Digital Solutions for Future Processes

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future processes Digital solutions for Industrie 4.0 segment focusses on Oerlikon Manmade Fibers

May/June 2017

Successful edition of INDEX 2017; Editor-in-Chief Yousaf Fareed Technical textiles again in focus in Editor Frankfurt; Expansion in the cotton Hassan Saeed area resulting production growth Sub-Editor Bringing together the key players value-added products such as Saba Noor from every dimension of the innova- garments, the Pakistan Bureau of Farooq Malik tive world of textile, INDEX is the Statistics said on Monday. The largest global meeting place for the increase in export proceeds was Advisory Board: non-woven market. The 2017th also evident in rupee terms. The data Dr. Tanveer Hussain edition of the exhibition took place at for the month shows that exports of Dr. Muhammad Tausif Palexpo, in the city of Geneva, value-added products grew during Switzerland from 4th to 7th of April the month, both in terms of value Marketing Manager 2017. A sum of about 12,758 visitors and quantity. Mohammad Ahmed made their way through the doors of Mohammad Khan exhibition center. Overall a big High cotton prices have prevailed in Abdul Haseeb success, the event brought number 2016/17, which are expected to of opportunities to the non-woven encourage farmers to expand the Layouts textile market of Pakistan as well. area under cotton by 5% to 30.8 Faizan Khan million hectares in 2017/18. Produc- Techtextil a leading international tion in China is expected to rise by Circulation Incharge trade fair for technical textile and 1% to 4.8 million tons, the first Abdul Mughees non-woven that presents a wide increase in five seasons. While in Mohammad Bilal Khan range of potential uses of textile USA production could grow by 8% to technologies with a motto of 4 million tons. Production in Brazil is Adddress connecting future, is coming again. projected to reach 1.4 million tons C-302, City Towers The event is planned to be held on while Australia’s production is Main Boulevard, Gulberg II 9th to 12th of May 2017 at forecast to rise by 4% to 1 million Lahore-Pakistan Fairground, Frankfurt am Main in tons. parallel with Texprocess the leading Phone: + 92 42 35 788 700 international trade fair for processing World cotton mill use is expected to Fax: + 92 42 35 788 700 textile and flexible materials. The surpass world production for the number of exhibitors and visitors third consecutive season in 2017/18. Email: [email protected] have increased over the years for the World consumption is projected to Skype: textalks event. increase by 2% to 24.6 million tons. Mill use in Pakistan may grow by 1% www.textalks.com Textile and clothing exports rose 6.2 to 2.3 million tons due to new per cent year-on-year to $1.064 incentives for textile exports offered billion in March, mainly driven by by the government. 6

TEXNews 08

Cover Story – Oerlikon Textile GmbH & Co. KG 22

Corporate Highlights 28

Happenings 64

Article Project Management = Profit Management by Rashid Mahmood 68

Reports INDEX 2017 – Review 72 On-demand apparel manufacturing and Amazon 75 Techtextil & Texprocess 2017 - a preview 78

What’s New… 82

TEXEvents 90

WEAVING TECHNICAL? DO IT ITEMA! see page-30 7

TEXNews 08

Cover Story – Oerlikon Textile GmbH & Co. KG 22

Corporate Highlights 28

Happenings 64

Article Project Management = Profit Management by Rashid Mahmood 68

Reports INDEX 2017 – Review 72 On-demand apparel manufacturing and Amazon 75 Techtextil & Texprocess 2017 - a preview 78

What’s New… 82

TEXEvents 90

WEAVING TECHNICAL? DO IT ITEMA! see page-30 8 One reasonwhytextileexportsareindeclineisthat raw cottondropped2.9pcyear-on-year. synthetic textileincreasedby2.7pcwhilethosefrom tarpaulin grew71.8pc.Proceedsfromart,silkand increased 16pc,andthatoftents,canvas Exports ofmade-uparticles,excludingtowels, dropped 5.5pcand26.9pc,respectively. those ofcottonclothandyarn(otherthancotton’s) yarn witnessedayear-on-yearincreaseof5pcwhile month. Inprimarycommodities,exportsofcotton by 5.4pcwhilethoseoftowels15.8pcduringthe grew 5.4pcinMarch.Exportsofbedwearedgedup made garmentsrose19.5pcwhilethatofknitwear Product-wise detailsshowthatexportsofready month, bothintermsofvalueandquantity. exports ofvalue-addedproductsgrewduringthe rupee terms.Thedataforthemonthshowsthat The increaseinexportproceedswasalsoevident the PakistanBureauofStatisticssaidonMonday. driven byvalue-addedproductssuchasgarments, year-on-year to$1.064billioninMarch,mainly Textile andclothingexportsrose6.2percent expor T ext ile andclot ts ont - package announcedbytheprimeminister. 4pc onyarnandgreyclothunderaRs180bn garments, butithasalsoallowedcashsupportof increased therebateto7pcforreadymade From Jan15onwards,thegovernmenthasnotonly exports ofvalue-addedtextileproducts. the policyworkedtosomeextentandpromoted exporters intheprecedingfiscalyear.Thisshows this policy,thegovernmentpaidoutRs2.5bnto announced onrawmaterialoryarnexports.Under textiles and1pconfabric.However,nosupportwas increase overtheprecedingyear,2pconhome readymade garmentsona10pcincremental policy involving4pcrebateontheexportsof Last year,thegovernmentannouncedatextile were down3pcto$15.118bn. $9.278bn. OverallexportproceedsinJuly-March and clothingproductsfell0.89pcyear-on-yearto months throughMarch,thevalueofexportedtextile proceeds duetoslumpindemand.Inthenine under theGSP+schemehasn’thelpedboost the preferentialaccesstoEuropeanUnion he hing r i s e

News One reasonwhytextileexportsareindeclineisthat raw cottondropped2.9pcyear-on-year. synthetic textileincreasedby2.7pcwhilethosefrom tarpaulin grew71.8pc.Proceedsfromart,silkand increased 16pc,andthatoftents,canvas Exports ofmade-uparticles,excludingtowels, dropped 5.5pcand26.9pc,respectively. those ofcottonclothandyarn(otherthancotton’s) yarn witnessedayear-on-yearincreaseof5pcwhile month. Inprimarycommodities,exportsofcotton by 5.4pcwhilethoseoftowels15.8pcduringthe grew 5.4pcinMarch.Exportsofbedwearedgedup made garmentsrose19.5pcwhilethatofknitwear Product-wise detailsshowthatexportsofready month, bothintermsofvalueandquantity. exports ofvalue-addedproductsgrewduringthe rupee terms.Thedataforthemonthshowsthat The increaseinexportproceedswasalsoevident the PakistanBureauofStatisticssaidonMonday. driven byvalue-addedproductssuchasgarments, year-on-year to$1.064billioninMarch,mainly Textile andclothingexportsrose6.2percent expor T ext ile andclot ts ont - package announcedbytheprimeminister. 4pc onyarnandgreyclothunderaRs180bn garments, butithasalsoallowedcashsupportof increased therebateto7pcforreadymade From Jan15onwards,thegovernmenthasnotonly exports ofvalue-addedtextileproducts. the policyworkedtosomeextentandpromoted exporters intheprecedingfiscalyear.Thisshows this policy,thegovernmentpaidoutRs2.5bnto announced onrawmaterialoryarnexports.Under textiles and1pconfabric.However,nosupportwas increase overtheprecedingyear,2pconhome readymade garmentsona10pcincremental policy involving4pcrebateontheexportsof Last year,thegovernmentannouncedatextile were down3pcto$15.118bn. $9.278bn. OverallexportproceedsinJuly-March and clothingproductsfell0.89pcyear-on-yearto months throughMarch,thevalueofexportedtextile proceeds duetoslumpindemand.Inthenine under theGSP+schemehasn’thelpedboost the preferentialaccesstoEuropeanUnion he hing r i s e 9 News 10 2.5% growth in European nonwovens production in 2016 Global e-textiles market to approach US$ 5 billion by 2027 Major advancements in the last five years have led to new functionalities. EDANA is a leading global association that is respectively, while wetlaid remained relatively stable. the double-digit growth rate of the e-textile market successfully serving the nonwovens and related with a number of about 100 million USD in yearly The reports has covered an entire e-textiles value industries since many years. On the opening day of Spunmelt nonwovens recorded a growth rate of wholesale revenue. Both the electronic and apparel chain, including materials like metals, polymers, INDEX 17, the largest meeting place for the nonwov- 3.3%, reaching a production total of 1 million tons for giants are assessing the sector and are building fibres, yarns, textiles products like knitted, woven, ens supply chain and their customers, it has the very first time. The highest growth rate was strategies while the analysts are predicting growth in embroidered, non-woven and emerging materials disclosed its preliminary 2016 annual statistics. observed in material produced via the air-through the coming years. and components like sensors, connectors and the bonding process, with a 13.1% increase. interface to traditional electronics, etc. that are used The event provides a comprehensive insight to the According to a report published by Research and in this date. At the same time it is presenting a non-woven industry across Europe showing the Although the primary main end-use for nonwovens Markets, a prominent investment have been made roadmap for the future specifying more than 30 latest figures that explain momentum as well as continues to be the hygiene market, with a 30.7% that had enabled the mainstream commercial different academic and initial prototype products in durability of the industry. According to EDANA, the share of deliveries (by weight), significant growth products and lead to the market approaching areas like new conductive fibres, stretchable overall production of nonwovens in Europe grew by areas for nonwovens were recorded in other sectors; 5billlion USD by the end of 2027. Though been more electronics, energy harvesting, energy storage, logic 2.5% in volume in 2016 to reach 2,378,700 tons agriculture and garments (both recording double than 90% of our lives we are in contact with textile but and memory. despite an uncertain economic climate. digit growth), air filtration (+3.2%), construction now it has started to become intelligent and this new (+4.5%) and food and beverage (+4.2%). Counter- functionality is based on the integration of textile and The published report also describes the full value According to Jacques Prigneaux, EDANA’s Market ing this, a minor decline of -1% was recorded in the electronics. chain, looking from the material and component Analysis and Economic Affairs Director “Germany, automotive industry. Medical and personal care options, to the manufacturing challenges, through to Italy and Spain all witnessed growth, with Spain’s wipes sectors both remained stable with a very slight In their purest form according to the definition, the applications, markets and key end users. Trends particularly impressive at 5%, while recent star fall of 0.4%. e-textiles based on the integration of inherently by market sector are crucial, as the addressable performer Turkey remained stable, more than electrically or electronically active fibres have begun markets are both large and diverse. The report compensating for the minor decline recorded in “For more than 40 years the yearly statistics reports to see integration into early products. However, with characterizes key market sectors including Sports & some other European markets.” Variety of trends of EDANA has helped the member companies to many associated challenges around reliability, Fitness, Medical & Healthcare, Wellness, Home & was observed between different production process- have an unparalleled insight to the industry and the performance and comfort, there has been a strong Lifestyle, Industrial, commercial, military, Fashion, es on the non-woven. The production of fibre-based credit goes to the exhaustive research and direct push towards other solutions that can achieve better including automotive etc. materials drylaid and short-fibre airlaid technologies, input from producers,” said was so by Pierre Wiertz, properties including wash ability, stretch ability and for example, recorded an increase of 2.2% and 2.9% General Manager of EDANA. 11 2.5% growth in European nonwovens production in 2016 Global e-textiles market to approach US$ 5 billion by 2027 Major advancements in the last five years have led to new functionalities. EDANA is a leading global association that is respectively, while wetlaid remained relatively stable. the double-digit growth rate of the e-textile market successfully serving the nonwovens and related with a number of about 100 million USD in yearly The reports has covered an entire e-textiles value industries since many years. On the opening day of Spunmelt nonwovens recorded a growth rate of wholesale revenue. Both the electronic and apparel chain, including materials like metals, polymers, INDEX 17, the largest meeting place for the nonwov- 3.3%, reaching a production total of 1 million tons for giants are assessing the sector and are building fibres, yarns, textiles products like knitted, woven, ens supply chain and their customers, it has the very first time. The highest growth rate was strategies while the analysts are predicting growth in embroidered, non-woven and emerging materials disclosed its preliminary 2016 annual statistics. observed in material produced via the air-through the coming years. and components like sensors, connectors and the bonding process, with a 13.1% increase. interface to traditional electronics, etc. that are used The event provides a comprehensive insight to the According to a report published by Research and in this date. At the same time it is presenting a non-woven industry across Europe showing the Although the primary main end-use for nonwovens Markets, a prominent investment have been made roadmap for the future specifying more than 30 latest figures that explain momentum as well as continues to be the hygiene market, with a 30.7% that had enabled the mainstream commercial different academic and initial prototype products in durability of the industry. According to EDANA, the share of deliveries (by weight), significant growth products and lead to the market approaching areas like new conductive fibres, stretchable overall production of nonwovens in Europe grew by areas for nonwovens were recorded in other sectors; 5billlion USD by the end of 2027. Though been more electronics, energy harvesting, energy storage, logic 2.5% in volume in 2016 to reach 2,378,700 tons agriculture and garments (both recording double than 90% of our lives we are in contact with textile but and memory. despite an uncertain economic climate. digit growth), air filtration (+3.2%), construction now it has started to become intelligent and this new (+4.5%) and food and beverage (+4.2%). Counter- functionality is based on the integration of textile and The published report also describes the full value According to Jacques Prigneaux, EDANA’s Market ing this, a minor decline of -1% was recorded in the electronics. chain, looking from the material and component Analysis and Economic Affairs Director “Germany, automotive industry. Medical and personal care options, to the manufacturing challenges, through to Italy and Spain all witnessed growth, with Spain’s wipes sectors both remained stable with a very slight In their purest form according to the definition, the applications, markets and key end users. Trends particularly impressive at 5%, while recent star fall of 0.4%. e-textiles based on the integration of inherently by market sector are crucial, as the addressable performer Turkey remained stable, more than electrically or electronically active fibres have begun markets are both large and diverse. The report compensating for the minor decline recorded in “For more than 40 years the yearly statistics reports to see integration into early products. However, with characterizes key market sectors including Sports & some other European markets.” Variety of trends of EDANA has helped the member companies to many associated challenges around reliability, Fitness, Medical & Healthcare, Wellness, Home & was observed between different production process- have an unparalleled insight to the industry and the performance and comfort, there has been a strong Lifestyle, Industrial, commercial, military, Fashion, es on the non-woven. The production of fibre-based credit goes to the exhaustive research and direct push towards other solutions that can achieve better including automotive etc. materials drylaid and short-fibre airlaid technologies, input from producers,” said was so by Pierre Wiertz, properties including wash ability, stretch ability and for example, recorded an increase of 2.2% and 2.9% General Manager of EDANA. 12

Gap & Athleta set goals to boost usage of sustainable fiber

Bold steps are announced to be made in the next for Good platform for more sustainable fashion, five years to boost the concept of sustainability on which also includes saving water and reducing the apparel based fiber. Gap commits to get 100% energy consumption, as well as educating and of cotton from more sustainable sources than ever empowering women through Gap Inc.’s signature while on the other hand Atheleta commits to have life skills and education program, P.A.C.E. about 80% of the materials to be made of sustainable fiber. The commitments were made on Earth At the same time, Athleta’s sustainable fiber goal is day. The core aim of this commitment was to boost one of four goals the brand shared. According to production while keeping the planet safer and Nancy Green, president and CEO of Athleta “For healthier for the coming generations. Athleta and our community, the Earth is our playground, and we believe it’s vitally important to These commitments are the latest advancements in protect it for the next generation.” Further added Gap Inc.’s journey to integrate more sustainable was that “With the use of more recycled and product innovation and fabric technology across its sustainable fibers, we’re working to lessen our portfolio. Gap’s Chief Product Officer Wendi impact on the environment and preserve the Earth’s Goldman said that “We believe in actively protect- precious natural resources. Using our business for ing the planet we all share.” He further added to his good is central to the mission of Athleta.” discussion that “With our new sustainable cotton goal, we have the opportunity to make a big impact Athleta is already working on the sustainability and on the global cotton community, and bring to light conversion of materials to recycles organic and what’s so incredibly important to the future of synthetic cotton. The brand will meet its new 2020 garment manufacturing, what matters to us as a goal through a focus on partnering with fiber and brand, and what matters to our customers.” manufacturing suppliers on innovative solutions. This expanded sustainability commitment of Partnering with Better Cotton Initiatives was another Athleta’s expanded also includes setting goals to decision made by Gap to achieve its new cotton use more efficient fabric dyeing and finishing goal. At the same time, Gap’s new commitment will techniques to save water; to help empower the include the use of other sustainable cotton such as women who make its clothes; and also reduce organic, recycled and American-grown. Basically waste at the brand’s stores and HQ operations. this cotton goal of Gap is part of the brand’s Gap

14 ICAC announced winner of the ICAC Cotton Researcher of the Year for 2017

Dr. David Matthias Stelly, Professor in the Department years of professional experience and leadership in of Soil & Crop Sciences at Texas A&M University and plant breeding of cotton. His expertise includes Texas A&M Agri-Life Research is announced as the germplasm introgression, reproductive biology and winner of the ICAC Cotton Researcher of the Year for cytology, cytogenetics, genetic and genomics. 2017. His scientific endeavors entail a broad spectrum of Dr. David M. Stelly is a Professor in the Department wild species germplasm, introgression methods, of Soil & Crop Sciences at Texas A&M University and chromosome substitution, genetic analysis, genotyp- Texas A&M AgriLife Research. He is world known ing, genome and trait mapping, marker assisted cotton breeder and geneticist who started his selection, reproductive cytology and genetics etc. research career in 1970s. Dr. Stelly has more than 30

Registration opens for 76th plenary meeting of ICAC According to the sources the registrations for the 76th Plenary Meeting of the International Cotton Advisory Committee is now open on the web www.icac.org. The meeting will be held in Tashkent, Uzbekistan from 23 to 27th of October 2017. Being the 6th largest cotton producer and 5th largest exporter, Uzbekistan has created a modern complex of production, processing and marketing since independence in 1991.

According to the officials the agenda of the meeting this time will include a scheduled discussion on topics like inter-fiber completion, technology transfer, quality assessment, cotton yields, logistics and contract compliance. The participants in the plenary meeting will have an opportunity to experience the rich heritage of Central Asia and the Great Silk Road, and technical tours showcasing the cotton technology and history of Uzbekistan will be offered.

Digitalisation & Industry 4.0 discussion at Texprocess Texprocess Forum will be held for the 4th time at the Texprocess trade fair in Frankfurt am Main from 9-12 May 2017. Science and industry expert will be sharing their latest textile processing trends and knowledge at this international conference. The sharing of data will be done in 40 rounds of lectures and panel discussion in Towel export in March these four days of event. Industry 4.0 and digitalization are the main themes of the forum along with sustainability and quality management. In this regards efforts from different industry experts would be brought into light including; SPESA, reached $ 70.354mn Lectra, Human Solutions, Hohenstein Institute and Gerber Technology, TÜV Süd, Takko Holding and Datacol- or and Bayern Innovativ. The fair will also have a separate lecture block where the focus will be placed on the Towel export of Pakistan grew by 15.78% in the during the time period from July-march, 2016-17 as use of digital textile printing for functionalization and finishing of technical textile with Mimaki, Zimmer month of March, in comparison to the exports of the compared to the exports of 597.1 million of the Maschinenbau and Coldenhove. corresponding month of last year. According to the corresponding period of the previous year. But in data given by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics, the last 9 months exports of the bed-wear increased According to the sources a session with the title Technology enabling digitization of the apparel industry will almost 15,325 metric ton of towel that worth’s of by 5.11% and about 263,814 metric tons of be held by Dave Gardner, Managing Director, Spesa, Philippe Ribera, Lectra (France), and Mike Fralix, Textile about 70.354 million USD is exported in the month bed-wear worth 1.585 billion USD were exported as Clothing and Technology Corporation. Andre Wissenberg, Vice President, Oerlikon, Ger Brink, Professor of March as compared to the exports of 13,551 compared to the exports of 244,295 metric ton of Smart Functional Materials, Saxion University, and Fernando Pimentel, President, ABIT, will present Accounts metric tons of worth 50.76 million USD of the same worth 1.508 billion USD in the last year. of companies implementing industry 4.0. At the same time new business in the fashion industry enabled by month in previous year. During the first three industry 4.0 technologies will be presented by Rosanne van der Meer, Founder, The girl and the Machine, and quarters of the ongoing fiscal year the export of Month on month basis, the exports of bed-wear Lutz Walter, R&D Manager, Euratex. towel from the country has fallen by 3.18% and grew by 5.43% and was recorded at 29,259 metric recorded at 132,723 metric ton. ton of worth 180 million USD against the exports of Texprocess is free of cost for the visitors of Techtextil and Texprocess and is scheduled to be held in hall 28,995 metric tons worth of 171.182 million USD of number 6.0. According to the organizers the lecture program has been compiled by DTB – Dialogue Textile Towels, worth of 578.24 million USD were exported the same month of last year. Apparel, the International Apparel Federation (IAF) and the World Textile Information Network. The Texprocess lecture program in the digital printing section will be supplemented by the European Digital Textile Confer- ence, which WTiN is holding for the first time at the fair on 10 May 2017. 17

MEPs demand respect for labor rights in Sri Lanka Workers must have the rights to bargain and keep on being exploited.” organize, said was in a report fact finding of mission to Sri Lanka in addition to the Members of the The delegation, that included representatives from European Parliament. The suggestion was made trade union 3F of Denmark, the International Trans- with the focus on the fact these rights are substantial port Workers Federation (ITWF) and Clean Clothes if one need to grant the country with preferential Campaign (CCC), had a meeting with the workers trading conditions by the European Union. and trade union leaders who have been subject to harassment, illegal dismissal, sexual harassment MEP Lola Sánchez Caldentey said in a statement and labor rights violations in the Free Trade Zones of that, “We are willing to give preferences to Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka. but only if we are sure that the benefit also goes to the workers.” The mission took places between 10 On meeting the subjects, the delegates showed and 12th of april 2017 and the participants were their serious concerns about the use of manpower invited by the IndustriALL Sri Lanka Council to agencies for co-working arrangements, which have assess the country’s progress in human and labour undermined freedom of association and collective rights compliance in relation to the re-application by bargaining in Sri Lanka. Another concern showed the Government of Sri Lanka for the EU’s General- was about the interference of the judiciary on the ized System of Preferences Plus status (GSP+). labor disputes. IndustriALL’s assistant general secretary, Jenny Holdcroft, in response to this fact As a result of more than 10 meeting sin Sir Lanka, finding mission said that “It is good that EU Parlia- Sánchez Caldentey said that: “If the European Union mentarians have been to Sri Lanka to see for consumers knew the abusive conditions under themselves the conditions for workers. We hope that which the women make the cloth that they buy, they this will encourage the EU to put proper protections would be ashamed.” At the same time the MEP in place to ensure that the benefits of trade are Anne-Marie Mineur added: “The government must passed on to Sri Lankan workers. Full respect for the ensure that these workers can organize themselves rights to freedom of association and to bargain through trade unions, because otherwise they will collectively is essential.”

Indonesia’s textile export reached $2B In the first two months of 2017, the Indonesia’s textile and textile product (TTP) export have touched United States (US) $2 billion. The number is 3% more than what it was in the last year. According to the Minister of Industry Airlangga Hartarto, "The TTP industry, which is also an export-oriented labor-intensive sector, can be a social safety net because it employs a lot of workforce, up to now, and estimated at three million workers."

The minster also noted that the TTP industry’s investment value in 2016 reached IDR7.54 trillion, with a significant foreign exchange gain from the export value of $11.87 billion, as well as employing as much as 17.03% of the total workforce in the manufacturing industry. According to Airlangga, during the last three years the national textile industry has experienced a contraction in growth, and one of the major driving sources for it is new investments and expansions of the factories with an aim to increase the production capacity.

"For that, we express our appreciation to Sritex for increasing its investment by IDR2.6 trillion to bolster production capacity in spinning mills and finishing, which will absorb the new workforce of 3,500 workers," he explained. This act is considered as a healthy measure with a positive impact on the tax revenue of the state and will also help to meet the domestic needs of raw material.

Facilitation approved for foreign investors in 7 SEZs The board of investments has given an official statement that the seven Special Economic Zones (SEZs) is approved by the government for facilitating and attracting the investors through one window operation. Sindh and Punjab will have three each while one will be in Khyber Paktunkwa.

The more appreciated or prioritized SEZs would also be established in KPK, Sindh, Punjab, Northern Area, Balochistan and Federally Administrated Tribal Areas. The nine prioritized industrial zone proposed for the high tech industry that is mean to boost the export and employment opportunities to the nationals.

In order to increase the direct investments in Pakistan, the Pakistani government will be holding road shows in Italy, China, United Kingdom, United States and Singapore in addition to all major economies of the world. With the new work plan, the BIO will hold road shows in collaboration to the chamber of commerce and industries and APTMA, to focus on the steel and textile industry.

