Maschinery & Technology

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The nonwoven used in protection classes FFP1 through FFP3 respiratory masks plays a decisive role. © Oerlikon Nonwovens

 
22/01/2021 – Meltblown and spunbond technologies

Meltblown and spunbond technologies

Oerlikon Nonwoven: Tackling coronavirus

The worldwide demand for protective masks and apparel has resulted in a record number of new orders at Oerlikon Nonwovens. By  Editorial staff
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New warp knitted fabrics with seersucker look: Karl Mayer particularly sees potential for clothing and home textile manufacturers in Turkey. © Karl Mayer Gruppe

 
19/01/2021 – Bringing movement to the surface

Bringing movement to the surface

Karl Mayer: First warp knitted textiles with a seersucker effect

The word seersucker originates from Persian. The fabrics offer many advantages are traditionally produced on rapier looms. By  Editorial staff
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Mass-market apparel brands and retailers can’t win in the next decade without speeding up and transforming to a demand-focused model closer to the consumer. © Kornit

 
18/01/2021 – Sustainability: Reshaping supply chains

Sustainability: Reshaping supply chains

Kornit: Production near by the clients

Apparel brands and retailers in Europe are finding they can no longer pursue business as usual. By  Editorial staff
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Many of the guests came with the question of how the Stoll flat knitting machine business will continue after the acquisition by Karl Mayer, and left with increased confidence. © Karl Mayer Stoll

 
13/01/2021 – Karl Mayer

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Stoll: First presentation in China was a success

The Stoll exhibitor premiere at Karl Mayer in-house show in China with around 380 visitors from 170 companies was a complete success. By  Editorial staff
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04/01/2021 – The touch of sustainable fashion on demand

The touch of sustainable fashion on demand

Kornit NeoPigment Robusto Softener

The comfort that fashion should offer now has priority. Additionally, the criticisms against “fast fashion” have been gaining for some time now. By  Editorial staff
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XpertFit is a touchless, first-to-market innovation for public safety. © Safariland

 
30/12/2020 – USA: For body armor and uniforms

USA: For body armor and uniforms

Virtual sizing technology

Safariland and Flying Cross launch virtual sizing technology for body armor and uniforms. By  Editorial staff
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The index of orders intake for textile machinery, as compiled by ACIMIT, the Association of Italian Textile Machinery Manufacturers, for the period ranging from July to September 2020, decreased by 26 percent compared to the same period in 2019. The index value was attested at 72.4 points (2015 basis = 100). © Acimit

 
28/12/2020 – Drop in orders for third quarter 2020

Drop in orders for third quarter 2020

ACIMIT: orders decreased by 26 percent

The ongoing pandemic has hit the Italian textile machinery industry hard, since it is traditionally driven by exports. By  Editorial staff