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Apr152019 by Textile Planet MagazineNo Comments

Groz-Beckert Demonstrates Its Innovative Strength at Techtextil and Texprocess Fair

Research, development, production, planning and consulting – experts from all sectors will come together at the Techtextil and Texprocess Fair, from 14 to 17 May 2019. With a special focus on the trend theme "Urban Living – City of the Future", the two leading trade fairs for technical textiles and nonwovens present a glimpse into the future of the industry. Also present at the Fair: Groz-Beckert – the world's leading supplier of industrial machine needles will exhibit its comprehensive product and service portfolio in the Knitting, Weaving, Felting, Carding and Sewing product areas in Hall 3.0, Booth F03. In the area of Knitting, Groz-Beckert is exhibiting its portfolio for the product areas of circular knit, legwear, knitwear and flat knitwear. The focus is on system solutions – p

Mar152019 by Textile Planet MagazineNo Comments

Highlights From The Universe of High-Performance Warp Knits

Fairs, Knitting, Nonwoven

KARL MAYER is inviting the sector to an exchange of ideas at Techtextil, 14 - 17 May 2019 in Frankfurt. KARL MAYER is showcasing warp-knitted textiles having an exceptional level of performance in hall 3.0/E 18 at Techtextil 2019 in Frankfurt. On show will be products with integrated electrical conductivity and shaping characteristics from the new TEXTILE MAKERSPACE platform, an extremely efficient textile solution for protecting buildings, and a completely new generation of warp-knitted spacer textiles. KARL MAYER is also inviting people to attend an in-house show, to be held at the same time as the fair, at its headquarters in nearby Obertshausen. This event is easily accessible by bus transfer and will be premiering a new nonwovens machine for the visitors. KARL MAYER is also a tre

Mar132019 by Textile Planet MagazineNo Comments

Seductive Velour For The Skin

Knitting, Weaving

Ultra-soft stretch velour produced on an HKS-3M brings a touch of cosiness to apparel. The supersoft, stretch, high-end velour fabric on this page is setting the trend in the apparel sector. This cuddlesome textile caresses the skin and body. With its gentle drape, it contours the female form with seductive lines, and its attractive shimmer adds a touch of glamour. It can be used to produce eyecatching evening wear, which emphasising the body, as well as comfortable lounge wear for relaxing on the sofa. The ultra-comfortable pieces range from silky pyjamas, through tracksuits, to bathrobes and under garments, and have also been acceptable attire for the street since 2017. This casual look is in high demand from both men and women alike, especially during the cold months of the year.

Jan292019 by Textile Planet MagazineNo Comments

Textile-Circuit From KARL MAYER

Knitting

KARL MAYER established warp knitting technology produces highly innovative E-textiles. Textiles can be used for heating, cooling and lighting. They can measure the heart rate, as well as monitor soil erosion on slopes, and can even be launched into space for use as space reflectors – as long as they are electrically conductive. The electrical conductivity of warp-knitted textiles is the subject of extensive development work at KARL MAYER. In this project, entitled “textile-circuit”, multibar raschel machines are used with and without a jacquard facility to incorporate conductive yarns directly into the textile during manufacture. The first results are now available and show what can be achieved, including the use of textiles for remote control. The original control tool and its produ

Jan182019 by Textile Planet MagazineNo Comments

The TM WEFT is Launched Successfully in China

Knitting

A well attended in-house event was held in Changzhou from15.-18.01.2019 to launch KARL MAYER’s new warp knitting machine with weft insertion. KARL MAYER has developed a new warp knitting machine with weft insertion, the TM WEFT, and successfully launched this new machine at an in-house show held at its Chinese subsidiary in Changzhou. Representatives from more than ten companies came every day between 15 and 18 January 2019 to attend the machine presentation, and these included knitters and weavers, as well as finishers interested in moving into textile production. The guests travelled from all over China, mainly from Jiangsu and Zheijiang, as well as from Shandong and Hebei. They were all impressed by the cost:benefit ratio of the machines on show. Two models of the TM WEFT, 247", E 24

