Warp Knitting & Crochet

Dow Corning Corporation, a leader in innovative silicone technology for the textile industry, has added two new product lines to its Dow Corning brand Active Protection System family of impact protection materials. The S-Range is based on 3D spacer textile technology while the TP-Range is based on thermoplastic technology. The two new lines were recently introduced at Techtextil 2009 in Frankfurt, Germany. First launched in 2006, the patented silicone-based impact

TAMK University of Applied Sciences in Tampere, Finland, has developed a unique warp knitted textile based lighting system intended for use in commercial greenhouses. The light required by the plants is produced by means of LED technology and is placed between the rows of plants. It is estimated that in the future the method will achieve savings of up to one half of the present vast need for energy in hothouses. The curtain of light between the rows of plants is an

Applicant:           MONTFORT SERVICES SDN BHD [HK] Inventor(s):        CAREY ANDY [GB] Abstract of GB 2454677 (A) An elasticized warp knitted fabric (50; 100) and a process for knitting hereof. The elasticized warp knitted fabric comprises a group (52) of front yarns (54) knitted to form separate wales (56) of pillar stitches (58). The wales (56) are interconnected by at least one group (60, 62) of elastomeric rear yarns (64, 66). The path of each elastomeric rear yarn (64, 6

German warp knitting machine builder to show DJ 4/2 double needle-bar machine for seamless garments and hosiery in Shanghai Shanghaitex, 12 – 15 June 2009, Shanghai New International Expo Centre, Shanghai, P.R.C. Leading builder of warp knitting machines Karl Mayer, will exhibit two of its warp knitting machines at this year’s Shanghaitex on stand B90 in Hall W2. First up will be the entry level TM 2, which is already a firm favourite in the Chinese mark

Narrow fabrics machinery specialist Comez SpA, will exhibit along with its agent Benteks A.S, at the forth coming ITM2009, to be held in Istanbul, from 6th to 10th June 2009. The company will show its Comeztronic CT-11B, a versatile electronic crochet machine for the production of an extensive range of laces, bands and ribbons, in both rigid and elastic fabrics. According to Comez, the Comeztronic CT-11B offers maximum levels of productivity and versatility

Modern lace production requires high-tech solutions at every stage of the manufacturing process and that is why Karl Mayer is constantly improving and revamping its range of lace raschel machines and coming up with new innovations in warp preparation at the same time. One of the latest innovations to come from the renowned manufacturer of warp preparation equipment is the PBW 130/2 pattern beam warping machine. Karl Mayer claims that this new machine offers opt

Lingerie fabric produced on the Karl Mayer ML 35 C features two textile zones These are the perfect pair of panties for bringing women out of their shell and for covering their nakedness to maximum effect. This comfortable garment, with its elegant, discreet styling, is suitable for every occasion, is perfect under any outfit, and can be produced with the minimum of effort. The fabric produced on the ML 35 C offers all these features. To produce this garment, the multibar raschel machine wo

Karl Mayer’s new DS 21/30 EC direct warping machine has been used successfully in the Asian market since August 2008, and has been available on the world market since January of this year. Karl Mayer’s DS machine series has represented highly efficient technology for use in warp preparation for warp knitting for some years. Sound construction principles and intelligent design features enable high speeds of up to 1,200 m/min to be achieved when producing s

Sifas A.S., a leading synthetic fibre producer in Turkey, has decided to cease production of raschel knitted tulle fabrics. During its Executive Council meeting on March 30th, the company decided to close its tulle fabric knitting factory as a measure against the global economic crisis, a statement from Sifas said last Wednesday. Sifas A.S. is a manufacturer of bright, dull and dyed filament yarns from polyester and polyamide. The company also manufactures jacquard

On 25th and 26th May the German section of the International Federation of Knitting Technologists (IFKT) will invite its members to its annual conference and assembly. It will be hosted by Karl Mayer Texxtilmaschinenfabrik in Obertshausen. On the first day of the conference the tasks facing the assembled knitting specialists will include electing a committee for the period 2009 to 2012 as well as considering the usual committee and auditors' reports. The first