#ITMA 2023

2023-05-17

Loepfe will present newly launched PRISMA Autoclearing functions at ITMA 2023

At ITMA Milan 2023, Loepfe ( Hall 3 Booth 205d) is taking a new approach and inviting visitors to witness firsthand the remarkable advantages Loepfe users experience with its cutting-edge sensor technology. Profitable, efficient and easy with a high-quality output - that is what Loepfe stands for.

Textile Corner

Loepfe will demonstrate how its sensors keep yarn producers ahead of the competition by showcasing impressive achievements from Loepfe users in the Textile Corner.

Loepfe specialists will demonstrate how unique sensor technologies detect the smallest deviation in yarns, while clever software evaluates the signals to maximize quality and machine efficiency. Field study results, fabric examples and much more will be available for visitors to kick off exciting discussions.

Loepfe provides solutions for producers that need quality yarns at maximum machine efficiency. With the market's most advanced yarn monitoring systems, producers can reduce costs and waste, increase efficiency, and enjoy ease of use.

Clever yarn clearing

Loepfe focuses on the needs of producers and turns quality control into profitability through groundbreaking technology and clever software. Loepfe will showcase its market leading YarnMaster® PRISMA and YarnMaster® ZENIT+ technologies, both of which lead in technology, performance, and proven reliability for all applications in winding.

A special highlight at ITMA will be the newly launched PRISMA Autoclearing functions, which provide the perfect solution for ease of use in yarn clearing. PRISMA Autoclearing offers the most effortless yarn clearing experience on the market. Visitors can also test the full range of functions of the associated MillMaster® TOP data system, including trend analysis, planning boards for winding machine scheduling, clearer-assistant for cut forecasts, and more.

In the open-end sector, Loepfe will present our world renowned and well proven YarnMaster® EOS. This rotor yarn clearer is known for meeting the spinner’s requirement for consistent yarn quality and maximum machine efficiency.

Loepfe's offerings extend beyond the spinning sector, including the WeftMaster® CUT-iT for thermal fabric cutting and the all-rounder sensor WeftMaster® FALCON-i. The FALCON-i is known for zero-defect manufacturing, regardless of color, conductive materials, monofilament, or multifilament yarns.

Meet the team

Finally, visitors are invited to meet the Loepfe team, which has recently expanded with independent local business units in Turkey, India and China within the Vandewiele Group structure. Sales agents and service partners are now officially Loepfe colleagues, and they will be available at the Loepfe booth B205d in Hall 3 for interesting exchanges.

A tradition of innovation celebrated at ITMA 2025 in Singapore

For 70 years, Loepfe has embodied precision, technological excellence, and uncompromising quality. Join us as we proudly celebrate seven decades of innovation at ITMA 2025 in Singapore. Founded in 1955 by two visionary brothers, Helmut and Erich Loepfe, the company has been a pioneer in yarn quality control – continuously pushing technological boundaries to meet and exceed industry expectations.

Leadership transition at Loepfe

Loepfe Brothers Ltd. has embarked on a new chapter with the appointment of Markus Kleindorp as the new CEO, ushering in a fresh era of leadership. Former CEO Ralph Mennicke's departure prompts restructuring, including the addition of Gregor Stalder as CFO. With this seasoned team, Loepfe aims to maintain its excellence in the textile industry.

Thermal fabric cutting system - Weftmaster cut-it for airbag fabrics

WeftMaster CUT-iT for airbag fabrics. In case of the unexpected while driving a car, people are relying on airbags for their life protection. Hence, airbag fabrics must have flawless quality. Renowned weavers of airbag fabrics take no risk; they rely on Loepfe's CUT-iT to ensure their top quality fabrics have a perfectly defined and uniform selvedge.

Loepfe will present groundbreaking technology at ITMA ASIA 2022

Loepfe has redefined the landscape in textile manufacturing with cutting-edge sensor solutions. At ITMA Asia 2023, Loepfe is taking a new approach and inviting visitors to witness firsthand the remarkable advantages Loepfe users experience with its cutting-edge sensor technology. Profitable, efficient, and easy with a high-quality output - that is what Loepfe stands for.

“Action helps us change what we do!”

DAY 0 takes place deliberately before PERFORMANCE DAYS begins. It is conceived as a space for reflection, dialogue and active engagement — a moment to pause before the fair, rethink established systems and address sustainability not as a trend, but as a fundamental transformation challenge. Under the guiding metaphor “Turn the Tap Off”, DAY 0 focuses on root causes rather than symptoms, systemic change rather than isolated solutions, and collective responsibility rather than individual silos.

Pets in fashion: functional and sustainable textiles find new market at Intertextile Apparel

China’s pet economy is booming, especially amongst younger generations, and pet apparel – from designer outfits to functional garments – was a RMB 3.5 billion (over USD 500 million) market in 2024, growing more than 20% annually¹. To help exhibitors harness this trend, Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics – Spring Edition 2026 will launch the Pet Boutique, presenting a range of innovative, sustainable materials that prioritise both functionality and comfort for pets.

VAUDE eliminates PFAS from all products

PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) are now detectable worldwide – in drinking water, soil and the human body. These so-called “forever chemicals” are considered hazardous to health and potentially carcinogenic, as they do not break down and remain in the environment permanently. Despite these risks, PFAS are still used in a wide range of products. More than 15 years ago, VAUDE made a strategic decision to gradually eliminate PFAS from all product categories.

Lenzing AG to become majority owner of TreeToTextile AB and accelerates industrialization of new fibers

The Lenzing Group is taking another strategic milestone by acquiring a controlling majority in the Swedish innovation company TreeToTextile AB. This step strengthens Lenzing’s position as a leading provider of sustainable, wood‑based specialty fibers and expands its innovation pipeline with a highly scalable, patent‑protected technology platform. The transaction is executed through the issuance of new shares.