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Sep112018 by Textile Planet MagazineNo Comments

An Exhibition Full of Future Opportunities

Industry 4.0, Knitting, Sustainability & Recycling

KARL MAYER's theme in ITMA ASIA + CITME: Digitalization and sustainability KARL MAYER will be presenting its latest innovations at ITMA ASIA + CITME, which will be held from 15 to 19 October 2018. This global company is using its latest developments to tackle the changes taking place in the world today. “The mega trends of digitalisation and sustainability are changing the world as we know it. As an innovative global market leader, we see these changes as an opportunity for our customers. At ITMA ASIA+ CITME, we will be showing our visitors how KARL MAYER is implementing these strategic themes, digitalisation and sustainability by delivering integrated solutions offering a wide range of advantages,” says KARL MAYER’s Managing Director, Arno Gärtner. KARL MAYER can be found in the Exh

Sep102018 by Textile Planet MagazineNo Comments

Stäubli’s Machines at Exintex Trade Fair

Weaving

Stäubli continues to be the address of reliable performance, technical excellence and proven technology. Stäubli, which produces high quality systems for more than a century of superficial weaving industry, will be among the exhibitors when the Exintex trade fair opens its doors in Puebla, Mexico this October. This major business platform for the Latin American textile industry is taking place within a challenging economic environment. 110-111 will have an excellent opportunity to find out how Stäubli’s solutions for workflow automation, automated weaving preparation, shedding for frame and Jacquard weaving, and sock knitting can help them optimize their mill operations and reinforce their market position. SAFIR S40 – automatic drawing in for denim and gray material warps With th

Sep52018 by Textile Planet MagazineNo Comments

Ahead of Progress with Monforts at ITMA Asia + CITME

Industry 4.0

The potential of Industry 4.0, in combination with the drive to reduce waste and minimise raw materials usage, has led to some significant new developments by Monforts. At this year’s ITMA Asia + CITME, in Hall 6 at booth H6/D05, visitors can learn about the company’s latest Qualitex 800 control system, which along with the Web-UI app, allows the remote visualisation of Monforts technologies via smart phones and tablet devices. “We are already embracing many Industry 4.0 principles in our approach to new machine concepts and the Qualitex 800 has all the intuitive features operators will be familiar with from touchscreen devices,” explains Monforts Vice-President of Sales and Marketing Klaus Heinrichs. “It is making navigation extremely easy for operators, cutting down the time requir

Sep42018 by Textile Planet MagazineNo Comments

Stylish Apparel Lace Produced on an MLF 60/32

Weaving

Fine lace makes fine clothes KARL MAYER launched a new generation of highly efficient, multibar fall-plate machines at ITMA 2015. The productivity of the first machine in this range, the MLF 46/24, 242", was twice that of its predecessor. This new machine became very well established on the market, and was upgraded the following year in time for the ITMA ASIA + CITME 2016 exhibition by equipping it with more guide bars. The MLF 60/32 delivers the same efficiency and quality as the low-bar version, but enables a wider range of patterns to be produced. Larger and more opulent motifs and a wide variety of edge borders can be worked. The samples of all-over lace shown here illustrate the exceptional features of the MLF 60/32. The samples were produced in a gauge of E 24 and, despite thei...

Aug312018 by Textile Planet MagazineNo Comments

TEXHUB İstanbul, With Its New Event Date, Will Take Place in 2019

Fairs, Textile

It was decided TEXHUB Istanbul Fabric, Accessory, Yarn, Fiber and Pattern Fair to take place on 16-18 November 2019 in order to increase its contribution to the textile sector to the highest level. TEXHUB Istanbul Fabric,Accessory, Yarn, Fiber and Pattern Fair,which was first planned to take place on 7-9 November 2018, is postponed to 16-18 November 2019 so that its contribution to the textile sector is on the highest level. TEXHUB Istanbul, which is organized by Duty Group,a company that is known for its exhibition activities, and Tengda Exhibition Co. Ltd., one of China’s leading organization companies, is postponed after the requests of Turkish and Chinese participant companies due to the dollar exchange rate all over the world. It was decided TEXHUB Istanbul, which is a fair tha

