#ITMA 2023

2023-05-30

Muratec will introduce new automatic winder at ITMA 2023

Muratec will unveil their new automatic winder for the first time. The concept of new automatic winder is “Right Choice, Bright Future”. This is a new model that brings together the technology and know-how that Muratec has cultivated for over 70 years.

Also, Muratec will exhibit another automatic winder. This time it’s just for reference exhibit but they believe it will be a machine to overturn the common sense of the industry.

Furthermore, the popular spinning machine "VORTEX 870 EX" will be shown at the site. Muratec assurse that a combination of demonstration of the machine and various fabrics and product samples will attract all the visitors. At the section of “fiber, yarn and fabrics” in the next hall, they will have a booth specialized for VORTEX yarn.

Not only the machines, but also presentations on customer support are full of highlights. At this exhibition, a special video space will be set up to introduce the IoT solution "Muratec Smart Support (MSS)". It is a space to convey the concept of the customer support and the history of evolution. There, Muratec will show a quick overview of MSS functions and special customer interview videos, as well. Last, but not least the high-quality genuine parts will be presented, which are indispensable for stable machine operation.

Muratec: Hall 3 – Booth D106 & D107

VORTEX Booth: Hall2 – Booth D208

Green lights only for French Equipments @ ITMA

ITMA 2023 has been a great expo for the French exhibitors. Christian Guinet, UCMTF’s Secretary General points out “R&D is embedded in our members’ strategy, but for this ITMA they have secured more budgets than ever. The objectives are ambitious: breaking innovative technologies to offer their customers the opportunity to develop new products, process them in a secure, economical and environment friendly way. Raw materials, energy and water savings are top priorities for our customers both because it is an end market demand and to cut costs. Digitalization and artificial intelligence are essential tools to move into these directions."

Nike unites innovation, design and product teams to accelerate athlete-centered innovation

Nike, Jordan Brand and Converse are joining forces under a new, athlete-focused creation structure aimed at accelerating innovation and driving growth across NIKE, Inc. The new setup unites the Innovation, Design and Product teams from all three brands into a single “creation engine” that will enable greater sharing of insights, technology and manufacturing methods throughout the innovation process. This integration is part of Nike’s new Sport Offense strategy and is designed to enhance the creation of products that help athletes perform at their best.

DORNIER celebrates its anniversary at ITMA Asia + CITME

To mark its 75th anniversary, machine and plant manufacturer Lindauer DORNIER will be presenting the latest developments in its rapier and air-jet weaving machines at ITMA Asia + CITME in Singapore (Hall 2, Stand B401) from 28 to 31 October 2025. The focus will be on energy-efficient weaving technologies, new IoT solutions for networked textile production and systems for the series production of modern fibre composite components.

BCI warns against ‘dangerous dilution’ of EU corporate directives

The approval of the European Commission’s Omnibus I proposal by the European Parliament’s Committee on Legal Affairs, accepting controversial changes to key sustainability directives is of great concern. These changes, namely to the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD), threaten to significantly dilute business reporting and due diligence obligations.

Pioneering open-source framework shows how early innovation drives a just and net-zero fashion future

The non-profit H&M Foundation, in collaboration with Accenture, has unveiled From Signals to Systems Change, an insight report calling on the fashion industry to rethink its role in transformation. At its core is the Reimagined System Map, a pioneering open-source framework that visualises how early-stage innovation could drive a just and net-zero textile future.