Knitting & Hosiery
Net capable
KARL MAYER has added a new model to its successful HKS 3-M ON family. The newcomer is called HKS 3-M ON PLUS, and – as the name suggests – offers more flexibility than ever before. One particular recent addition to the production repertoire are net-like fabrics that can be produced in a variety of densities and structures, including square marquisettes and shoe fabrics, with both also realisable in coarse gauges.
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Growth of the textile and clothing industry in Uzbekistan offers opportunities for German and European manufacturers: Delegation visits Mayer & Cie.
In recent years, Uzbekistan has established itself as a permanent fixture among the most important international locations for the textile industry. The figures cited by Germany Trade & Invest (GTAI) underline this: “Since 2020, annual gross fixed capital formation in the textile and clothing industry has exceeded the 1 billion US dollar mark. The industry association’s planned investments for the textile industry at the beginning of 2023 alone add up to a good 500 million U.S. dollars (US$). In addition, new projects are being prepared.
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Brückner, Groz-Beckert, Karl Mayer and Thies to hold joint warp knitting symposium in India
The German companies Brückner, Groz-Beckert, the Karl Mayer Group and Thies invite representatives of the Indian textile industry to a symposium with presentations and discussion panels in Surat, India, on October 11 and 12, 2023. The event will be held at the Marriott Hotel Surat and will focus on the current demand trend for warp knitted elastic fabrics.
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SHIMA SEIKI to exhibit at Intertextile Shanghai
Leading flat knitting solutions provider SHIMA SEIKI MFG., LTD. of Wakayama, Japan will exhibit at the Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics show in Shanghai, China this month.
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Mastering a hairy affair
The KARL MAYER GROUP, the Südwolle Group and another player in the natural fibres sector have joined forces in a project to explore the exciting possibilities of merino wool for warp knitting technology. The project was triggered by the increasing market demand for textiles made from sustainable and environmentally friendly materials. The cooperation was to develop innovative fabrics from renewable raw materials for use in underwear and functional sportswear.
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How WEFTTRONIC® II G with ITMA upgrade maximises customer benefits
At the ITMA 2023 in Milan, KARL MAYER Technical Textiles presented its best-selling model in the weft insertion machine sector, the WEFTTRONIC® II G, with sensational upgrades, thus demonstrating its understanding of the market. "We were able to record a super response. Especially on the first day of the fair, the number of visitors was surprisingly high", Vice President Sales Hagen Lotzmann sums up with satisfaction.
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SHIMA SEIKI launches SHIMA HelpCenter
Leading flat knitting solutions provider SHIMA SEIKI MFG., LTD. of Wakayama, Japan has launched its “SHIMA HelpCenter” customer support site. 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, video content provides easy-to-understand explanations of various product functions, as smart solutions to questions and problems that may arise during product use.
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China is an important market for the KARL MAYER GROUP. The global player has maintained close business relations with this high-consumption country in East Asia for a long time. Only on July 24, a delegation from Jinjiang, the brand capital of China, visited the group's headquarters in Obertshausen.
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At the ITMA 2023 in Milan, KARL MAYER Technical Textiles presented its best-selling model in the weft insertion machine sector, the WEFTTRONIC® II G, with sensational upgrades, thus demonstrating its understanding of the market. "We were able to record a super response. Especially on the first day of the fair, the number of visitors was surprisingly high", Vice President Sales Hagen Lotzmann sums up with satisfaction.
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Just in time for ITMA 2023 in Milan, the flat knitting machine manufacturer STOLL has launched its new trend collection COLOR IN KNITTING which is a rich source of inspiration and know-how. It holds a range of exciting knitting techniques that were ideated for novel super fine machine gauges such as the E20.
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ITMA 2023 was an immensely successful platform for the flat knitting machine manufacturer STOLL to present its latest new developments. The business unit of the KARL MAYER GROUP will be following up this mega fair on 3 July with the launch of a further innovation package. With the solutions contained in this package, STOLL will be offering its customers additional added value when using their flat knitting machines - in line with the concept of bundling innovations.
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From circular knitting machines and braiders via upgrades to digital solutions, Mayer & Cie. presented at ITMA 2023 a wide range of solutions that make circular knitting machines and braiding machines even more durable and thereby more valuable, forwhich the long-established firm received a most positive visitor response. Mayer & Cie. is confident that its comprehensive (digital) approach will enable it to maintain and extend its leading position in the market. So, the company’s verdict on the trade fair was accordingly very good to good.
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ITMA 2023 – Groz-Beckert welcomes over 7,000 customers and business partners at its trade fair booth

From June 8 to 14, 2023, the leading international trade fair for textile machinery manufacturing ITMA took place in Milan, Italy. In total, over 111,000 guests visited the trade fair. Groz-Beckert was able to present its numerous innovations to more than 7,000 customers and business partners, as well as welcoming many other visitors to its booth – including over 280 students.
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Jörg Hartmann, one of the authors of the book "Color in Knitting: By Designers, for Designers", explains the aims of the new reference work.
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CEO Arno Gärtner shares his thoughts on the highlights of the KARL MAYER GROUP stand at ITMA 2023
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