#Knitting & Hosiery

2019-11-19

STOLL successful at China International Import Expo with knitelligence

CHEMTAX INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD. which is STOLL’s sales & service agency in China area, participated in the 2nd China International Import Expo (Nov.5th-10th, 2019) at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai).

STOLL`s agency presented in the equipment exhibition area the latest STOLL knitelligence® tools:

STOLL-artwork®, M1plus®, STOLL-autocreate®, GKS (Grading For Knitting System), SIN (Sintral Crypto Infrastructure), PPS (Production Planning System), APM (Auto Production Mode) and EKC (Extended Knit Control). With STOLL knitelligence®, you could enjoy the automated sweater knittingdevelopment and production to have your personalized sweaters and knitted products.

At the same time the agency showed the latest CMS 530 ki in gauge E7.2. at the booth, which attracteda lot of visitors. The visitors had the opportunity to knit their personalized scarf at the booth by sending an own picture via the official WeChat account of STOLL. This is possible thanks to knitelligence®.

The 2nd China International Import Expo not only provides easier access for global companies to the Chinese market but also function as a platform for economies to be more involved in free trade and global governance.

High visitor interest at the STOLL booth (c) 2019 STOLL

SHIMA SEIKI returns to ShanghaiTex

Leading flat knitting solutions provider SHIMA SEIKI MFG., LTD. of Wakayama, Japan, together with its Hong Kong and Chinese market subsidiary SHIMA SEIKI (HONG KONG) LTD., will exhibit at the ShanghaiTex 2025 exhibition (Booth No.: Hall N3, Booth A20) held in Shanghai, China this month. This marks the return of SHIMA SEIKI to ShanghaiTex after a 14-year hiatus, its last exhibit at the show having been in 2011.

The newcomers HKS 3-M EL ECO and HKS 4-M EL ECO set new standards in the tricot market

Short development cycles, frequent pattern changes, and maximum efficiency – even with small batch sizes: Today's global fashion and apparel market demands more flexibility than ever before. High-performance warp knitting machines with compound needles (HKS) and EL pattern drive are KARL MAYER's answer to this challenge.

Groz-Beckert showcases textile innovation at ShanghaiTex 2025

From December 16 to 19, 2025, the global textile industry will gather at ShanghaiTex at the Shanghai New International Expo Center (SNIEC), where Groz-Beckert will present its latest highlights and innovations across its five product areas – Knitting, Weaving, Nonwovens, Sewing, and Spinning – at Hall N3, Booth A05.

KARL MAYER celebrates 35 years of EL pattern drive

KARL MAYER is celebrating an anniversary this year: on 30 November 1990, the first warp knitting machine with electronic guide bar control, the KS 4 EL, was delivered – another milestone for patterning. As early as 1980, the SU gearbox with the MRS42SU had initiated the transition from mechanical chains to digital data.

Fraunhofer CCPE presents the “Monomaterial Design Set” – Innovative solutions for circular product design

Composite materials made from different types of plastic often extend the lifetime of products but make recycling more difficult in the circular economy. That is why Fraunhofer CCPE has developed the “Monomaterial Design Set”. This new approach helps to reduce the variety of plastics used in durable products and offers circular solutions for designers and product developers.

arena introduces renewable LYCRA® EcoMade fiber in its latest swimwear collection

Italian swimwear specialist arena has unveiled a new collection that brings sustainability and performance even closer together. Launched on December 4, the line features swimsuits made from recycled nylon and renewable LYCRA® EcoMade fiber — the first time the bio-based spandex has been used commercially in swimwear.

Saurer Technologies Twisting Solutions at ICFE 2026

Saurer Technologies Twisting Solutions, a global leader in textile machinery innovation, will be present at the International Carpet and Flooring Expo ICFE 2026. Join us January 6–9 at the Istanbul Expo Center, Türkiye, as industry leaders, manufacturers, and innovators gather to explore the latest breakthroughs in carpet and flooring technology. Let’s meet at the new established global Center of the Carpet Sector in hall 3, booth 300!