22 standard products must not suffer. Optimum be directly integrated, but so can – with the parallel, shift planning is supported in keeping with information and support platform. To this end, the planning of product switch-overs must ensure there is corresponding link – the data from the downstream actual staff requirements. complete documentation – including all operating no risk of waste, quality errors or over and processes such as texturing, for example. Equally, instructions, plans and parts lists for the Oerlikon under-production”, explained Markus Reichwein, the POC is able to monitor auxiliary systems such as 6. Performance monitoring Barmag and Oerlikon Neumag machines installed Business Development of Oerlikon Manmade Fibers air-conditioning, compressed air provision and the For fast real-time monitoring of production plant at the customer sites, spare parts product selection segment. entire polycondensation system (CP)”, said efficiency, the data can be displayed according to from 3D catalogs and drawings, along with product Reichwein. key performance indicators on the customer network images in the article overview – is among the most Modular system maintains workflow overview and also on mobile devices. As a result, the important features. Here, the modular structure of the POC system In detail: POC modules management is able to check on the system at any guarantees customer success. With its more than 20 Here, the modular structure permits yarn time – even outside the plant. “All customers have the possibility of tracking all modules – for example, for quality control, manufacturers to adapt their ‘own’ Plant Operation quotation, order and transport route documents maintenance and production planning and recipe Center precisely to their requirements. As a total However, if unplanned machine downtimes or online and are therefore always up-to-date with Oerlikon Manmade Fibers management – the workflow management system concept, the POC assumes a major share of the process problems nevertheless occur, Oerlikon regards to the order status. Furthermore, training can be optimally tailored to customer requirements. functions provided by a manufacturing execution Manmade Fibers segment Customer Services videos, instructions and product presentations can More than 250 successfully implemented system (MES), including the link to superordinate experts can use the remote support function to log be provided. Practically as a bonus, customers can segment focusses on POC-equipped installations worldwide speak for ERP systems and to corresponding interfaces for into the system directly and provide the system of course also purchase original tested Oerlikon themselves. automation systems, such as package handling and operator with swift support. spare parts whose function and process Industrie 4.0 storage in the spinning system. To this end, the performance are monitored using our systems”, he control of automation systems within the spinning said. process is part of the concept. Entering the future of Industrie 4.0 with Oerlikon Digital solutions for Each individual module provides concrete potential Manmade Fibers segment production cost savings. Oerlikon Manmade Fibers segment already now provides future-oriented Industrie 4.0 solutions and 1. Production planning showed these at last year’s trade fairs, the ITMA future processes Production orders are optimally prepared and Asia in Shanghai and the India ITME in Mumbai. integrated into the production process, hence Linked to future-oriented service and automation The Oerlikon Manmade Fibers segment technology is all ensuring transparent production. With this, the over- solutions, Oerlikon prepares its customers for the about cost-efficient and high-quality manmade fiber and under-producing are avoided – even in the case future of manmade fiber production. And it goes production. With innovative Industrie 4.0 solutions, the of small batches. without saying that the end results are always company is setting new standards with regards to improved yarn quality and production efficiency. customer benefits. 2. Recipe management Machine settings optimized to the respective product “With the Plant Operation Center (POC), for example, are stored in the recipe management system and manufacturers can maintain a holistic overview of transferred to the production system error-free when manmade fiber system production – from the switching products. As a result, the product quality is polycondensation, the spinning system all the way through guaranteed even in the event of frequent product to texturing and the downstream further processes”, said switch-overs. André Wissenberg, Head of Marketing, Corporate Communications and Public Affairs. With this, processes 3. Quality control can be optimized, production optimally planned and the The integration of data measured in the laboratory helps ensure high product quality. In addition to malfunctions that can result is lower yields or high product quality improved. To this end, the concept is waste rates, for example, are identified early on and already supporting the rising need for greater flexibility in 100-percent traceability for each individual product can be alleviated quickly. production processes. unit (package) throughout the entire manufacturing process, a so-called cyber-physical system also 5. Alarms and maintenance planning can be achieved even in the case of older systems”, The digital future is now! provides fast identification of, and reaction to, As a result of managing the alarms and the Reichwein added. Global competition within the manmade fiber industry and potential quality deviations. When integrating further maintenance planning tailored to the production the changing expectations of consumers with regards to processing procedures such as texturing, functions process, the POC system supports the customer in Comprehensive support using the myOerlikon.com fashion detailing are today increasingly presenting yarn like the creel management system can be used to minimizing downtimes and unplanned interruptions customer portal manufacturers with challenges. “Special production runs, very efficiently optimize product quality. and hence also production waste. At the same time, “However, digitalization does not end with the such as spun-dyed products and special yarn Picture-3 personnel deployment and system utilization are Upgrading existing systems using a POC production system itself. And – with its cross-sections, must be flexibly, quickly and efficiently “The primary focus is on the traceability of all process optimized. Malfunctions in the plant are transparently “A POC system is not only a process monitoring myoerlikon.com Web platform, we supply a manufactured in small batches. Here, the production of data in real time and the potential direct reaction to 4. Efficiency monitoring displayed using monitors or mobile devices, allowing option for new systems. Connecting existing cutting-edge solution for maintenance, spare parts deviations in machine efficiency or product quality. The statistics module continually monitors the for swift alleviation and for optimum planning of manmade fiber systems to a POC system is usually provision and customer support”, said Wissenberg. Here, not only can data from the inhouse laboratory production efficiency of individual products or entire necessary maintenance during the production unproblematic. For this reason, increases in quality Here, the platform should not be viewed as a simple machines and plants. In this way, production process process according to specialist staff availability. In and efficiency and hence also in competitiveness Web shop, but more as a customer-oriented global 23 standard products must not suffer. Optimum be directly integrated, but so can – with the parallel, shift planning is supported in keeping with information and support platform. To this end, the planning of product switch-overs must ensure there is corresponding link – the data from the downstream actual staff requirements. complete documentation – including all operating no risk of waste, quality errors or over and processes such as texturing, for example. Equally, instructions, plans and parts lists for the Oerlikon under-production”, explained Markus Reichwein, the POC is able to monitor auxiliary systems such as 6. Performance monitoring Barmag and Oerlikon Neumag machines installed Business Development of Oerlikon Manmade Fibers air-conditioning, compressed air provision and the For fast real-time monitoring of production plant at the customer sites, spare parts product selection segment. entire polycondensation system (CP)”, said efficiency, the data can be displayed according to from 3D catalogs and drawings, along with product Reichwein. key performance indicators on the customer network images in the article overview – is among the most Modular system maintains workflow overview and also on mobile devices. As a result, the important features. Here, the modular structure of the POC system In detail: POC modules management is able to check on the system at any guarantees customer success. With its more than 20 Here, the modular structure permits yarn time – even outside the plant. “All customers have the possibility of tracking all modules – for example, for quality control, manufacturers to adapt their ‘own’ Plant Operation quotation, order and transport route documents maintenance and production planning and recipe Center precisely to their requirements. As a total However, if unplanned machine downtimes or online and are therefore always up-to-date with Oerlikon Manmade Fibers management – the workflow management system concept, the POC assumes a major share of the process problems nevertheless occur, Oerlikon regards to the order status. Furthermore, training can be optimally tailored to customer requirements. functions provided by a manufacturing execution Manmade Fibers segment Customer Services videos, instructions and product presentations can More than 250 successfully implemented system (MES), including the link to superordinate experts can use the remote support function to log be provided. Practically as a bonus, customers can segment focusses on POC-equipped installations worldwide speak for ERP systems and to corresponding interfaces for into the system directly and provide the system of course also purchase original tested Oerlikon themselves. automation systems, such as package handling and operator with swift support. spare parts whose function and process Industrie 4.0 storage in the spinning system. To this end, the performance are monitored using our systems”, he control of automation systems within the spinning said. process is part of the concept. Entering the future of Industrie 4.0 with Oerlikon Digital solutions for Each individual module provides concrete potential Manmade Fibers segment production cost savings. Oerlikon Manmade Fibers segment already now provides future-oriented Industrie 4.0 solutions and 1. Production planning showed these at last year’s trade fairs, the ITMA future processes Production orders are optimally prepared and Asia in Shanghai and the India ITME in Mumbai. integrated into the production process, hence Linked to future-oriented service and automation The Oerlikon Manmade Fibers segment technology is all ensuring transparent production. With this, the over- solutions, Oerlikon prepares its customers for the about cost-efficient and high-quality manmade fiber and under-producing are avoided – even in the case future of manmade fiber production. And it goes production. With innovative Industrie 4.0 solutions, the of small batches. without saying that the end results are always company is setting new standards with regards to improved yarn quality and production efficiency. customer benefits. 2. Recipe management Machine settings optimized to the respective product “With the Plant Operation Center (POC), for example, are stored in the recipe management system and manufacturers can maintain a holistic overview of transferred to the production system error-free when manmade fiber system production – from the switching products. As a result, the product quality is polycondensation, the spinning system all the way through guaranteed even in the event of frequent product to texturing and the downstream further processes”, said switch-overs. André Wissenberg, Head of Marketing, Corporate Communications and Public Affairs. With this, processes 3. Quality control can be optimized, production optimally planned and the The integration of data measured in the laboratory helps ensure high product quality. In addition to malfunctions that can result is lower yields or high product quality improved. To this end, the concept is waste rates, for example, are identified early on and already supporting the rising need for greater flexibility in 100-percent traceability for each individual product can be alleviated quickly. production processes. unit (package) throughout the entire manufacturing process, a so-called cyber-physical system also 5. Alarms and maintenance planning can be achieved even in the case of older systems”, The digital future is now! provides fast identification of, and reaction to, As a result of managing the alarms and the Reichwein added. Global competition within the manmade fiber industry and potential quality deviations. When integrating further maintenance planning tailored to the production the changing expectations of consumers with regards to processing procedures such as texturing, functions process, the POC system supports the customer in Comprehensive support using the myOerlikon.com fashion detailing are today increasingly presenting yarn like the creel management system can be used to minimizing downtimes and unplanned interruptions customer portal manufacturers with challenges. “Special production runs, very efficiently optimize product quality. and hence also production waste. At the same time, “However, digitalization does not end with the such as spun-dyed products and special yarn Picture-3 personnel deployment and system utilization are Upgrading existing systems using a POC production system itself. And – with its cross-sections, must be flexibly, quickly and efficiently “The primary focus is on the traceability of all process optimized. Malfunctions in the plant are transparently “A POC system is not only a process monitoring myoerlikon.com Web platform, we supply a manufactured in small batches. Here, the production of data in real time and the potential direct reaction to 4. Efficiency monitoring displayed using monitors or mobile devices, allowing option for new systems. Connecting existing cutting-edge solution for maintenance, spare parts deviations in machine efficiency or product quality. The statistics module continually monitors the for swift alleviation and for optimum planning of manmade fiber systems to a POC system is usually provision and customer support”, said Wissenberg. Here, not only can data from the inhouse laboratory production efficiency of individual products or entire necessary maintenance during the production unproblematic. For this reason, increases in quality Here, the platform should not be viewed as a simple machines and plants. In this way, production process process according to specialist staff availability. In and efficiency and hence also in competitiveness Web shop, but more as a customer-oriented global 24 standard products must not suffer. Optimum be directly integrated, but so can – with the parallel, shift planning is supported in keeping with information and support platform. To this end, the planning of product switch-overs must ensure there is corresponding link – the data from the downstream actual staff requirements. complete documentation – including all operating no risk of waste, quality errors or over and processes such as texturing, for example. Equally, instructions, plans and parts lists for the Oerlikon under-production”, explained Markus Reichwein, the POC is able to monitor auxiliary systems such as 6. Performance monitoring Barmag and Oerlikon Neumag machines installed Business Development of Oerlikon Manmade Fibers air-conditioning, compressed air provision and the For fast real-time monitoring of production plant at the customer sites, spare parts product selection segment. entire polycondensation system (CP)”, said efficiency, the data can be displayed according to from 3D catalogs and drawings, along with product Reichwein. key performance indicators on the customer network images in the article overview – is among the most Modular system maintains workflow overview and also on mobile devices. As a result, the important features. Here, the modular structure of the POC system In detail: POC modules management is able to check on the system at any guarantees customer success. With its more than 20 Here, the modular structure permits yarn time – even outside the plant. “All customers have the possibility of tracking all modules – for example, for quality control, manufacturers to adapt their ‘own’ Plant Operation quotation, order and transport route documents maintenance and production planning and recipe Center precisely to their requirements. As a total However, if unplanned machine downtimes or online and are therefore always up-to-date with management – the workflow management system concept, the POC assumes a major share of the process problems nevertheless occur, Oerlikon regards to the order status. Furthermore, training can be optimally tailored to customer requirements. functions provided by a manufacturing execution Manmade Fibers segment Customer Services videos, instructions and product presentations can More than 250 successfully implemented system (MES), including the link to superordinate experts can use the remote support function to log be provided. Practically as a bonus, customers can POC-equipped installations worldwide speak for ERP systems and to corresponding interfaces for into the system directly and provide the system of course also purchase original tested Oerlikon themselves. automation systems, such as package handling and operator with swift support. spare parts whose function and process storage in the spinning system. To this end, the performance are monitored using our systems”, he control of automation systems within the spinning said. process is part of the concept. Entering the future of Industrie 4.0 with Oerlikon Each individual module provides concrete potential Manmade Fibers segment production cost savings. Oerlikon Manmade Fibers segment already now provides future-oriented Industrie 4.0 solutions and 1. Production planning showed these at last year’s trade fairs, the ITMA Production orders are optimally prepared and Asia in Shanghai and the India ITME in Mumbai. integrated into the production process, hence Linked to future-oriented service and automation The Oerlikon Manmade Fibers segment technology is all ensuring transparent production. With this, the over- solutions, Oerlikon prepares its customers for the about cost-efficient and high-quality manmade fiber and under-producing are avoided – even in the case future of manmade fiber production. And it goes of small batches. without saying that the end results are always production. With innovative Industrie 4.0 solutions, the The digital monitoring of as many areas as possible within a production process company is setting new standards with regards to ensures optimum product quality and performance control and can therefore also help improved yarn quality and production efficiency. achieve optimum cost efficiency for customers. “With the Plant Operation Center (POC), for example, manufacturers can maintain a holistic customer benefits. 2. Recipe management overview of manmade fiber system production – from the polycondensation, the spinning system Machine settings optimized to the respective product all the way through to texturing and the downstream further processes” “With the Plant Operation Center (POC), for example, are stored in the recipe management system and manufacturers can maintain a holistic overview of transferred to the production system error-free when André Wissenberg, Head of Marketing, Corporate Communications and Public Affairs manmade fiber system production – from the switching products. As a result, the product quality is polycondensation, the spinning system all the way through guaranteed even in the event of frequent product to texturing and the downstream further processes”, said switch-overs. André Wissenberg, Head of Marketing, Corporate Communications and Public Affairs. With this, processes 3. Quality control can be optimized, production optimally planned and the The integration of data measured in the laboratory helps ensure high product quality. In addition to malfunctions that can result is lower yields or high product quality improved. To this end, the concept is waste rates, for example, are identified early on and already supporting the rising need for greater flexibility in 100-percent traceability for each individual product can be alleviated quickly. production processes. unit (package) throughout the entire manufacturing process, a so-called cyber-physical system also 5. Alarms and maintenance planning can be achieved even in the case of older systems”, The digital future is now! provides fast identification of, and reaction to, As a result of managing the alarms and the Reichwein added. Global competition within the manmade fiber industry and potential quality deviations. When integrating further maintenance planning tailored to the production the changing expectations of consumers with regards to processing procedures such as texturing, functions process, the POC system supports the customer in Comprehensive support using the myOerlikon.com Digitalized production can improve efficiency and quality and make a like the creel management system can be used to minimizing downtimes and unplanned interruptions customer portal fashion detailing are today increasingly presenting yarn considerable contribution towards competitive production even in the case of manufacturers with challenges. “Special production runs, flexible, small batches very efficiently optimize product quality. and hence also production waste. At the same time, “However, digitalization does not end with the such as spun-dyed products and special yarn Picture-3 personnel deployment and system utilization are Upgrading existing systems using a POC production system itself. And – with its cross-sections, must be flexibly, quickly and efficiently “The primary focus is on the traceability of all process optimized. Malfunctions in the plant are transparently “A POC system is not only a process monitoring myoerlikon.com Web platform, we supply a manufactured in small batches. Here, the production of data in real time and the potential direct reaction to 4. Efficiency monitoring displayed using monitors or mobile devices, allowing option for new systems. Connecting existing cutting-edge solution for maintenance, spare parts deviations in machine efficiency or product quality. The statistics module continually monitors the for swift alleviation and for optimum planning of manmade fiber systems to a POC system is usually provision and customer support”, said Wissenberg. Here, not only can data from the inhouse laboratory Total Quality Management (TQM) – solution 'filament' production efficiency of individual products or entire necessary maintenance during the production unproblematic. For this reason, increases in quality Here, the platform should not be viewed as a simple machines and plants. In this way, production process process according to specialist staff availability. In and efficiency and hence also in competitiveness Web shop, but more as a customer-oriented global standard products must not suffer. Optimum be directly integrated, but so can – with the parallel, shift planning is supported in keeping with information and support platform. To this end, the planning of product switch-overs must ensure there is corresponding link – the data from the downstream actual staff requirements. complete documentation – including all operating no risk of waste, quality errors or over and processes such as texturing, for example. Equally, instructions, plans and parts lists for the Oerlikon under-production”, explained Markus Reichwein, the POC is able to monitor auxiliary systems such as 6. Performance monitoring Barmag and Oerlikon Neumag machines installed Business Development of Oerlikon Manmade Fibers air-conditioning, compressed air provision and the For fast real-time monitoring of production plant at the customer sites, spare parts product selection segment. entire polycondensation system (CP)”, said efficiency, the data can be displayed according to from 3D catalogs and drawings, along with product Reichwein. key performance indicators on the customer network images in the article overview – is among the most Modular system maintains workflow overview and also on mobile devices. As a result, the important features. Here, the modular structure of the POC system In detail: POC modules management is able to check on the system at any guarantees customer success. With its more than 20 Here, the modular structure permits yarn time – even outside the plant. “All customers have the possibility of tracking all modules – for example, for quality control, manufacturers to adapt their ‘own’ Plant Operation quotation, order and transport route documents maintenance and production planning and recipe Center precisely to their requirements. As a total However, if unplanned machine downtimes or online and are therefore always up-to-date with management – the workflow management system concept, the POC assumes a major share of the process problems nevertheless occur, Oerlikon regards to the order status. Furthermore, training can be optimally tailored to customer requirements. functions provided by a manufacturing execution Manmade Fibers segment Customer Services videos, instructions and product presentations can More than 250 successfully implemented system (MES), including the link to superordinate experts can use the remote support function to log be provided. Practically as a bonus, customers can POC-equipped installations worldwide speak for ERP systems and to corresponding interfaces for into the system directly and provide the system of course also purchase original tested Oerlikon themselves. automation systems, such as package handling and operator with swift support. spare parts whose function and process storage in the spinning system. To this end, the performance are monitored using our systems”, he control of automation systems within the spinning said. process is part of the concept. Entering the future of Industrie 4.0 with Oerlikon Each individual module provides concrete potential Manmade Fibers segment production cost savings. Oerlikon Manmade Fibers segment already now provides future-oriented Industrie 4.0 solutions and 1. Production planning showed these at last year’s trade fairs, the ITMA Production orders are optimally prepared and Asia in Shanghai and the India ITME in Mumbai. integrated into the production process, hence Linked to future-oriented service and automation The Oerlikon Manmade Fibers segment technology is all ensuring transparent production. With this, the over- solutions, Oerlikon prepares its customers for the about cost-efficient and high-quality manmade fiber and under-producing are avoided – even in the case future of manmade fiber production. And it goes of small batches. without saying that the end results are always production. With innovative Industrie 4.0 solutions, the The digital monitoring of as many areas as possible within a production process company is setting new standards with regards to ensures optimum product quality and performance control and can therefore also help improved yarn quality and production efficiency. achieve optimum cost efficiency for customers. “With the Plant Operation Center (POC), for example, manufacturers can maintain a holistic customer benefits. 2. Recipe management overview of manmade fiber system production – from the polycondensation, the spinning system Machine settings optimized to the respective product all the way through to texturing and the downstream further processes” “With the Plant Operation Center (POC), for example, are stored in the recipe management system and manufacturers can maintain a holistic overview of transferred to the production system error-free when André Wissenberg, Head of Marketing, Corporate Communications and Public Affairs manmade fiber system production – from the switching products. As a result, the product quality is polycondensation, the spinning system all the way through guaranteed even in the event of frequent product to texturing and the downstream further processes”, said switch-overs. André Wissenberg, Head of Marketing, Corporate Communications and Public Affairs. With this, processes 3. Quality control can be optimized, production optimally planned and the The integration of data measured in the laboratory helps ensure high product quality. In addition to malfunctions that can result is lower yields or high product quality improved. To this end, the concept is waste rates, for example, are identified early on and already supporting the rising need for greater flexibility in 100-percent traceability for each individual product can be alleviated quickly. production processes. unit (package) throughout the entire manufacturing process, a so-called cyber-physical system also 5. Alarms and maintenance planning can be achieved even in the case of older systems”, The digital future is now! provides fast identification of, and reaction to, As a result of managing the alarms and the Reichwein added. Global competition within the manmade fiber industry and potential quality deviations. When integrating further maintenance planning tailored to the production the changing expectations of consumers with regards to processing procedures such as texturing, functions process, the POC system supports the customer in Comprehensive support using the myOerlikon.com Digitalized production can improve efficiency and quality and make a like the creel management system can be used to minimizing downtimes and unplanned interruptions customer portal fashion detailing are today increasingly presenting yarn considerable contribution towards competitive production even in the case of manufacturers with challenges. “Special production runs, flexible, small batches very efficiently optimize product quality. and hence also production waste. At the same time, “However, digitalization does not end with the such as spun-dyed products and special yarn Picture-3 personnel deployment and system utilization are Upgrading existing systems using a POC production system itself. And – with its cross-sections, must be flexibly, quickly and efficiently “The primary focus is on the traceability of all process optimized. Malfunctions in the plant are transparently “A POC system is not only a process monitoring myoerlikon.com Web platform, we supply a manufactured in small batches. Here, the production of data in real time and the potential direct reaction to 4. Efficiency monitoring displayed using monitors or mobile devices, allowing option for new systems. Connecting existing cutting-edge solution for maintenance, spare parts deviations in machine efficiency or product quality. The statistics module continually monitors the for swift alleviation and for optimum planning of manmade fiber systems to a POC system is usually provision and customer support”, said Wissenberg. Here, not only can data from the inhouse laboratory Total Quality Management (TQM) – solution 'filament' production efficiency of individual products or entire necessary maintenance during the production unproblematic. For this reason, increases in quality Here, the platform should not be viewed as a simple machines and plants. In this way, production process process according to specialist staff availability. In and efficiency and hence also in competitiveness Web shop, but more as a customer-oriented global 26 standard products must not suffer. Optimum be directly integrated, but so can – with the parallel, shift planning is supported in keeping with information and support platform. To this end, the planning of product switch-overs must ensure there is corresponding link – the data from the downstream actual staff requirements. complete documentation – including all operating no risk of waste, quality errors or over and processes such as texturing, for example. Equally, instructions, plans and parts lists for the Oerlikon under-production”, explained Markus Reichwein, the POC is able to monitor auxiliary systems such as 6. Performance monitoring Barmag and Oerlikon Neumag machines installed Business Development of Oerlikon Manmade Fibers air-conditioning, compressed air provision and the For fast real-time monitoring of production plant at the customer sites, spare parts product selection segment. entire polycondensation system (CP)”, said efficiency, the data can be displayed according to from 3D catalogs and drawings, along with product Reichwein. key performance indicators on the customer network images in the article overview – is among the most Modular system maintains workflow overview and also on mobile devices. As a result, the important features. Here, the modular structure of the POC system In detail: POC modules management is able to check on the system at any guarantees customer success. With its more than 20 Here, the modular structure permits yarn time – even outside the plant. “All customers have the possibility of tracking all modules – for example, for quality control, manufacturers to adapt their ‘own’ Plant Operation quotation, order and transport route documents maintenance and production planning and recipe Center precisely to their requirements. As a total However, if unplanned machine downtimes or online and are therefore always up-to-date with management – the workflow management system concept, the POC assumes a major share of the process problems nevertheless occur, Oerlikon regards to the order status. Furthermore, training can be optimally tailored to customer requirements. functions provided by a manufacturing execution Manmade Fibers segment Customer Services videos, instructions and product presentations can More than 250 successfully implemented system (MES), including the link to superordinate experts can use the remote support function to log be provided. Practically as a bonus, customers can POC-equipped installations worldwide speak for ERP systems and to corresponding interfaces for into the system directly and provide the system of course also purchase original tested Oerlikon themselves. automation systems, such as package handling and operator with swift support. spare parts whose function and process storage in the spinning system. To this end, the performance are monitored using our systems”, he control of automation systems within the spinning said. process is part of the concept. Entering the future of Industrie 4.0 with Oerlikon Each individual module provides concrete potential Manmade Fibers segment production cost savings. Oerlikon Manmade Fibers segment already now provides future-oriented Industrie 4.0 solutions and 1. Production planning showed these at last year’s trade fairs, the ITMA Production orders are optimally prepared and Asia in Shanghai and the India ITME in Mumbai. integrated into the production process, hence “Special production runs, such as Linked to future-oriented service and automation The Oerlikon Manmade Fibers segment technology is all ensuring transparent production. With this, the over- spun-dyed products and special solutions, Oerlikon prepares its customers for the about cost-efficient and high-quality manmade fiber and under-producing are avoided – even in the case yarn cross-sections, must be future of manmade fiber production. And it goes production. With innovative Industrie 4.0 solutions, the of small batches. flexibly, quickly and efficiently without saying that the end results are always company is setting new standards with regards to manufactured in small batches. improved yarn quality and production efficiency. 2. Recipe management customer benefits. With its augmented reality solutions Oerlikon prepares its customers for the Here, the production of standard Machine settings optimized to the respective product future of manmade fiber production. Oerlikon’s HoloLens solutions making it products must not suffer. Optimum “With the Plant Operation Center (POC), for example, are stored in the recipe management system and easier to optimize the operating of a Pre-Oriented-Yarn (POY) take up system planning of product switch-overs transferred to the production system error-free when manufacturers can maintain a holistic overview of must ensure there is no risk of What does the POC do? switching products. As a result, the product quality is manmade fiber system production – from the • Transparency throughout the entire guaranteed even in the event of frequent product waste, quality errors or over and polycondensation, the spinning system all the way through production process and also for switch-overs. under-production” to texturing and the downstream further processes”, said corresponding expansion measures over André Wissenberg, Head of Marketing, Corporate several plants throughout the world. 3. Quality control Markus Reichwein, Business Development Communications and Public Affairs. With this, processes of Oerlikon Manmade Fibers segment The integration of data measured in the laboratory can be optimized, production optimally planned and the helps ensure high product quality. In addition to malfunctions that can result is lower yields or high • Reliable real-time data analysis. product quality improved. To this end, the concept is waste rates, for example, are identified early on and already supporting the rising need for greater flexibility in 100-percent traceability for each individual product can be alleviated quickly. • Fast identification of error sources. production processes. unit (package) throughout the entire manufacturing can be achieved even in the case of older systems”, process, a so-called cyber-physical system also 5. Alarms and maintenance planning • Supports fast decision-making Reichwein added. The digital future is now! provides fast identification of, and reaction to, As a result of managing the alarms and the and the speedy implementation of the Global competition within the manmade fiber industry and potential quality deviations. When integrating further maintenance planning tailored to the production necessary process adjustments. the changing expectations of consumers with regards to processing procedures such as texturing, functions process, the POC system supports the customer in Comprehensive support using the myOerlikon.com Oerlikon combines two worlds within their engineering approach customer portal fashion detailing are today increasingly presenting yarn like the creel management system can be used to minimizing downtimes and unplanned interruptions • Optimum utilization of existing personnel “However, digitalization does not end with the manufacturers with challenges. “Special production runs, very efficiently optimize product quality. and hence also production waste. At the same time, and reduced downtimes. such as spun-dyed products and special yarn Picture-3 personnel deployment and system utilization are Upgrading existing systems using a POC production system itself. And – with its “The primary focus is on the traceability of all process “A POC system is not only a process monitoring myoerlikon.com Web platform, we supply a cross-sections, must be flexibly, quickly and efficiently optimized. Malfunctions in the plant are transparently • Avoidance of incorrect process settings. manufactured in small batches. Here, the production of data in real time and the potential direct reaction to 4. Efficiency monitoring displayed using monitors or mobile devices, allowing option for new systems. Connecting existing cutting-edge solution for maintenance, spare parts deviations in machine efficiency or product quality. The statistics module continually monitors the for swift alleviation and for optimum planning of manmade fiber systems to a POC system is usually provision and customer support”, said Wissenberg. Here, not only can data from the inhouse laboratory production efficiency of individual products or entire necessary maintenance during the production unproblematic. For this reason, increases in quality Here, the platform should not be viewed as a simple machines and plants. In this way, production process process according to specialist staff availability. In and efficiency and hence also in competitiveness Web shop, but more as a customer-oriented global standard products must not suffer. Optimum be directly integrated, but so can – with the parallel, shift planning is supported in keeping with information and support platform. To this end, the planning of product switch-overs must ensure there is corresponding link – the data from the downstream actual staff requirements. complete documentation – including all operating no risk of waste, quality errors or over and processes such as texturing, for example. Equally, instructions, plans and parts lists for the Oerlikon under-production”, explained Markus Reichwein, the POC is able to monitor auxiliary systems such as 6. Performance monitoring Barmag and Oerlikon Neumag machines installed Business Development of Oerlikon Manmade Fibers air-conditioning, compressed air provision and the For fast real-time monitoring of production plant at the customer sites, spare parts product selection segment. entire polycondensation system (CP)”, said efficiency, the data can be displayed according to from 3D catalogs and drawings, along with product Reichwein. key performance indicators on the customer network images in the article overview – is among the most Modular system maintains workflow overview and also on mobile devices. As a result, the important features. Here, the modular structure of the POC system In detail: POC modules management is able to check on the system at any guarantees customer success. With its more than 20 Here, the modular structure permits yarn time – even outside the plant. “All customers have the possibility of tracking all modules – for example, for quality control, manufacturers to adapt their ‘own’ Plant Operation quotation, order and transport route documents maintenance and production planning and recipe Center precisely to their requirements. As a total However, if unplanned machine downtimes or online and are therefore always up-to-date with management – the workflow management system concept, the POC assumes a major share of the process problems nevertheless occur, Oerlikon regards to the order status. Furthermore, training can be optimally tailored to customer requirements. functions provided by a manufacturing execution Manmade Fibers segment Customer Services videos, instructions and product presentations can More than 250 successfully implemented system (MES), including the link to superordinate experts can use the remote support function to log be provided. Practically as a bonus, customers can POC-equipped installations worldwide speak for ERP systems and to corresponding interfaces for into the system directly and provide the system of course also purchase original tested Oerlikon themselves. automation systems, such as package handling and operator with swift support. spare parts whose function and process storage in the spinning system. To this end, the performance are monitored using our systems”, he control of automation systems within the spinning said. process is part of the concept. Entering the future of Industrie 4.0 with Oerlikon Each individual module provides concrete potential Manmade Fibers segment production cost savings. Oerlikon Manmade Fibers segment already now provides future-oriented Industrie 4.0 solutions and 1. Production planning showed these at last year’s trade fairs, the ITMA Production orders are optimally prepared and Asia in Shanghai and the India ITME in Mumbai. integrated into the production process, hence “Special production runs, such as Linked to future-oriented service and automation The Oerlikon Manmade Fibers segment technology is all ensuring transparent production. With this, the over- spun-dyed products and special solutions, Oerlikon prepares its customers for the about cost-efficient and high-quality manmade fiber and under-producing are avoided – even in the case yarn cross-sections, must be future of manmade fiber production. And it goes production. With innovative Industrie 4.0 solutions, the of small batches. flexibly, quickly and efficiently without saying that the end results are always company is setting new standards with regards to manufactured in small batches. improved yarn quality and production efficiency. 2. Recipe management customer benefits. With its augmented reality solutions Oerlikon prepares its customers for the Here, the production of standard Machine settings optimized to the respective product future of manmade fiber production. Oerlikon’s HoloLens solutions making it products must not suffer. Optimum “With the Plant Operation Center (POC), for example, are stored in the recipe management system and easier to optimize the operating of a Pre-Oriented-Yarn (POY) take up system planning of product switch-overs transferred to the production system error-free when manufacturers can maintain a holistic overview of must ensure there is no risk of What does the POC do? switching products. As a result, the product quality is manmade fiber system production – from the • Transparency throughout the entire guaranteed even in the event of frequent product waste, quality errors or over and polycondensation, the spinning system all the way through production process and also for switch-overs. under-production” to texturing and the downstream further processes”, said corresponding expansion measures over André Wissenberg, Head of Marketing, Corporate several plants throughout the world. 3. Quality control Markus Reichwein, Business Development Communications and Public Affairs. With this, processes of Oerlikon Manmade Fibers segment The integration of data measured in the laboratory can be optimized, production optimally planned and the helps ensure high product quality. In addition to malfunctions that can result is lower yields or high • Reliable real-time data analysis. product quality improved. To this end, the concept is waste rates, for example, are identified early on and already supporting the rising need for greater flexibility in 100-percent traceability for each individual product can be alleviated quickly. • Fast identification of error sources. production processes. unit (package) throughout the entire manufacturing can be achieved even in the case of older systems”, process, a so-called cyber-physical system also 5. Alarms and maintenance planning • Supports fast decision-making Reichwein added. The digital future is now! provides fast identification of, and reaction to, As a result of managing the alarms and the and the speedy implementation of the Global competition within the manmade fiber industry and potential quality deviations. 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DO IT ITEMA! manufacturers the top three technologies for weft weaver’s expectations with its elastic whip roller, a insertion: Rapier, Airjet and Projectile, in what is the Airjet Weaving Machine A9500 dedicated device for warp tension compensation. most comprehensive portfolio on the market today The airjet A9500 inspires the curiosity and sparks the The double pick insertion ensures to weaving Rapier Weaving Machine R9500 for technical applications. Itema is the unique interest from real technology buffs, especially in ripstop and, furthermore, the Polito nozzle partner in the market providing dedicated sophisticated and demanding markets, and has guarantees high speed weft insertion and ensures best-in-class technological advancements and the already amassed important references, especially in unparalleled productivity. strongest textile expertise. Let’s consider the matter Bolting Cloth, among others, the wide weaving medical applications and automotive fabrics. and discover together which are the strongest width up to 540 cm, as well as dedicated devices There is a strong, undeniable momentum around advantages of the Itema weaving machines for the for each application make the R9500 by Itema the technical textiles destined for growth, and it will growing technical textile applications markets perfect machine for the manufacture of the full become an increasingly important segment worldwide. range of technical textiles, including ones with the predicted to reach around USD 315B by 2020 finest monofilament yarn, multifilament yarn with (source: Gherzi). Textile manufacturers are on the Projectile Weaving Machine P7300HP V8 high tenacity, and multiple pick insertion fabrics. verge of a big change of the technical textiles For the projectile machine, the legendary and unique world. Only the bravest and the most P7300HP, technical fabrics are its specialty due to Thanks to extensive in-house trials, led by the most forward-thinking will know how to fully embrace the the unparalleled versatility and reliability of its weft experienced and skilled Itema technicians in full spectrum of opportunities and turn them into insertion system. The unmatchable uniqueness of cooperation with one of the European leading competitive advantages. the positive weft transfer consists in the single weavers of fiberglass, allowed the Company to insertion driven by the projectile, which catches the develop an advanced, high-performance version of ITEMA is excited to be a big and growing part of weft and carries it directly with no exchanges, R9500 to weave this demanding fabric. Used in this dynamic and promising market, with the right providing unparalleled efficiency. many electronic and industrial applications, technology for all the below applications and many fiberglass needs to be woven on a sensitive and, at Looking at specific technical applications which are more in the development pipeline: Itema is registering an upward trend in inquiries for the need to identify, implement and bring to scale the same time, sturdy weaving machine. The rapier growing exponentially in north-eastern Countries, the • Agrotextiles and geotextiles advanced weaving machines from weavers of quickly mitigation and adaptation technologies and R9500 designed to weave fiberglass features a Itema airjet A9500 provides undeniable benefits, • Medical technical fabrics, as well as in requirements to applications. brand-new Light Weight Back-Rest Roller ensuring matching unparalleled performances and the highest • Furnishing weave increasingly innovative styles and yarns from high reactivity, able to compensate the lack of productivity with superior textile efficiency. • Civil engineering and Building customers. The Swiss-Italian technology major with Technical textiles are going to take even more elasticity characteristic of this specific yarn. • Industry over 180 years of combined expertise from the center stage and become ever-more ubiquitous in Furthermore, specific to weave fiberglass is the When it comes to weave very high density fabrics, • Transports merger of three historic brands, such as Sulzer, architecture and green buildings, automotives, Rotary Fabric Bar, designed for open construction such as the decatizing satin fabric, dedicated devices • Apparel and footwear Somet and Vamatex, expects that this trend will smarter cities, intelligent and energy efficient patterns to avoid fabric distortion. ensure best-in-class results. The reinforced whip roller • Sport and leisure time continue for the foreseeable future and is catering devices, furnishing and athletic, workwear and Projectile Weaving Machine P7300HP V8 eliminates friction allowing an improved warp tension • Automotive incl. Airbag more to this particular and very demanding fashion apparel. And we have yet to understand the Flexibility and versatility are guaranteed by the control and reducing warp stops, whilst the left and • Mattresses segment of the textiles market worldwide. full scale of the immense potential to be harnessed rapier weft transfer system FPA - Free Positive right waste selvedge assures the correct tension of • Carpet Backing (primary and secondary) from the uber-connectivity of the all-enthralling The P7300HP V8 continues to harness great interest Approach with no guiding elements in the shed, the weft leading to an excellent fabric quality. • Protective Wear Technical textiles already play an important role in phenomen of the so-called Internet of Things. from projectile weaving aficionados and represents which merges reliability with the possibility to weave • Conveyor Belt our everyday lives and are set to proliferate even an unbeaten and unbeatable benchmark for those the most demanding and delicate yarns. Flexibility Moreover, the longer dwell of the cam sley drive • Filter Cloth more in the near future. The reasons for this quick As a partner and weaving machinery supplier to looking to weave the very widest fabrics (over 6 is further increased due to the Motorized Weft allows a longer weft insertion time, leading to a more • Parachute and continuing ascent are many-fold. As textile manufacturers worldwide, Itema strongly meters) and high-specialty materials, such as Cutter, which allows to adjust the cutting time weft efficient weft filling insertion. The Itema patented ELD • Coating increasingly sophisticated consumers, we are believes in the endless opportunities and the growth agrotextile, geotextile and carpet backing fabrics. by weft, thus leading also to a minimized weft - Electronic Leno Device, is the ideal solution for leno • Fiberglass constantly looking for enhanced functionality, better potential of technical applications, and has therefore Still today, when it comes to weave tape yarns, the waste. Moreover, the innovative ELD - Electronic binding on high speed machines guaranteeing a • Polypropylene performance and improved durability from our work, dedicated its twin R&D departments to develop the Itema projectile weaving machine provides the Leno Device, unique in the industry, provides a perfect leno binding whilst significantly reducing • Glass fabrics sport and leisure apparel, as well as from our home necessary technology to anticipate weavers’ highest performance compared to all the other complete leno binding at fabric sides. operational costs thanks to its innovative design. • PP-Bags and big bags furnishings. Local, national and transnational requirements. technologies in the market. • Sails cloth / Canvas governments, as well as corporates are adopting The mentioned weaving features perfectly meet the Itema is registering an increasing demand in airjet • Awnings tougher regulations and instituting new stringent The textile machinery maker already derives a Rapier Weaving Machine R9500 requirements of other high performances fabrics: technology to weave fabrics for the automotive standards for health, safety and environmental growing portion of the overall turnover from sales of The R9500 loom is by far the most successful rapier aramid and nomex, widely used in aerospace and industry. Customers who chose the Itema A9500 to Discover more about our weaving technology compliance in both developed and developing weaving machines specialized in technical textiles loom in the recent history. The continuous roll-out of military applications. Further optimized to weave weave these type fabrics, reported that in this tailored to weave technical fabrics and meet our countries. Climate change and increasingly-frequent applications. Asia, Europe and North America and customized special versions tailored for technical aramid, the Itema R9500 can be also equipped with particular field what makes the Itema airjet extremely textile experts at Techtextil, Frankfurt, May 9-12, extreme climate events add a sense of urgency for just among some of the strategically important applications, including OPW Airbag, Fiberglass, special surface weft feeders and electronic brake. Hall 3 - D05. 31 areas where the adoption of Itema’s technology for In the wide world of technical textiles, a special successful is again the longer dwell of the cam sley technical textiles is on the rise. A significant number mention goes to automotive and mattress ticking drive and, a brand-new innovation featured on of weaving machines by Itema are used for technical fabrics, which demand for production is particularly A9500, the double tandem nozzles which allow to textiles, like geotextile, coating, filter fabrics to list growing. The Itema R9500, thanks to the FPA weft weave even the most coarse yarns at high speed. just a few applications. transfer coupled with the Motorized Weft Cutter, guarantees unparalleled machine performances and Parachute fabrics is another main application for Itema is uniquely positioned to offer technical textile superior fabric quality. airjet technology, and the Itema A9500 exceeds WEAVING TECHNICAL? DO IT ITEMA! manufacturers the top three technologies for weft weaver’s expectations with its elastic whip roller, a insertion: Rapier, Airjet and Projectile, in what is the Airjet Weaving Machine A9500 dedicated device for warp tension compensation. most comprehensive portfolio on the market today The airjet A9500 inspires the curiosity and sparks the The double pick insertion ensures to weaving Rapier Weaving Machine R9500 for technical applications. Itema is the unique interest from real technology buffs, especially in ripstop and, furthermore, the Polito nozzle partner in the market providing dedicated sophisticated and demanding markets, and has guarantees high speed weft insertion and ensures best-in-class technological advancements and the already amassed important references, especially in unparalleled productivity. strongest textile expertise. Let’s consider the matter Bolting Cloth, among others, the wide weaving medical applications and automotive fabrics. and discover together which are the strongest width up to 540 cm, as well as dedicated devices There is a strong, undeniable momentum around advantages of the Itema weaving machines for the for each application make the R9500 by Itema the technical textiles destined for growth, and it will growing technical textile applications markets perfect machine for the manufacture of the full become an increasingly important segment worldwide. range of technical textiles, including ones with the predicted to reach around USD 315B by 2020 finest monofilament yarn, multifilament yarn with (source: Gherzi). Textile manufacturers are on the Projectile Weaving Machine P7300HP V8 high tenacity, and multiple pick insertion fabrics. verge of a big change of the technical textiles For the projectile machine, the legendary and unique world. Only the bravest and the most P7300HP, technical fabrics are its specialty due to Thanks to extensive in-house trials, led by the most forward-thinking will know how to fully embrace the the unparalleled versatility and reliability of its weft experienced and skilled Itema technicians in full spectrum of opportunities and turn them into insertion system. The unmatchable uniqueness of cooperation with one of the European leading competitive advantages. the positive weft transfer consists in the single weavers of fiberglass, allowed the Company to insertion driven by the projectile, which catches the develop an advanced, high-performance version of ITEMA is excited to be a big and growing part of weft and carries it directly with no exchanges, R9500 to weave this demanding fabric. Used in this dynamic and promising market, with the right providing unparalleled efficiency. many electronic and industrial applications, technology for all the below applications and many fiberglass needs to be woven on a sensitive and, at Looking at specific technical applications which are more in the development pipeline: Itema is registering an upward trend in inquiries for the need to identify, implement and bring to scale the same time, sturdy weaving machine. The rapier growing exponentially in north-eastern Countries, the • Agrotextiles and geotextiles advanced weaving machines from weavers of quickly mitigation and adaptation technologies and R9500 designed to weave fiberglass features a Itema airjet A9500 provides undeniable benefits, • Medical technical fabrics, as well as in requirements to applications. brand-new Light Weight Back-Rest Roller ensuring matching unparalleled performances and the highest • Furnishing weave increasingly innovative styles and yarns from high reactivity, able to compensate the lack of productivity with superior textile efficiency. • Civil engineering and Building customers. The Swiss-Italian technology major with Technical textiles are going to take even more elasticity characteristic of this specific yarn. • Industry over 180 years of combined expertise from the center stage and become ever-more ubiquitous in Furthermore, specific to weave fiberglass is the When it comes to weave very high density fabrics, • Transports merger of three historic brands, such as Sulzer, architecture and green buildings, automotives, Rotary Fabric Bar, designed for open construction such as the decatizing satin fabric, dedicated devices • Apparel and footwear Somet and Vamatex, expects that this trend will smarter cities, intelligent and energy efficient patterns to avoid fabric distortion. ensure best-in-class results. The reinforced whip roller • Sport and leisure time continue for the foreseeable future and is catering devices, furnishing and athletic, workwear and Projectile Weaving Machine P7300HP V8 eliminates friction allowing an improved warp tension • Automotive incl. Airbag more to this particular and very demanding fashion apparel. And we have yet to understand the Flexibility and versatility are guaranteed by the control and reducing warp stops, whilst the left and • Mattresses segment of the textiles market worldwide. full scale of the immense potential to be harnessed rapier weft transfer system FPA - Free Positive right waste selvedge assures the correct tension of • Carpet Backing (primary and secondary) from the uber-connectivity of the all-enthralling The P7300HP V8 continues to harness great interest Approach with no guiding elements in the shed, the weft leading to an excellent fabric quality. • Protective Wear Technical textiles already play an important role in phenomen of the so-called Internet of Things. from projectile weaving aficionados and represents which merges reliability with the possibility to weave • Conveyor Belt our everyday lives and are set to proliferate even an unbeaten and unbeatable benchmark for those the most demanding and delicate yarns. Flexibility Moreover, the longer dwell of the cam sley drive • Filter Cloth more in the near future. The reasons for this quick As a partner and weaving machinery supplier to looking to weave the very widest fabrics (over 6 is further increased due to the Motorized Weft allows a longer weft insertion time, leading to a more • Parachute and continuing ascent are many-fold. As textile manufacturers worldwide, Itema strongly meters) and high-specialty materials, such as Cutter, which allows to adjust the cutting time weft efficient weft filling insertion. The Itema patented ELD • Coating increasingly sophisticated consumers, we are believes in the endless opportunities and the growth agrotextile, geotextile and carpet backing fabrics. by weft, thus leading also to a minimized weft - Electronic Leno Device, is the ideal solution for leno • Fiberglass constantly looking for enhanced functionality, better potential of technical applications, and has therefore Still today, when it comes to weave tape yarns, the waste. Moreover, the innovative ELD - Electronic binding on high speed machines guaranteeing a • Polypropylene performance and improved durability from our work, dedicated its twin R&D departments to develop the Itema projectile weaving machine provides the Leno Device, unique in the industry, provides a perfect leno binding whilst significantly reducing • Glass fabrics sport and leisure apparel, as well as from our home necessary technology to anticipate weavers’ highest performance compared to all the other complete leno binding at fabric sides. operational costs thanks to its innovative design. • PP-Bags and big bags furnishings. Local, national and transnational requirements. technologies in the market. • Sails cloth / Canvas governments, as well as corporates are adopting The mentioned weaving features perfectly meet the Itema is registering an increasing demand in airjet • Awnings tougher regulations and instituting new stringent The textile machinery maker already derives a Rapier Weaving Machine R9500 requirements of other high performances fabrics: technology to weave fabrics for the automotive standards for health, safety and environmental growing portion of the overall turnover from sales of The R9500 loom is by far the most successful rapier aramid and nomex, widely used in aerospace and industry. Customers who chose the Itema A9500 to Discover more about our weaving technology compliance in both developed and developing weaving machines specialized in technical textiles loom in the recent history. The continuous roll-out of military applications. Further optimized to weave weave these type fabrics, reported that in this tailored to weave technical fabrics and meet our countries. Climate change and increasingly-frequent applications. Asia, Europe and North America and customized special versions tailored for technical aramid, the Itema R9500 can be also equipped with particular field what makes the Itema airjet extremely textile experts at Techtextil, Frankfurt, May 9-12, extreme climate events add a sense of urgency for just among some of the strategically important applications, including OPW Airbag, Fiberglass, special surface weft feeders and electronic brake. Hall 3 - D05. 32 areas where the adoption of Itema’s technology for In the wide world of technical textiles, a special successful is again the longer dwell of the cam sley technical textiles is on the rise. A significant number mention goes to automotive and mattress ticking drive and, a brand-new innovation featured on of weaving machines by Itema are used for technical fabrics, which demand for production is particularly A9500, the double tandem nozzles which allow to textiles, like geotextile, coating, filter fabrics to list growing. The Itema R9500, thanks to the FPA weft weave even the most coarse yarns at high speed. just a few applications. transfer coupled with the Motorized Weft Cutter, guarantees unparalleled machine performances and Parachute fabrics is another main application for Itema is uniquely positioned to offer technical textile superior fabric quality. airjet technology, and the Itema A9500 exceeds manufacturers the top three technologies for weft weaver’s expectations with its elastic whip roller, a insertion: Rapier, Airjet and Projectile, in what is the Airjet Weaving Machine A9500 dedicated device for warp tension compensation. most comprehensive portfolio on the market today The airjet A9500 inspires the curiosity and sparks the The double pick insertion ensures to weaving for technical applications. Itema is the unique interest from real technology buffs, especially in ripstop and, furthermore, the Polito nozzle partner in the market providing dedicated sophisticated and demanding markets, and has guarantees high speed weft insertion and ensures best-in-class technological advancements and the already amassed important references, especially in unparalleled productivity. strongest textile expertise. Let’s consider the matter Bolting Cloth, among others, the wide weaving medical applications and automotive fabrics. and discover together which are the strongest width up to 540 cm, as well as dedicated devices There is a strong, undeniable momentum around advantages of the Itema weaving machines for the for each application make the R9500 by Itema the technical textiles destined for growth, and it will growing technical textile applications markets perfect machine for the manufacture of the full become an increasingly important segment worldwide. range of technical textiles, including ones with the predicted to reach around USD 315B by 2020 finest monofilament yarn, multifilament yarn with (source: Gherzi). Textile manufacturers are on the Projectile Weaving Machine P7300HP V8 high tenacity, and multiple pick insertion fabrics. verge of a big change of the technical textiles For the projectile machine, the legendary and unique world. Only the bravest and the most P7300HP, technical fabrics are its specialty due to Thanks to extensive in-house trials, led by the most forward-thinking will know how to fully embrace the the unparalleled versatility and reliability of its weft experienced and skilled Itema technicians in full spectrum of opportunities and turn them into insertion system. The unmatchable uniqueness of cooperation with one of the European leading competitive advantages. the positive weft transfer consists in the single weavers of fiberglass, allowed the Company to Airjet Weaving Machine A9500 insertion driven by the projectile, which catches the develop an advanced, high-performance version of ITEMA is excited to be a big and growing part of weft and carries it directly with no exchanges, R9500 to weave this demanding fabric. Used in this dynamic and promising market, with the right providing unparalleled efficiency. many electronic and industrial applications, technology for all the below applications and many fiberglass needs to be woven on a sensitive and, at Looking at specific technical applications which are more in the development pipeline: Itema is registering an upward trend in inquiries for the need to identify, implement and bring to scale the same time, sturdy weaving machine. The rapier growing exponentially in north-eastern Countries, the • Agrotextiles and geotextiles advanced weaving machines from weavers of quickly mitigation and adaptation technologies and R9500 designed to weave fiberglass features a Itema airjet A9500 provides undeniable benefits, • Medical technical fabrics, as well as in requirements to applications. brand-new Light Weight Back-Rest Roller ensuring matching unparalleled performances and the highest • Furnishing weave increasingly innovative styles and yarns from high reactivity, able to compensate the lack of productivity with superior textile efficiency. • Civil engineering and Building customers. The Swiss-Italian technology major with Technical textiles are going to take even more elasticity characteristic of this specific yarn. • Industry over 180 years of combined expertise from the center stage and become ever-more ubiquitous in Furthermore, specific to weave fiberglass is the When it comes to weave very high density fabrics, • Transports merger of three historic brands, such as Sulzer, architecture and green buildings, automotives, Rotary Fabric Bar, designed for open construction such as the decatizing satin fabric, dedicated devices • Apparel and footwear Somet and Vamatex, expects that this trend will smarter cities, intelligent and energy efficient patterns to avoid fabric distortion. ensure best-in-class results. The reinforced whip roller • Sport and leisure time continue for the foreseeable future and is catering devices, furnishing and athletic, workwear and eliminates friction allowing an improved warp tension • Automotive incl. Airbag more to this particular and very demanding fashion apparel. And we have yet to understand the Flexibility and versatility are guaranteed by the control and reducing warp stops, whilst the left and • Mattresses segment of the textiles market worldwide. full scale of the immense potential to be harnessed rapier weft transfer system FPA - Free Positive right waste selvedge assures the correct tension of • Carpet Backing (primary and secondary) from the uber-connectivity of the all-enthralling The P7300HP V8 continues to harness great interest Approach with no guiding elements in the shed, the weft leading to an excellent fabric quality. • Protective Wear Technical textiles already play an important role in phenomen of the so-called Internet of Things. from projectile weaving aficionados and represents which merges reliability with the possibility to weave • Conveyor Belt our everyday lives and are set to proliferate even an unbeaten and unbeatable benchmark for those the most demanding and delicate yarns. Flexibility Moreover, the longer dwell of the cam sley drive • Filter Cloth more in the near future. The reasons for this quick As a partner and weaving machinery supplier to looking to weave the very widest fabrics (over 6 is further increased due to the Motorized Weft allows a longer weft insertion time, leading to a more • Parachute and continuing ascent are many-fold. As textile manufacturers worldwide, Itema strongly meters) and high-specialty materials, such as Cutter, which allows to adjust the cutting time weft efficient weft filling insertion. The Itema patented ELD • Coating increasingly sophisticated consumers, we are believes in the endless opportunities and the growth agrotextile, geotextile and carpet backing fabrics. by weft, thus leading also to a minimized weft - Electronic Leno Device, is the ideal solution for leno • Fiberglass constantly looking for enhanced functionality, better potential of technical applications, and has therefore Still today, when it comes to weave tape yarns, the waste. Moreover, the innovative ELD - Electronic binding on high speed machines guaranteeing a • Polypropylene performance and improved durability from our work, dedicated its twin R&D departments to develop the Itema projectile weaving machine provides the Leno Device, unique in the industry, provides a perfect leno binding whilst significantly reducing • Glass fabrics sport and leisure apparel, as well as from our home necessary technology to anticipate weavers’ highest performance compared to all the other complete leno binding at fabric sides. operational costs thanks to its innovative design. • PP-Bags and big bags furnishings. Local, national and transnational requirements. technologies in the market. • Sails cloth / Canvas governments, as well as corporates are adopting The mentioned weaving features perfectly meet the Itema is registering an increasing demand in airjet • Awnings tougher regulations and instituting new stringent The textile machinery maker already derives a Rapier Weaving Machine R9500 requirements of other high performances fabrics: technology to weave fabrics for the automotive standards for health, safety and environmental growing portion of the overall turnover from sales of The R9500 loom is by far the most successful rapier aramid and nomex, widely used in aerospace and industry. Customers who chose the Itema A9500 to Discover more about our weaving technology compliance in both developed and developing weaving machines specialized in technical textiles loom in the recent history. The continuous roll-out of military applications. Further optimized to weave weave these type fabrics, reported that in this tailored to weave technical fabrics and meet our countries. Climate change and increasingly-frequent applications. Asia, Europe and North America and customized special versions tailored for technical aramid, the Itema R9500 can be also equipped with particular field what makes the Itema airjet extremely textile experts at Techtextil, Frankfurt, May 9-12, extreme climate events add a sense of urgency for just among some of the strategically important applications, including OPW Airbag, Fiberglass, special surface weft feeders and electronic brake. Hall 3 - D05.