Dec182018 by Textile Planet MagazineNo Comments

Stäubli at Domotex

Knitting, Weaving

Stäubli will be exhibiting its creative binding technologies and outdoor carpets in the spotlight at Domotex. With its ALPHA 500 carpet weaving systems of the product line Schönherr carpet systems, Stäubli supplies high-performance machinery to the world’s leading carpet producers. These highly flexible machines enable the production of a wide variety of carpets, from modern cut-pile to artificial turf, ultra-high-density rugs, and wall-to-wall applications. Schönherr carpet systems is a trendsetter in binding technology, and this will be evidenced by the latest carpet samples on display at Booth G43 in Hall 6 at Domotex in Hannover, including vintage carpets with a realistic used look, outdoor carpets, and much more. Modern, used-look carpets remain a strong trend, till now mai

Dec72018 by Textile Planet MagazineNo Comments

KARL MAYER : An Ambassador for Warp Knitting at ISPO Munich

Knitting

A performance show of functional, warp-knitted textiles The textile machinery manufacturer, KARL MAYER, is participating more and more in shows concentrating on applications and end-uses. “We want to pick up customers at key textile areas and introduce them to something new by offering innovative textiles and concepts,” says Oliver Mathews, the Sales Manager of the Business Unit Warp Knitting, when speaking about the aims behind this decision. The next important date in KARL MAYER’s diary of events is ISPO Munich. KARL MAYER can be found here on stand 408 in hall C4 of Messe München – right at the centre of the exhibition’s trends hub. KARL MAYER will be demonstrating the performance features of warp-knitted textiles on an area of 120 m², surrounded by the latest fabrics, styles and acc

Dec52018 by Textile Planet MagazineNo Comments

BRÜCKNER Machines in Indonesian Market

Knitting, Weaving

Indonesian textile company satisfied from the 6th BRÜCKNER stenter. Indonesia is one of the most important clothing and textile exporting countries worldwide and HARA-PAN KURNIA is a part of this industry for over 45 years. The company is not only oriented in producing and selling high quality fabrics, they also strive to produce them in a more environmentally friendly process. HARAPAN KURNIA is certified for ISO9001, Oekotex and USA Cotton and focus on local social engagement. The company’s goal is to be the leader in textile business by developing new and fash-ionable products with modern and eco-friendly technology as well as supported by Indonesia’s skilled human resources. The company has in total 300 employees, a turnover of 50 million EUR per year and their annual growth rate

Dec32018 by Textile Planet MagazineNo Comments

New Curtains and Sustainable Terry Articles

Fairs, Knitting, Textile

KARL MAYER will set trends in an in-house show that will be held at Heimtextile Fair. For the first time after roughly 40 years, KARL MAYER will again take part in Heimtextil in Frankfurt/Main. At the trade fair to be held from 8 to 11 January 2019, this innovative textile machine manufacturer will be introducing some worldwide novelties around the topics of terry fabrics and curtains. For this purpose, the company received from the organizers a stand located in the exhibition’s Trend Forum. There, KARL MAYER will be present on Stand K 65 in Hall 3.0 with an information booth. At the same time, an In-house Show will take place at the company’s headquarters in Obertshausen, which can easily be reached by shuttle bus. Machines and new textile developments will be shown there. KARL MAYE

Nov142018 by Textile Planet MagazineNo Comments

The Future of Warp Knitting : Digital, Sustainable and Technically Innovative

Knitting, Sustainability & Recycling, Weaving

KARL MAYER impresses its visitors with an innovative show at ITMA ASIA + CITME, 15.–19.10.2018 in Shanghai The five-day-long ITMA ASIA + CITME trade fair ended on 19. October, and for many exhibitors it was a good opportunity to present their companies and their innovations to a broad specialist audience, and this was also valid for KARL MAYER. “ITMA ASIA + CITME 2018 was a successful show, with many visitors from China and also from other countries in and around Asia. Our stand was THE meeting-point for the sector, with its modern design, innovative machines and solutions designed to cater for current trends. We have shown that we are also pioneers in the future issues of sustainability and digitisation, and we are opening up new opportunities for our clients,” says Arno Gärtner, KA