ITMA 2023
VDMA: Technologies for transforming the textile industry
ITMA 2023, the world’s leading trade fair for textile machinery, taking place in Milan, is once again marked by a significant presence of VDMA member companies. The 110 exhibiting VDMA members cover nearly all different machinery chapters with a focus on spinning, nonwovens, weaving, knitting, warp knitting, braiding and finishing. They are part of a strong German presence with a total of around 200 German exhibitors – including non-machine manufacturers – on approx. 17,700 square metres, covering 15% of total space.
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Dyeing, Drying, Finishing
Twice the capacity and a softer hand
AIRO®2244 is one of Biancalani’s best sellers, with all of air natural drying talent, the mechanical softening action resulting in an unmistakable AIRO® HAND and versatile setting ready to follow the sustainability path of future trends. Well, AIRO®24 DUETTO by Biancalani Textile Machinery could be described as an AIRO®24 with double capacity but same dimensions. Let’s go into details.
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Knitting & Hosiery
Coloreel expands reach in the Americas
Coloreel strengthens its position in the Americas market through the addition of two new key distributors. This expansion is fuelled by the growing demand for Coloreel's innovative solution for embroidery and the growing trend of on-demand production.
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Weaving
Lindauer DORNIER presents its new A2 air-jet weaving machine for the first time at the ITMA (June 8 - 14, Milan, booth A106, hall 10). The successor of the A1 combines all outstanding features of its predecessor with numerous improvements and new functions for future-oriented fabric production on a completely new level.
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OutDoor by ISPO 2023 has once again written a success story from June, 04 to 06. After last year's brilliant restart as a live trade show at the MOC, Event Center Messe München, this year's trade show once again presented itself as THE global platform for the outdoor industry and community. Compared to the last edition, OutDoor by ISPO has grown enormously. With 35,000 square meters, the space at the MOC including the outdoor area is completely sold out.
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Mimaki Europe, a leading provider of industrial inkjet printers, cutting plotters, and 3D printers, has announced the introduction of two revolutionary technologies at ITMA 2023: a Textile Pigment Transfer Printing System and the Neo-Chromato Process. These innovations are showcased for the first time, and ahead of commercial availability, at the exhibition in Milan, Italy, solidifying Mimaki’s commitment to sustainable and environmentally friendly solutions in the textile printing industry.
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In 1Q2023, Inditex continued with a very robust operating performance due to the creativity of the teams and the strong execution of the fully integrated business model.
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From spinning to finishing - Lenze makes textile machines more efficient
"Transforming the World of Textiles" - this is the motto of the world's largest trade fair for textile and apparel technology, ITMA 2023 in Milan (June 08 - 14). It shows: The textile industry is undergoing change. High demands on the sustainability and flexibility of machines, enormous cost pressure and a shortage of skilled workers pose major challenges for machine manufacturers and operators. Digitalization can provide a remedy here. At ITMA, automation specialist Lenze will therefore be presenting not only hardware and software, but also its digital services and platform offerings.
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Retail & Brands
H&M Foundation doubles GCA grant and winners to speed up textile industry transformation
Recyclable and biodegradable polyurethane, food waste polyester, circular dyeing, natural bio-colours, ultra high-performing textiles, seaweed material, AI textile sorting, corn husk and sugarcane fabric, zero waste pattern system, textile-to-textile recycling for polyesters – these are the ten Global Change Award winners 2023, sharing a €2 million grant from the non-profit H&M Foundation.
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Yarn & Fiber
Lenzing Group, a leading global producer of wood-based specialty fibers, has introduced a new processing solution that mitigates the yellowing of garments and fabrics made with wood-based cellulosic fibers during high-temperature production processes.
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The Lenzing Group, a world-leading provider of specialty fibers for the textile and nonwoven industries, received the Vienna Stock Exchange VÖNIX Sustainability Award at a ceremony yesterday evening. This is Austria’s most important sustainability prize for top companies listed on the stock market and was awarded to Lenzing for obtaining first place in the “Industrials” category. The prestigious prize recognizes companies that excel on the capital market due to their outstanding sustainability performance.
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The globally active testing service provider Hohenstein is currently looking back on three decades of accreditation. For the first time in spring 1993, one of its laboratories received official certification to test textile products competently, reliably and impartially according to internationally recognized standards. With the expansion of its testing business, the company, headquartered in Boennigheim, Germany, has since gained numerous other accreditations for its globally positioned laboratory locations.
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Leading flat knitting technology firm SHIMA SEIKI MFG., LTD. of Wakayama, Japan, is participating in the International Textile Machinery Association exhibition (ITMA 2023) in Milan, Italy.SHIMA SEIKI's unswerving tradition of introducing new technology at ITMA under its guiding philosophy "Ever Onward" remains intact for 2023, with a brand-new lineup consisting of new machines and next-generation prototypes found at its booth in Hall 4, Stand D209.
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Officina39 maps its latest sustainable fashion technologies at ITMA.
The Italian company devoted to the sustainable conversion of fashion chemistry presents a whole panorama of ecological solutions at the “home edition” of the renowned Textile & Garment Technology Exhibition in Milan.
