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Feb22018 by Textile Planet MagazineNo Comments

Sytec One: The Future of BCF Technology

The Sytec One from Oerlikon Neumag guarantees cost-efficient BCF yarn production in demanding processes. Cost-efficient production of carpet yarns beyond commodity products can constitute a challenge. Highly standardized production systems must strike compromises with regard to throughput, quality or cost-efficiency. Oerlikon develops solutions for this purpose. At the Domotex 2018, the world’s largest trade fair for floor coverings, Oerlikon Neumag presented the Sytec One solution for demanding BCF processes. The Sytec One is a BCF plant with only one end per position. Due to this single-end characteristic, it is particularly well suited for demanding production processes, such as recycled polyester or fine filaments. The reason: In the event of a yarn break, only one end breaks. Al

Jan192018 by Textile Planet MagazineNo Comments

The second generation: Draw Frame IDF

Spinning - Yarn

There is no easier way to earn money than through process reduction. Machines that are not needed require no investment and no operating costs. This applies to draw frames in rotor spinning. In modern rotor spinning, conventional draw frames are not necessary. In connection with the Integrated Draw Frame IDF, thousands of Trützschler cards successfully produce high-quality slivers for rotor spinning. The advantages in terms of quality and economic efficiency are well known: Improved yarn quality and product quality Improved running behaviour of the rotor spinning machines Significantly reduced space requirement Savings in energy costs Less cans and reduced personnel requirement IDF 2 The launch of the second generation, the IDF 2, has expanded the spectrum of appl

Jan192018 by Textile Planet MagazineNo Comments

Itema: Three Weaving Technologies

Genel

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 yarn, multifilament yarn with high tenacity, and multiple pick i...

Jan192018 by Textile Planet MagazineNo Comments

USTER® STATISTICS a Unique Invention

Spinning - Yarn

One of the pioneers of USTER® STATISTICS tells the story of origins and development; Evolution of a unique invention for textile quality. This year USTER® STATISTICS celebrates its 60th anniversary – so it is fitting to review the origins of this world-renowned textile benchmarking tool. And what better way than to hear the story first hand from someone who was closely involved right from the start? Peter Hättenschwiler, who devoted his entire working life to USTER®, reveals the facts behind the remarkable success of a concept which was never actually intended to become quite so ‘famous’. Peter Hättenschwiler celebrated his 90th birthday on September 26. He was born in St. Gallen (Switzerland), a city dubbed the ‘lace capital’. Demand for lace and embroidery fluctuated during the 20t

Jan122018 by Textile Planet MagazineNo Comments

Wacker Opened New Technical Center In Istanbul

General

Wacker opened new technical center for construction, textile and consumer-care applications in Istanbul. Wacker Chemie AG is expanding its range of services in Turkey with today’s official opening of a technical center for construction, textile and consumer-care applications in Istanbul. The technical facility serves as an application and test laboratory for polymeric binders and silicones needed in the region’s construction, textile, household and cosmetics industries. By broadening its local expertise in application technology and service, the Group can now offer its customers and business partners even better local support. “Our customers’ rising sales volumes are being joined by higher quality and service requirements, which we are now even better able to meet with our new local test

Jan122018 by Textile Planet MagazineNo Comments

Revolutionary HDR Solution from Jeanologia

Dyeing – Finishing

Jeanologia presents its revolutionary generation of laser that reduces the marking times up to 30%. The leading Spanish company in sustainable technology for garment finishing has designed and patented the High Dynamic Range (HDR), the new hyperbolic system that simplifies the way of designing, initiating a new era in laser production in the textile industry. This innovative technology guarantees the designers “What you see is what you get” since Jeanologia’s HDR system increases the contrast of the dynamic tones of the image, obtaining a level of depth closer to reality and thereby achieving a more natural and 3D design. Production using laser will never be the same, HDR has started a new era in the textile industry. For the last 5 years Jeanologia has focused on innovative solutio

Jan122018 by Textile Planet MagazineNo Comments

Tropic Knits Reaching its Vision with Brückner

Dyeing – Finishing

CDL KNITS / TROPIC KNITS strike a new path in textile finishing with BRÜCKNER. The TROPIC KNITS Group located in Mauritius is with 3.000 employees one of the biggest producers of high-quality fine knit garments in the Indian Ocean. Well-known international brands from Europe, U.S. and South Africa are among the company’s most important customers since many years. The textile industry has changed very much particularly in the past years, not least caused by a changed consumer behavior: increased online shopping, shorter production lead-times, fast fashion cycles and quick turnaround for new collections coupled with high quality customer demands at the right price. And, in addition to that, the focus has been on sustainable production meaning compliance to environmental standards and s