#ITMA 2015

2015-10-22

Van de Wiele offers complete textile solutions at ITMA 2015 in Milan

Van de Wiele joins forces to offer its customers at ITMA the unique opportunity to discuss about all new developments on carpets. Van de Wiele is the only company that offers complete carpet and velvet (see picture) solutions with machines for yarn producing, weaving, tufting and finishing.

Again, important breakthroughs will be shown during the ITMA in November in Milan. Not only new woven and tufted carpet qualities for area rugs and wall-to-wall, but also new machine generations will be introduced. The constant drive for innovation in Van de Wiele, is leading to new machine developments with more electronic drives, more automation, more flexibility and more productivity.

Visitors will be surprised by the innovation on the extrusion, the tufting and weaving machines, the management control systems and more.

Pic: Jacquard Velvet woven carpet Companies who want to produce high density carpets in handlook, Axminster carpets, face-to-face carpets, light weight carpets, tapestry rugs, artificial grass, sisal look carpets, flat weave carpets, loop pile carpets or any other carpet, Van de Wiele will look with them to find the best technical solution for producing this carpet.

Pic: Bonas Si9 jacquard

For the electronic jacquards of Bonas the focus is on flexibility and productivity.

4 jacquards will be on display ranging from 5000 hooks for terry over 16.128 hooks for high density and fashion articles until 18.500 hooks directly mounted on the loom weaving light carpets and gobelin.

2 machines will be with “smart drive”, without cardan shaft, and the terry loom will run at a speed of 900 rpm.

New developments on Bonas and JTS harnesses will be shown for various kinds of applications.

Technical textile applications woven on the Van de Wiele distance weave machines VSi42 (see picture) and Bonas H3D will be on display, showing the numerous opportunities with the Van de Wiele/ Bonas machines in that ever growing field going from aerospace applications to safety textiles.

All this can be seen on the Van de Wiele booth in Hall 1 – C101.

Pic: VSi42 Versatile Smart Innovator for technical textiles

Off stand there will be another 5 Bonas machines running on different looms weaving label applications, high fashion lady apparel and furniture fabric.

itema (H1 - A101) Si5 5184 hooks Furnishing MEI (H1 - G118) Si9 9216 hooks Label applications Panter (H3 - E101) Si16 16128 hooks High density ladies apparel Picanol (H1 - D101) Si14 12672 hooks High fashion ladies apparel / decoration fabrics Vaupel (H1 - A108) Si9 7680 hooks Label applications

Vandewiele Group presents integrated textile innovations at ITM 2026

At ITM 2026 in Istanbul, the Vandewiele Group will showcase a broad portfolio of weaving, carpet and textile machinery technologies under the theme “Textile Innovations Together”. From 9 to 13 June 2026, the Group will present solutions from its brands Vandewiele, Savio, IRO and BMSvision in Hall 7 / Booth 710A.

VANDEWIELE Group at Techtextil 2026 – Textile innovations together

The VANDEWIELEGroup will showcase its latest technologies for technical textiles at Techtextil 2026 in Frankfurt from April 21–24 (Hall 12.0, Stand C21). As a global leader in textile machinery, the group brings together specialised brands to support the evolving demands of high-performance textile applications. Visitors will discover solutions in laboratory testing, yarn joining, yarn feeding and thread tension monitoring, designed to create measurable value across the textile value chain.

Vandewiele Group: Innovation across the textile value chain at ICFE Istanbul 2026

At the 2026 Istanbul Carpet & Flooring Expo (ICFE), Vandewiele Group presents its latest advancements spanning the entire textile value chain. From spinning and weaving to tufting, carpet manufacturing and digital finishing, the Group demonstrates how integrated innovation can boost performance, efficiency and sustainability across all stages of production. As a global technology leader, Vandewiele continues to develop solutions that strengthen processes, enhance product quality and enable smarter, greener manufacturing.

Vandewiele Group has technology excellence on display at ITMA ASIA Singapore 2025

At ITMA ASIA Singapore 2025, Vandewiele Group brands will converge to showcase breakthrough technologies across weaving, spinning, knitting, finishing, and digital solutions. From carpet weaving and jacquard, from spinning to knitting components, to MES platforms and AI-powered automation, the group presents a comprehensive vision for the future of textile manufacturing.

FET highlights advances in fibre spinning technology at Dornbirn Global Fiber Congress

Fibre Extrusion Technology Limited (FET) presented its latest developments in fibre spinning technology at the Dornbirn Global Fiber Congress in Austria in September 2026. In a presentation entitled “Spinning a good yarn”, Dr Jonny Hunter examined recent technological developments and challenges facing the fibre industry, highlighting the company's expanding range of specialised fibre extrusion and spinning systems.

Vietnam’s market evolution creates new sourcing opportunities at VIATT 2027

As Vietnam’s textile industry continues to upgrade and scale, new opportunities are emerging for suppliers of advanced raw materials, design-led fabrics, production technologies, and sustainability solutions. The Vietnam International Trade Fair for Apparel, Textiles and Textile Technologies (VIATT) will return 24 – 26 February 2027, presenting a cross-sector platform – spanning apparel, home and technical categories – for overseas companies to connect with manufacturers, brands, sourcing offices, retailers, and industry buyers from Vietnam, ASEAN, and beyond.

Textile performance for the global market: Heimtextil 2027 connects interior design, quality and global sourcing

With the new premium segment Carpets & Rugs Excellence, the Comfort & Connect area and the Heimtextil Trends 27/28, Heimtextil 2027 is sharpening its offering for a market under pressure. Today, textile products need to prove their quality, functionality and long-term value. From 12 to 15 January 2027, the leading trade fair for home and contract textiles and textile design showcases relevant innovations across the entire value chain: from fibres and yarns to designs by international studios and emerging talent, through to finished collections, functional contract textiles and complete interior solutions.

Blue Tomato accelerates agile retail apparel production with Kornit Digital

Kornit Digital (NASDAQ: KRNT), a global pioneer in on-demand digital fashion and textile production technologies, is highlighting how Blue Tomato, Europe’s largest board sports retailer, is using two Kornit Atlas MAX PLUS systems to support a more agile approach to in-house apparel production. The systems are helping Blue Tomato respond faster to changing consumer trends, produce high-quality apparel for its network of 86 retail stores across Europe and reduce inventory by printing only what the market demands.