Connecting the future new products, efficient machinery and intelligent solutions BRÜCKNER ECO-COAT minimum application coating unit for technical textiles

Technical textiles finished on BRÜCKNER machines In addition BRÜCKNER offers very different stand for a sustainable improvement of the production application systems for the coating of technical and a particularly efficient use of the resources. textiles and one of them is the ECO-COAT minimum application unit. In the Technology Center in Leonberg Connecting the future – this is the motto of this year’s the customers can develop their own innovations on TECHTEXTIL taking place from May 9 to 12 in different machines. Frankfurt am Main. The German systems supplier and technology market leader BRÜCKNER shows a wide Also padders, drying, heat-setting and curing ovens range of application examples for Technical Textiles with maximum production capacity and lowest which can be finished on the tailor-made and possible energy consumptions and the highest resource-saving BRÜCKNER machines. A great precision in the temperature distribution and air number of special machines for very specific circulation are part of BRÜCKNER’s product range. purposes show the competence of the creative Various cutting and winding machines to give a shape BRÜCKNER team. to Technical Textiles of any kind round the product portfolio. The Southwest of Germany is a center for Technical Textiles which amount to about 50 % of the textile Here are only some examples for the final applications production. The family-owned company BRÜCKNER, processed the BRÜCKNER finishing lines: Woven managed in the second generation by the owner glass fabric for circuit boards, carbon textile for Regina Brückner together with her husband Axel textile-reinforced concrete, linings for walls and roofs Pieper, is just in the right place in Leonberg in Swabia in the field of automotive and aerospace, airbags, and Tittmoning in Bavaria. The proximity to textile high-tech filters for the medical industry, hygiene research institutes such as e.g. the ITV in Denkendorf articles, geo nonwovens for bank reinforcement. allows many joint projects and developments which BRÜCKNER has for any purpose a solution and a are used in the special machines made by competent team who will attend with great pleasure to BRÜCKNER. the special requirements of the customer.

Manifold product examples on the booth invite to Armed for the future, solid and oriented towards the discussions with the BRÜCKNER experts. Models of a future - the textile machinery company and market SUPRA-FLOW BX double belt oven for nonwovens leader BRÜCKNER looks with great confidence into and of the innovative ETRO bow-shaped dryer which the future. is particularly suitable for the coating with PVC or adhesives show only two of the machines offered by Hall 3.0 Stand F29- BRÜCKNER is looking forward to BRÜCKNER for the finishing of nonwovens and foils. meeting you!

36 Innovative weaving technology for future applications Excellence in Terry

Machinery and innovative textile samples on exhibit Towel Finishing Stäubli will showcase two machines that fit especially well in the production process of technical textiles and inform about. Furthermore, a selection of technical fabrics including spacers and multilayers with variable thickness that have been produced in conjunction with Stäubli products such as TF weaving systems, dobbies, Jacquard machines, warp drawing-in, or tying equipment. MAGMA T12 warp tying machine Magma T12 warp tying machine For technical yarn ties monofilaments, coarse multi-fila- ments, PP ribbons, bast fibres, coarse staple fibres, and many other fibre types. It has been developed for universal application ranging from coarse technical yarns to medium yarn-count range. Its rigid design includes an optical double-end detection system.

MAGMA is demonstrated at the booth tying monofila- UNIVAL 100 ment, diameter 0.40mm, density 7 threads/cm, 4 canister, 140 threads each.