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Sustainability first - ITA wins second and third prizes in the Research & Innovation Excellence Award in the field of sustainability at ITMA 2023
Eva Wingerath and Maryam Sodagar, Master's graduates of the Institut für Textiltechnik of RWTH Aachen University (ITA), have been awarded second and third prize in the prestigious ITMA 2023 Sustainable Innovation - Research & Innovation Excellence Award in the field of sustainability for their Master's theses.
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ITMA 2023: Rieter System integration with intelligent technology for real-time optimization
Rieter’s new technology portfolio advances its systems approach by incorporating intelligence and engineering performance. Customers can now capitalize on more market opportunities and produce more economically. Cost savings as well as improvements in quality and efficiency help spinning mills increase their competitiveness.
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ITMA 2023: Kornit Digital unveils sustainable, on-demand production at scale with new Apollo Platform and Enhanced Atlas MAX PLUS
Kornit Digital LTD. (NASDAQ: KRNT) (“Kornit” or the “Company”), a worldwide market leader in sustainable, on-demand digital fashionx and textile production technologies, announced today it is showcasing the game-changing Kornit Apollo platform at ITMA 2023 – offering the ultimate in high-throughput digital production at scale.
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Digital Printing
ITMA 2023: Kornit Digital continues to reinvent and reimagine textile decoration with enhanced Presto MAX
Kornit Digital LTD. (NASDAQ: KRNT) (“Kornit” or the “Company”), a worldwide market leader in sustainable, on-demand digital fashionx and textile production technologies, today announced the Company is taking the power of digital fashion to new heights with enhancements to the Kornit Presto MAX system for digital fabric decoration on demand.
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Textile chemistry
Archroma and COLOURizd™ collaborate to make fashion more sustainable
Archroma, a global leader in specialty chemicals towards sustainable solutions, is teaming up with COLOURizd™, a global innovator specializing in sustainable textile dyeing technologies, to set a new standard for the eco-friendlier production of sustainable textiles.
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Inditex and Jeanologia develop Air Fiber Washer, the first industrial air system designed to reduce microfiber shedding in textiles
Inditex and Jeanologia have jointly developed Air Fiber Washer, the first industrial air system designed to extract microfibers during garment fabrication and thus reduce subsequent shedding in domestic laundering.
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Trevira CS flies the flag at the Cruise Ship Interiors Design Expo Americas in Miami
Trevira CS is exhibiting for the first time at CSI Miami (Cruise Ship Interiors Design Expo Americas), booth # 1051. Taking place on 6 – 7 June, 2023 at the Miami Beach Convention Center, CSI will bring together buyers and suppliers involved in cruise ship interiors, including interior designers, architects, outfitters, shipyards and suppliers.
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Terrot exhibits machine model I3P 196 open width frame as well as its latest innovations at ITMA 2023
At ITMA Terrot will exhibit a highly flexible and productive I3P 196 „8-lock“, interlock and fine rib machine with open width frame that has been much demanded globally in the past years. The I3P 196 is a highly productive knitting machine and creates „8-lock“, interlock and modified structures like punto di roma, milano rib, piqué rodier and also racer mesh with maximum efficiency. Equipped with up to 4 needle tracks in cylinder cam and 2 needle tracks in dial cam the I3P 196 promises maximum flexibility and a wide range of pattern options.
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Thermore: from the mountains to the oceans
How can a product designed for mountain sports have a positive impact on our oceans? Everything on our wonderful planet is connected so here’s how the thermal insulation experts of Thermore are helping to make oceans cleaner. Thermore’s commitment to clean oceans has been a priority for quite some time. For instance, the use of microfibers was banned from all Thermore products as microfibers are known to pollute lakes and oceans as well as contaminate the food we eat.
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DuPont™ Artistri® Inks expands pigment inks portfolio at ITMA 2023
DuPont™ Artistri®, a global leader in digital inkjet inks with over 30 years of innovation, will highlight the color of what’s next in digital textile printing, launching the Artistri® P1600 direct-to-film (DTF) pigment inks at stand E303, Hall 5, ITMA 2023 (June 8-14), Fiera Milano Rho, Milan, Italy.
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Colorjet onboards Michele Riva as sales director for Emea, Lam & Nam markets.
ColorJet Group, the Leading digital Textile printer manufacturer, welcomes Michele Riva who is appointed as Sales Director, tasked with expanding operations in the EMEA, LAM & NAM Markets. With over 25 years of experience in leading industrial international businesses, Michele will spearhead the development and implementation of ColorJet’s sales strategy, collaborating closely with the Sales Channel teams to create innovative solutions that cater to the evolving needs of the market. He shall be reporting to Mr Arun Varshney, Vice President & Global Business Head.
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Yarn Expo Shenzhen 2023 well-placed to accelerate industry recovery
Shenzhen, China’s leading exporter and fastest-growing city[1] , is gearing up for the return of in-person business. With China easing its border entry requirements in January, the fair will inspire local and international key players to explore the latest trends and opportunities in South China. This year’s edition will be held from 6 – 8 November 2023 at Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Center. Spanning 10,000 sqm of exhibition space, the rejuvenated fair will help yarn and fibre suppliers regain business lost to the pandemic.
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Change in the Group Executive Committee
Kurt Ledermann, CFO at the Rieter Group since 2019, is to leave the Group Executive Committee in August 2023 for personal reasons to pursue a career opportunity outside the Rieter Group.
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