Machinery

Stoll Diversifies CMS Family With 703 KI Knit And Wear

Textile Insights April 16, 2024

Stoll has further diversified the offering of its CMS family by launching the CMS 703 KI, which is a knit and wear model for the production of finished articles. The new model offers many benefits through the proven, innovative technology features from Stoll like highest productivity, and above

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Knitwear Lab Helps Vision Become Reality Through R&D

Textile Insights January 13, 2024

Knitwear Lab helps vision become reality as the creative think tank, offers capacities in the areas of R&D, design, knitwear development and production of prototypes and that too in small quantities. The objective of the innovative projects range from medical products and high-tech sportswear to smart textiles with integrated sensors. Sustainability activities are also

Machinery

Aracne Launches Predictive Quality Control While Knitting Fabrics

Textile Insights December 27, 2023

Aracne has developed a groundbreaking predictive quality control system for knitwear manufacturing, which can reduce production defects by over 50 percent and promote sustainability. Aracne’s technology, which combines photonic and Internet of Things (IoT) systems with artificial intelligence algorithms, can predict potential manufacturing faults before fabric production

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Karl Mayer Upgrades HKS 3-M ON Tricot Machine With New Features

Textile Insights September 22, 2023

Karl Mayer has upgraded its HKS 3-M ON model of Tricot machine, which has been named HKS 3-M ON PLUS. This upgrade allows net-like fabrics to be produced in a variety of densities and structures. “These fabrics include square marquisettes and shoe fabrics, with both also realisable in coarse gauges,” the German company said in […]

Corporates

Santoni Shanghai Acquires Knitting Machine Manufacturer Terrot

Textile Insights September 13, 2023

Shanghai based Santoni Shanghai Knitting Machinery, which has been founded and wholly owned by Italy’s Lonati family, has acquired Terrot GmbH, a German manufacturer of circular knitting machines. “This acquisition is in tune with Santoni Shanghai’s long-term vision to build an ecosystem that aims to reshape and consolidate the circular knitting industry,” the

Corporates

Karl Mayer And Shenghong Group: Redefining Comfortable Business Attire

August 20, 2023

Leading warp knitting machine manufacturer, Karl Mayer, and industrial giant Shenghong Group have partnered to craft cutting-edge 4-way elastic fabrics from a cotton-like yarn, catering to the growing demand for stylish yet comfortable business wear. The collaboration seamlessly amalgamated Karl Mayer’s warp knitting expertise with Shenghong’s man-made fibre

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Knitting Machine Maker Shima Seiki Launches HelpCenter

Textile Insights July 29, 2023

Japanese flatbed knitting solutions provider Shima Seiki has launched its ‘Shima HelpCenter’ customer support site. According to the company, Shima HelpCenter integrates Help, FAQ, Operation Manual, and Glossary functions for Shima Seiki products, and supports cross-content keyword search to improve user convenience. “In addition, the video content provides

Machinery

Karl Mayer Partners Südwolle To Explore Knitting Merino Wool

Textile Insights July 26, 2023

Karl Mayer Group, Südwolle Group and another player in the natural fibres sector will together explore the possibilities of using merino wool for warp knitting technology. “The project was triggered by the increasing market demand for textiles made from sustainable and environmentally friendly materials,” Karl Mayer said in a press release. The cooperation is to […]

Special Report

India’s Textile Machinery Trade Rises In FY2022-23

July 17, 2023

India’s textile machinery imports account for 83% and exports account for 17% share of total textile machinery trade  India’s textile machinery trade with the world totalled US$ 6129.10 million in FY2022-23. The textile machinery imports account for a major share of 83% of India’s total textile machinery trade, while exports account for the remaining 17% […]

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VSK Showing AI Powered Knitting Machine At Premiere Vision

Textile Insights July 4, 2023

Shanghai based VSK Tech will be showing NAO Virtual Knitting Machine at Premiere Vision, which can realise 100 different fabric structures per second and display on screen, different fabric structures and garment mockups in real time. VSK uses self-patented AI technology to simulate fabric construction in real time, displaying digital fabric and garments styles, combining