#Knitting & Hosiery

2012-12-21

KARL MAYER Academy: A new course on the ML 46 will be available as of January 2013 and the first series of courses in India was held in September 2012

Fig. 1: Classes at the KARL MAYER Academy Germany (c) 2012 Karl Mayer

KARL MAYER not only supplies state-of-the-art production machines, it also passes on its experience and knowledge to its clients to enable them to carry out their day-to-day operations – true to its promise, “We care about your future”.

The KARL MAYER Academy gives students practical information on warp knitting, and demand for the courses is high. In this year alone, training courses for roughly 200 participants from textile companies all over the world were held at the German headquarters in Oberthausen (Fig. 1). The content and structure of the training courses are constantly being adapted and expanded to suit the requirements of the customers. A training course on the ML 46 in Oberthausen and the opening of the KARL MAYER Academy India are designed to increase the transfer of knowledge between the company and its clients. The new Academy opened in September of this year and will offer a programme of courses.

The Academy in Germany has expanded its programme of courses on lace production A course on the ML 46 will be available as of January 2013 in the KARL MAYER Academy Germany, with the aim of extending the range of courses available to lace producers. The training machine for this course was assembled in Obertshausen this year. It is 134" wide, has a gauge of E 24, and is equipped with all the technical features typical of modern multibar raschel machines. In the main, these include the tried-and-tested string bar concept for producing patterns and the KAMCOS® computer platform with Motion Control /Multi Speed functions for controlling the main machine operations. The ML 46 can reach maximum speeds of 900 min-1. The new ML course is designed to instruct the trainees on how to use this innovative multibar lace machine in a way that is based on what actually happens in practice; they are also given ample opportunity to ask questions. The course lasts two weeks and is held in English, Spanish or German. Please contact Josefin Sindl at academy@karl mayer.com.

Courses begin at the KARL MAYER Academy India In June of this year, KARL MAYER opened its own Academy in India to support the emerging Indian textile industry. The new training centre is located in Surat at the offices of KARL MAYER’s representative for the region, A.T.E. Two courses are currently available:

an Operator Course, which is designed to provide basic information on how to operate the machines and
a Warp Knit Basic course, which provides participants with basic information on warp knitting technology and its patterning possibilities.

The first series of courses, comprising the Operator and the Warp Knit Basic Courses, took place from 3 to 5 September and then from 6 to 13 September - with virtually the same number of participants on both courses. Robert Kuna from the KARL MAYER Academy Germany welcomed five participants from two different local companies. Working in tandem with each other, this guest instructor conducted the first training course at the KARL MAYER Academy India, assisted by Srilesh Trilokekar, who will be in charge of the courses in future. In the next series of courses, which was held from 20 to 22 September and from 24 September to 1 October, the roles of the two instructors were reversed. This dual training approach was beneficial all round. Whereas the Indian head of training was able to gather some last-minute snippets of information before he went “solo”, the students were able to profit from the knowledge of both instructors. They were extremely keen to get to grips with the technology of the training machine, an HKS 3-M; they analysed the various lappings (Fig. 2), and developed their own patterns. This hands-on approach was very well received.

Fig. 2: Participants on the first warp knitting course in India

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.