Karl Mayer will unveil its Multibar Lace series in India at one of its customers, Tee Pee Textiles, part of Zenith Silk Mills PVT Ltd., in Surat, on 26^th May.

According to the company, the ML series of raschel machines is setting the standard in the fashion sector, as well as in the production of traditional garments. With their gauge of E 24, these machines are catering for the continuing trend for light, delicate plain fabrics and lace.

In a working width of 210 inches, these best-selling machines from Karl Mayer are said to be a must for producing saris in particular. The first wide-width multibar raschel machine was delivered to India recently – to the warp knitting mill, Tee Pee Textiles, in Surat, in the state of Gujarat.

Tee Pee Textiles and Karl Mayer are inviting any company that is interested to the inauguration and demonstration of this new machine on 26th May, when customers are expected to attend from all over India. Karl Mayer’s Managing Director, Arno Gärtner, and Oliver Mathews, Sales Director, Warp Knitting Business Unit, will welcome the guests.

During the demonstration, the ML machine will be producing two different sari fabrics, each consisting of four panels next to each other in a gauge of E 24.

Highly productive

The machines in the ML series are said to have an excellent cost:benefit ratio. At a width of 134 inches, they can reach speeds of up to 900rpm, and the machines with a width of 210 inches are extremely productive, especially when producing sari fabrics – four 50 inch wide fabric panels can be produced next to each other simultaneously. The working width of 210 inches is therefore ideal for producing this traditional Indian style of dress.

In addition to being fast, Karl Mayer’s multibar raschel machines are also said to be user-friendly, accurate and flexible. The pattern can be changed with very little time and effort, the company says and this enables customers to produce even small batches efficiently, and react quickly to changing market trends.

Traditional Indian designs on tulle net

The fabrics produced on the Multibar Lace machines are delicate and more or less open, and feature continuous net grounds. The pattern elements, which are usually floral and decorative, are worked into the ground in sweeping lines to create striking effects. Typical of sari production are simple tulle grounds and, for example, Paisley patterns with sequin embroidery or large decorative flowers and leaves with folklore look. The panels can be decorated with a narrow, curved border – to produce an attractive hem without the need for any making-up.

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