#ITMA 2023

2023-05-17

AUTEFA Solutions - Pioneer in sustainability with innovative solutions

As sustainability becomes an increasingly important consideration in the fashion industry, the demand for textile circularity is growing significantly as consumers and companies alike seek solutions to recycle fast fashion.

In response to this trend, AUTEFA Solutions offers innovative solutions designed to process and reuse various types of fibers, including reclaimed, natural and man-made materials. The compact and economical machine for processing all natural fibers such as coir, sisal, jute, hemp and cotton as well as animal hair/wool and textile waste is the Airlay V12/R Aerodynamic Web Forming Machine. Fed by a hopper feeder, the Airlay V12/R is capable of producing nonwovens in a weight range of 400 - 8000 gsm.

Re-needling of needle boards in needlepunch nonwovens production must be simple, safe and efficient to avoid long downtimes and extend the life of the needle boards. AUTEFA Solutions has developed the Needle Exchanger, to meet these challenges. This machine replaces the physically tiring and risky manual process of inserting, exchanging and removing needles with an automated process that eliminates the risk of operator injury and minimizes the risk of needle board damage. With the Automatic Needle Exchanger, AUTEFA Solutions offers a unique service machine. The machine is efficient and equipped with a customized software system, so that reproducibility and safety at each needle exchange are of utmost importance.

The cooperation between AUTEFA Solutions and PAMA Paper Machinery offers the best of two worlds - the nonwoven world based on fiber-based web forming, consolidation and drying technology combined with the wetlaid technology commonly used in the paper industry. Wetlaid - Spunlace is the technology of choice to produce sustainable and cost-effective nonwovens from 100% cellulosic raw material such as pulp, viscose or lyocell fibers. AUTEFA Solutions Wetlaid/Spunlace technology produces sustainable and biodegradable products for a world with less plastic, designed to produce a uniform pulp layer for optimal fiber distribution with the lowest fiber consumption.

For customers looking for a key supplier for their nonwoven technology needs, AUTEFA's state-of-the-art technology includes carded crosslapped needle punch lines, aerodynamic web forming technology, thermobonding lines, and spunlace lines.

Technology for your success: AUTEFA Solutions at ITMA Asia 2025

AUTEFA Solutions will be exhibiting at ITMA Asia + CITME 2025 (28–31 October 2025) at the Singapore Expo, Hall 2, Booth D201, as a leading supplier of complete production solutions. From its three Business Units – Nonwovens, Baling Technology, and Woollen Carding Technology – the company delivers tailor-made machinery. Visitors can look forward to state-of-the-art technologies, proven equipment, and a trade-fair premiere: the presentation of the Stylus ONE needle loom.

AUTEFA Solutions and Batliboi host industry gathering in Mumbai

AUTEFA Solutions, together with its valued partner Batliboi Ltd., successfully hosted the "Nonwovens Industry Meet" at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Mumbai. The event welcomed a large number of professionals from the Indian nonwovens industry to exchange ideas and explore cutting-edge solutions in nonwoven production.

AUTEFA Solutions to showcase advanced nonwoven technologies at IDEA 2025

AUTEFA Solutions, a leading provider of machinery and equipment for the nonwoven industry, will present its latest innovations at IDEA 2025 in Miami, USA. As a global leader in needle punch lines, thermobonding lines, and spunlace solutions, AUTEFA Solutions delivers cutting-edge technologies to meet the evolving challenges of the industry.

Autefa Solutions is putting the spotlight on OCTIR wool carding sets at ITMA Asia + CITME

AUTEFA Solutions will present its latest innovations in nonwoven technology at ITMA Asia/ CITME, which takes place in Shanghai from October. The focus will be on solutions to improve product quality, various lifecycle management offerings and energy efficiency. As a leading supplier of turnkey nonwoven systems and machinery, AUTEFA Solutions will present its needling lines, aerodynamic nonwoven forming systems, spunlace and thermobonding lines.

Gebr. Otto highlights versatility at Techtextil with regional supply chains, yarn innovations and new hygiene segment

At this year’s Techtextil, Gebr. Otto places its versatility at the center of its presentation. In addition to spinning, twisting and dyeing – traditionally focused on fine cotton – textile processors will also find a competent development partner for technical specialty solutions. The Dietenheim-based spinning mill has now built up a decade of experience in the production of technical yarns, particularly from aramids. A new hygiene segment has also been established, where yarns for medical and hygiene products are currently being produced. In the future, this department could also develop textile products for the food sector. Gebr. Otto will once again be present at the BW-i joint stand, booth D81, hall 12.1. What is wound onto the spool is determined by the customer: Gebr. Otto develops according to specific customer requirements and transforms its own ideas into yarn innovations.

Commission presents proposal for EU Inc. - unlocking the full potential of the Single Market for Europe's entrepreneurs

Today, the European Commission presented its proposal for EU Inc., a new single set of corporate rules, building the cornerstone and starting point for the EU's 28th regime. EU Inc. is an optional, digital-by-default European corporate framework. It will make it easier for businesses to start, operate and grow across the EU – incentivising them to stay in Europe, and encourage those who once looked elsewhere to return.

OnceMore® from Södra brings end-to-end traceability for circular Man-made Cellulosic Fibers (MMCF) using TextileGenesis

OnceMore® from Södra, the world’s first large-scale process for recycling blended fabrics into high‐quality dissolving pulp, will begin using TextileGenesis, a Lectra company, to strengthen traceability from raw material to retail across the value chain. OnceMore® produces dissolving pulp made from blended textile waste and wood sourced from responsibly managed Swedish forests. By integrating TextileGenesis, OnceMore® supports the growing need for verified data and secure, transparent tracking throughout increasingly complex supply chain.

Experts publish APAC policy priorities

Cascale today announced the publication of its APAC Policy Priorities Paper, developed by the Asia-Pacific (APAC) Policy Member Expert Team (MET) to identify key regional sustainability challenges and provide practical, aligned recommendations for policymakers and industry stakeholders across Asia-Pacific.