Aug292018 by Textile Planet MagazineNo Comments

Fashion Industry is Ready to Take Responsibility

Textile

Hosted for the 11th time by Turkey Clothing Manufacturers' Association, The Istanbul Fashion Conference will take place on 3-4 October with the participation of a large number of brands. With the "Responsible Fashion" concept, the pulse of the fashion industry will be kept. The Istanbul Fashion Conference, which has been held since 2008, will bring together the important names of the sector-leading brands in Istanbul, which will be organized in Çırağan Palace. Participants, who will meet under the concept of "Responsible Fashion" will closely follow the trends of fashion. The TGSD will address the importance of sustainability to future generations, while also emphasizing the responsibility that should be taken by them. The changes in Turkey, the past,present and the future, the tran

Aug272018 by Textile Planet MagazineNo Comments

Groz-Beckert with Sewing Division at Konfeksiyon Makinesi in Turkey

Fairs, Textile

Konfeksiyon Makinesi will host the most important regional trade fair for sewing and clothing in Istanbul, Turkey, from 20 to 23 September 2018. Groz-Beckert will be exhibiting its Sewing product range once again this year at the "Tüyap" exhibition center. The focus at Booth 618, in Hall 6 will be on the INH Quality Management and the Sewing Online Customer Portal. Groz-Beckert is the world’s leading provider of industrial machine needles, precision parts and fine tools as well as systems and services for the production and joining of textile fabrics. The products and services support the fields of knitting, weaving, felting, tufting, carding and sewing. The family-owned company, founded in 1852, employed more than 8,800 people and generated a turnover of around €740 Mio. in 2017. Groz-

Aug162018 by Textile Planet MagazineNo Comments

Belgium, Czech Republic, Germany and Taiwan Pavilions to Join Cinte Techtextil

Fairs

From 4 – 6 September, leading innovations and technologies from around the world will feature in the Shanghai New International Expo Centre for Cinte Techtextil China 2018. With a growing technical textile market in China and Asia, big industry names will come to showcase new products. The Belgium, Germany and Taiwan Pavilions are predicted to draw a crowd with their return, while the Czech Republic Pavilion makes its debut appearance. Fresh innovation from the Taiwan Pavilion The Taiwan Pavilion lives up to its reputation as one of the leading sources of industry innovation. Ten exhibitors in the Taiwan Pavilion will showcase a variety of innovations ideal for a number of industries. With advances in medical and hygiene product technologies, exhibitors Web- Pro Corporation will offe

Aug142018 by Textile Planet MagazineNo Comments

ITMA 2019 was Fully Booked by the Application Deadline

Fairs

The world’s leading textile and garment technology exhibition, ITMA 2019 is gearing up for another vibrant showcase of the latest trends, technologies and materials. Commented Mr Fritz P. Mayer, president of CEMATEX, “The response for ITMA 2019 is so overwhelming that we have not been able to meet the demand for space despite adding two more exhibition halls. ITMA is a show for the industry, by the industry. Hence, we are of the opinion that ITMA should feature a wide spectrum of cutting-edge solutions from as many solutions providers as possible, whether established or new-to-market.” Mr Charles Beauduin, chairman of ITMA Services, which organises ITMA 2019, elaborated: “As an international platform, our priority is to accommodate as many eligible applicants as possible to particip

Aug132018 by Textile Planet MagazineNo Comments

Quality, Reliability and Productivity with The New Monforts Felt Compactor Range

Knitting

The new Easy Compact range from Monforts has been specifically designed for the advanced compacting of open width knitted fabrics. Compacting is an essential stage in the finishing process, with a decisive influence on the final quality of knitted styles such as jerseys, piques, interlocks, plushes and ribs. It perfectly controls shrinkage and reduces yarn slippage while providing fabrics with a smooth, soft, fluffy and silky touch, adding lustre and improving opacity. The stretching field of the new Monforts Easy Compact is equipped with a vertical chain return and its twin felts guarantee controlled shrinkage and the lowest possible shrinkage values. They are constructed from 100% Nomex® to ensure a long lifetime and durability, even under high process temperature conditions. As