UNIVAL 100 This single-end control Jacquard machine offers more Biancalani AIRO 24 TRIPLEX benefits for sophisticated technical textiles such as Biancalani, who this year celebrates its sixtieth anniversary of the foundation, with its big experience in the automotive and aeronautic textiles, technical textiles in production of textile finishing machinery, has recently provided to Trident Ltd India, one of the world's largest the sports, industrial, medical sectors, and new fabric terry fabrics manufacturers, two terry towel finishing lines composed by five AIRO 24 continuous tumble dryers, constructions, even with glass fibre, carbon, and in Tandem and Triplex configuration. Kevlar. This interesting success comes after a substantial supply of seventeen machines AIRO 24, in various configura- Information will be provided about new TF weaving tions, to another Indian giant of the production of quality terry fabric and home textiles, Welspun India Ltd. system providing individual system configuration and maximum flexibility. This system offers virtually unlimit- AIRO 24, a high-efficiency continuous open-width tumble dryer, develops the original Biancalani AIRO concept: Stäubli has been one of the world’s leading manu- ed weaving possibilities, whether for flat, spacer, or an extremely fast airflow is tamed and efficiently directed to dry and accelerate the fabric, shooting it against a facturers of high-speed textile machinery since more complex multi-layer fabrics and 3D fabrics. Featuring special grid made of stainless steel bars. than a century. After decades of experience as a latest shedding machines in combination with the supplier of shedding solutions for weaving double-rapier weft insertion system and a special The particular design of the air path and the impact grid allows to achieve the best terry fabric ever view until machines, weaving preparation systems, and carpet slaying motion this system allows high-volume produc- now: about 300 AIRO 24 continuous tumble dryers (and more than 1200 AIRO batch machines) are working weaving systems in the traditional textile industry, tion of up to very thick and/or dense fabrics and worldwide. Stäubli continued its efforts in research and devel- efficient processing of a wide variety of technical and opment to extend its product range. For several highly sensitive yarns. This weaving system is available Many manufacturers of terry towel in Turkey, Portugal, Uzbekistan, Russia, Japan, Central America, USA, China, years already the company is in a position to offer featuring various machinery combinations and set-ups India and Pakistan are rewarding their customers with the exclusive Biancalani AIRO 24 finishing look and textile machinery dedicated to the production of for weaving any application and desired technical touch. technical textiles. Weavers who count on Stäubli fabric. high-performance machinery benefit from features The local agent for Pakistan is the following very much esteemed agency: like high reliability and flexibility will be able to take With its Schönherr carpet systems branch, Stäubli will MUSTEX CORPORATION the lead on the market of technical textiles with inform visitors about the ALPHA 500 LEANTEC weaving V-6, P.E.C.H.S. Block- 6 Karachi – Pakistan innovative and creative products for countless system allowing the production of superior high-quality ph +92 21 34540226 +92 321 2421131 applications. synthetic grass and greige material for printing. [email protected] www.mustexcorporation.com 38 fabric. Does or doesn't it meet the very strict quality machines without compromising on quality. This is requirements of the technical markets for which it is something Picanol is now proud to bring to the designed? For Picanol too, this is the starting point technical market. and the ultimate criterion for all their machines and services. Picanol do not question this goal. Picanol Principle #5 - Technical should not mean unafford- do question the way to achieve it. able. Gone are the days that just being in the technical Pushing technical weaving forward Principle #2 - Nobody wants to be stuck in a fading market allowed you to ask unreasonable prices. You niche market. cannot charge your customers anything you want, so Impossible? Not anymore. There are thousands of different kinds of technical neither should your suppliers. fabrics, and nobody can weave them all. So working "Why change?" That's why Picanol say: "Let's grow together!" in the technical market, almost by definition, means Again, Picanol background in the mainstream "It's not possible." Impossible, you say? working in a niche market, and there is nothing wrong weaving market has taught them how to handle price "We've always done it this way." Not anymore. with that. On the contrary, it can be quite profitable. competitiveness. Picanol is not afraid of it. And again, Picanol system of modularity allows to offer a That's how ideas are killed off before they are even Impossible? Not anymore. But nowadays, technological progress is getting technically equivalent solution at a very competitive born. This is the Picanol motto as it bring our machines, faster and faster. Since technical weaving is at the price, compared to a traditional made-to-measure That's how people are discouraged from trying new service and solutions to the technical weaving forefront of this, markets are changing much more solution. things. market. Picanol believe that if you want to achieve the quickly. And the last thing you want is to be stuck in a That's what stops markets from evolving and impossible, you first have to imagine the impossible. fading niche when the market changes and you are Principle #6 - Customer service excellence to match innovating. unable to follow. This is where our mainstream the technical quality. In many markets, real breakthroughs do not come versatility proves its value. Many premium markets offer premium service, The market for technical weaving machines is like from the traditional players. This is because they compared to their mainstream counterparts. This that. believe in the old approach: “We’ve always done it Principle #3 - Versatility through modularity. seems, strangely, not to be the case in the technical Where we hear things like “For our customers, speed this way.” Picanol take a fresh look and come up with Technical fabrics have to meet very specific weaving market, where weavers do not enjoy the is of lesser importance.” alternative solutions. Picanol have an open mind. requirements. In order to create machines that can speed and quality of service that have become Or “Only very bespoke technical solutions can meet weave them, it seems completely logical to start from standard in the mainstream weaving market. the hyper-specialist needs of our customers.” Picanol have a strong foothold in technical weaving, those requirements and build a machine around Or even “Our customers are specialized, they don't but Picanol come from the mainstream weaving them. That way you can guarantee perfect delivery of Picanol has grown up in the mainstream markets, need flexible machines. background. And Picanol is convinced that technical a perfect fabric. However, this comes with a price. and so Picanol is used to providing excellent weaving and mainstream weaving can learn a lot Literally, of course, but also in terms of market customer service as a basic necessity for Picanol Technical, don’t believe this. from each other. flexibility. competitiveness. Simply said, they try harder. Picanol don't believe that anybody, no matter how specialized, wants to be locked into a niche market. This may sound like heresy, but Picanol believe it to Picanol’s way to achieve this versatility is to start from Also, Picanol system of modularity allows to have Picanol believe that everybody can grow through be true. Of course, mainstream weaving has always a common base and then create specific modules to more technical people able to handle your machine, flexibility. Picanol believe that in every market, faster benefitted from developments in the technical meet specific technical requirements. Modularity and a better spare parts service level in all the is better. markets, just like mainstream cars use technologies allows Picanol machines to quickly adapt to important weaving markets than any competitor. This derived from Formula One. But the mainstream changing requirements. This means that not only is way, Picanol can react quickly and decisively to any That’s why Picanol is going to make the impossible market’s attention to aspects like speed, costs and your original investment lower, but you also benefit problem you might encounter, and you’ll be up and possible. customer service is relevant to the technical market from it longer. running again much faster. too. Or at least, it should be, and hasn’t been enough High tech with high speed. Impossible? Not anymore. in the past, Picanol feel. Principle #4 - Speed is everybody’s business. Let’s grow together High spec with flexibility and modularity. Impossible? Anyway, Picanol's selling volume in the mainstream Who can honestly say speed is not important to their Picanol believe in win-win situations. Especially in the Not anymore. market allows them to invest in world-class business? Is there any market left in the world that technical market, delivering the very specific solution World-class technology with world-class customer manufacturing and in technological advances that has not seen dramatic increases in speed of for your very specific problem requires working service, worldwide. Impossible? Not anymore. are also relevant for the technical market. operation, along with expectations of fast delivery? together. And this cannot be achieved unless both Meeting the highest technical standards, yet very Why should the technical weaving market be any parties can win. competitively priced compared to the market Here is Picanol’s view of the technical weaving different? equivalent. Impossible? Not anymore. market, in 6 principles. Picanol is convinced the whole technical market can Traditionally, the focus on technical output quality grow through versatility, good service and speed. You get the idea: Picanol aim to grow in the technical Principle #1 - Technical quality is number one priority. has sidelined the importance of speed of weaving. And so can you. It all starts with a mindset that is market. But above all, Picanol want you to grow, Let’s start with the main principle, which Picanol do But why should you have to choose? open for alternative solutions. Picanol is ready for through versatility, speed, good service, and not challenge. In the technical weaving market, growth. Do you want to grow with Picanol? reliability. everything starts and ends with the quality of the final Picanol has always been known for the speed of its 39 fabric. Does or doesn't it meet the very strict quality machines without compromising on quality. This is requirements of the technical markets for which it is something Picanol is now proud to bring to the designed? For Picanol too, this is the starting point technical market. and the ultimate criterion for all their machines and services. Picanol do not question this goal. Picanol Principle #5 - Technical should not mean unafford- do question the way to achieve it. able. Gone are the days that just being in the technical Pushing technical weaving forward Principle #2 - Nobody wants to be stuck in a fading market allowed you to ask unreasonable prices. You niche market. cannot charge your customers anything you want, so Impossible? Not anymore. There are thousands of different kinds of technical neither should your suppliers. fabrics, and nobody can weave them all. So working "Why change?" That's why Picanol say: "Let's grow together!" in the technical market, almost by definition, means Again, Picanol background in the mainstream "It's not possible." Impossible, you say? working in a niche market, and there is nothing wrong weaving market has taught them how to handle price "We've always done it this way." Not anymore. with that. On the contrary, it can be quite profitable. competitiveness. Picanol is not afraid of it. And again, Picanol system of modularity allows to offer a That's how ideas are killed off before they are even Impossible? Not anymore. But nowadays, technological progress is getting technically equivalent solution at a very competitive born. This is the Picanol motto as it bring our machines, faster and faster. Since technical weaving is at the price, compared to a traditional made-to-measure That's how people are discouraged from trying new service and solutions to the technical weaving forefront of this, markets are changing much more solution. things. market. Picanol believe that if you want to achieve the quickly. And the last thing you want is to be stuck in a That's what stops markets from evolving and impossible, you first have to imagine the impossible. fading niche when the market changes and you are Principle #6 - Customer service excellence to match innovating. unable to follow. This is where our mainstream the technical quality. In many markets, real breakthroughs do not come versatility proves its value. Many premium markets offer premium service, The market for technical weaving machines is like from the traditional players. This is because they compared to their mainstream counterparts. This that. believe in the old approach: “We’ve always done it Principle #3 - Versatility through modularity. seems, strangely, not to be the case in the technical Where we hear things like “For our customers, speed this way.” Picanol take a fresh look and come up with Technical fabrics have to meet very specific weaving market, where weavers do not enjoy the is of lesser importance.” alternative solutions. Picanol have an open mind. requirements. In order to create machines that can speed and quality of service that have become Or “Only very bespoke technical solutions can meet weave them, it seems completely logical to start from standard in the mainstream weaving market. the hyper-specialist needs of our customers.” Picanol have a strong foothold in technical weaving, those requirements and build a machine around Or even “Our customers are specialized, they don't but Picanol come from the mainstream weaving them. That way you can guarantee perfect delivery of Picanol has grown up in the mainstream markets, need flexible machines. background. And Picanol is convinced that technical a perfect fabric. However, this comes with a price. and so Picanol is used to providing excellent weaving and mainstream weaving can learn a lot Literally, of course, but also in terms of market customer service as a basic necessity for Picanol Technical, don’t believe this. from each other. flexibility. competitiveness. Simply said, they try harder. Picanol don't believe that anybody, no matter how specialized, wants to be locked into a niche market. This may sound like heresy, but Picanol believe it to Picanol’s way to achieve this versatility is to start from Also, Picanol system of modularity allows to have Picanol believe that everybody can grow through be true. Of course, mainstream weaving has always a common base and then create specific modules to more technical people able to handle your machine, flexibility. Picanol believe that in every market, faster benefitted from developments in the technical meet specific technical requirements. Modularity and a better spare parts service level in all the is better. markets, just like mainstream cars use technologies allows Picanol machines to quickly adapt to important weaving markets than any competitor. This derived from Formula One. But the mainstream changing requirements. This means that not only is way, Picanol can react quickly and decisively to any That’s why Picanol is going to make the impossible market’s attention to aspects like speed, costs and your original investment lower, but you also benefit problem you might encounter, and you’ll be up and possible. customer service is relevant to the technical market from it longer. running again much faster. too. Or at least, it should be, and hasn’t been enough High tech with high speed. Impossible? Not anymore. in the past, Picanol feel. Principle #4 - Speed is everybody’s business. Let’s grow together High spec with flexibility and modularity. Impossible? Anyway, Picanol's selling volume in the mainstream Who can honestly say speed is not important to their Picanol believe in win-win situations. Especially in the Not anymore. market allows them to invest in world-class business? Is there any market left in the world that technical market, delivering the very specific solution World-class technology with world-class customer manufacturing and in technological advances that has not seen dramatic increases in speed of for your very specific problem requires working service, worldwide. Impossible? Not anymore. are also relevant for the technical market. operation, along with expectations of fast delivery? together. And this cannot be achieved unless both Meeting the highest technical standards, yet very Why should the technical weaving market be any parties can win. competitively priced compared to the market Here is Picanol’s view of the technical weaving different? equivalent. Impossible? Not anymore. market, in 6 principles. Picanol is convinced the whole technical market can Traditionally, the focus on technical output quality grow through versatility, good service and speed. You get the idea: Picanol aim to grow in the technical Principle #1 - Technical quality is number one priority. has sidelined the importance of speed of weaving. And so can you. It all starts with a mindset that is market. But above all, Picanol want you to grow, Let’s start with the main principle, which Picanol do But why should you have to choose? open for alternative solutions. Picanol is ready for through versatility, speed, good service, and not challenge. In the technical weaving market, growth. Do you want to grow with Picanol? reliability. everything starts and ends with the quality of the final Picanol has always been known for the speed of its 40

presenting comprehensive Groz-Beckert® dur product portfolio at Techtextil structuring needles have been, and are, important issues in nonwoven manufacturing. Now, Groz-Beckert is presenting its latest innovation: SiroLock® Groz-Beckert® dur. The patented manufacturing Groz-Beckert will be at the Techtextil presenting its process of the needles in combination with a new comprehensive product portfolio and service offering significantly more pronounced than in conventional base material improves resistance to corrosion with in the areas of Knitting, Weaving, Felting, Carding worker and doffer wires. Compared to EvoStep® up to 30 percent longer service life. Moreover, the and Sewing in hall 3.0 at booth F03. card clothing, which aims to reduce raw material staple fiber needle punch line inaugurated in March consumption, the focus of SiroLock® card clothing in the Technology and Development Center at is on boosting performance of the roller card via company headquarters in Albstadt is going to be high delivery rates and nonwoven weights. presented. As a development partner, with this facility Groz-Beckert is expanding its service offering in the field of application advice.

PosiLeno® leno system For Spunlance customers, Groz-Beckert is presenting another new product with its HyTec® jet Techtextil. A highlight of the portfolio is the strips. As well as improved handling properties, the PosiLeno® leno system, which boosts efficiency by innovative jet strips also feature significantly higher up to 100 percent. Moreover, an acrylic weaving hardness, which has a positive effect on all machine mock-up, the WeavingLoom, will provide mechanical properties such as scratch resistance, insight into the operation of heald frames, healds, bending strength and service life. warp stop motions and drop wires. The jacquard heald is also demonstrated using the WeavingLoom. Made of mono wire, this product facilitates not only high densities but also a particularly gentle Knitting Warp workmanship. In combination with the innovative Sewing INH In Knitting, Groz-Beckert is presenting its product thread eye, which is glued into the mono wire portfolio for the technologies circular knitting, warp instead of welded, Groz-Beckert provides for knitting and flat knitting, as well as uniform fabric quality and high machine efficiency. Presenting the Quality Management INH (Ideal customer-specific solutions. With system solutions Needle Handling) at this year’s Techtextil, the area from a single source, the company is responding The Weaving product portfolio is complemented by of Sewing is waving the banner of process to more stringent requirements for wear, load a comprehensive and worldwide service offering optimization. The patented process provides capacity of key components and the workability of distinguished by expert knowledge and intensive support in the handling of sewing machine needles different materials. Increased market penetration in application advice. Scores of affiliated companies in during the entire sewing operation and has warp knitting and the processing of materials such all major textile centers and a far-reaching network EvoStep® recently also been offering a digital solution to as metal and glass-fiber in flat-knitting mills call for of representatives warrant our all-round technical document needle breakage: the Smart INH. The custom-tailored solutions. service. documentation system consists of two pieces of The Carding department's focus at the Techtextil software, a mobile app and a browser, thereby 2017 is on improved performance and on raw The Weaving department is presenting its With its product area Felting the company puts its facilitating the digital saving and storage of data material savings and is presenting the sets as potential evidence. The Mobile Lab will be comprehensive range of products for weaving contribution to the nonwovens industry on display. high-performance worker and doffer wires preparation and weaving accessories at the The service life and rust resistance of felting and another Sewing highlight. It allows material SiroLock® and EvoStep®. EvoStep® card clothing samples to be examined and analyzed directly at features a unique slanted step undercut on the the Groz-Beckert booth. tooth front. In this area the working angle is 42 Baldwin brings “Sprayvolution” Fast and accurate: to Techtextil The company’s Spray Applicator offers a paradigm shift in sustainable quality assured for textile finishing Baldwin Technology will be showcasing its filament yarns state-of-the-art Spray Applicator at the Techtextil Frankfurt (hall 3.0, booth G82). This revolutionary Fast and accurate: quality product enables a sustainable textile and nonwoven finishing process, with less energy assured for filament yarns consumption, a reduction in water waste and USTER® TESTER 6-C800 chemicals, and a substantial savings of time and The amazing diversity of technical textiles Evenness testing has to combine reliability, money. These benefits reflect the “Sprayvolution” applications is matched by the wide variety of quality accuracy and speed. The USTER® TESTER 6-C800 concept of this product. characteristics needed in the raw material used – so is specially designed for filament yarn testing, to filament yarn producers know they must work to the meet these criteria perfectly. At its heart is the new Launched in 2015, the Spray Applicator currently most stringent specifications and standards. Quality Capacitive Sensor, providing more accurate and is installed at major textile finishing facilities failings, especially in the critical parameter of yarn reliable test results than ever before. worldwide, with proven positive and evenness, can be expensive, but the USTER® “Sprayvolutionary” results, such as: TESTER 6-C800 provides fast, accurate testing to Typically, filament yarns show a CVm value around • Reduced water and chemistry usage, up to 50 the tightest tolerances, protecting filament 1, so that even small deviations in evenness are percent producers against customer complaints and claims. likely to cause noticeable defects in the fabric. The • Reduced total changeover time, up to 85 increasing complexity of applications and percent Raw materials for technical textiles cover a wide performance standards – with fabrics needing to • Reduced chemistry waste, up to 99 percent range of end-uses and performance requirements. protect against water, wind, cold, heat, and even Viscose fibers, for instance, are found in lightweight bullets – means that evenness is an absolute The Spray Applicator’s individual nozzle control blouses as well as in wire cording and high-speed requirement. and automatic volume adjustment ensure precise car tires. Polyester, common in low-price clothing, is and uniform finishing in various process also transformed in special high-tech versions, for For this vital parameter, spinners have for decades conditions and production capacities. Because sophisticated sportswear and outdoor clothing. been depending on the USTER CVm value, now the exact amount of chemistry is applied in Countless other examples of technical applications recognized as the defining global standard for relation to cloth width, g/m2 and textile for filament yarns span sectors such as medical, evenness. characteristics, no unnecessary energy or industrial, transport, engineering and protective chemistry is wasted. Plus, changeover times are clothing. The USTER® TESTER 6-C800 combines reliability significantly reduced, thanks to fully automatic with top speed operation. All models operate at the flushing. Compared to traditional application Despite this variety of products, there is one test speed of 800 m/min. Running on the automatic methods, with changeovers of 15-30 minutes, fundamental requirement which is common to all: setting, the high sample throughput rate gives even Baldwin’s Spray Applicator executes the same the absolute need for yarn evenness, measured to better detection of quality exceptions. The result is chemistry change in less than 5 minutes. close tolerances, to ensure that the functional and lower labor costs and improved control of quality for aesthetic properties of the finished article achieve the business. Furthermore, the Spray Applicator can manage a the high quality standards that customers demand. wide range of low-viscosity chemistries, single- See it at Techtextil and dual-sided applications and various textile Reliable test results The latest USTER® TESTER for filament yarn will be characteristics, as well as wet-on-wet Efficient testing routines and the right testing presented at Techtextil 2017 in Frankfurt, Germany, applications, which are performed without any equipment are the key to avoiding customer the leading global showcase for technical textiles. contamination from other chemistry sources. The dissatisfaction, quality claims and the loss of future The USTER display (Hall 6.1, booth B65) will present Spray Applicator’s mist containment cover business for filament producers. the production optimization and quality assurance encapsulates and prevents aerosols from benefits to show visitors. escaping, ensuring a healthy working environment. Baldwin brings “Sprayvolution” Fast and accurate: to Techtextil The company’s Spray Applicator offers a paradigm shift in sustainable quality assured for textile finishing Baldwin Technology will be showcasing its filament yarns state-of-the-art Spray Applicator at the Techtextil Frankfurt (hall 3.0, booth G82). This revolutionary Fast and accurate: quality product enables a sustainable textile and nonwoven finishing process, with less energy assured for filament yarns consumption, a reduction in water waste and USTER® TESTER 6-C800 chemicals, and a substantial savings of time and The amazing diversity of technical textiles Evenness testing has to combine reliability, money. These benefits reflect the “Sprayvolution” applications is matched by the wide variety of quality accuracy and speed. The USTER® TESTER 6-C800 concept of this product. characteristics needed in the raw material used – so is specially designed for filament yarn testing, to filament yarn producers know they must work to the meet these criteria perfectly. At its heart is the new Launched in 2015, the Spray Applicator currently most stringent specifications and standards. Quality Capacitive Sensor, providing more accurate and is installed at major textile finishing facilities failings, especially in the critical parameter of yarn reliable test results than ever before. worldwide, with proven positive and evenness, can be expensive, but the USTER® “Sprayvolutionary” results, such as: TESTER 6-C800 provides fast, accurate testing to Typically, filament yarns show a CVm value around • Reduced water and chemistry usage, up to 50 the tightest tolerances, protecting filament 1, so that even small deviations in evenness are percent producers against customer complaints and claims. likely to cause noticeable defects in the fabric. The • Reduced total changeover time, up to 85 increasing complexity of applications and percent Raw materials for technical textiles cover a wide performance standards – with fabrics needing to • Reduced chemistry waste, up to 99 percent range of end-uses and performance requirements. protect against water, wind, cold, heat, and even Viscose fibers, for instance, are found in lightweight bullets – means that evenness is an absolute The Spray Applicator’s individual nozzle control blouses as well as in wire cording and high-speed requirement. and automatic volume adjustment ensure precise car tires. Polyester, common in low-price clothing, is and uniform finishing in various process also transformed in special high-tech versions, for For this vital parameter, spinners have for decades conditions and production capacities. Because sophisticated sportswear and outdoor clothing. been depending on the USTER CVm value, now the exact amount of chemistry is applied in Countless other examples of technical applications recognized as the defining global standard for relation to cloth width, g/m2 and textile for filament yarns span sectors such as medical, evenness. characteristics, no unnecessary energy or industrial, transport, engineering and protective chemistry is wasted. Plus, changeover times are clothing. The USTER® TESTER 6-C800 combines reliability significantly reduced, thanks to fully automatic with top speed operation. All models operate at the flushing. Compared to traditional application Despite this variety of products, there is one test speed of 800 m/min. Running on the automatic methods, with changeovers of 15-30 minutes, fundamental requirement which is common to all: setting, the high sample throughput rate gives even Baldwin’s Spray Applicator executes the same the absolute need for yarn evenness, measured to better detection of quality exceptions. The result is chemistry change in less than 5 minutes. close tolerances, to ensure that the functional and lower labor costs and improved control of quality for aesthetic properties of the finished article achieve the business. Furthermore, the Spray Applicator can manage a the high quality standards that customers demand. wide range of low-viscosity chemistries, single- See it at Techtextil and dual-sided applications and various textile Reliable test results The latest USTER® TESTER for filament yarn will be characteristics, as well as wet-on-wet Efficient testing routines and the right testing presented at Techtextil 2017 in Frankfurt, Germany, applications, which are performed without any equipment are the key to avoiding customer the leading global showcase for technical textiles. contamination from other chemistry sources. The dissatisfaction, quality claims and the loss of future The USTER display (Hall 6.1, booth B65) will present Spray Applicator’s mist containment cover business for filament producers. the production optimization and quality assurance encapsulates and prevents aerosols from benefits to show visitors. escaping, ensuring a healthy working environment. 44

Debut for ‘texCOAT’ coating range at Techtextil A. Monforts Textilmaschinen’s, Techtextil Division, will widths of up to 240 cm. The Multi-functional version represent the company at Techtextil’17 on a joint with two position manual adjustment is designed for 100m² booth together with Fong`s Europe GmbH in magnetic knife coating with a working width of up to Hall 3.0 F01. 240 cm and screen printing.

Monforts will demonstrate its full range of new The Universal version features motorised adjustment coating units for the first time at Techtextil’17 - with three positions for foam coating, roller knife incorporating Knife over roller/air system; magnetic coating and magnetic knife coating; for working roller system; and printing head systems. The widths above 240 cm. The fourth, Multi-functional Monforts coating range ‘texCOAT’ is now available version, with three position motorised adjustment has worldwide and follows the recent acquisition of been designed for direct fabric feed coating renown manufacturer Timatec; who was previously applications using printing templates and operating active mainly in the central European markets. modes with roller knife and magnetic knife.

New applications and interesting references of the Monforts can also provide Ex-proof ranges for coating units will be presented as well including solvent-based coatings and for high temperature membrane- and Filter- applications. processes up to 320°C such as, for example, PTFE sintering. Single sourced solutions ranging from single sided applications of finishing agents such as, for example, The Monforts range of coating solutions also outdoor clothing and functionalization of textiles in includes the recently introduced Montex Allround. the home textiles sector, through to sophisticated Designed for constantly changing technical textile lightweight construction using innovative coating process applications, the systems coating textile-based coated materials in the automotive and modules can be quickly and easily changed by a aerospace industries are now available. specially designed undercarriage from the side of the unit; allowing it to be adapted for different The various coating modules can be used with or applications. without a magnet system. For working widths above 240 cm use of a magnetic doctor blade is All Monforts coating systems feature simple and user recommended. friendly PLC techniques with on-screen visualisation for all operating modes. Recipe management for The coating systems are available in four versions – different coating processes are integrated in to the basic, multi-functional, universal and multi-functional. proven Qualitex control system of the Montex stenter. The basic version, for example, offers manual adjustment in two positions for air knife and roller Monforts Technologists will also be at the show to knife coating and printing without magnet for working offer expert coating advice. Debut for ‘texCOAT’ coating range at Techtextil A. Monforts Textilmaschinen’s, Techtextil Division, will widths of up to 240 cm. The Multi-functional version represent the company at Techtextil’17 on a joint with two position manual adjustment is designed for 100m² booth together with Fong`s Europe GmbH in magnetic knife coating with a working width of up to Hall 3.0 F01. 240 cm and screen printing.

take center stage at Techtextil Around 70 Italian machinery manufacturers are USDA Biobased certification slated to take part in the upcoming edition of Techtextil Frankfurt, the world’s largest industry event for technical textiles; a number that has extended to Lenzing Viscose® grown over the years, and a testament to the interest Italy’s textile machinery sector places in the and Lenzing Modal® technical and innovative textiles market. In recent years, the technical and innovative textiles industry has seen a great deal of development in many markets, and especially in Europe, where over 30% of revenue in the textile industry derives from the production of textiles for technical and innovative applications.

Demand for such products has consequently also driven a demand for ad hoc machinery specifically designed for this sector. The offering promoted by Italy’s textile machinery industry is thus expanding to the new demands of customers operating in this specific sector. ACIMIT estimates that more than 100 of its member companies are now working in this sector.

