machine from Kornit, Avalanche DC Pro, as a strategy to grow and expand its business. In fact, digital printing is one technique which is enticing many garment manufacturers, more so as the international market is now demanding quick turnarounds, smaller runs and life-like prints, all of which are possible with digital printing.

Triburg is the largest and most respected buying house in India, taking up business with total commitment and capability for over 30 years. The company, whose list of customers include big names like Liz Claiborne, Anntaylor, American Eagle, Nautica, Polo, PVH, Mothershood, Sean John & Armani Exchange, felt the need of the apparel export industry to set up a state-of-the-art learning institute that could produce professionals instilling both knowledge and skill needed by merchants to face global competition.

Surface printing has always been an extremely popular option for garment ornamentation, the main reason for which is the creativity it allows with the designs. Every year the complexity of designs in demand is increasing

Santoni Group, an established name in knitting machine technology around the world has taken a step forward by introducing the first seamless warp knitting machine SDW8. “So far, all the seamless machines installed all over the world are of weft knitting system. As part of our determination to remain leaders in seamless we have been inevitably drawn into looking at the possibilities of making seamless garments also in the other Warp or Rascel knitting system,” says Henry Alphandery from the Santoni group.

Keeping with its own tradition of bringing out novel and innovative products Turkish finishing machine manufacturer Malkan launched pneumatic vertical jacket sleeve pucker press UPP40DI. Its special design eliminates puckering problem at the jacket sleeve which happens due to seam opening process. The fabric culmination over sleeve surface after attaching sleeve inner seams is also reduced drastically. All this is ensured due to even pressure distribution by vertical pressing process.

Whether it’s ‘boom time’, a ‘recession’ or just a ‘downturn’, the IMB, Cologne will always remain the ideal place for technology providers and seekers from around the world to meet, see and discuss the latest innovations in garment technology.

Juki has come up with innovative DDL-9000A series of its single needle lockstitch machines. Among the various useful features of the machine is its feed efficiency. The amount of vertical movement under the presser bar is reduced.

Avery Dennison, a Fortune 500 Company with sales of $ 6.7 billion in 2008, is a recognized industry for innovative and decorative solutions for businesses and consumers worldwide. It will display its latest RFID, eco-friendly and printing solutions, including the new SNAP 700 multimedia printer, at the IMB Show in Cologne.