At its ITMA ASIA + CITME 2025 booth, Karl Mayer is featuring an original pleated skirt next to the new 2-bar tricot machine that produced its material. Noted for its unconventional concept and ‘unbeatable price-performance ratio,’ this machine will manufacture a fabric in gauge E 36 during the event.
Created from a super-stretch warp knit, the pleated skirt transforms the classic skirt into a comfortable, non-creasing, and non-restricting all-rounder with a sporty flair, giving the traditional pleated design a dynamic, fresh look.
The super-stretch warp knit transforms this classic wardrobe piece into a comfortable, non-creasing, and non-restricting all-rounder with a sporty edge, adding flair to the pleated design.
The rise of high-stretch fabrics from 2-bar tricot machines is revolutionizing the comfort and style of classic apparel.
These textiles boast premium performance features - they are super stretchy, breathable, and quick-drying - making them the go-to material for sportswear, athleisure, and swimwear. They offer a cool, silky feel against the skin, a super soft hand, and exceptional easy-care properties.
A standout benefit is their matchless sun protection. Densely knit fabrics, particularly those produced at the high gauge of E44, offer a UV protection factor that is more than double that of comparable circular knits, driving up demand, especially for outdoor clothing.
The comfort and functional excellence of these engineered smooth warp knits are now exciting the conventional apparel market. Consumers wearing items like suits, shirts, dresses, and skirts are demanding the same level of comfort, easy care, and modern style.
