#ITM 2024

2024-05-23

Versatile solutions paired with a perfect price-performance ratio for the Turkish flat knitting industry

Turkey is a key market with great potential for STOLL. The flat knitting business unit of the KARL MAYER GROUP is therefore well prepared for the upcoming ITM, which will take place from 4 to 8 June 2024 at the Tüyap Fair and Congress Center in Istanbul.

Machine innovations for the volume market, impetus for technical textiles, a brand new ADF with maximum flexibility and a new Trend Collection - STOLL at ITM 2024

In Hall 3, on Stand 303A, STOLL will be presenting four machine with maximum benefits for Turkish customers. On display will be a CMS 503 ki E7.2 and CMS 502 ki E3.5.2 - two representatives from the Economic range of the CMS series for the volume market - among others.

"The highly productive machines with an excellent price-performance ratio are extremely interesting for Turkish knitting companies. The manufacturers have to meet the special requirements of high-volume production of trend-driven articles under high cost pressure," explains STOLL Area Sales Manager Lutz Vogel.

Other machine highlights for the flat knitting industry include a CMS 530 ki BcW E7.2, which brings chic and variety to the production of technical textiles and thus stands out from the competition, and an ADF 530-32 ki FLEX E7.2, a brand new, highly flexible machine. The newcomer with almost unlimited production possibilities was already presented extremely successfully at ITMA 2023 in Milan. Its appearance in Istanbul is a premiere for the entire region.

In addition to the machines, examples from their production repertoire will be presented.

The textile innovation show has a special highlight in store for ITM guests: The new STOLL Trend Collection, which has just been completed, will be presented under the exciting heading "NOCTURNO".

Machines for different requirements

The CMS 503 ki E7.2 and the CMS 502 ki E3.5.2 offer excellent value for money, guarantee premium quality and produce items that are a sight to behold: For ITM, the reliable everyday machine CMS 503 ki produces a stylish poncho with a design that promises maximum comfort and at the same time attracts attention when worn on the street. An elegant ladies' handbag is produced on the CMS 502 ki.

The reliable, unpretentious and efficient CMS 530 ki BcW E7.2 shows that it sets standards not only in the fashion sector, but also in technical textiles. In Istanbul, the all-rounder machine produces a cover for a baby seat with fully fashion technology, i.e. completely in one piece. Sustainable and economical production generates no waste and opens up a wide range of design options. Various textured and color effects can be achieved by using different yarns and colors. STOLL's weave-in® technology provides even more design freedom with the possibility of creating weave-like effects in knitted fabrics.

The recently launched ADF 530-32 ki FLEX E7.2 tops the wide range of creative possibilities once again. The newcomer is uniquely profitable, flexible and versatile and uses a broad repertoire of STOLL technologies for its outstanding performance profile, including knit and wear® and Fully Fashion - topped by the brand new automatic adjustment of the needle beds -, plating, intarsia and weave-in®.

All garments from ADF 530-32 ki FLEX © 2024 KARL MAYER

Inspired by nightlife

STOLL is presenting its latest trend collection NOCTURNO at ITM. The exciting creations were designed by the Fashion & Technology department in Reutlingen, who were inspired by the captivating facets of life at night. Intimate clothing is presented with elegant styles: outfits in dark night shades, made of shiny and transparent materials and unique mesh constructions, which have been implemented using innovative design and knitting technologies.

More Jacquard. More functionality. More fashion.

With the addition of another member to its successful RASCHELTRONIC® family, KARL MAYER is opening up new possibilities for creative product development for warp knitting mills and brands. The RJ 4/2 EL offers with two stitch-forming Jacquard bars entirely new design options for functional sportswear and bi-elastic lingerie. Available in gauges E 28 and E 32, this new model helps manufacturers set their collections apart from the competition. The fine E-32 gauges, in particular, impress with their clean surface, a pleasantly soft feel, and an exceptionally elegant look.

KARL MAYER's HKS 2-SE Expands Possibilities for Premium Stretch WARP KNITS

Warp knitted fabrics with a woven look are more in demand than ever in the fashion and apparel industries. Stretch WARP KNITS, in particular, impress with their freedom of movement, breathability, and virtually wrinkle-free wear – thereby opening up new style worlds such as smart casual or business casual. When it comes to the highly efficient production of premium-quality stretch WARP KNITS, the HKS 2-SE has long been the machine of choice. KARL MAYER’s best-selling tricot machine produces standard elastic fabrics characterized by high gauges, smooth, delicate surfaces, and a soft hand feel.

Footwear innovation enabled by warp knitting technology– insights from New Balance

The future of the athletic shoe is increasingly being shaped on warp knitting machines. For KARL MAYER, the footwear industry is one of the most important growth markets – and one of the sectors where innovative textiles can realize their full potential. In his keynote address at the opening of KARL MAYER’s TEXTILE INNOVATION CENTER in Obertshausen in April, Vishnu Prakash Muthusamy, Senior Textile and Materials Engineer at New Balance, explained the opportunities that warp knitting technology opens up for performance, sustainability, and faster development processes, and why textile manufacturers are transitioning from suppliers to development partners.

The Address of innovation and investment in textile technologies: ITM 2026

Sales for ITM 2026, one of the world’s most comprehensive and prestigious exhibitions in textile technologies, are continuing at full steam. The record number of exhibitors and visitors achieved at ITM 2024 once again proved the industry’s confidence and the commercial success of the exhibition; meanwhile, the strong interest shown in ITM 2026, to be held on 9-13 June 2026, has far exceeded expectations.

Fruitful discussions and an attention-grabbing innovation showcase

At this year's ITM, the KARL MAYER GROUP once again demonstrated that it is a reliable partner for its customers, especially in difficult times. At this year's trade fair, the majority of visitors came from Turkey. In particular, the number of trade visitors from North Africa and Central Asia was lower than usual. Nevertheless, the KARL MAYER GROUP trade fair team was able to report successes.

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Dyeing, finishing and singeing expertise now closer than ever to Brazilian customers

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Rieter and partners launch Recycling Powerhouse for industrial-scale textile recycling

Recycling Powerhouse Ltd. was established in July 2026 to industrialize, standardize and scale textile recycling. Based in Switzerland, the venture will operate a franchise-driven business model that enables the production of high-quality, certified recycled yarns. The project is supported by the following partners: Rieter Group, the world’s leading system supplier for natural and man-made fibers, Säntis Textiles, a Swiss textile engineering company, and Valvan, a Belgian sorting technology company. The first blueprint franchise operation is scheduled to launch early 2027 in partnership with Suhail Industrial Holding Group in Qatar.

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