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May92018 by Textile Planet MagazineNo Comments

New Investment for Hydroentangled Nonwoven Production from EcoWipes

EcoWipes invests in innovative and sustainable hydroentangled nonwoven technology from Trützschler and Voith. EcoWipes is a young, innovative company that has become a leading manufacturer and converter of private label products for the hydroentangled nonwoven segment. The firm, which is located to the north of Warsaw, was established in 2009 and has now already ordered its third nonwovens production line. EcoWipes has a strong focus on innovation and sustainability and intensively monitors local and global market trends. In view of the rising consumer interest in biodegradable materials, EcoWipes opt for partners Trützschler Nonwovens and Voith to supply the new production line. The progressive and sustainable WLS (wet-laid spunlacing) concept developed by the two companies for manufa

May92018 by Textile Planet MagazineNo Comments

Montex 8500 Stenter Redesigned with Qualitex 800

Dyeing – Finishing

Since the launch of the new Qualitex 800 visualization system for the advanced Montex 8500 stenter, it has met the highest acceptance and appreciation by textile machine operators and mill managers worldwide due to its intuitive and easy operation. Due to the overwhelming success and as a further step towards harmonization, Monforts has now launched this ‘child play’ machine operation tool for all its continuous dyeing ranges (Thermex) and Sanfor compressive shrinking ranges (Monfortex), as well as for all coating units (texCoat). Slider Mill managers appreciate the optional data bank connection and the setup preprogramming. Qualitex 800 features the ‘slider’ effect on a 23 inch screen for quick access to the relevant machine parameters and a free programmable dashboard for comp

May92018 by Textile Planet MagazineNo Comments

French Touch With Textiles

Textile

The French Textile Machinery Manufacturers are the sixth textile machinery exporter worldwide. They have a total annual consolidated turnover of 1 billion Euros. They are the sixth textile machinery exporter worldwide. They are particularly strong in long fibre spinning (wool, acrylic …), yarn twisting and control (including technical yarns), space-dyeing, heat setting for carpet yarns, carpet systems, dyeing and finishing, felts and belts for finishing processes, nonwovens, air conditioning of textile plants and recycling processes of textile materials. We thank Evelyne Cholet, their association Secretary General, for the interview. What kind of approach-method does UCMTF (French Textile Machinery Manufacturers Association) members work through in terms of quality and technologic

May92018 by Textile Planet MagazineNo Comments

USTER® Total Testing Center Concept at ITM 2018

Spinning - Yarn

USTER® Total Testing Center is already a hit with spinners. Integrated data analysis with USTER® TESTER 6 brings multiple advantages for owners, managers and yarn sellers. The practical benefits delivered by USTER® TESTER 6 range from assured quality control to expert process analysis and optimization of the entire spinning mill with the USTER® Total Testing Center. It’s no surprise, therefore, that this sixth generation of the renowned USTER® tester has already earned widespread acclaim across every discipline of the yarn manufacturing sector. In less than three years since its introduction, USTER® TESTER 6 has earned positive feedback from spinning mill quality managers for automatic data analysis and alerting features provided by Assistant Q. Production managers appreciate t

May92018 by Textile Planet MagazineNo Comments

Market ACIMIT(Chairman of the Italian Textile Machinery Manufacturers) İncreased Share in Turkish Market

Associations

Alessandro Zucchi, stated that spinning machines take place at the top among the Italian machines demanded by the Turkish textile manufacturers and are followed by the knitting and finishing machines. Italian textile machinery manufacturers, which stand out in the technologies increasing sustainability and efficiency, continue drawing attention in the world markets. Answering the questions of the Textile World Magazine Group, Alessandro Zucchi, Chairman of the Italian Textile Machinery Manufacturers’ Association (ACIMIT), evaluated the first half of 2017 for the Italian textile machinery manufacturers and gave special information on the preferences of the Turkish textile sector. Can you provide information regarding the activities you carry out so as to enhance the international reco

May92018 by Textile Planet MagazineNo Comments

Itema : Three Weaving Technologies

Weaving

The rapier R9500 is the shining star of ITM 2018 Itema is uniquely positioned to offer technical textile manufacturers the top three weft insertion technologies Rapier, Airjet and Projectile, in what is the most comprehensive portfolio on the market today for technical applications to weave the widest range of fabrics. The rapier R9500 loom is by far the most successful rapier loom in recent history. The continuous roll-out of customized special versions tailored for technical applications; including OPW Airbag, Fiber Glass, Bolting Cloth, among others, the wide weaving width up to 540 cm; as well as new and advanced devices make the R9500 by Itema the perfect machine for the manufacture of the full range of technical textiles; including ones with the finest monofilament y

May82018 by Textile Planet MagazineNo Comments

KARL MAYER Warp Knitting Solutions at ITM 2018

Knitting

KARL MAYER is showcasing market-specific and innovative systems for the Turkish market at the ITM exhibition, which is taking place in Istanbul. KARL MAYER has been operating successfully on the Turkish market for many years now, so that it is imperative for this company to exhibit at the ITM trade fair 2018 in Istanbul. KARL MAYER is specifically targeting producers of home textiles and stylish, functional clothing by exhibiting products for the warp knitting sector. For its visitors, this company is presenting a performance show of the HKS 3-M, with a working width of 218″, and has prepared a number of decorative islands to illustrate a variety of applications. The focus of these platforms, which are designed to provide inspiration, are lace fabrics for creating stylish apparel, te

May82018 by Textile Planet MagazineNo Comments

Autoconer 6 with E³

Spinning - Yarn

Autoconer 6; measurably more productive and economical. Even if the winding machine is only responsible for about 10-15% of the energy consumption (compressed air and electrical energy) when considering the classic ring spinning process, these criteria play an important role in assessing the performance of the machine. Comparative measurements in the package winding sector show that the Autoconer 6 is not only more productive than the competitors; it also consumes less energy and compressed air and uses the valuable raw material more sparingly. Provided with the latest equipment and E³ certification and with optimum settings, the Autoconer is the most efficient and cost-effective automatic winding machine on the market. Realistic comparison in a spinning mill In a spinning mill in

May82018 by Textile Planet MagazineNo Comments

ITM 2018 was hosting World Premiers

Fairs

With the participation of hundreds of manufacturers, each developing leading technologies in their respective fields, and the visits of the worldwide industry investors and trade delegations the event was turn into a textile show. ITM Exhibition; in addition of being the largest exhibition of Turkey and Middle East in its field, is also one f the most important organizations of the industry globally. The ITM 2016 Exhibition, which was held between 1-4 June 2016 with a 100% occupancy rate, hosted 1200 exhibitors and representatives and approximately 50,000 visitors from 76 countries worldwide. A new record broken on both exhibitor and visitor basis at the ITM 2018 where all the halls are full of. ITM 2018 became a textile technology feast with the participation of the leade

May82018 by Textile Planet MagazineNo Comments

Two Good News for Turkish Cotton

Fibers

There are developments going on for Turkish cotton growers that led them be hopeful from the future. “GMO Free Turkish Cotton” project developed by National Cotton Council (UPK) and İzmir Commodity Exchange (İTB) will be introduced under Turkey Promotion Group. Incentives for manufacturers who store their products in licensed storehouses are also in effect. İTB President of the Assembly and UPK Chairman of the Board Barış Karagöz reviewed these recent developments. Barış Karagöz said the cotton that is grown in Turkey still do not meet the consumption. Kocagöz; “We are forced to import around 600 to 900 thousand tonnes in order to close the consumption gap for a long time now. But our production which has hit the rock bottom with 400 thousand tonnes will reach 850 thousand