Robert van de Kerkhof – CCO, Stefan Doboczky – CEO, Thomas Obendrauf – CFO (LtoR) A testament to the dynamism that characterizes the Italian textile machinery industry in the technical Lenzing Viscose® and Lenzing Modal® fibers and even compostable. Lenzing proves this with a textiles sector comes from the sheer number of including all their product families were awarded the series of certificates Italian manufacturers who will be exhibiting in Biobased Product Label granted by the U.S. (http://www.lenzing.com/en/responsibility/ecological-r Frankfurt at the upcoming Techtextil (9-12 May Department of Agriculture (USDA). The prestigious esponsibility/eco-labelsawards.html). 2017). Indeed, around 70 Italian textile machinery certification is further proof that all standard types of companies will be present in Germany. Of these, fibers produced by Lenzing are fully derived from the Accordingly, Lenzing is in tune with the growing trend 25 companies will be exhibiting in the exhibition natural and renewable raw material wood. The towards ecology and sustainability. Global customers area organized by the Italian Trade Agency and company’s Lyocell fiber TENCEL® has already been in the textile and nonwovens industry are increasingly ACIMIT (Hall 3.0, Booth B08-B10). These certified as 100 percent biobased content since 2011. turning to raw materials which do not unnecessarily companies are all ACIMIT associated members: Lenzing FR® has now also been certified as 99 harm the environment when they are produced or 4M Plants, Beschi, Bianco, Bombi, Bonino, percent biobased. The residual amount is for material disposed of. Canalair, Carù, Cogne, Cubotex, Dell’orco & Villani, used to make the fiber fire-resistant. Etv, Fadis, Mesdan, Monti-Mac, Noseda, Pmt BioPreferred program Ribbons, Ratti, Rollmac, Sariel, Saspe, Sicam, Natural cycle The certification of biobased products is part of the Textape, Toscana Spazzole, Unitech, Zappa. Even more, Lenzing fibers are not only derived 100 BioPreferred program implemented by the USDA. It is percent from nature, but they are also returned to designed to motivate government institutions and However, the Italian companies present in nature at the end of their life cycle. Standard Lenzing companies to purchase biobased products or those Germany represent only a part, albeit significant, of fibers are demonstrably 100 percent biodegradable which largely consist of biological materials. manufacturers in Italy producing machinery for technical textiles and nonwovens. take center stage at Techtextil Around 70 Italian machinery manufacturers are USDA Biobased certification slated to take part in the upcoming edition of Techtextil Frankfurt, the world’s largest industry event for technical textiles; a number that has extended to Lenzing Viscose® grown over the years, and a testament to the interest Italy’s textile machinery sector places in the and Lenzing Modal® technical and innovative textiles market. In recent years, the technical and innovative textiles industry has seen a great deal of development in many markets, and especially in Europe, where over 30% of revenue in the textile industry derives from the production of textiles for technical and innovative applications.

Robert van de Kerkhof – CCO, Stefan Doboczky – CEO, Thomas Obendrauf – CFO (LtoR) A testament to the dynamism that characterizes the Italian textile machinery industry in the technical Lenzing Viscose® and Lenzing Modal® fibers and even compostable. Lenzing proves this with a textiles sector comes from the sheer number of including all their product families were awarded the series of certificates Italian manufacturers who will be exhibiting in Biobased Product Label granted by the U.S. (http://www.lenzing.com/en/responsibility/ecological-r Frankfurt at the upcoming Techtextil (9-12 May Department of Agriculture (USDA). The prestigious esponsibility/eco-labelsawards.html). 2017). Indeed, around 70 Italian textile machinery certification is further proof that all standard types of companies will be present in Germany. Of these, fibers produced by Lenzing are fully derived from the Accordingly, Lenzing is in tune with the growing trend 25 companies will be exhibiting in the exhibition natural and renewable raw material wood. The towards ecology and sustainability. Global customers area organized by the Italian Trade Agency and company’s Lyocell fiber TENCEL® has already been in the textile and nonwovens industry are increasingly ACIMIT (Hall 3.0, Booth B08-B10). These certified as 100 percent biobased content since 2011. turning to raw materials which do not unnecessarily companies are all ACIMIT associated members: Lenzing FR® has now also been certified as 99 harm the environment when they are produced or 4M Plants, Beschi, Bianco, Bombi, Bonino, percent biobased. The residual amount is for material disposed of. Canalair, Carù, Cogne, Cubotex, Dell’orco & Villani, used to make the fiber fire-resistant. Etv, Fadis, Mesdan, Monti-Mac, Noseda, Pmt BioPreferred program Ribbons, Ratti, Rollmac, Sariel, Saspe, Sicam, Natural cycle The certification of biobased products is part of the Textape, Toscana Spazzole, Unitech, Zappa. Even more, Lenzing fibers are not only derived 100 BioPreferred program implemented by the USDA. It is percent from nature, but they are also returned to designed to motivate government institutions and However, the Italian companies present in nature at the end of their life cycle. Standard Lenzing companies to purchase biobased products or those Germany represent only a part, albeit significant, of fibers are demonstrably 100 percent biodegradable which largely consist of biological materials. manufacturers in Italy producing machinery for technical textiles and nonwovens. 48 Fire Protection Archroma made a commitment back in 2011 to use only Archroma offers coating, non-halogenated technologies for its global range of Pekoflam products. This range is ideally suited to help customers face today’s ecological challenges and fulfill ever stricter safety regulations, regardless of the repellency & release, fire application.

The company’s non-halogenated portfolio includes select protection & color products that are assessed for compliance to labels such as GOTS or OEKO-TEX(1) Standard 100 and that are in line with today’s global requirements for industrial and solutions at Techtextil consumer safety. Repellency & Release Archroma's innovative next-generation fluorochemical alternative is PFOA-free* C6 Nuva N supporting the switch away from long-chain fluorotelomer products that may contain PFOA (perfluorooctanoic acid). These products provide long-lasting and excellent repellency and release effects, are easy to handle and non-sensitive regarding compatibility with other finishing chemicals. They allow covering the full spectrum of repellency and release needs in technical textile applications.

Smartrepel Hydro, meanwhile, is Archroma’s nature-friendlier protection that keeps cotton, polyester and polyamide textiles dry. The unique technology offers exceptional, durable water repellency and is not based on fluorine. Smartrepel Hydro produces a soft hand feel and outstanding breathability – perfect for any weatherproof garment.

Coating Package Solutions Polymer-based coating technology can be used to apply Archroma will be displaying its broad portfolio of continuously challenge the status quo in the deep functional additives on the surface of fabrics. Archroma's solutions for textile mills and nonwoven belief that we can make our industry sustainable,” portfolio of water-based, solvent-free polymers – manufacturers at Techtextil. Featured highlights at stated Miquel Vila, Head of Technical Service, Appretan, Lurapret and Texapret – allow handle and the show will include: Brand & Performance Textile Specialties, EMEA. surface adaptations, from soft to hard, elastic to rigid, • Color, with high-performance Printofix® TF hydrophilic to hydrophobic, heat sealable to highly pigment preparations; At the booth, Archroma will highlight in particular durable, impermeable to breathable, with low or no • Fire protection, with Archroma's non-halogenated the following solutions and innovations: formaldehyde content. Pekoflam® range; Color • Repellency & release, from PFOA-free* C6 Archroma will be displaying its Printofix TF They also can be combined with finishing specialties, chemistry Nuva® N to its Smartrepel® Hydro range high-performance pigment preparations for outdoor such as Pekoflam fire retardants, Nuva N and Smartrepel that is not based on fluorine; and applications. These are mainly suited for synthetic release and repellence solutions, and Sanitized(2) • Coating package solutions, combining fabrics that are specifically developed for antimicrobial products. These products allow for more Appretan®, Lurapret® and Texapret® polymers sunshades, camping tents, umbrellas and sustainable, tailor-made coating solutions for applications together with Archroma's color and finishing industrial applications where other dyes cannot such as technical textiles, automotive, nonwoven, specialties. meet the very high requirements of light and personal protective equipment and sportswear. weather fastness. Printofix TF pigment preparations “These products reflect Archroma’s commitment to are easy to handle and allow the creation of colors With its diverse selection of advanced, sustainable and delivering responsible products and solutions, and that can resist light, weather, ozone or heat. customizable solutions, Archroma is ideally positioned as underscore our key principle as a company that we the system supplier of choice for textile mills and nonwoven manufacturers. Fire Protection Archroma made a commitment back in 2011 to use only Archroma offers coating, non-halogenated technologies for its global range of Pekoflam products. This range is ideally suited to help customers face today’s ecological challenges and fulfill ever stricter safety regulations, regardless of the repellency & release, fire application.

BTMA organise another British pavilion at Techtextil 2017 BTMA are organizing a British Pavilion at the wrapper manufacturer. Techtextil 2017 exhibition to be held in Frankfurt • SDC Enterprises Ltd – Testing equipment from 9th to 12th May 2017 – Hall 3.0 H43 consumables. • Shelton Machines Ltd – Automated textile 15 member companies will exhibit in the Pavilion:- inspection machinery • Adaptive Controls Ltd – PC based advanced • Tatham Ltd – Advanced opening technology for automation solutions. medical, non-woven and wool processing. • Advanced Dyeing Solutions / Roaches • The Textile Institute – Institute for global textile International Ltd – laboratory dyeing and testing professionals, advancement of knowledge and equipment. setting professional standards • Amba Projex Ltd – Coating and laminating • Verivide Ltd – Colour assessment equipment. machinery for traditional and technical textiles and composites. Exhibitors in the pavilion will be showcasing their • Dent Instrumentation Ltd – Contactless yarn latest technological innovations and demonstrating sensors. the machinery’s functionality. • Fibrescan Ltd – Marrow fabric inspection machinery. Several other UK member companies will be • LJ Specialities – Dyestuffs, chemicals and exhibiting on their own stands or with their agents: functional textile finishes. Ascotex Ltd – Components and accessories for • Manchester Metropolitan University – Technical textile machinery partners for fashion fabrics, garment sizing Cobble Van de Wiele Ltd – Tufting machinery. development and construction, textile technology Fibre Extrusion Technology Ltd – Extrusion training. equipment for yarns and fibres. • Meech International Ltd – Static control and web James H. Heal & Co. Ltd. – Textile testing laboratory cleaning systems. equipment. • Richard Hough Ltd – Calendering and squeezing MCL Global Ltd – Publisher of high quality roller manufacturers. magazines, newsletters, guidebooks and on-line • Sam Weller & Sons Ltd – Decatising / Blower news portals for the textile sector.

52 have already made a name for themselves among composites’ manufacturers for use in the preliminary Building for the future stages in the production of multiaxial textiles. High-performance, warp-knitted textiles maximise with KARL MAYER performance and comfort in the sports and athleisure sectors. Textile-reinforced concrete - the theme of KARL rust, only a thin covering material is required. This MAYER’s presentation at TECHTEXTIL, to be held in saves on resources, reduces environmental Frankfurt from 9.-12.5.2017, stand 3.0/E 18 pollution and also enables thin-walled, filigree designs to be produced. KARL MAYER Technische KARL MAYER manufactures textile machines for Textilien GmbH (Technical Textiles) can offer the RS producing the products that are used in many MSUS-G weft-insertion warp knitting machine for cutting-edge applications. These products can be producing the textiles that are used as an innovative seen at the Frankfurt site on stand 3.0 / E 18. Here, way of reinforcing concrete. This high-speed raschel the visitors can expect an impressive display machine with weft insertion in line with the stitch focusing on textile-reinforced concrete and courses can produce heavy carbon-fibre grids, functional clothing for the sports and athleisure which are used by members of TUDALIT e.V. This sectors. association is responsible for the TUDALIT® trademark-protected brand for maintaining quality Strong solutions for composite materials standards in the production and use of textile-reinforced concrete. Allgemeine bauaufsichtliche Zulassung (General Building Regulations Approval) has already been applied for to cover certain concrete components containing weft-inserted, warp-knitted textiles. Functional sample produced on a jacquard raschel machine

The textiles produced on the machines Innovative sports- and athleisure-wear provides comfort, manufactured by KARL MAYER Technische Textilien enhances performance, looks stylish and offers a can be used to reinforce the composite materials performance profile that is backed up by intelligently used in concrete construction, as well as plastic designed textiles. Stylish, functional stretch and composites. Here, ready-consolidated, non-stretch textiles are a speciality of KARL MAYER’s fibre-thermoplastic, semi-finished products, warp knitting machines. The company’s high-speed tricot so-called organic sheets, have become more machines, jacquard raschel machines and double-bar Reinforcing grid made from carbon for use in textile-reinforced concrete important in recent years. According to Jochen raschel machines can produce a variety of structured and Schmidt, the Managing Director of KARL MAYER openwork designs from a single source, and also work Technische Textilien GmbH, the concept of fibre functional zones that can be integrated into a garment, spreading is also starting to be a hot topic. Before such as a jersey. Zones are created, which provide a they are joined to the plastic matrix, the fibre tapes defined compression, breathability, warmth retention and are spread using KARL MAYER’s UD 500 and UD freedom of movement. This is based on body mapping 700 fibre spreading machines. These two machines principles and the zones are located in exactly the right places. KARL MAYER’s double-bar raschel machines in particular are also setting functional trends when producing seamless items that are making quite a fashion statement.

With its impressive stand design and carefully selected exhibits, KARL MAYER is looking forward to a successful show. “Alongside JEC World, Techtextil is the most Textile-reinforced concrete with a reinforcement made important trade fair for us,” explained Jochen Schmidt. from a warp-knitted grid construction “We meet many of our customers there, who are frequently exhibitors themselves, and we are also Textile reinforcing materials offer better ecological expecting to have some interesting conversations with and economic alternatives to steel reinforcements people who are visiting us the first time.” when building with concrete. Since textiles do not have already made a name for themselves among composites’ manufacturers for use in the preliminary Building for the future stages in the production of multiaxial textiles. High-performance, warp-knitted textiles maximise with KARL MAYER performance and comfort in the sports and athleisure sectors. Textile-reinforced concrete - the theme of KARL rust, only a thin covering material is required. This MAYER’s presentation at TECHTEXTIL, to be held in saves on resources, reduces environmental Frankfurt from 9.-12.5.2017, stand 3.0/E 18 pollution and also enables thin-walled, filigree designs to be produced. KARL MAYER Technische KARL MAYER manufactures textile machines for Textilien GmbH (Technical Textiles) can offer the RS producing the products that are used in many MSUS-G weft-insertion warp knitting machine for cutting-edge applications. These products can be producing the textiles that are used as an innovative seen at the Frankfurt site on stand 3.0 / E 18. Here, way of reinforcing concrete. This high-speed raschel the visitors can expect an impressive display machine with weft insertion in line with the stitch focusing on textile-reinforced concrete and courses can produce heavy carbon-fibre grids, functional clothing for the sports and athleisure which are used by members of TUDALIT e.V. This sectors. association is responsible for the TUDALIT® trademark-protected brand for maintaining quality Strong solutions for composite materials standards in the production and use of textile-reinforced concrete. Allgemeine bauaufsichtliche Zulassung (General Building Regulations Approval) has already been applied for to cover certain concrete components containing weft-inserted, warp-knitted textiles. Functional sample produced on a jacquard raschel machine

Various technical textile DyStar® to showcase applications Thies Textilmaschinen participates again in Techtextil treatment of crease sensitive, permeable and (booth H3/F23) highlighting the latest trends and non-permeable fabrics; to offer optimum flexibility for technical textiles solutions at innovation. finishing of all modern fibres.

Special designed machines can be used for a wide Key applications are the automotive sector with Techtextil 2017 variety of fibres, nonwovens, yarns and fabrics treatments of vehicle interiors or industrial sectors, suitable for a multitude of technical textile which use filter materials. DyStar® Group is a solution provider, offering Cadira® – is a new module in DyStar’s Resource applications. customers globally a complete range of colorants, Efficiency program and its concepts considerably iMaster H O auxiliaries and services with the broadest product reduce water, waste and energy consumption. iCone This machine concept is ideal for all fabric range on the market, covering almost all fibers and The well-established iCone bleaches and dyes applications where water consumption is an quality specifications. DyStar will be presenting its Recently, DyStar launched Dianix® Red XF2 and fibres, flakes, yarns, cables and belts. The unique important consideration, together with other possible latest product innovations and new technologies at Dianix Turquoise XF2, new additional dyes to the technique enables dyeing in short liquor as well. energy savings including steam, electricityO dyeingplus Techtextil – Leading International Trade Fair for high-fastness Dianix XF2 Range. Obtaining uniform dyeing and the required fastness chemicals and dyestuffs. The iMaster H O dyeing Technical Textiles and Nonwovens held in Frankfurt is self-evident. Using special energy-efficient machine is proving successful with several on May 09-12, 2017 – Hall 6.1 – Booth C40. Fully committed to sustainability, DyStar is the ideal functions the iCone is able to dye in a more cost automotive fabric producers. The notable process partner for managing environmental issues for the effective and eco-friendly way. times facilitate competitive high production Visitors can expect to learn more about the following entire textile supply chain, offering high performance capacities. DyStar Solutions: products and meeting the needs of their focus Cellulose fibres for medical purposes or any other Work Wear – The right substrate, high-quality dyes industry sectors. DyStar will also present its substrate such as polyester, acrylic and polyamide The system features a transport winch inside the and suitable auxiliaries for functional finishing effects web-based tool – eliot®, which provides ecological may be used. The variety of iCone is reflected in the kier, allowing cotton, synthetic fibres and their are the key solutions; and technical information as well as tools for the following areas of application: blends, and including articles with a high elastane Automotive – Complete package for the automotive optimization of the dyeing processes, to give all the The treatment of sewing threads, the dyeing and content, to be processed with significantly reduced textile chain; necessary support to the visitors in the stand. bleaching of yarns for the production of solar sails, elongation; resulting in fabrics with an improved Sun Protection – High-performance solutions for sun tents, awnings and the finishing of flame-retardant stability whilst offering flexibility in the processing of protective articles; DyStar has completed the acquisition of 3 specialty yarns. a wide range of products. Military Textiles – High-performance dyes and chemical units of Emerald Performance Materials auxiliaries for military textiles; LLC, a leading manufacturer and marketer of HT- Jigger soft-TRD Slll Medical Textiles – Broad range of auxiliaries, dyes specialty chemicals for consumer and industrial The HT-Jigger is used for dyeing fabrics, nonwovens Designed for the universal dyeing of wovens, knits and finishing products as well as expertise in markets, including technical textiles. The acquisition or space fabrics. The HT-Jigger offers step less and nonwovens, this generation of soft-TRD processing of Medical Textiles; strengthens DyStar’ s position as a specialty tension and speed control combined with an machines sets new standards in the efficient use of Active Wear Solutions – Unrivalled range of chemical manufacturer in the USA as well as builds a economical dye trough. It has been designed to materials and resources. problem-solving dyes, auxiliaries and finishing diversified product portfolio to launch on its global offer uniform dyeing in very short liquor ratios. products for modern high-performance outdoor & platform. The free material flow and low tension in the sportswear; Suitable to process textiles at temperatures up to transport zone, guarantee optimum relaxation and 143ºC, the HT-Jigger is recommended for the uniform treatment of the entire fabric rope.

SAURER. Allma TechnoCorder TC2 with even more flexibility

production, material and yarn count

Allma is delighted to welcome customers and processing PE-/PP tapes and monofilaments visitors to its stand D02 in hall 3.0 and inform them provides the customers with additional material about the latest developments in twisting technology flexibility. for industrial yarns. On the two-for-one twisting machine TechnoCorder TC2 for industrial yarns for The two spindle gauges 670 and 830 mm example up to 9-ply yarn constructions can now be enormously widen the yarn count range from 235 to processed. The innovative FlexiPly device allows for 33,000 dtex, enabling both very fine and very coarse the production of innovative hybrid yarns. yarns to be processed in high quality on the TechnoCorder TC2. As a leading company in twisting and cabling of industrial yarns and tire cord, Allma sets Maximum productivity and top quality benchmarks in terms of flexibility, productivity and The delivery speed of 400 m/min is world class in quality. twisting industrial yarns. The TechnoCorder TC2 guarantees excellent yarn quality and allows for twist High-quality premium yarns with even more flexibility packages with high density and perfect appearance The TechnoCorder TC2 is characterised in particular thanks to the process monitoring, optimum yarn by its unique flexibility in production, material and path geometry as well as gentle and low-tension yarn counts of industrial yarns. Self-sufficient spindle thread guidance. To increase productivity even drives allow for such production flexibility that further, the High Speed Package (HSP) was individual items can be processed on each separate developed, which increases the un- winding speed spindle. With the innovative FlexiPly software you to 150 m/min (cross-wound package) and 180 can economically produce the hybrid yarn m/min (flanged bobbin) when using a campanello. constructions expected by the market on the TechnoCorder TC2. Through the use of different Energy-optimised drives and the slim yarn balloon materials such as polyamide and aramid and enhance the machine's energy balance. The different twists, yarns with new characteristics are innovative spindle concept and ergonomic created for technical textiles, tires and mechanical arrangement of the main elements ensure the rubber goods (MRG). particularly high operating convenience. With the new developments, Allma offers an innovative and A novelty is the extension of the FlexiPly device. The economical production machine for bespoke new software allows for multiple constructions of up customer solutions that are tailored to the highly to 9-ply. The possibility of equipping the machine for dynamic market of technical textiles. SAURER. Allma TechnoCorder TC2 with even more flexibility production, material and yarn count

Tekboy Tekstil takes first step into high-volume digital textile production with SPGPrints’ JAVELIN® printer SPGPrints announces that Tekboy Tekstil, of Istanbul, June,” said Süha Artun, factory manager at Tekboy. Turkey, has installed a JAVELIN® digital printer to “The JAVELIN’s outstanding quality and productivity supplement production capacity, and meet were important factors in our investment decision. It increased demand for shorter-runs, rapid is the fastest printer we have seen to achieve a turnarounds and on-demand sample production. resolution of 1200 x 1200dpi, and we were very impressed with the results when it produced Established in 1981, Tekboy is one of the country’s challenging designs such as geometrics and leading suppliers and has dyeing and printing blotches at relatively high speeds. But other facilities in Istanbul and Lüleburgaz, where the important factors put the SPGPrints offering in a JAVELIN has been installed. The JAVELIN printer is league if its own.” Tekboy’s first high-volume digital machine investment, complementing a large number of “SPGPrints develops and manufactures its own inks, conventional printing lines that have met the including those specially for the JAVELIN. This company’s output requirements until now. means we would be dealing with one company for the printer, its service and inks. This one-stop-shop The JAVELIN printer uses Archer® technology which offering from SPGPrints is a huge plus for us.” enables the firing of variable drops (2pL-10pL) to the substrate. The 4mm distance from print head to “We were impressed by the two-and-a-half-year substrate eliminates head damage and is ideal for warranty on the print heads1 that reduces risk and printing the knitted fabrics produced by Tekboy. accelerates the return on investment. The combination of high-performance technology and The precision of JAVELIN’s ink delivery system guidance has enabled us to start offering high value provides the repeatable and consistent quality that solutions to our customers from the moment of will enable Tekboy to meet the demand for frequently installation.” changing designs with lead-times often measured in weeks. Thanks to SPGPrints’ recent investment in an expanded JAVELIN production plant at its Austrian JAVELIN’s six-colour (CMYK, Blue and Orange) facility, Tekboy has benefited from a fast installation system can reliably and repeatedly reproduce a schedule. wider gamut than any currently available eight-colour system and achieve fine tonal gradations, thanks to Tom Janssen, area sales manager - Digital Textiles at the variable dot sizes. Tekboy’s JAVELIN is using SPGPrints, said: “It is very exciting to see an reactive inks, developed and manufactured by important company like Tekboy take its first step into SPGPrints. high-volume digital printing with the JAVELIN printer. We look forward to supporting the company at every “We had been looking at digital textile printers when step to ensure they exploit the full scope of we saw the JAVELIN demonstrated live at ITM, in opportunities this technology brings. ”

60 Young engineers present high-tech solutions

With 62 exhibiting VDMA member companies, German Technology will be strongly represented at Techtextil Frankfurt. The VDMA uses the trade fair for technical textiles once again as an opportunity to honour successful young engineers. At the trade fair, five students will be awarded prizes of the Walter Reiners-Stiftung (Foundation) in the categories dissertation, master and seminar paper for their outstanding and creative achievements.

With their works, which deal with lightweight construction applications among other things, the young ladies and gentlemen demonstrate that textile machinery is a real high-tech industry with a future. The award ceremony of the Walter Reiners-Stiftung (Foundation) will take place on 11 May, from 5 to 6 pm at the VDMA booth (3.0/D25). Trade fair visitors and exhibitors are very welcome to participate.

The VDMA booth is also the first contact point for visitors who would like to get an overview of the exhibiting VDMA member companies. For example, the list of exhibitors VDMA members @ Techtextil 2017 as well as Buyer’s Guide Textile Machinery are available at the information booth. Travel in comfort with the cotton, the world trusts Cotton Council International (CCI), in collaboration and Northeast Asia. “The hospitality players world- with 16 COTTON USA licensees, showcased quality wide are tailoring their offerings to provide hotel ArioPrint-16® U.S. cotton home textiles and hotel collections at the guests with familiar comforts by outfitting guest Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles trade show. rooms with textile product, such as bedding, curtains, towels, bathrobes, etc., made of natural the second unit The COTTON USA booth, themed “COTTON USA: fibers. Due to the continued strong demand for Travel in Comfort with the Cotton the World Trusts,” cotton-rich fabrics in this segment and to capture had four distinct areas designed to simulate a cozy this market, COTTON USA is introducing our hotel to Pakistan hotel: a reception area, a lobby sitting area, coffee collection to potential partners and licensees in the Arioli has recently announced the sale of the second ArioPrint-16® digital textile printer to his customer in shop and guest room, all outfitted with COTTON hospitality industry.” Pakistan. The customer has proven the quality of the Digital Printer built from Arioli that has already printed USA licensees’ textile products. 150.000 linear meters of Cotton with Reactive Dyes in these first months since installed. Hotel partners can benefit by specifying and Imagine, a COTTON USA home furnishing licensee, highlighting their use of U.S. cotton-rich products Fully satisfied Customer is also announcing a project to invest with Arioli for several more machines that will not only displayed its curtain and home furnishing and their guests can enjoy the safe and comfortable cover their needed production for a long-term relationship. fabrics, but also provided furniture with U.S. feeling of COTTON USA when staying at a hotel. cotton-rich bedding products provided by Pac-Fung Arioli's advantages of the ArioPrint-16® over competitors gives customers a fully 2.0 meters printing width, International Ltd. The hotel room area also featured CCI’s unique promotions and licensing programs processing woven and knits with flexible resolutions, the structured Digital Printer loaded with 16 Kyocera U.S. cotton hotel bedding and home textile products cover the whole U.S. cotton textile supply chain, printing Heads and the Dryer with two sections in one pass avoids any marking of prints on smaller dryers from Jiangsu Sidefu, Natural Home, Hua Fang and ranging from cotton fiber to retailers’ shelves. CCI and can run up to high speeds printing from 300x300dpi at 1000sqm/h to the maximum resolution of Loftex. links customers of home textile products with 1200x1200dpi with modality MULTIPASS® where ArioPrint-16® gives customer the best bi-directional printing renowned global COTTON USA-licensed suppliers process today on the market. “With the rapid rise of China’s economy and tourism and brands to establish long-term partnerships for in the past decade, the hospitality industry in China effective procurement throughout the cotton supply During the next Fespa Digital (8-12 May 2017 in Hamburg, Germany) Arioli Group with MHM will present the and Asia has experienced meteoric growth,” chain. new IQ-Digital, following their success from the last SGIA when shown as preview. explained Karin Malmstrom, CCI director of China 61 Young engineers present high-tech solutions

