#Carpets

2023-01-12

Eltex of Sweden presents new G3s yarn break sensor at Domotex

The new G3s yarn break sensor (c) 2023 Eltex of Sweden

With its sensors, the Scandinavian company Eltex of Sweden has been ensuring the smoothest possible processes when weaving, tufting, winding or sewing for more than 50 years. The new G3s yarn break sensor, first presented at DOMOTEX 2023, is now set to continue this success story.

Eltex of Sweden from Osby in the historic province of Skåne is essentially dedicated to the development of yarn sensors and yarn tension monitors, as well as the associated data acquisition. Eltex's original product, the weft stop motion for weaving machines, has been continuously developed and perfected since its presentation in 1964. The various sensors are suitable for weaving machines, warping creels, tufting machines, winders, sewing machines and a wide range of other production machines. The Swedes are now presenting the new G3s yarn break sensor for the first time at DOMOTEX 2023 in Hanover.

The G3s yarn break sensor uses piezoelectric technology to detect the movement of all types of yarns in many different applications. As it does not rely on a central control unit, control can be very cost effective. The G3s is designed to detect yarn breaks on textile machines with up to 120 yarns. Available with eight, ten or twelve eyelets, individual sensors can also be linked together. Then they are connected to a machine control system (PLC) or other electronic devices such as relays or I/O modules. And should it not be possible to connect the G3s or other Eltex sensors such as EVG-s or UPG directly to the PLC, an Eltex FlexiHub can be used instead.

Object Carpet tests production of rPET BCF yarn on Neumag BCF line

In a joint project with Object Carpet GmbH, Denkendorf; the Institute for Textile Technology (ITA), Augsburg; and Next Generation Recyclingmaschinen GmbH (NGR), Feldkirchen, Austria, Barmag investigated the processing of recycled polyester for BCF yarn. The goal was to evaluate the fundamental suitability of 100% recycled carpet material for reuse in carpet yarn production to create a closed-loop system in carpet manufacturing. To date, commercial rPET BCF processes have been based solely on rPET from bottle pellets.

Vandewiele Group presents integrated textile innovations at ITM 2026

At ITM 2026 in Istanbul, the Vandewiele Group will showcase a broad portfolio of weaving, carpet and textile machinery technologies under the theme “Textile Innovations Together”. From 9 to 13 June 2026, the Group will present solutions from its brands Vandewiele, Savio, IRO and BMSvision in Hall 7 / Booth 710A.

Tradition and Innovation – Phoenox Textiles Ltd. relies on state-of-the-art carpet back-coating line from Brückner

For more than 70 years, Phoenox Textiles Ltd. has been synonymous with quality, reliability, and inno-vation in the textile industry. Founded in 1954 in Huddersfield (Yorkshire, UK), a region with a long tradition in textiles, this family-owned business has continued to evolve without losing sight of its roots. Today, in its fourth generation under the leadership of the Mosley family, Phoenox successfully combines decades of experience with a clear, forward-looking corporate strategy.

Ministry of Industry Delegation visits NatureWorks’ second global manufacturing site at Nakhon Sawan Biocomplex

NatureWorks Asia Pacific Limited welcomed a high-level delegation led by Mr. Varawut Silpa-archa, Minister of Industry, to its manufacturing site at the Nakhon Sawan Biocomplex (NBC). The visit follows the successful inauguration of the site on April 29, 2026, and highlights the role of public-private collaboration in advancing Thailand’s sustainable industrial development and bioeconomy ambitions.

Indorama Ventures advances circularity tthrough PETValue Philippines' “Zero Waste to Landfill Partnership” with Republic Cement

Indorama Ventures Public Company Limited, a global sustainable chemical company, is advancing the circular economy through a new Zero Waste to Landfill initiative at its recycling site PETValue Philippines, further demonstrating how collaboration across industries can maximize resource efficiency and reduce waste.

Networking Day 2026: Industry stakeholders unite around textile recycling

In 2026, the Industry Research Group (IRG) Polymer Recycling once again brought together some of the key stakeholders in textile recycling for its annual Networking Day. This year, the event took place at EREMA’s premises in Ansfelden, Austria. It brought together key players from across the textile recycling value chain for a day of structured exchange and in-depth discussions.