#Knitting & Hosiery

2013-02-01

Speaking of terry fabrics: How does the TM 4 stand the test in the market?

Suzhou Top Clean’s shop floor (c) 2013 Karl Mayer

As far as cleaning textiles and terry fabrics are concerned, the company Suzhou Top Clean Co., LTD. offers clean solutions. The enterprise was established in 2010 and is located in the Jiangsu Province. It produces fluffy textiles made of microfiber in an extremely wide range of articles – the right product in the right design and presentation for every application and for every taste.

+ The usage of the TM 4 T at the Suzhou Top Clean Co., LTD.

For example: cloths, rags and hemp shoes for cleaning glass, cars, floors and suede. Moreover, the company also manufactures a series of textiles for the equipment of cleaning mops but also shower caps, table mats, kerchiefs and spa towels in subdued colours. Altogether ten different kinds of superfine fiber warp-knitted and weft-knitted fabrics belong to the portfolio of Suzhou Top Clean. Besides, it is also fun to use these textiles due to their well-thought-out properties. The products made by Suzhou Top Clean are soft, extremely absorbent and durable – and even more, they also have an attractive look. No matter whether lattice pattern or stripe pattern, 3D honeycomb designs or printed structures, the fashioning of the microfiber articles provides everything that modern textile technology has to offer. The factory covers an area of 6,000 square meters, operating with state-of-the-art machinery. At present the company has around 200 well-trained, experienced staff members and ten professional technicians.

TM 4 machine – a competitive edge Suzhou Top Clean Co., LTD. offers a high in-house production depth. From product development via warp preparation and fabric manufacture up to making-up and quality assurance, the entire production chain takes place in the own company.

The products are also intended for foreign customers. Main buyers of the microfiber knitted goods are Japan and Korea, but above all the economically powerful nations in Europe and America – in other words: markets focusing on quality and innovation. In order to be able to cater for its customers’ high demands, Suzhou Top Clean relies on high-tech machinery. In December 2011 the enterprise installed a tricot machine type TM 4 T supplied by KARL MAYER, and in September 2012 there followed another tricot machine equipped with EL guide bar control system. The articles made on these innovative machines have been arousing a lot of interest on the international market. Typical features of these products are they exceptionally high quality and a wide variety of applications and styles. „By means of KARL MAYER’s machines we are able to further improve our product level and enhance our competitiveness“, explained Zhu Rongfeng, „Our company is working closely with KARL MAYER. We not only benefit from KARL MAYER’s highly efficient machines but we also cooperate in the development and market introduction of new products. It is our main aim to extend our high-end segment“, said the managing director. In the future, too, he wants to further strengthen his cooperation with KARL MAYER.

KARL MAYER presents a textile TEXTRONIC® innovation at ITM 2026

With highly efficient machines and continuous textile innovations, KARL MAYER underscores its role as a reliable partner for discerning top-tier customers. Just in time for ITM 2026 in Istanbul, the industry leader is introducing a true innovation: an eyelash lace with its characteristic fringed look – combined with a previously unattainable 4-way stretch. While the established fabric could until now only be produced as rigid version or with one-dimensional stretch, the new elasticity in both dimensions expands the possibilities for cross-band panel fabrics.

TM WEFT, 270" – More width, more design freedom for the fashion world

KARL MAYER is expanding its successful TM WEFT series with an innovative model that opens up new possibilities, particularly in the fashion & apparel sectors. With a working width of 270", this new machine with weft-insertion not only offers significantly higher output than its narrower counterparts but is also specifically tailored to the demands of dynamic clothing market – particularly in China and Türkiye. A well-thought-out upgrade also ensures even greater design versatility.

ITM 2026: KARL MAYER presents new perspectives

KARL MAYER will once again showcase itself as a strong partner to the Turkish textile industry at ITM in Istanbul from June 9 to 13. At Booth 303 A in Hall 3 of the Tüyap Fair Convention and Congress Center, the industry leader will exhibit solutions for warp knitting, warp preparation, and technical textiles – tailored to a challenging economic environment.

“We need to move away from the price trap and return to a value-driven mindset.”

With its new Textile Innovation Center, KARL MAYER is sending a strong signal for innovation, collaboration, and the future of textile applications. In this interview, Karl Josef Mayer discusses new opportunities in warp knitting, the processing of staple fibres, recycling, the changing role of machinery manufacturers, and why the textile industry must once again focus more strongly on the value of textiles. by Oliver Schmidt

SHIMA SEIKI to show complete knitting and cutting workflow at ITM 2026

Leading computerized flat knitting technology provider SHIMA SEIKI MFG., LTD. of Wakayama, Japan, together with its Turkish representative TETAS IC VE DIS TICARET A.S., will participate in the ITM 2026 International Textile Machinery Exhibition in Istanbul, Türkiye this month with a full product lineup. In addition to flat knitting machines and design software, visitors will also have the opportunity to experience the full range of SHIMA SEIKI textile machinery with its automatic cutting machine exhibit, all geared toward the fashion apparel market as well as non-apparel related businesses.

Mayer & Cie. Global is getting ready for ITM 2026

ITM 2026 marks the beginning of a new chapter for Mayer & Cie. Global. For the first time, the company will present itself to the international textile machinery industry in its new setup: combining proven circular knitting technology engineered in Germany with a clear commitment to its Albstadt headquarters and an internationally shaped, agile management approach.

Mario Jorge Machado re-elected President of EURATEX

The EURATEX General Assembly has re-elected Mario Jorge Machado as President of EURATEX, renewing its confidence in his leadership at a crucial moment for the European textile and clothing industry. The sector is facing rising costs, global competitive pressure and an increasingly challenging transition towards sustainability and digitalisation.

ITM 2026 makes happy participants with its international and qualified visitor profile

ITM 2026 International Textile Machinery Exhibition, one of the most prestigious meeting points of the textile machinery sector, attracted attention in its first three days, particularly with its diverse international visitor numbers. Industry professionals from all over the world had the opportunity to closely examine the latest technology machines and solutions displayed in operation. Thousands of visitors from approximately 100 countries, primarily Egypt, Pakistan, India, Uzbekistan, Syria, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, Morocco, Algeria, and Tunisia, met at the Tüyap Fair and Congress Center for new investment and cooperation opportunities.

DYNEEMA® and NP Aerospace advance personal protection for military servicewomen

Dyneema®, owned by Avient Corporation, an innovator of materials solutions, is supplying its high-performance unidirectional (UD) materials to world-leading armor manufacturer NP Aerospace, enabling the production of armor systems designed specifically to fit the female body. With 2,000 new armor systems, including 4,000 plates, made in the United Kingdom (UK) and delivered in June 2026, this collaboration addresses a long-standing lack of high-quality personal protection specially built for female defense and security personnel.