Karl Mayer's Warp Knitting Business Unit marked a successful presence at ITMA ASIA + CITME 2024, drawing large crowds and significant customer interest in Shanghai. With the global economic challenges affecting the textile sector, the company showcased technology solutions focused on profitability, flexibility, and sustainability to help warp knitting firms address these concerns.
Around 40 per cent of visitors with specific inquiries represented the warp knitting industry, and high engagement, particularly on days two and three, underscored the event’s success. Christof Naier, President of Karl Mayer's Warp Knitting Business Unit, noted the high quality of interactions, stating that customers displayed cautious optimism about upcoming projects.
Key attractions included the HKS 2-S machine in the new E 44 gauge, which is ideal for sun protection wear due to its lightweight, breathable structure and strong UV resistance. Also on display were the RE 4-1 machine, designed for highly elastic fabrics, and the cost-effective DM 6/2-6 EN, suited for 3D spacer fabrics for furniture and luggage.
An accompanying in-house show at Karl Mayer (China) debuted the RE 4-1 with 190” working width and E 36 configuration and the DM 6/2-6 EN, adding a technical focus on lightweight 3D fabrics.
The exhibits also featured new textile developments, such as a sun protection outfit from HKS 2-S E-44 fabric and fashionable, functional sportswear for the growing yoga market, alongside designs in cotton-like and Leavers lace-inspired fabrics, reinforcing Karl Mayer’s innovation leadership.
