#ITMA-Asia + CITME-2016

2016-09-29

Textile process control and weft straighteners from Mahlo at ITMA Asia

At the ITMA Asia + CITME 2016 Mahlo will introduce latest technologies in textile finishing and drying processes and provide solutions for your individual challenges at their 80 sqm booth (Hall 6 / Booth A23). On display at the Show will be a working demo plant with the new generation of weft straighteners Orthopac RVMC-15 and Orthopac MFRC-15.

Visitors can experience the function of the Mahlo weft straighteners under real conditions, as if installed on a stenter frame. Other topics will be the Orthopac CRVMC, the straightener for carpets and technical textiles, the Atmoset SMT-15, a drum dryer contol or the Orthomax RFMB, the fusion of pin wheel and roller straightening.

Featured Mahlo products at Itma Asia:

Orthopac RVMC-15

The Orthopac RVMC is the universally employable weft straightening system from Mahlo for the correction of web distortions for nearly all applications.

It is precisely designed for the demands of the textile industry and can be adapted to the individual requirement through its modular make-up. The user obtains a sophisticated straightening system with maximum possible customer benefit with respect to versatility and operating convenience.

Through interaction with the suitable scanning system web distortions are corrected exactly and without delay. All this is marked by simple operation of the system and unparalleled rugged construction.

The modular construction allows the system to be configured to meet the demands of changing conditions and requirements.

Pic: OPTIPAC VMC-15 is a most effective process control for stenter frames

Optipac VMC-15 A modular system for measuring, logging and controlling critical process parameters such as dwell time, thread density, residual moisture, m2-weight and exhaust air humidity, etc. across the full width of the product.

This modularly designed process control system, intended mainly for monitoring stenter frames, consists of a number of various modules for measuring and controlling specific process parameters. The system can be expanded at any time depending on need and investment budgets!

The precise monitoring and control of drying processes results in potential energy savings of up to 30%. Productivity and quality of the product are increased and reproducible.

ATMOSET SMT-15 Drum dryers can be found in many production and finishing plants in the textile industry. They dry the product after wet treatment.

Drum driers are normally designed for the heaviest product and therefore usually overdimensioned. Heavy products are dried just correctly, but all other products are overdried. Enormous amounts of energy are thus wasted.

The Atmoset SMT enables a stable and effective drying process. The optimal degree of drying is always reached, regardless of the weight of the product or the web speed. Continuity of the production process and reproducibility of the product quality are ensured.

The energy consumption of the dryers drops significantly due to the optimised heat output. This saves energy costs.

Smart Quality Control for Technical Textiles

In the end, what matters is the result: a filter that performs reliably, a membrane that remains stable in storm conditions, a composite material with precisely defined properties. But the path to achieving this is demanding. In the production of technical textiles, numerous parameters interact – and even the smallest deviations can have major consequences.

New Gravimax MMX-R X-ray sensor platform opens up new application fields

The demands placed on quality control in web-based production processes are increasing: materials are becoming more complex, basis weights are varying more widely, and at the same time, pressure is growing to make processes more efficient and transparent. Precise measurement data across the entire web width has therefore become a key factor in ensuring stable production processes. With its new Gravimax MMX-R sensor platform, Mahlo introduces a radiometric measurement solution designed to set new standards in determining basis weight and material composition. The platform combines advanced X-ray technology with newly developed signal processing, enabling measurement tasks that previously often required multiple sensor technologies.

Orthopac RVMC-20 plus: German Engineering for Smarter Weft Straightening

In times of rising cost pressure and growing quality demands, textile producers worldwide are searching for solutions that combine precision, efficiency, and sustainability. With its latest innovation, the Orthopac RVMC-20 plus, Mahlo once again demonstrates the strength of German engineering: improving proven technology to meet today’s challenges.

Stefan Moll becomes new CEO of the machinery manufacturer

Starting January 1, 2026, Stefan Moll will take over the management of Mahlo GmbH + Co. KG, the world’s leading provider of measurement and control technology for web-shaped materials. With this move, Mahlo is focusing on the long-term safeguarding of its market position and technological leadership. The current CEO, Rainer Mestermann, will leave the company after 14 years as part of a planned succession arrangement.

Recover™ and Ünteks Group partner to scale recycled cotton in knitwear

Recover(TM), a global producer of low‐impact, high‐quality recycled cotton fiber, announces a new partnership with Ünteks Group, a vertically integrated textile manufacturer based in Turkey. The collaboration focuses on the development of circular knit fabrics and garments, combining Recover’s recycled cotton fiber with Ünteks Group’s integrated capabilities across knitting, dyeing, printing, and garment production.

STEELTOP®: A new benchmark in flat tops for spinning preparation

Modern carding generations achieve higher production performance, placing significantly greater stress on flat tops. Higher cylinder speeds and increased fiber density, combined with tighter carding gaps, create more demanding operating conditions. At the same time, poorer raw material quality and the increased use of recycled materials further intensify these challenges. With STEELTOP®, Trützschler introduces a new full steel flat top series developed for these demanding modern carding processes.

YKK develops concept EXCELLA® zipper tape using nonwoven fabric partially derived from used clothing

YKK Corporation has developed a concept version of its premium EXCELLA® zipper series made from nonwoven fabric sheets created by fiberizing used clothing and other textile materials. Based on a proposal by fashion designer Yuima Nakazato, this item was created as a result of collaboration between Nakazato, Seiko Epson Corporation and YKK. The concept zipper was incorporated as a material component for pieces in the newest YUIMA NAKAZATO Couture Collection, “INFERNO,” which was unveiled in Paris, France on July 8, 2026.

Texworld Apparel Sourcing Paris highlights evolving global sourcing landscape

From 31 August to 2 September 2026, Texworld Apparel Sourcing Paris will bring together more than 1,000 international exhibitors at Paris-Le Bourget Exhibition Centre. This edition reflects the new global balance of textile and apparel sourcing, highlighting a strong diversity of sourcing countries — some unexpected.