India ITME

KARL MAYER Targets India’s Growth In Warp Knitting And Technical Textiles At India ITME 2026

Textile Insights October 9, 2026

KARL MAYER will showcase its latest machinery technologies and textile innovations for warp knitting, warp preparation and technical textiles at INDIA ITME 2026, as it looks to capitalise on India’s growing demand for advanced manufacturing solutions and value-added textile products. The

Corporates

Karl Mayer To Celebrate 90 Years Of Textile Innovation In 2027

Textile Insights September 28, 2026

Karl Mayer will mark its 90th anniversary in 2027 with a major event series at its headquarters in Obertshausen, near Frankfurt, Germany, bringing together customers, partners and textile industry experts from around the world. The celebrations, scheduled for September 2027, will focus on technological innovation, new textile applications and future business opportunities

Technology

KARL MAYER Launches Extra-Wide HKS 3-M EL For High-Productivity Sports Textiles

Textile Insights September 15, 2026

KARL MAYER has launched a new extra-wide version of its HKS 3-M EL high-speed tricot machine, designed to deliver high productivity in the manufacture of sports, activewear and other textile applications. The new HKS 3-M EL offers a working width of 330 inches, expandable by a further 10 inches, while achieving production speeds of up […]

Technology

Three Stages, Multiple Customer Benefits: KARL MAYER At ITMA ASIA 2026

Textile Insights September 2, 2026

Innovations for warp knitting, warp preparation and technical textiles across two trade show booths and a product show in Changzhou KARL MAYER will showcase its latest technologies and textile solutions for the Asian market at ITMA ASIA 2026 in Shanghai, addressing key challenges such as rising labour, energy and financing costs, continued price pressure, growing […]

Technology

KARL MAYER Sees Strong Demand For Warp Preparation Technology Amid AI-Driven CCL Boom

Textile Insights August 6, 2026

The rapid expansion of artificial intelligence (AI) is driving unprecedented demand for copper-clad laminates (CCLs), a key material used in the production of printed circuit boards (PCBs) that form the backbone of AI infrastructure. As CCLs are typically reinforced with woven glass fabrics, the trend is creating significant opportunities for KARL MAYER’s Warp Preparation

Machinery

KARL MAYER Expands HKS 2-SE Range With New Variants For Apparel And Home Textiles

Textile Insights July 3, 2026

Germany: KARL MAYER has expanded its HKS 2-SE tricot machine portfolio with two new variants aimed at boosting productivity and widening application possibilities for premium stretch warp knitted fabrics. The new additions include a 312-inch working width model and the HKS 2-SE TWO in the new E 40 gauge, enabling manufacturers to produce a broader […]

Corporates

KARL MAYER Signs Agreement To Transfer Selected STOLL Assets To CIXING Group

Textile Insights June 17, 2026

KARL MAYER has signed an agreement to transfer selected assets from its former STOLL flat knitting business to Ningbo Cixing Co., Ltd., (CIXING Group), marking a significant step in the company’s strategic realignment. Earlier this year, KARL MAYER announced its decision to concentrate on its core business segments Warp Knitting, Warp Preparation and Technical

Corporates

KARL MAYER Deepens Customer Engagement In Türkiye Ahead Of ITM 2026

Textile Insights May 27, 2026

Strengthening its longstanding commitment to the Turkish textile industry, KARL MAYER recently hosted a dedicated Customer Insight Week in Türkiye, strengthening strategic partnerships and deepening collaboration with customers ahead of ITM 2026. Türkiye has remained one of KARL MAYER’s most significant markets for decades. The partnership dates back to 1951, when the

Corporates

Karl Mayer Secures Trademark Victory For PROWARP, PROSIZE And PRODYE

Textile Insights March 17, 2025

Karl Mayer has successfully defended its trademark rights for PROWARP, KARL MAYER PROSIZE and PRODYE after a prolonged legal battle in Turkey. The company, known for its high-performance textile machines, registered these trademarks for its sectional warping machine (2015), sizing machine (2012), and indigo dyeing unit (2018) to safeguard its innovative technology and

Product Launch & Innovation

KARL MAYER Unveils UV-Protective Tricot Fabric At ITMA ASIA + CITME 2024

Textile Insights November 19, 2024

KARL MAYER captivated visitors at ITMA ASIA+CITME 2024 with its innovative tricot fabric in gauge E 44, designed for sun protection clothing. Featured in a stylish outdoor jacket, the fabric combines functionality and comfort, setting new benchmarks in UV protection and wearability. The warp-knitted fabric offers a UV protection factor more than double that of […]