Durst Rhotex 325 to display newest Durst with a “Plus” at offering in digital FESPA Digital 2017 Drust Fespa presence addresses two core topics. economically viable from a batch size of 1. The company will be presenting its commercially successful Rho P10 250 HS Plus and Rho 512R Plus Investment Security & Reliability printing systems under the slogan of investment Rho P10 250 HS Plus: Durst Rho P10 250 HS PrinterA security and reliability; they offer a “plus” in further development of the successful P10 series productivity and economy with new features and with 40% greater productivity. It offers an ink-saver enhancements. The products are complemented by function, saving up to 15% of ink as well as an new service options, including extended warranty advanced application for hapt printing and roll-to-roll periods and new virtual support and analytics double-sided printing. functions. Innovation and sustainability are the keywords applied to the new Rhotex 325 and Rho Rho 512R Plus: 5 Meter Roll Printer - Durst Rho 512R WT 250 printing systems that are being showcased. PlusA further development of the successful 5-meter The printing head on SIP160F3 can be raised and lowered Designs can be printed across the entire T-shirt for great White pigment ink is used on the initial pass to allow Thanks to Durst Water Technology and economically extra-wide printing system with a new Fine Art up to 50mm. For jeans, this means that printing can be impact and high perceived value vibrant colors to be printed even on dark tones. friendly applications, they open up new market printing mode at 1,200 dpi. Productivity is assured performed beautifully across pockets by compensating for the extra thickness in fabric opportunities outside of the UV production portfolio. universally, even with light and process colors, and its robust design enables unattended 24/7 produc- Leading computerized knitting machine manufacturer SHIMA SEIKI MFG., LTD. of Wakayama, Japan, Innovation & Sustainability tion. The Rho 512R Plus offers a new V-cut system together with its European subsidiary SHIMA SEIKI EUROPE, LTD., will participate in the FESPA 2017. Rhotex 325: Soft Signange Printer - Durst Rhotex and requires only minimal maintenance, guarantee- 325A new industrial printing system with a print width ing continuous uptime. Moreover, new additional SIP-160F3 is SHIMA SEIKI’s latest flatbed inkjet printing machine, capable of beautiful full color printing on a of 3.2 m for the area of soft signage. It allows colors allow even finer color transitions and the variety of fabrics. Reactive dyes, acid dyes and pigment inks can be used to support different types of print environmentally friendly textile applications based on faithful production of corporate brand standards. applications. White color is now available with pigment ink, allowing printing on fabrics of dark tones. The Durst Water Technology and delivers productivity of printing head can be raised or lowered according to thickness of the product, allowing printing on fabrics with up to 390 m2/hour through either direct-to-textile Durst Analytics: A new software solution as a future 3-dimensional textures, or even directly on finished products. Multidrop inkjet technology, ink circulation and printing or printing on transfer paper. The Rhotex 325 element of the Durst OS. degassing system, and ink thermoregulation provide efficient and stable printing. can be equipped with jumbo rolls to handle large print jobs and for unattended production, and also A preventive service option to guarantee user uptime Also on display is the latest version of SHIMA SEIKI’s SDS-ONE APEX3 3D design system, whose color offers remote control and analytics functions to by monitoring important machine parameters and management system provides accurate simulations of the printed piece for checking before printing on ensure continuous uptime. taking proactive service measures. SIP-160F3. APEX3 is also at the core of the company’s “Total Fashion System” concept that supports all aspects throughout the apparel supply chain, by integrating production from product planning and design to Rho WT 250: Durst Water Technology Printer - Durst Extended Service Options: Durst is extending its production and even sales promotion. Especially effective is its capability to improve on the planning process Rho WT 250A new flatbed printing system featuring warranty period for new installations in the LFP with Virtual Sampling. Photo-realistic simulation capability allows Virtual Sampling to minimize the costly time- an uncompromising development of Durst’s Water segment up to 36 months in combination with newly and resource-consuming sample-making process while enhancing presentation quality. At the retail stage, Technology for environmentally friendly applications designed service agreements. Besides machine these Virtual Samples allow shoppers to make a selection without having actual samples on hand, which is on paper media, corrugated boards, and plastics availability – or uptime – Durst is also addressing especially effective in supporting new trends in retail such as e-commerce. Furthermore by taking advantage such as acrylic, polycarbonate, and polypropylene. It “total cost of ownership” as a relevant factor for of on-demand print capability of SIP-160F3, customized production of printed products becomes a reality. provides offset printing quality in look and feel and is investment security and commercial success. 63 SHIMA SEIKI

Happenings Happenings IGATEX 2017 Karachi Pakistan 65 Happenings Happenings 66

68 Part-2 efficiency is dissipated into heat by different means. has number of innovative ways to reduce quantity of Roberto etc. which could squeeze more water out of the Somehow, we will here discuss, more futuristic There is availability of 80C jacket water from 1MW gas wash boxes required to achieve certain washing levels. fabric before drying, almost cutting 40% drying cost. In approach for the textile sectors which are producing engine at flow of 15 ~ 20 M3/hour. There is capacity of Horizontal wash box vs vertical wash box, single s Project Management case of exhaust fabrics, vacuum drying is saving same their own electricity with use of gas engines. Any gas steam availability from WHR boiler at exhaust of Gas threading vs double threading are now common drying cost. engine is able to convert less than 43% of gas Engine, equal to 600 ~ 900kg. Further the hot flue from proposal. Washing efficiency is based on following main l e = Profit Management consumed into electrical energy. Same percentage of WHR boiler is still available at 180C which is normally factors. released into air. Infact, this exhaust air is available for i c In Last Chapter, regarding the Spinning and Weaving, causing failures/down times. quick and cost free drying of fabric, if injected into Temperature of Water Shower on Fabric t we have mainly emphasized the arrangement of ceiling Thermosole, Stenter, Hot flue chambers. Combining all Use of pre-hot water in showers can save a lot height and lighting system. Finishing mills are bit more Moreover, it is wiser to have separate building based on above sources, the steam requirement remains limited (especially when pre-hot water from gas engine jacket complex, more energy hungry and more heat zones, rather than having one common building, to Dyeing/Printing Steamers only. is available). Temperature of all hot sprays can be A r environmentally challenged manufacturing setups. A allowing heats in different area to mix and trap. managed in central reservoir which is eventually more normal Finishing Unit (exhaust or continuous) mainly efficient than normal water spray and then consequent uses the following natural resources with non-natural Finishing Mills are more prone to expansions owing to Fabric washer heat (direct or in-direct water heating). Machines resource i.e. Chemicals. business dynamics. Investors pushing more production based on hot spray washing will be cheaper as one • Power in same area normally challenge esthetic design of common heat exchanger can serve purpose, • Steam initial planning. So a unit based, production expansion consequently, individual heat exchangers are not • Water (Raw) is pleaded to keep WIP flooding levels into normal and required saving a lot in machine manufacturing cost. • Water (Soft) workable esthetics. • Compressed Air Number of squeezes on fabric to meet fresh waters Steam/Water Savings Intermittent squeezing can increase the washing Consumption of power used on machines is not being Exhaust and Continuous are two main Finishing setups efficiency by 20%. Although, machine manufactures discussed, it varies for every machine design. around. Continuous Finishing Setup can be further add extra cost for intermittent squeezers, somehow, Somehow, many power consumption saving ideas are sub-categorized in Woven and Denim Finishing Setups. there is saving of one wash box over every five wash available in below discussion. Any finishing setup is comprised of series of chemical boxes. Another innovation is suction slots inside the treatment with either Wetting or Drying of fabric. Fabric Liquid from fabric- wash box, which vigorously increase the exchange to Building of Finishing Mills is being wet and then Dried atleast 2 ~ 5 times, liquor inside the fabric and prove more efficient. depending on the processes. All the operative cost is sucked and absorbed utilized in Wetting/Drying of cost. Any Wetting/Washing into the partially Highly efficient wash boxes will reduce the use of water Air and LIQUID evacuated roll Treatment cost about 0.5 ~1.0 kg of Steam/kg of fabric squeezed from roll and hence will reduce usage of chemicals based on and 0.9 ~1 kg of steam for drying. (approximately 0.3 Washing Efficiency recipe. Ton to 0.6Ton for washing of 12 Oz fabric in 1000meter, Water consumptions of the fabric depends on two main similarly about 0.75 Tons on drying of same). factors, FIRST pollution of fabric when fed to washing End Note machine i.e. mercerized fabric, Scoured Fabric or Dyed Savings in the finishing units are various. Certain Water Recycling Fabric etc, SECOND Washing Efficiency of the washing innovations are there for supporting futuristic way of Water recycling by identifying the different streams of Liquid expressed compartment. thinking. We to begin a new processing, new methods, water and re-using to main reserviour or other machines new techniques. Being competitive and being energy is an approach that don’t need any more introduction. from fabric Pollution of fabric can be reduced with vacuum slots efficient is never ending race. We need to take caution Depending on processes, upto 20 ~ 25% of water can wherever applicable in the process. Washing efficiency that we should not be left out in race. be re-used without any treatment.

Turning Point Contrary to lower height of buildings discussed for Saving one passage of Wetting or Drying will cut the spinning and weaving sectors, finishing mills are expense of finishing by millions. There had been two designed with high ceiling level in order to have more approaches in cutting the cost of finishing i.e. saving a relaxed environment for workers. Underground fresh air wetting pass or saving a drying pass. In latest, practices ducts can be opened in the finishing floors to freshen of European textile units, textile experts used to take up the air and maintain oxygen levels. Exhaust fans advantage of semi-dry fabric (almost half drying) or should be able to release heat/steam from top of roof. no-drying in certain processes i.e. no drying after Powerless exhaust fans are exemplary for not only bleaching process and wet fabric feeding to saving electricity but also efficient head throw out. mercerizing process or semi drying after washing Exhaust fans fitted on the side walls are normally not process leading to stenter finishing etc. effective. Heat trap zone are major reason for employees ailment and low efficiency in summers. Heat Later on, with further, development in continuous trap zones also effect electronics of the machines Squeezing techniques, there had been rolls like RHL Part-2 69 efficiency is dissipated into heat by different means. has number of innovative ways to reduce quantity of Roberto etc. which could squeeze more water out of the Somehow, we will here discuss, more futuristic There is availability of 80C jacket water from 1MW gas wash boxes required to achieve certain washing levels. fabric before drying, almost cutting 40% drying cost. In approach for the textile sectors which are producing engine at flow of 15 ~ 20 M3/hour. There is capacity of Horizontal wash box vs vertical wash box, single s Project Management case of exhaust fabrics, vacuum drying is saving same their own electricity with use of gas engines. Any gas steam availability from WHR boiler at exhaust of Gas threading vs double threading are now common drying cost. engine is able to convert less than 43% of gas Engine, equal to 600 ~ 900kg. Further the hot flue from proposal. Washing efficiency is based on following main l e = Profit Management consumed into electrical energy. Same percentage of WHR boiler is still available at 180C which is normally factors. released into air. Infact, this exhaust air is available for i c In Last Chapter, regarding the Spinning and Weaving, causing failures/down times. quick and cost free drying of fabric, if injected into Temperature of Water Shower on Fabric t we have mainly emphasized the arrangement of ceiling Thermosole, Stenter, Hot flue chambers. Combining all Use of pre-hot water in showers can save a lot height and lighting system. Finishing mills are bit more Moreover, it is wiser to have separate building based on above sources, the steam requirement remains limited (especially when pre-hot water from gas engine jacket complex, more energy hungry and more heat zones, rather than having one common building, to Dyeing/Printing Steamers only. is available). Temperature of all hot sprays can be A r environmentally challenged manufacturing setups. A allowing heats in different area to mix and trap. managed in central reservoir which is eventually more normal Finishing Unit (exhaust or continuous) mainly efficient than normal water spray and then consequent uses the following natural resources with non-natural Finishing Mills are more prone to expansions owing to Fabric washer heat (direct or in-direct water heating). Machines resource i.e. Chemicals. business dynamics. Investors pushing more production based on hot spray washing will be cheaper as one • Power in same area normally challenge esthetic design of common heat exchanger can serve purpose, • Steam initial planning. So a unit based, production expansion consequently, individual heat exchangers are not • Water (Raw) is pleaded to keep WIP flooding levels into normal and required saving a lot in machine manufacturing cost. • Water (Soft) workable esthetics. • Compressed Air Number of squeezes on fabric to meet fresh waters Steam/Water Savings Intermittent squeezing can increase the washing Consumption of power used on machines is not being Exhaust and Continuous are two main Finishing setups efficiency by 20%. Although, machine manufactures discussed, it varies for every machine design. around. Continuous Finishing Setup can be further add extra cost for intermittent squeezers, somehow, Somehow, many power consumption saving ideas are sub-categorized in Woven and Denim Finishing Setups. there is saving of one wash box over every five wash available in below discussion. Any finishing setup is comprised of series of chemical boxes. Another innovation is suction slots inside the treatment with either Wetting or Drying of fabric. Fabric Liquid from fabric- wash box, which vigorously increase the exchange to Building of Finishing Mills is being wet and then Dried atleast 2 ~ 5 times, liquor inside the fabric and prove more efficient. depending on the processes. All the operative cost is sucked and absorbed utilized in Wetting/Drying of cost. Any Wetting/Washing into the partially Highly efficient wash boxes will reduce the use of water Air and LIQUID evacuated roll Treatment cost about 0.5 ~1.0 kg of Steam/kg of fabric squeezed from roll and hence will reduce usage of chemicals based on and 0.9 ~1 kg of steam for drying. (approximately 0.3 Washing Efficiency recipe. Ton to 0.6Ton for washing of 12 Oz fabric in 1000meter, Water consumptions of the fabric depends on two main similarly about 0.75 Tons on drying of same). factors, FIRST pollution of fabric when fed to washing End Note machine i.e. mercerized fabric, Scoured Fabric or Dyed Savings in the finishing units are various. Certain Water Recycling Fabric etc, SECOND Washing Efficiency of the washing innovations are there for supporting futuristic way of Water recycling by identifying the different streams of Liquid expressed compartment. thinking. We to begin a new processing, new methods, water and re-using to main reserviour or other machines new techniques. Being competitive and being energy is an approach that don’t need any more introduction. from fabric Pollution of fabric can be reduced with vacuum slots efficient is never ending race. We need to take caution Depending on processes, upto 20 ~ 25% of water can wherever applicable in the process. Washing efficiency that we should not be left out in race. be re-used without any treatment.

Turning Point Contrary to lower height of buildings discussed for Saving one passage of Wetting or Drying will cut the spinning and weaving sectors, finishing mills are expense of finishing by millions. There had been two designed with high ceiling level in order to have more approaches in cutting the cost of finishing i.e. saving a relaxed environment for workers. Underground fresh air wetting pass or saving a drying pass. In latest, practices ducts can be opened in the finishing floors to freshen of European textile units, textile experts used to take up the air and maintain oxygen levels. Exhaust fans advantage of semi-dry fabric (almost half drying) or should be able to release heat/steam from top of roof. no-drying in certain processes i.e. no drying after Powerless exhaust fans are exemplary for not only bleaching process and wet fabric feeding to saving electricity but also efficient head throw out. mercerizing process or semi drying after washing Exhaust fans fitted on the side walls are normally not process leading to stenter finishing etc. effective. Heat trap zone are major reason for employees ailment and low efficiency in summers. Heat Later on, with further, development in continuous trap zones also effect electronics of the machines Squeezing techniques, there had been rolls like RHL 70 efficiency is dissipated into heat by different means. has number of innovative ways to reduce quantity of Roberto etc. which could squeeze more water out of the Somehow, we will here discuss, more futuristic There is availability of 80C jacket water from 1MW gas wash boxes required to achieve certain washing levels. fabric before drying, almost cutting 40% drying cost. In approach for the textile sectors which are producing engine at flow of 15 ~ 20 M3/hour. There is capacity of Horizontal wash box vs vertical wash box, single case of exhaust fabrics, vacuum drying is saving same their own electricity with use of gas engines. Any gas steam availability from WHR boiler at exhaust of Gas threading vs double threading are now common drying cost. engine is able to convert less than 43% of gas Engine, equal to 600 ~ 900kg. Further the hot flue from proposal. Washing efficiency is based on following main consumed into electrical energy. Same percentage of WHR boiler is still available at 180C which is normally factors. released into air. Infact, this exhaust air is available for In Last Chapter, regarding the Spinning and Weaving, causing failures/down times. quick and cost free drying of fabric, if injected into Temperature of Water Shower on Fabric we have mainly emphasized the arrangement of ceiling Thermosole, Stenter, Hot flue chambers. Combining all Use of pre-hot water in showers can save a lot height and lighting system. Finishing mills are bit more Moreover, it is wiser to have separate building based on above sources, the steam requirement remains limited (especially when pre-hot water from gas engine jacket complex, more energy hungry and more heat zones, rather than having one common building, to Dyeing/Printing Steamers only. is available). Temperature of all hot sprays can be environmentally challenged manufacturing setups. A allowing heats in different area to mix and trap. managed in central reservoir which is eventually more normal Finishing Unit (exhaust or continuous) mainly efficient than normal water spray and then consequent uses the following natural resources with non-natural Finishing Mills are more prone to expansions owing to washer heat (direct or in-direct water heating). Machines resource i.e. Chemicals. business dynamics. Investors pushing more production %/0123415/!060 378 based on hot spray washing will be cheaper as one • Power in same area normally challenge esthetic design of common heat exchanger can serve purpose, • Steam initial planning. 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Certain Water Recycling Fabric etc, SECOND Washing Efficiency of the washing innovations are there for supporting futuristic way of Water recycling by identifying the different streams of compartment. thinking. We to begin a new processing, new methods, water and re-using to main reserviour or other machines new techniques. Being competitive and being energy is an approach that don’t need any more introduction. Pollution of fabric can be reduced with vacuum slots efficient is never ending race. We need to take caution Depending on processes, upto 20 ~ 25% of water can wherever applicable in the process. Washing efficiency that we should not be left out in race. be re-used without any treatment.

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Factorsthatcouldgointodeterminingthe most efficientplanforproducingandprovidingthe anywhere ontheplanetandthenswiftlydevelop the computerizedsystemcouldcaptureordersfrom and acomputingdevice.Accordingtothepatent, The systemincludesatextileprinter,cutter shirts formen. from kids’clothestowomen’sdressesdress of itsownclothingbrands,representingeverything selection andhasalsostartedsellingatleasteight company alreadyhasatremendousapparel accessories —onlyafteranorderisplaced.The potentially otherproductssuchasfootwearand which wouldquicklyproduceclothing—and 18, 2017.Thepatentdescribesahi-techsystem filed onDecember16,2015andawardedApril – afteranorderhasbeenplaced.Thepatentwas create apparel–andpotentiallyotherproducts,too for anon-demandmanufacturingsystemthatwould Amazon, thee-commercegiant,hasearnedapatent deliveries increasing demandsfortailoredproductsandfaster On-demand manufacturingrespondstocustomers’ placed. and otherproducts—onlyafteracustomerorderis system isdesignedtoquicklyproduceclothing— supply chainstrategy.Anon-demandmanufacturing manufacturing makesevenmoresenseintoday’s customization ofproducts,on-demand shorter andindustrytrendsdrivingmass • “Appliedto the manufactureofawidearray of handling facility fororderfulfilment.” shipped tocustomers,and/or storedinamaterials for placementinanelectronic commercesystem, processed throughaquality check,photographed assembled accordingtothe orders,theycanbe • “Oncevarioustextileproducts areprinted,cut,and assembly.” panels tovarioussewingstations,forexample, the textileassemblyproductionlinedirects production line.Basedontheassemblyinstructions, assembly instructionstoatextile computing environmentgeneratesandprovides • “Accordingtoaspectsoftheembodiments, process fortheproducts” the ordersandcoordinatesanefficientassembly for theassemblyoftextileproductsdefinedin the computingenvironmentgeneratesinstructions • “Usingthepanelscutoutfromtextilesheets, manufacturing.” provide newwaystoincreaseefficiencyinapparel processes onalargescale,theembodiments locations andco-ordinatingapparelassembly • “Byaggregatingordersfromvariousgeographic retailers” dislocated suppliers,vendors,manufacturers,and the co-ordinationofmanydifferentgeographically processes arerelativelytime-consumingandrequire • “Manyaspectsofapparelmanufacturing sewing”. production and/orprinting,andpanelcutting generally including“garmentdesign,fabric etc.”, withtheprocesstomanufactureagarment produce finishedgarments,accessories,footwear, various resources,processes,andequipmentto • “Apparelmanufacturingindustryreliesupon are enlistedbelow. Some ofthekeyextractsform29-pagepatent plurality ofpanelsoutfromthetextilesheet.” 73 allows brandstorespond themarketquickly, the resultsshowjusthowmuch speedmatters.It lead timesandlike-for-like(LFL) salesgrowth,and Sachs chartedthecorrelation betweensupply-chain bid tobecomeanapparelpowerhouse. Goldman up andrunning,itcouldbe apowerfulweaponinits If Amazonisabletogeton-demandmanufacturing manufacturing.” provide newwaystoincreaseefficiencyinapparel processes onalargescale,theembodiments locations andcoordinatingapparelassembly • “Byaggregatingordersfromvariousgeographic handling facilityfororderfulfillment” shipped tocustomersand/orstoredinamaterials for placementinanelectroniccommercesystem, processed throughaqualitycheck,photographed assembled accordingtotheorders,theycanbe • “Oncevarioustextileproductsareprinted,cutand paper, plastic,leather,rubber,andothermaterials”. wide varietyofmaterials,includingbutnotlimitedto etc.), footwear,bedding,curtains,towels,etc.,ina accessories (e.g.,scarfs,gloves,hats,bags,belts, products, includingclothingorfabric discounted. advance thatthenrisksnotsellingandbeing from havingtoproducealargeamountofstockin match trendsastheyhappen,anditkeepsthem which meanstheycanadjusttheirinventoryto 74 shorter and industry trends driving mass This evolution was also reflected in the makeup of the - A super absorbent polymer (SAP) made entirely media, exhibitors and visitors to the show. customization of products, on-demand visitors to this year’s show, with a wider range than from renewable resources, Spongel offers the highest manufacturing makes even more sense in today’s ever before. The products and services they saw level of absorption and retention of liquids available Exhibitors from Pakistan supply chain strategy. An on-demand manufacturing throughout the exhibition provide a snapshot of how for bio-based materials. Mainly a cellulose-based The share of natural fibres and epically cotton is system is designed to quickly produce clothing — our industry is developing – and it is a privilege to material, it is suitable for both food packaging and insignificant in the world of nonwovens. There were and other products — only after a customer order is witness this first-hand and know that the success of hygiene applications. three exhibitors from Pakistan, all related to cotton placed. our sector is in safe hands. • Innovation in machinery of special relevance to the fibre. The exhibitors from Pakistan were nonwovens industry: GDM - Rear Wing Zero Waste • Ihsan Sons On-demand manufacturing responds to customers’ EDANA’s INDEX™17 Awards - An upgrade for the baby diaper manufacturing line, • S. Fazalilahi & Sons increasing demands for tailored products and faster EDANA’s INDEX™17 Awards are the highest the new kit saves on raw material usage and reduces • Saif Textile Mills Limited deliveries accolade for excellence in our industry and highlight size change time to zero. The all-new design includes the creativity and innovation demonstrated by linear motion technology for side shifting without Ihsan sons is an export oriented group and is a Amazon, the e-commerce giant, has earned a patent businesses of all sizes and from all parts of the replacing the mechanical cam and the possibility to leading manufacturer and exporter of Cotton Waste, for an on-demand manufacturing system that would nonwovens supply chain. Winners for each category, automatically correct the rear wing position. Surgical Bleached Absorbent Cotton, Yarns, & create apparel – and potentially other products, too together with summary comments from the judging • Sustainable product: Hassan Group – Self Nonwoven Fabrics. In 2005, Ihsan sons installed a – after an order has been placed. The patent was plurality of panels out from the textile sheet.” panel were: Sufficient Relief Tents which means they can adjust their inventory to European Spunlace (hydroentanglement) line to filed on December 16, 2015 and awarded on April - The result of a social responsibility project aimed at match trends as they happen, and it keeps them produce 100% cotton nonwovens. The remaining 18, 2017. The patent describes a hi-tech system Some of the key extracts form the 29-page patent • Nonwoven roll goods: Berry Plastics - Nuvisoft™ providing eco-friendly nonwoven tent fabrics to from having to produce a large amount of stock in two exhibitors do not manufacture any nonwoven which would quickly produce clothing — and are enlisted below. - This proprietary melt spun technology combines a improve living conditions in refugee camps. The advance that then risks not selling and being INDEX 2017 fabric and supply bleached cotton for different potentially other products such as footwear and • “Apparel manufacturing industry relies upon unique filament profile geometry with a soft bond fabrics provide comfort through improved heat and discounted. applications. S. Fazalilahi & Sons is a long accessories — only after an order is placed. The various resources, processes, and equipment to pattern for enhanced softness. Nuvisoft™ allows for sound insulation, increased flame retardancy and established name and Saif Textiles is a new entrant company already has a tremendous apparel produce finished garments, accessories, footwear, enhanced coverage at lighter weights, lower air enhanced breathability and anti-bacterial properties. in the market. The exhibitor profile, as of INDEX’s selection and has also started selling at least eight etc.”, with the process to manufacture a garment permeability, denser winding and facilitates improved • Sustainable process or management practice: exhibitor list, is given below. of its own clothing brands, representing everything generally including “garment design, fabric Review printing. Suominen Corporation - Blind Hiring Recruitment from kids’ clothes to women’s dresses to dress production and/or printing, and panel cutting and • Finished or composite products made from, or Process Ihsan Sons shirts for men. sewing”. incorporating, nonwovens: Glatfelter - Dreamweaver - A pioneering recruitment process which increases IHSAN Sons - Flagship Company of the group • “Many aspects of apparel manufacturing Gold™ 20 microns diversity in the workforce and ensures equal IHSAN PAKISTAN are leading manufacturers and Pakistan.SG operates in a diverse range of business The system includes a textile printer, textile cutter processes are relatively time-consuming and require - A nonwoven separator for ultra-safe lithium ion opportunities for applicants of all genders, ethnicities exporters of Bleached Absorbent Cotton, Bleached areas i.e Oil and Gas Exploration,Power and a computing device. According to the patent, the co-ordination of many different geographically batteries, Dreamweaver Gold provides outstanding and ages. The initiative offers a proven method to Yarns & 100% Cotton Spunlace Nonwoven Fabrics, Generation,Real Estate Development the computerized system could capture orders from dislocated suppliers, vendors, manufacturers, and products, including clothing or fabric products, Bringing together key players from every dimension safety and cycle life with low electrical impedance prevent prejudice and nepotism in the recruitment Wipes and Cloths for all purpose use with inhouse ,Telecommunications ,Textiles,Software anywhere on the planet and then swiftly develop the retailers” accessories (e.g., scarfs, gloves, hats, bags, belts, of the innovative world of nonwovens, INDEX is the and high porosity in a uniform stable sheet. process. fiber cleaning and processing facilities. Our products Development,Waste Management. SG have been in most efficient plan for producing and providing the • “By aggregating orders from various geographic etc.), footwear, bedding, curtains, towels, etc., in a largest global meeting place for the nonwovens • Raw materials or components (e.g. fibre, binder, comply with European, British and US the business of manufacturing yarn for over 35 clothing. Factors that could go into determining the locations and co-ordinating apparel assembly wide variety of materials, including but not limited to market, its suppliers and customers. The 2017 polymer, tape) of special relevance to the nonwovens The winners were presented with their specially Pharmacopeias and meet all international health years. Saif Textile mills Processing their waste most efficient means of fulfilment could include processes on a large scale, the embodiments paper, plastic, leather, rubber, and other materials”. edition of this event took place at Palexpo, in the industry and related converted products: Magic – commissioned bronze sculpture and a diploma at the standards set by WSP, EDANA and ISO. IHSAN according to the Pharmacopoeias standards with geographic location, fabric type, assembly process provide new ways to increase efficiency in apparel • “Once various textile products are printed, cut and vibrant international city of Geneva (Switzerland) Spongel awards ceremony, which was attended by industry Sons also offers Bleached Organic Cotton as well as desired fiber’s physical & Performance properties. and more. manufacturing.” assembled according to the orders, they can be from 4th – 7th April. A total of 12,758 visitors made Spunlace made from Organic Cotton as we are We can offer 100% Guarantee foreign contamination Further information • “Using the panels cut out from the textile sheets, processed through a quality check, photographed their way through the doors of the exhibition centre audited by IMO for GOTS certification From Fibers to free fiber further we can offer/process with For access to full-version of the patent, please visit The abstract of the patent reads “Aspects of on the computing environment generates instructions for placement in an electronic commerce system, (a rise of over 2% on the 2014 edition), to see the Nonwovens WE do it All customized properties based on customer desire. demand apparel manufacturing are described. A for the assembly of the textile products defined in shipped to customers and/or stored in a materials http://patft.uspto.gov/ and search for US Patent 666 exhibitors (an increase of over 13% INDEX 2014) 9,623,578. system of on demand apparel manufacturing the orders and coordinates an efficient assembly handling facility for order fulfillment” from 41 countries in nearly 24,000 m2 of stand S. Fazalilahi & Sons Dr. Muhammad Tausif (nonwovens expert from includes a textile printer, textile cutter, and a process for the products” • “By aggregating orders from various geographic space. S.Fazalilahi and Sons (Pvt) Ltd manufactures Pakistan and advisor TEXtalks) attended the event QR code Scan the QR code to directly access the computing device. The computing device is • “According to aspects of the embodiments, the locations and coordinating apparel assembly bleached absorbent and non-absorbent cotton and commented that the aforementioned companies full version of the patent. configured to perform a process including computing environment generates and provides processes on a large scale, the embodiments Those in attendance could engage with a larger according to major worldwide pharmacopoeia are not the only nonwoven businesses in Pakistan. aggregating orders for products, organizing the assembly instructions to a textile assembly provide new ways to increase efficiency in apparel portion of the industry than ever before and avail of a standards. We are an ISO 9001:2008 certified There are a number of other producers which mainly Digital technologies and advanced manufacturing any browser, anytime. The advantages include orders according to a productivity factor, and production line. Based on the assembly instructions, manufacturing.” wide variety of presentations, demonstrations and company accredited with BSCI. Our cotton is used employ polyester (PET) and polypropylene (PP) are transforming production, driving a new industrial improved efficiency, greater revenue, and lower arranging panels for products in the orders into an the textile assembly production line directs the tutorials. Additionally, the sector seminars on for Healthcare and cosmetic applications such as fibres/polymers to produce spunbond, revolution known as Industry 4.0. On-demand costs. aggregated textile panel template. Arranging the panels to various sewing stations, for example, for If Amazon is able to get on-demand manufacturing transportation, medical and geotextile nonwoven cotton swabs, makeup removing pads, ear buds and needlepunched and chemically bonded nonwoven manufacturing, sometimes called cloud panels can include aligning the panels among each assembly.” up and running, it could be a powerful weapon in its products were popular throughout the exhibition, for various other non-woven products. With the same fabrics. He further added that such events are the manufacturing, is a new business model that makes On-demand manufacturing represents an evolution other to reduce scrap in a textile sheet or orienting • “Once various textile products are printed, cut, and bid to become an apparel powerhouse. Goldman with several editions offering standing room only. bleached cotton we also manufacture medical right platform, for textile entrepreneurs interested in it possible for vendors to provide support for in procurement and supply chain management the panels with a thread, weave, nap, or knit pattern assembled according to the orders, they can be Sachs charted the correlation between supply-chain “Our industry has evolved to a great extent” said cotton rolls in various sizes. Our bleached cotton can the growing field of nonwovens, to understand the production, all the way from the initial concept thought, bringing together the best of previous in the textile sheet, for example. The process can processed through a quality check, photographed lead times and like-for-like (LFL) sales growth, and Pierre Wiertz, general manager of EDANA, be used in the water jet process or the carding nonwovens industry as suppliers, producers, through final product delivery to the customer. This concepts, such as just-in-time manufacturing, which further include instructing the textile printer to print a for placement in an electronic commerce system, the results show just how much speed matters. It “nonwovens and related materials are increasingly process to make non-woven sheets. converters and machinery manufacturers are is achieved using a cloud-based software platform focuses on streamlining operations, and lean plurality of panels for the products on the textile shipped to customers, and/or stored in a materials allows brands to respond to the market quickly, used in the automotive, filtration and construction gathered under a single roof. The next edition of the that makes it easy for developers to get instant manufacturing principles, which seeks to drive waste sheet based on the aggregated textile panel handling facility for order fulfilment.” sectors for example, illustrating how the sector offers Saif Textile Mills Limited INDEX will take place March 31 – April 03, 2020 at quotes, manage projects, and track inventory from from processes. With product life cycles getting template, and instructing the textile cutter to cut the • “Applied to the manufacture of a wide array of innovative solutions for a wide range of purposes. The Saif Group’s(SG) headquartered in Islamabad, Palexpo, Geneva 75 This evolution was also reflected in the makeup of the - A super absorbent polymer (SAP) made entirely media, exhibitors and visitors to the show. visitors to this year’s show, with a wider range than from renewable resources, Spongel offers the highest ever before. The products and services they saw level of absorption and retention of liquids available Exhibitors from Pakistan throughout the exhibition provide a snapshot of how for bio-based materials. Mainly a cellulose-based The share of natural fibres and epically cotton is our industry is developing – and it is a privilege to material, it is suitable for both food packaging and insignificant in the world of nonwovens. There were witness this first-hand and know that the success of hygiene applications. three exhibitors from Pakistan, all related to cotton our sector is in safe hands. • Innovation in machinery of special relevance to the fibre. The exhibitors from Pakistan were nonwovens industry: GDM - Rear Wing Zero Waste • Ihsan Sons EDANA’s INDEX™17 Awards - An upgrade for the baby diaper manufacturing line, • S. Fazalilahi & Sons EDANA’s INDEX™17 Awards are the highest the new kit saves on raw material usage and reduces • Saif Textile Mills Limited accolade for excellence in our industry and highlight size change time to zero. The all-new design includes the creativity and innovation demonstrated by linear motion technology for side shifting without Ihsan sons is an export oriented group and is a businesses of all sizes and from all parts of the replacing the mechanical cam and the possibility to leading manufacturer and exporter of Cotton Waste, nonwovens supply chain. Winners for each category, automatically correct the rear wing position. Surgical Bleached Absorbent Cotton, Yarns, & together with summary comments from the judging • Sustainable product: Hassan Group – Self Nonwoven Fabrics. In 2005, Ihsan sons installed a panel were: Sufficient Relief Tents European Spunlace (hydroentanglement) line to - The result of a social responsibility project aimed at produce 100% cotton nonwovens. The remaining • Nonwoven roll goods: Berry Plastics - Nuvisoft™ providing eco-friendly nonwoven tent fabrics to two exhibitors do not manufacture any nonwoven INDEX 2017 - This proprietary melt spun technology combines a improve living conditions in refugee camps. The fabric and supply bleached cotton for different unique filament profile geometry with a soft bond fabrics provide comfort through improved heat and applications. S. Fazalilahi & Sons is a long pattern for enhanced softness. Nuvisoft™ allows for sound insulation, increased flame retardancy and established name and Saif Textiles is a new entrant enhanced coverage at lighter weights, lower air enhanced breathability and anti-bacterial properties. in the market. The exhibitor profile, as of INDEX’s permeability, denser winding and facilitates improved • Sustainable process or management practice: exhibitor list, is given below. Review printing. Suominen Corporation - Blind Hiring Recruitment • Finished or composite products made from, or Process Ihsan Sons incorporating, nonwovens: Glatfelter - Dreamweaver - A pioneering recruitment process which increases IHSAN Sons - Flagship Company of the group Gold™ 20 microns diversity in the workforce and ensures equal IHSAN PAKISTAN are leading manufacturers and Pakistan.SG operates in a diverse range of business - A nonwoven separator for ultra-safe lithium ion opportunities for applicants of all genders, ethnicities exporters of Bleached Absorbent Cotton, Bleached areas i.e Oil and Gas Exploration,Power batteries, Dreamweaver Gold provides outstanding and ages. The initiative offers a proven method to Yarns & 100% Cotton Spunlace Nonwoven Fabrics, Generation,Real Estate Development Bringing together key players from every dimension safety and cycle life with low electrical impedance prevent prejudice and nepotism in the recruitment Wipes and Cloths for all purpose use with inhouse ,Telecommunications ,Textiles,Software of the innovative world of nonwovens, INDEX is the and high porosity in a uniform stable sheet. process. fiber cleaning and processing facilities. Our products Development,Waste Management. SG have been in largest global meeting place for the nonwovens • Raw materials or components (e.g. fibre, binder, comply with European, British and US the business of manufacturing yarn for over 35 market, its suppliers and customers. The 2017 polymer, tape) of special relevance to the nonwovens The winners were presented with their specially Pharmacopeias and meet all international health years. Saif Textile mills Processing their waste edition of this event took place at Palexpo, in the industry and related converted products: Magic – commissioned bronze sculpture and a diploma at the standards set by WSP, EDANA and ISO. IHSAN according to the Pharmacopoeias standards with vibrant international city of Geneva (Switzerland) Spongel awards ceremony, which was attended by industry Sons also offers Bleached Organic Cotton as well as desired fiber’s physical & Performance properties. from 4th – 7th April. A total of 12,758 visitors made Spunlace made from Organic Cotton as we are We can offer 100% Guarantee foreign contamination their way through the doors of the exhibition centre audited by IMO for GOTS certification From Fibers to free fiber further we can offer/process with (a rise of over 2% on the 2014 edition), to see the Nonwovens WE do it All customized properties based on customer desire. 666 exhibitors (an increase of over 13% INDEX 2014) from 41 countries in nearly 24,000 m2 of stand S. Fazalilahi & Sons Dr. Muhammad Tausif (nonwovens expert from space. S.Fazalilahi and Sons (Pvt) Ltd manufactures Pakistan and advisor TEXtalks) attended the event bleached absorbent and non-absorbent cotton and commented that the aforementioned companies Those in attendance could engage with a larger according to major worldwide pharmacopoeia are not the only nonwoven businesses in Pakistan. portion of the industry than ever before and avail of a standards. We are an ISO 9001:2008 certified There are a number of other producers which mainly wide variety of presentations, demonstrations and company accredited with BSCI. Our cotton is used employ polyester (PET) and polypropylene (PP) tutorials. Additionally, the sector seminars on for Healthcare and cosmetic applications such as fibres/polymers to produce spunbond, transportation, medical and geotextile nonwoven cotton swabs, makeup removing pads, ear buds and needlepunched and chemically bonded nonwoven products were popular throughout the exhibition, for various other non-woven products. With the same fabrics. He further added that such events are the with several editions offering standing room only. bleached cotton we also manufacture medical right platform, for textile entrepreneurs interested in “Our industry has evolved to a great extent” said cotton rolls in various sizes. Our bleached cotton can the growing field of nonwovens, to understand the Pierre Wiertz, general manager of EDANA, be used in the water jet process or the carding nonwovens industry as suppliers, producers, “nonwovens and related materials are increasingly process to make non-woven sheets. converters and machinery manufacturers are used in the automotive, filtration and construction gathered under a single roof. The next edition of the sectors for example, illustrating how the sector offers Saif Textile Mills Limited INDEX will take place March 31 – April 03, 2020 at innovative solutions for a wide range of purposes. The Saif Group’s(SG) headquartered in Islamabad, Palexpo, Geneva 76 This evolution was also reflected in the makeup of the - A super absorbent polymer (SAP) made entirely media, exhibitors and visitors to the show. visitors to this year’s show, with a wider range than from renewable resources, Spongel offers the highest ever before. The products and services they saw level of absorption and retention of liquids available Exhibitors from Pakistan throughout the exhibition provide a snapshot of how for bio-based materials. Mainly a cellulose-based The share of natural fibres and epically cotton is our industry is developing – and it is a privilege to material, it is suitable for both food packaging and insignificant in the world of nonwovens. There were witness this first-hand and know that the success of hygiene applications. three exhibitors from Pakistan, all related to cotton our sector is in safe hands. • Innovation in machinery of special relevance to the fibre. The exhibitors from Pakistan were nonwovens industry: GDM - Rear Wing Zero Waste • Ihsan Sons EDANA’s INDEX™17 Awards - An upgrade for the baby diaper manufacturing line, • S. Fazalilahi & Sons EDANA’s INDEX™17 Awards are the highest the new kit saves on raw material usage and reduces • Saif Textile Mills Limited accolade for excellence in our industry and highlight size change time to zero. The all-new design includes the creativity and innovation demonstrated by linear motion technology for side shifting without Ihsan sons is an export oriented group and is a businesses of all sizes and from all parts of the replacing the mechanical cam and the possibility to leading manufacturer and exporter of Cotton Waste, nonwovens supply chain. Winners for each category, automatically correct the rear wing position. Surgical Bleached Absorbent Cotton, Yarns, & together with summary comments from the judging • Sustainable product: Hassan Group – Self Nonwoven Fabrics. In 2005, Ihsan sons installed a panel were: Sufficient Relief Tents European Spunlace (hydroentanglement) line to - The result of a social responsibility project aimed at produce 100% cotton nonwovens. The remaining • Nonwoven roll goods: Berry Plastics - Nuvisoft™ providing eco-friendly nonwoven tent fabrics to two exhibitors do not manufacture any nonwoven - This proprietary melt spun technology combines a improve living conditions in refugee camps. The fabric and supply bleached cotton for different unique filament profile geometry with a soft bond fabrics provide comfort through improved heat and applications. S. Fazalilahi & Sons is a long pattern for enhanced softness. Nuvisoft™ allows for sound insulation, increased flame retardancy and established name and Saif Textiles is a new entrant enhanced coverage at lighter weights, lower air enhanced breathability and anti-bacterial properties. in the market. The exhibitor profile, as of INDEX’s permeability, denser winding and facilitates improved • Sustainable process or management practice: exhibitor list, is given below. printing. Suominen Corporation - Blind Hiring Recruitment • Finished or composite products made from, or Process Ihsan Sons incorporating, nonwovens: Glatfelter - Dreamweaver - A pioneering recruitment process which increases IHSAN Sons - Flagship Company of the group Gold™ 20 microns diversity in the workforce and ensures equal IHSAN PAKISTAN are leading manufacturers and Pakistan.SG operates in a diverse range of business - A nonwoven separator for ultra-safe lithium ion opportunities for applicants of all genders, ethnicities exporters of Bleached Absorbent Cotton, Bleached areas i.e Oil and Gas Exploration,Power batteries, Dreamweaver Gold provides outstanding and ages. The initiative offers a proven method to Yarns & 100% Cotton Spunlace Nonwoven Fabrics, Generation,Real Estate Development Bringing together key players from every dimension safety and cycle life with low electrical impedance prevent prejudice and nepotism in the recruitment Wipes and Cloths for all purpose use with inhouse ,Telecommunications ,Textiles,Software of the innovative world of nonwovens, INDEX is the and high porosity in a uniform stable sheet. process. fiber cleaning and processing facilities. Our products Development,Waste Management. SG have been in largest global meeting place for the nonwovens • Raw materials or components (e.g. fibre, binder, comply with European, British and US the business of manufacturing yarn for over 35 market, its suppliers and customers. The 2017 polymer, tape) of special relevance to the nonwovens The winners were presented with their specially Pharmacopeias and meet all international health years. Saif Textile mills Processing their waste edition of this event took place at Palexpo, in the industry and related converted products: Magic – commissioned bronze sculpture and a diploma at the standards set by WSP, EDANA and ISO. IHSAN according to the Pharmacopoeias standards with vibrant international city of Geneva (Switzerland) Spongel awards ceremony, which was attended by industry Sons also offers Bleached Organic Cotton as well as desired fiber’s physical & Performance properties. from 4th – 7th April. A total of 12,758 visitors made Spunlace made from Organic Cotton as we are We can offer 100% Guarantee foreign contamination their way through the doors of the exhibition centre audited by IMO for GOTS certification From Fibers to free fiber further we can offer/process with (a rise of over 2% on the 2014 edition), to see the Nonwovens WE do it All customized properties based on customer desire. 666 exhibitors (an increase of over 13% INDEX 2014) from 41 countries in nearly 24,000 m2 of stand S. Fazalilahi & Sons Dr. Muhammad Tausif (nonwovens expert from space. S.Fazalilahi and Sons (Pvt) Ltd manufactures Pakistan and advisor TEXtalks) attended the event bleached absorbent and non-absorbent cotton and commented that the aforementioned companies Those in attendance could engage with a larger according to major worldwide pharmacopoeia are not the only nonwoven businesses in Pakistan. portion of the industry than ever before and avail of a standards. We are an ISO 9001:2008 certified There are a number of other producers which mainly wide variety of presentations, demonstrations and company accredited with BSCI. Our cotton is used employ polyester (PET) and polypropylene (PP) tutorials. Additionally, the sector seminars on for Healthcare and cosmetic applications such as fibres/polymers to produce spunbond, transportation, medical and geotextile nonwoven cotton swabs, makeup removing pads, ear buds and needlepunched and chemically bonded nonwoven products were popular throughout the exhibition, for various other non-woven products. With the same fabrics. He further added that such events are the with several editions offering standing room only. bleached cotton we also manufacture medical right platform, for textile entrepreneurs interested in “Our industry has evolved to a great extent” said cotton rolls in various sizes. Our bleached cotton can the growing field of nonwovens, to understand the Pierre Wiertz, general manager of EDANA, be used in the water jet process or the carding nonwovens industry as suppliers, producers, “nonwovens and related materials are increasingly process to make non-woven sheets. converters and machinery manufacturers are used in the automotive, filtration and construction gathered under a single roof. The next edition of the sectors for example, illustrating how the sector offers Saif Textile Mills Limited INDEX will take place March 31 – April 03, 2020 at innovative solutions for a wide range of purposes. The Saif Group’s(SG) headquartered in Islamabad, Palexpo, Geneva 77 This evolution was also reflected in the makeup of the - A super absorbent polymer (SAP) made entirely media, exhibitors and visitors to the show. visitors to this year’s show, with a wider range than from renewable resources, Spongel offers the highest ever before. The products and services they saw level of absorption and retention of liquids available Exhibitors from Pakistan throughout the exhibition provide a snapshot of how for bio-based materials. Mainly a cellulose-based The share of natural fibres and epically cotton is our industry is developing – and it is a privilege to material, it is suitable for both food packaging and insignificant in the world of nonwovens. There were witness this first-hand and know that the success of hygiene applications. three exhibitors from Pakistan, all related to cotton our sector is in safe hands. • Innovation in machinery of special relevance to the fibre. The exhibitors from Pakistan were nonwovens industry: GDM - Rear Wing Zero Waste • Ihsan Sons EDANA’s INDEX™17 Awards - An upgrade for the baby diaper manufacturing line, • S. Fazalilahi & Sons EDANA’s INDEX™17 Awards are the highest the new kit saves on raw material usage and reduces • Saif Textile Mills Limited accolade for excellence in our industry and highlight size change time to zero. The all-new design includes the creativity and innovation demonstrated by linear motion technology for side shifting without Ihsan sons is an export oriented group and is a businesses of all sizes and from all parts of the replacing the mechanical cam and the possibility to leading manufacturer and exporter of Cotton Waste, nonwovens supply chain. Winners for each category, automatically correct the rear wing position. Surgical Bleached Absorbent Cotton, Yarns, & together with summary comments from the judging • Sustainable product: Hassan Group – Self Nonwoven Fabrics. In 2005, Ihsan sons installed a panel were: Sufficient Relief Tents European Spunlace (hydroentanglement) line to - The result of a social responsibility project aimed at produce 100% cotton nonwovens. The remaining • Nonwoven roll goods: Berry Plastics - Nuvisoft™ providing eco-friendly nonwoven tent fabrics to two exhibitors do not manufacture any nonwoven - This proprietary melt spun technology combines a improve living conditions in refugee camps. The fabric and supply bleached cotton for different unique filament profile geometry with a soft bond fabrics provide comfort through improved heat and applications. S. Fazalilahi & Sons is a long pattern for enhanced softness. Nuvisoft™ allows for sound insulation, increased flame retardancy and established name and Saif Textiles is a new entrant enhanced coverage at lighter weights, lower air enhanced breathability and anti-bacterial properties. in the market. The exhibitor profile, as of INDEX’s permeability, denser winding and facilitates improved • Sustainable process or management practice: exhibitor list, is given below. printing. Suominen Corporation - Blind Hiring Recruitment • Finished or composite products made from, or Process Ihsan Sons incorporating, nonwovens: Glatfelter - Dreamweaver - A pioneering recruitment process which increases IHSAN Sons - Flagship Company of the group Gold™ 20 microns diversity in the workforce and ensures equal IHSAN PAKISTAN are leading manufacturers and Pakistan.SG operates in a diverse range of business - A nonwoven separator for ultra-safe lithium ion opportunities for applicants of all genders, ethnicities exporters of Bleached Absorbent Cotton, Bleached areas i.e Oil and Gas Exploration,Power batteries, Dreamweaver Gold provides outstanding and ages. The initiative offers a proven method to Yarns & 100% Cotton Spunlace Nonwoven Fabrics, Generation,Real Estate Development Bringing together key players from every dimension safety and cycle life with low electrical impedance prevent prejudice and nepotism in the recruitment Wipes and Cloths for all purpose use with inhouse ,Telecommunications ,Textiles,Software of the innovative world of nonwovens, INDEX is the and high porosity in a uniform stable sheet. process. fiber cleaning and processing facilities. Our products Development,Waste Management. SG have been in largest global meeting place for the nonwovens • Raw materials or components (e.g. fibre, binder, comply with European, British and US the business of manufacturing yarn for over 35 market, its suppliers and customers. The 2017 polymer, tape) of special relevance to the nonwovens The winners were presented with their specially Pharmacopeias and meet all international health years. Saif Textile mills Processing their waste edition of this event took place at Palexpo, in the industry and related converted products: Magic – commissioned bronze sculpture and a diploma at the standards set by WSP, EDANA and ISO. IHSAN according to the Pharmacopoeias standards with vibrant international city of Geneva (Switzerland) Spongel awards ceremony, which was attended by industry Sons also offers Bleached Organic Cotton as well as desired fiber’s physical & Performance properties. from 4th – 7th April. A total of 12,758 visitors made Spunlace made from Organic Cotton as we are We can offer 100% Guarantee foreign contamination their way through the doors of the exhibition centre audited by IMO for GOTS certification From Fibers to free fiber further we can offer/process with (a rise of over 2% on the 2014 edition), to see the Nonwovens WE do it All customized properties based on customer desire. 666 exhibitors (an increase of over 13% INDEX 2014) from 41 countries in nearly 24,000 m2 of stand S. Fazalilahi & Sons Dr. Muhammad Tausif (nonwovens expert from space. S.Fazalilahi and Sons (Pvt) Ltd manufactures Pakistan and advisor TEXtalks) attended the event bleached absorbent and non-absorbent cotton and commented that the aforementioned companies Those in attendance could engage with a larger according to major worldwide pharmacopoeia are not the only nonwoven businesses in Pakistan. portion of the industry than ever before and avail of a standards. We are an ISO 9001:2008 certified There are a number of other producers which mainly wide variety of presentations, demonstrations and company accredited with BSCI. Our cotton is used employ polyester (PET) and polypropylene (PP) tutorials. Additionally, the sector seminars on for Healthcare and cosmetic applications such as fibres/polymers to produce spunbond, transportation, medical and geotextile nonwoven cotton swabs, makeup removing pads, ear buds and needlepunched and chemically bonded nonwoven products were popular throughout the exhibition, for various other non-woven products. With the same fabrics. He further added that such events are the with several editions offering standing room only. bleached cotton we also manufacture medical right platform, for textile entrepreneurs interested in “Our industry has evolved to a great extent” said cotton rolls in various sizes. Our bleached cotton can the growing field of nonwovens, to understand the Pierre Wiertz, general manager of EDANA, be used in the water jet process or the carding nonwovens industry as suppliers, producers, “nonwovens and related materials are increasingly process to make non-woven sheets. converters and machinery manufacturers are used in the automotive, filtration and construction gathered under a single roof. The next edition of the sectors for example, illustrating how the sector offers Saif Textile Mills Limited INDEX will take place March 31 – April 03, 2020 at innovative solutions for a wide range of purposes. The Saif Group’s(SG) headquartered in Islamabad, Palexpo, Geneva 78 ments in the manufacture of furniture, upholstery, trade fair for technical textiles and nonwovens. The floor coverings and carpets. conceptual partner of Texprocess is the VDMA Textile Care, Fabric and Leather Technologies. International suppliers of machines, accessories and services for Techtextil & textile processing will come together with processers of textile materials from all over the world at Texprocess. In Frankfurt, the sector will present ideas and products for agriculture, forestry, horticul- future-oriented innovations for the international ture and landscape gardening garment-manufacturing and textile processing Packtech: It includes all significant innovations in the sectors. Texprocess Indutech: Indutech contains solutions and products packaging, covering and transportation of the widest for mechanical engineering and for the chemical and possible array of goods. Key Events electrical industries. A brief summary of the key events at Techtextil 2017 A Preview is given below Digital Textile Micro Factory 2017 On the way to Industry 4.0, a ‘Digital Textile Micro Factory’ will present a live demonstration of an Buildtech: Buildtech includes all important innova- integrated production chain for apparel in hall 6.0, at tions in membrane construction, lightweight and solid the Texprocess. Presenting various stages, the structures, earthworks, hydraulic engineering and microfactory demonstrates the entire networked road construction Protech: Under this sign visitors will find the latest production of items of clothing – from the design Medtech: Medtech contains the complete range of developments in personal and property protection. stage to digital printing, automatic cutting out and innovations in the manufacture, processing and fabrication. Stages in the digital textile micro factory application of medical and hygiene products. include: CAD / Design, Printing, Cutting, Assembling, and Labelling.

Techtextil is the leading international trade fair for European Digital Textile Conference technical textiles and nonwovens showing the full The World Information Network WTiN organises the range of potential uses of textile technologies. Under European Digital Textile Conference in collaboration the motto ‘Connecting the Future’, international Clothtech: It includes the latest developments in shoe with Texprocess and Techtextil, for the first time. exhibitors will present their textile innovations to trade Product Groups and Applications Areas and clothing manufacture. Focus topics of the conference will be the latest visitors, from 9 to 12 May, 2017. Techtextil is held in The Techtextil product groups represent the entire Sporttech: Sporttech includes new products and product developments, and the advantages of using parallel with Texprocess the leading international spectrum of technical textiles and nonwovens. The ideas from the world of sport and leisure. digital printing technology for functionalization and trade fair for processing textile and flexible materials. product groups include: Mobitech: Under this sign visitors will find the latest decoration of technical fabrics. The European Digital The number of exhibitors and visitors have increased developments in ship and aircraft construction, as Textile Conference by WTiN will take place at Hall over the years. • Research, development, planning, consulting well as in all aspects of automobile, railway and 4.0, Saal Europa on 10 May 2017 from 10:00 am to • Technology, processes, accessories space travel. 5:00 pm. Key Facts • Fibres and yarns (ESA) and the German Aerospace Centre (DLR), present their creations in three categories: Textile Techtextil will illustrate the wide range of applications Effects, Creative Engineering, and Smart Fashion. Dates: May 09-12, 2017 • Woven fabrics, laid webs, braidings, knitted fabrics Innovation Award 2017 for technical textiles with reference to the aerospace Location: Fairground, Frankfurt am Main • Nonwovens Geotech: Geotech is home to new concepts and Techtextil Innovation Award honors outstanding ideas industry under the title ‘Living in Space’. The highlight Student Competition Organizer: Messe Frankfurt Exhibition GmbH • Coated textiles products in road construction, civil engineering, dam and future-oriented developments in the field of of the interactive area is a virtual-reality experience. With the 14th Student Competition on ‘Textile Opening hours: • Composites and waste site construction. technical textiles, nonwovens and functional apparel Trade show visitors undertake a virtual journey Structures for New Building 2017’, Techtextil aims to 09-11 May: 0900 hours to 1800 hours • Bondtec textiles. The competition is open to exhibitors of through space to Mars and discover how technical draw attention to textiles as a building material and 12 May: 0900 hours to 1700 hours • Functional Apparel Textiles Techtextil, as well as all other companies, institutes, textiles and their processing technology can make it promote the exchange of ideas and information • Associations universities and individuals. An international expert possible to set up communities in space. between young academics and the industry. • Publishers Texprocess jury will assess the projects. All award-winning Students of civil engineering, product design and Texprocess is the international trade fair for the projects will be presented to the international trade Innovative Apparel Show related disciplines, as well as ‘Young Professionals’, The variety of products and services offered by Oekotech: Oekotech stands for new ideas and international garment-manufacturing and textile fair visitors and the media as they will be on show at Textiles live on stage: a chance to visit the new are invited to submit their practice-oriented designs Techtextil exhibitors is expressed by twelve areas of interesting concepts in environmental protection, processing industry. Under the motto “Technology a special exhibition in Hall 6.1 throughout Techtextil. apparel textiles and processing technologies at the for building with textiles or textile-reinforced materials. application. As a useful orientation aid, pictographs waste disposal and recycling. crossing”, international exhibitors present the latest The official award ceremony will be held during the "Innovative Apparel Show". On all the days of The winners who have been selected by an expert at the stands show visitors for what areas of Hometech: Hometech presents innovative develop- machines, plants, processes and services for the fair. Techtextil and Texprocess, international colleges of jury will share prize money totalling € 8,000 and be application the displayed products can be used processing of textile and flexible materials to trade fashion and design will present their visionary awarded during the official ceremony on the first day visitors. Texprocess is held every two years Living in Space designs for technical textiles created with modern of the fair. Agrotech: Under this sign visitors will find the latest concurrently with Techtextil, the leading international In cooperation with the European Space Agency processing technologies. The young designers will 79 ments in the manufacture of furniture, upholstery, trade fair for technical textiles and nonwovens. The floor coverings and carpets. conceptual partner of Texprocess is the VDMA Textile Care, Fabric and Leather Technologies. International suppliers of machines, accessories and services for Techtextil & textile processing will come together with processers of textile materials from all over the world at Texprocess. In Frankfurt, the sector will present ideas and products for agriculture, forestry, horticul- future-oriented innovations for the international ture and landscape gardening garment-manufacturing and textile processing Packtech: It includes all significant innovations in the sectors. Texprocess Indutech: Indutech contains solutions and products packaging, covering and transportation of the widest for mechanical engineering and for the chemical and possible array of goods. Key Events electrical industries. A brief summary of the key events at Techtextil 2017 A Preview is given below Digital Textile Micro Factory 2017 On the way to Industry 4.0, a ‘Digital Textile Micro Factory’ will present a live demonstration of an Buildtech: Buildtech includes all important innova- integrated production chain for apparel in hall 6.0, at tions in membrane construction, lightweight and solid the Texprocess. Presenting various stages, the structures, earthworks, hydraulic engineering and microfactory demonstrates the entire networked road construction Protech: Under this sign visitors will find the latest production of items of clothing – from the design Medtech: Medtech contains the complete range of developments in personal and property protection. stage to digital printing, automatic cutting out and innovations in the manufacture, processing and fabrication. Stages in the digital textile micro factory application of medical and hygiene products. include: CAD / Design, Printing, Cutting, Assembling, and Labelling.

Techtextil is the leading international trade fair for European Digital Textile Conference technical textiles and nonwovens showing the full The World Information Network WTiN organises the range of potential uses of textile technologies. Under European Digital Textile Conference in collaboration the motto ‘Connecting the Future’, international Clothtech: It includes the latest developments in shoe with Texprocess and Techtextil, for the first time. exhibitors will present their textile innovations to trade Product Groups and Applications Areas and clothing manufacture. Focus topics of the conference will be the latest visitors, from 9 to 12 May, 2017. Techtextil is held in The Techtextil product groups represent the entire Sporttech: Sporttech includes new products and product developments, and the advantages of using parallel with Texprocess the leading international spectrum of technical textiles and nonwovens. The ideas from the world of sport and leisure. digital printing technology for functionalization and trade fair for processing textile and flexible materials. product groups include: Mobitech: Under this sign visitors will find the latest decoration of technical fabrics. The European Digital The number of exhibitors and visitors have increased developments in ship and aircraft construction, as Textile Conference by WTiN will take place at Hall over the years. • Research, development, planning, consulting well as in all aspects of automobile, railway and 4.0, Saal Europa on 10 May 2017 from 10:00 am to • Technology, processes, accessories space travel. 5:00 pm. Key Facts • Fibres and yarns (ESA) and the German Aerospace Centre (DLR), present their creations in three categories: Textile Techtextil will illustrate the wide range of applications Effects, Creative Engineering, and Smart Fashion. Dates: May 09-12, 2017 • Woven fabrics, laid webs, braidings, knitted fabrics Innovation Award 2017 for technical textiles with reference to the aerospace Location: Fairground, Frankfurt am Main • Nonwovens Geotech: Geotech is home to new concepts and Techtextil Innovation Award honors outstanding ideas industry under the title ‘Living in Space’. The highlight Student Competition Organizer: Messe Frankfurt Exhibition GmbH • Coated textiles products in road construction, civil engineering, dam and future-oriented developments in the field of of the interactive area is a virtual-reality experience. With the 14th Student Competition on ‘Textile Opening hours: • Composites and waste site construction. technical textiles, nonwovens and functional apparel Trade show visitors undertake a virtual journey Structures for New Building 2017’, Techtextil aims to 09-11 May: 0900 hours to 1800 hours • Bondtec textiles. The competition is open to exhibitors of through space to Mars and discover how technical draw attention to textiles as a building material and 12 May: 0900 hours to 1700 hours • Functional Apparel Textiles Techtextil, as well as all other companies, institutes, textiles and their processing technology can make it promote the exchange of ideas and information • Associations universities and individuals. An international expert possible to set up communities in space. between young academics and the industry. • Publishers Texprocess jury will assess the projects. All award-winning Students of civil engineering, product design and Texprocess is the international trade fair for the projects will be presented to the international trade Innovative Apparel Show related disciplines, as well as ‘Young Professionals’, The variety of products and services offered by Oekotech: Oekotech stands for new ideas and international garment-manufacturing and textile fair visitors and the media as they will be on show at Textiles live on stage: a chance to visit the new are invited to submit their practice-oriented designs Techtextil exhibitors is expressed by twelve areas of interesting concepts in environmental protection, processing industry. Under the motto “Technology a special exhibition in Hall 6.1 throughout Techtextil. apparel textiles and processing technologies at the for building with textiles or textile-reinforced materials. application. As a useful orientation aid, pictographs waste disposal and recycling. crossing”, international exhibitors present the latest The official award ceremony will be held during the "Innovative Apparel Show". On all the days of The winners who have been selected by an expert at the stands show visitors for what areas of Hometech: Hometech presents innovative develop- machines, plants, processes and services for the fair. Techtextil and Texprocess, international colleges of jury will share prize money totalling € 8,000 and be application the displayed products can be used processing of textile and flexible materials to trade fashion and design will present their visionary awarded during the official ceremony on the first day visitors. Texprocess is held every two years Living in Space designs for technical textiles created with modern of the fair. Agrotech: Under this sign visitors will find the latest concurrently with Techtextil, the leading international In cooperation with the European Space Agency processing technologies. The young designers will 80 ments in the manufacture of furniture, upholstery, trade fair for technicaltrade fair textiles for technical and nonwovens. textiles and The nonwovens. The floor coverings and carpets. conceptual partnerconceptual of Texprocess partner of is Ttheexprocess VDMA Textile is the VDMA Textile Care, Fabric andCare, Leather Fabric Technologies. and Leather T Internationalechnologies. International suppliers of machines,suppliers accessoriesof machines, and accessories services for and services for textile processingtextile will processing come together will come with processerstogether with processers of textile materialsof textile from materials all over the from world all over at the world at Texprocess. 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Dates: May 09-12, 2017 • Woven fabrics, laid webs, braidings, knitted fabrics Innovation AwardInnovation 2017 Award 2017 for technical textiles with reference to the aerospace Effects, Creative Engineering, and Smart Fashion. for technical textiles with reference to the aerospace Location: Fairground, Frankfurt am Main • Nonwovens Geotech: Geotech is home to new concepts and Techtextil InnovationTechtextil Award Innovation honors A outstandingward honors ideas outstanding ideas industry under the title ‘Living in Space’. The highlight industry under the title ‘Living in Space’. The highlight Student Competition Organizer: Messe Frankfurt Exhibition GmbH • Coated textiles products in road construction, civil engineering, dam and future-orientedand future-oriented developments developments in the field of in the field of of the interactive area is a virtual-reality experience. Student Competition of the interactive area is a virtual-reality experience. 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On all the days of The winners who have been selected by an expert at the stands show visitors for what areas of Hometech: Hometech presents innovative develop- machines, plants,machines, processes plants, and processes services for and the services forfair. the Techtextil and Texprocess, international colleges of The winners who have been selected by an expert Techtextil and Texprocess, international colleges of jury will share prize money totalling € 8,000 and be application the displayed products can be used processing of processingtextile and flexibleof textile materials and flexible to trade materials to trade Living in Space fashion and design will present their visionary jury will share prize money totalling € 8,000 and be fashion and design will present their visionary awarded during the official ceremony on the first day visitors. Texprocessvisitors. is Theldexprocess every twois held years every two years Living in SpaceIn cooperation with the European Space Agency designs for technical textiles created with modern awarded during the official ceremony on the first day designs for technical textiles created with modern of the fair. Agrotech: Under this sign visitors will find the latest concurrently withconcurrently Techtextil, with the Tleadingechtextil, international the leading internationalIn cooperation (ESA) with the and European the German Space Aerospace Agency Centre (DLR), processing technologies. The young designers will of the fair. processing technologies. The young designers will 81 ments in the manufacture of furniture, upholstery, trade fair for technicaltrade fair textiles for technical and nonwovens. textiles and The nonwovens. The floor coverings and carpets. conceptual partnerconceptual of Texprocess partner of is Ttheexprocess VDMA Textile is the VDMA Textile Care, Fabric andCare, Leather Fabric Technologies. and Leather T Internationalechnologies. International suppliers of machines,suppliers accessoriesof machines, and accessories services for and services for textile processingtextile will processing come together will come with processerstogether with processers of textile materialsof textile from materials all over the from world all over at the world at Texprocess. InT exprocess.Frankfurt, the In Fsectorrankfurt, will thepresent sector will present ideas and products for agriculture, forestry, horticul- future-orientedfuture-oriented innovations for innovations the international for the international ture and landscape gardening garment-manufacturinggarment-manufacturing and textile processing and textile processing Packtech: It includesPicture-12 all significant Packtech: innovationsIt includes all in significantthe sectors. sectors. Indutech: Indutech contains solutions and products packaging, coveringinnovations and transportationin the packaging, of the covering widest and for mechanical engineering and for the chemical and possible arraytransportation of goods. of the widest possible array ofKey goods. Events Key Events electrical industries. A brief summaryA brief of the summary key events of the at Techtextilkey events 2017 at Techtextil 2017 is given belowis given below

Techtextil is the leading international trade fair for European DigitalEuropean Textile DigitalConference Textile Conference technical textiles and nonwovens showing the full The World InformationThe World Network Information WTiN Network organises W TtheiN organises the range of potential uses of textile technologies. Under European DigitalEuropean Textile ConferenceDigital Textile in Conference collaboration in collaboration the motto ‘Connecting the Future’, international Clothtech: It includes the latest developments in shoe with Texprocesswith and Texprocess Techtextil, and for Ttheechtextil, first time. for the first time. exhibitors will present their textile innovations to trade Product Groups and Applications Areas and clothing manufacture. Focus topics ofFocus the conference topics of the will conference be the latest will be the latest visitors, from 9 to 12 May, 2017. Techtextil is held in The Techtextil product groups represent the entire Sporttech: SporttechPicture-14 includes Sporttech: new products Sporttech and includes newproduct developments,product developments, and the advantages and the of advantages using of using parallel with Texprocess the leading international spectrum of technical textiles and nonwovens. The ideas from theproducts world of andsport ideas and leisure.from the world of sport anddigital printingdigital technology printing for technology functionalization for functionalization and and trade fair for processing textile and flexible materials. product groups include: Mobitech: Under this sign visitors will find the latest leisure. decoration of technicaldecoration fabrics. of technical The European fabrics. The Digital European Digital The number of exhibitors and visitors have increased developments in ship and aircraft construction, as Textile ConferenceTextile by Conference WTiN will take by W placeTiN will at Halltake place at Hall 4.0, over the years. • Research, development, planning, consulting well as in all aspects of automobile, railway and 4.0, Saal EuropaSaal on Europa 10 May on 2017 10 May from 2017 10:00 from am 10:00to am to 5:00 • Technology, processes, accessories space travel. 5:00 pm. pm. Key Facts • Fibres and yarns (ESA) and theT Germanechtextil Aerospacewill illustrate Centre the wide (DLR), range of applicationspresent their creationspresent their in three creations categories: in three Textile categories: Textile Techtextil will illustrate the wide range of applications Effects, Creative Engineering, and Smart Fashion. Dates: May 09-12, 2017 • Woven fabrics, laid webs, braidings, knitted fabrics Innovation AwardInnovation 2017 Award 2017 for technical textiles with reference to the aerospace Effects, Creative Engineering, and Smart Fashion. for technical textiles with reference to the aerospace Location: Fairground, Frankfurt am Main • Nonwovens Geotech: Geotech is home to new concepts and Techtextil InnovationTechtextil Award Innovation honors A outstandingward honors ideas outstanding ideas industry under the title ‘Living in Space’. The highlight industry under the title ‘Living in Space’. The highlight Student Competition Organizer: Messe Frankfurt Exhibition GmbH • Coated textiles products in road construction, civil engineering, dam and future-orientedand future-oriented developments developments in the field of in the field of of the interactive area is a virtual-reality experience. Student Competition of the interactive area is a virtual-reality experience. With the 14th Student Competition on ‘Textile Opening hours: • Composites and waste site construction. technical textiles,technical nonwovens textiles, and nonwovens functional and apparel functional apparel Trade show visitors undertake a virtual journey With the 14th Student Competition on ‘Textile Trade show visitors undertake a virtual journey Structures for New Building 2017’, Techtextil aims to 09-11 May: 0900 hours to 1800 hours • Bondtec textiles. The competitiontextiles. The is competition open to exhibitors is open of to exhibitors of through space to Mars and discover how technical Structures for New Building 2017’, Techtextil aims to through space to Mars and discover how technical draw attention to textiles as a building material and 12 May: 0900 hours to 1700 hours • Functional Apparel Textiles Techtextil, as wellTechtextil, as all otheras well companies, as all other institutes, companies, institutes, textiles and their processing technology can make it draw attention to textiles as a building material and textiles and their processing technology can make it promote the exchange of ideas and information • Associations universities anduniversities individuals. and An individuals. international An expert international expert possible to set up communities in space. promote the exchange of ideas and information possible to set up communities in space. between young academics and the industry. • Publishers Texprocess Texprocess jury will assessjury the will projects. assess All the award-winning projects. All award-winning between young academics and the industry. Students of civil engineering, product design and Texprocess is Ttheexprocess international is the trade international fair for the trade fair for theprojects will beprojects presented will tobe the presented international to the trade international trade Innovative Apparel Show Students of civil engineering, product design and Innovative Apparel Show related disciplines, as well as ‘Young Professionals’, The variety of products and services offered by Oekotech: Oekotech stands for new ideas and international garment-manufacturinginternational garment-manufacturing and textile and textilefair visitors andfair the visitors media and as theythe media will be as on they show will at be on show at Textiles live on stage: a chance to visit the new related disciplines, as well as ‘Young Professionals’, Textiles live on stage: a chance to visit the new are invited to submit their practice-oriented designs Techtextil exhibitors is expressed by twelve areas of interesting concepts in environmental protection, processing industry.processing Under industr the mottoy. Under “Technology the motto “Technologya special exhibitiona special in Hall exhibition 6.1 throughout in Hall 6.1 Techtextil. throughout Techtextil. apparel textiles and processing technologies at the are invited to submit their practice-oriented designs apparel textiles and processing technologies at the for building with textiles or textile-reinforced materials. application. As a useful orientation aid, pictographs waste disposal and recycling. crossing”, internationalcrossing”, exhibitors international present exhibitors the latest present theThe latest official awardThe ceremonyofficial award will c beerem heldony during will be theheld during the fair. "Innovative Apparel Show". On all the days of for building with textiles or textile-reinforced materials. "Innovative Apparel Show". On all the days of The winners who have been selected by an expert at the stands show visitors for what areas of Hometech: Hometech presents innovative develop- machines, plants,machines, processes plants, and processes services for and the services forfair. the Techtextil and Texprocess, international colleges of The winners who have been selected by an expert Techtextil and Texprocess, international colleges of jury will share prize money totalling € 8,000 and be application the displayed products can be used processing of processingtextile and flexibleof textile materials and flexible to trade materials to trade Living in Space fashion and design will present their visionary jury will share prize money totalling € 8,000 and be fashion and design will present their visionary awarded during the official ceremony on the first day visitors. Texprocessvisitors. is Theldexprocess every twois held years every two years Living in SpaceIn cooperation with the European Space Agency designs for technical textiles created with modern awarded during the official ceremony on the first day designs for technical textiles created with modern of the fair. Agrotech: Under this sign visitors will find the latest concurrently withconcurrently Techtextil, with the Tleadingechtextil, international the leading internationalIn cooperation (ESA) with the and European the German Space Aerospace Agency Centre (DLR), processing technologies. The young designers will of the fair. processing technologies. The young designers will 82 Seamless denim quilted Fraunhofer Institute s New ha t W s New jacket introduces new FIDYST nonwoven software The new totally-reversible seamless denim quilted new totally-reversible seamless denim quilted jacket jacket produced on the Santoni machine aims to produced on the Santoni machine aims to provide ha t provide greater comfort due to its dedicated areas of greater comfort due to its dedicated areas of increased fit and well-being as determined by the increased fit and well-being as determined by the

W use of embedded indigo Tencel fibre and elastomers use of embedded indigo Tencel fibre and elastomers to give higher elasticity and flexibility. to give higher elasticity and flexibility. With the tool FIDYST, it has been possible for the first time to simulate the movement of fibres in turbulent air The multi-layered seamless knitted panel consists of The multi-layered seamless knitted panel consists of currents, according to researchers. In the production of nonwoven materials, the fibres or threads are each three layers of different yarns with a reverse use. The three layers of different yarns with a reverse use. The stretched with the aid of air and deposited onto a conveyor belt. Depending on the speed and temperature of resulting quilting effect is obtained directly on the resulting quilting effect is obtained directly on the the air stream, a nonwoven product with the desired structure, density and strength results is achieved. machine by specific stitches that hold the two layers machine by specific stitches that hold the two layers of fabric, together this produces a thickness in the of fabric, together this produces a thickness in the One widely used application is random web, in which the individual fibres display a diverse orientation, thereby fabric, so creating a quilting effect which increases fabric, so creating a quilting effect which increases forming a random web which is simultaneously voluminous and firm. the profile of the relief when compared to the rest of the profile of the relief when compared to the rest of the fabric, giving a unique change in its texture. The the fabric, giving a unique change in its texture. How precisely the fibres move in the airflow and in which orientation they land on the conveyor belt is computed by the simulation software FIDYST. After simulating the airflow, the user only has to enter the material properties of the fibres in the software. The software then simulates the dynamic behaviour of thousands of fibres. Even fibre mixtures can be simulated with the software. The result can be visualised in a 3D representation. Digital Textile Micro Factory at Machine with aim of ending textile waste Texprocess Tasha Lewis, assistant professor of fibre science and apparel design in the College of Human Ecology. The first stage in the micro factory is the CAD/Design Texprocess partners in the software and hardware The Fiberizer v.2, its official name, was built from the area. With the help of computer-aided design (CAD) business Ergosoft and Mimaki, as well as original proof-of-concept project Fiberizer v.1, which and the Vidya 3D-simulation software, creative Coldenhove and Monti Antonio are the ones ensuring was funded by a grant from the Environmental designs are put into effect in a virtual reality and/or optimum printing results at this station. Protection Agency and Cornell’s Atkinson Center for adapted. The data that emerge from this are a Sustainable Future. To fund the v.2, Lewis secured immediately merged with data for subsequent After this comes the cutting area. At this juncture in a Walmart Foundation US Manufacturing Innovation processes, such as the digital printing of the textile, the production process, the individual orders need Fund grant. the cutting out and sewing. Texprocess partner for first to be identified without anyone touching them. the Design area is Assyst, a company in the Human Identification is made possible by automatically A multidisciplinary Cornell design and research team “The grant’s call for proposals also requested Solutions Group. loading the appropriate data files for the cutting-out has developed a unique fabric-shredding machine in applicants to name industry partners that we could process. A feeder system at the cutter ensures that hopes of a zero-waste solution for the textile industry. work with on research,” she said. “We reached out to The next stage (printing) demonstrates large-format the material is transported as smoothly as possible “The Fiberizer project aims to put textiles, destined Eileen Fisher’s Green Eileen [recycled clothing line], inkjet printing, involving sublimation printing on and without distortion. Camera systems recognise for the landfill, to better use as materials to create who we have discussed potential projects with in the polyester and pigment printing on cotton and mixed the cutting points, as a result of which the path the new textiles and other products, reducing the past.” The Irvington, New York-based apparel fibres. Manufacturing tasks can be flexibly combined cutter is to take is optimised and a top-quality cut can consumption of natural resources and diverting company is known for embracing simplicity and here with various printing parameters so as to be achieved. Texprocess partner in this area is Zünd. unwanted clothing away from becoming waste,” said sustainability. produce a print with reproducible colours. 83 Seamless denim quilted Fraunhofer Institute s New ha t W s New jacket introduces new FIDYST nonwoven software The new totally-reversible seamless denim quilted new totally-reversible seamless denim quilted jacket jacket produced on the Santoni machine aims to produced on the Santoni machine aims to provide ha t provide greater comfort due to its dedicated areas of greater comfort due to its dedicated areas of increased fit and well-being as determined by the increased fit and well-being as determined by the

Zünd has always put great emphasis on producing manufacturer explains. cutting and software solutions that are completely modular. Zünd's user interface and workflow suite, Zünd digital cutting systems are highly modular. At Zünd Cut Center ZCC, is compatible with all - Texprocess a Zünd S3 system illustrates how this commonly used RIPs. To make the cutting process modularity benefits the user. The modular design as simple and efficient as possible, a camera-based permits tailoring the cutting system to specific registration system, in combination with ZCC, takes applications and cutting requirements, both in terms care of matching cut to print. Ensuring accurate of tooling and material handling. This is said to allow registration even with highly stretchy fabrics, the the user to adapt the system anytime to the exact system can be made to capture parts of the print requirements dictated by customer demand and the instead of using traditional registration marks, the jobs at hand.

Plastic fabric that cools the skin

Stanford University researchers, with the aid of the infrared radiation to pass through the plastic textile. Comet supercomputer at the San Diego - Supercomputer at UC San Diego, have engineered All objects, including our bodies, throw off heat in a low-cost plastic material that could become the the form of infrared radiation. Blankets warm us by basis for clothing that cools the wearer, reducing trapping infrared heat emissions close to the body. the need for energy-consuming air conditioning. This thermal radiation escaping from our bodies is The new material is said to work by allowing the what makes us visible in the dark through body to discharge heat in two ways that would night-vision goggles. “Forty to 60% of our body make the wearer feel nearly 4°F cooler than if they heat is dissipated as infrared radiation when we are wore cotton clothing. The material cools by letting sitting in an office,” said Shanhui Fan, co-author of perspiration evaporate through the material, the study and a professor of electrical engineering something ordinary fabrics already do. But the who specialises in photonics. “But until now there Stanford material provides a second cooling has been little or no research on designing the mechanism: allowing heat that the body emits as thermal radiation characteristics of textiles.”

86 Stoll’s new flat A&E launches Repreve recycled core knitting technologies spun sewing thread American & Efird (A&E), a leading textiles manufacturer, has announced the official product launch of its recycled core spun industrial sewing thread, Perma Core using Repreve.

Unifi, the maker of Repreve, turns plastic bottles into 100% recycled polyester fibre, which is then made into products sold by leading consumer brands and retailers. Perma Core using Repreve combines a recycled continuous filament polyester core and A&E’s polyester staple wrap to produce a high quality, eco-friendly industrial sewing thread. According to the manufacturer, commitment to sustainability is an important and ongoing goal of A&E. A&E’s 10 Threads of Sustainability platform aims to balance social responsibility and environmental impact with business growth objectives.

The new cluster concept for TT sport, TT med, TT inlay techniques, intarsia patterns, and plating home, and TT mobility will be unveiled, along with the effects, the company reports. new CMS 330 HP W flat knitting machine for TT sport, which is suitable for the manufacture of shoe According to the manufacturer, the CMS 330 HP W uppers, orthopaedic supports, and textile fits in with Stoll’s innovative portfolio of flat knitting accessories with complex shapes. machines. “No other manufacturing process for textiles combines complex structures, functionality, The compact model also boasts a high production and aesthetics quite like Stoll’s flat knitting speed, exceptional value for money, and options for technology,” the company explains. Suominen introduces FIBRELLA Cygnet Texkimp to launch robotic 3D winding machine Ultrasoft for gentle baby wipes Suominen, a market leader in nonwovens for wipes, wipes converters, FIBRELLA Ultrasoft is said to Cygnet Texkimp, a UK based, family-run advanced engineering and has announced the launch of FIBRELLA Ultrasoft, a offer easy, standard spunlace-like convertibility, but manufacturing business, will be launching a high-speed, 3D winding machine new nonwoven material for baby wipes that is said is beyond conventional spunlace nonwovens in its capable of making curved composite parts at the JEC World trade fair that- to deliver unmatched softness for consumers and softness, the company reports. will take place in Paris, next week. easy convertibility. Baby wipes made of gentle FIBRELLA Ultrasoft The 3D Winder is a robot-mounted rotary winding machine capable of According to the manufacturer, FIBRELLA Ultrasoft material aim to help ensure parents are giving the creating complex parts with a non-linear axis and with varying cross-sections. takes advantage of the widest range of fibres, from very best they can for their child, according to Jon cotton to viscose to polyester, and Suominen’s Arendt, Product Manager at Suominen. “FIBRELLA At Cygnet Texkimp’s UK headquarters in Northwich, Cheshire, the company uniquely modified production process, creating the Ultrasoft delivers piece of mind, one consumer at a says it is able to produce parts measuring up to 10 metres in length and with softest nonwoven substrate in the market. For time,” he said. a profile of up to 500mm across. 87 Stoll’s new flat A&E launches Repreve recycled core knitting technologies spun sewing thread American & Efird (A&E), a leading textiles manufacturer, has announced the official product launch of its recycled core spun industrial sewing thread, Perma Core using Repreve.

GTex Global Expo Karachi FESPA 2017 An international Textile Machinery Largest exhibition for wide Brand Expo format, digital, screen and textile January 26-28, 2018 print technology Venue: Expo Center Karachi, May 08-12, 2017 Pakistan Venue: Hamburg Messe, Hamburg, Germany

DOMOTEX asia/CHINAFLOOR Techtextil 2017 The leading flooring trade International Trade Fair for exhibition Technical Textiles and Nonwovens March 20-22, 2018 May 09-12, 2017 Venue: New International Expo Venue: Messe Frankfurt, Germany Centre Pudong, Shanghai, China

GTex Global Expo Lahore An international Textile Machinery ITMA 2018 Brand Expo International Textile Machinery August 11-13, 2017 exhibition Venue: Expo Center, Lahore. April 14-17, 2018 Venue: TÜYAP Fair Convention and Congress Center, Istanbul – Turkey DPS World 2017 Pakistan’s premium Digital Printing & Signage exhibition October 20-22, 2017 Venue: Expo Center Lahore, ITMA ASIA + CITME 2018 Pakistan. An International Garment, Textile Machinery & Accessories exhibition Shanghaitex 2017 October 26-30, 2018 The 18th International Exhibition Venue: National Exhibition and Isbjörn of Sweden introduces 3-layer on Textile Industry Convention Centre (NECC) November 27-30, 2017 Shanghai, China. construction garments for children Venue: Shanghai New Interna- tional Expo Centre, China. Premium outdoor children’s clothing and less wear and tear and even greater durability, the accessories manufacturer Isbjörn of Sweden has company explains. announced it will be the first company to introduce ITMA 2019 a 3-layer construction in outdoor garments for Made from bluesign approved fabric, the DOMOTEX 2018 The world's largest international juniors. high-performance waterproof membrane has a The leading flooring trade textile machinery exhibition water pillar of 15,000mm and ventilation capability exhibition June 20-26, 2019 The technical three-layer construction comprises a of 15,000 gr/m2/24hrs. The outer material has a January 12-15, 2018 Venue: Barcelona, Spain. high-performance membrane, which is bonded to water-repellent finish (DWR), achieved with Venue: Hannover, Germany the hard-wearing outer material, and a comfortable BIONIC-FINISH ECO, a hydrophobic treatment, textalks.com/category/events. - inner lining. This construction aims to limit which does not release flouro-organic compounds movement between the three layers, which means into the atmosphere. 89

Audi A8 to feature carbon fibre Audi has announced that the new A8 will feature a carbon fibre reinforced plastic (CFRP) rear bulkhead and parcel shelf. Scheduled for introduction later this year, the body shell of the car will incorporate a mix of four different materials – steel, aluminium, magnesium and CFRP – for the first time.

A high-strength combination of hot-formed steel components make up the occupant cell, which comprises the lower section of the front bulkhead, the side sills, the B-pillars and the front section of the roof line. Aluminium components account for 58% of the new A8 body, the largest share in the mix of materials, and there is a magnesium strut brace. 90

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