#Weaving

2017-07-12

Groz-Beckert at Techtextil and Texprocess 2017: System solutions and process optimization

Over the past few years, Techtextil and Texprocess have established themselves as leading trade fairs for technical textiles, nonwovens and for processing textile materials ─ including on an international level. And the number of over 47,500 visitors from a total of 114 countries in 2017 shows that the popularity is continuing to rise. Groz-Beckert can only confirm this development – more visitors than ever where welcomed at the stand at the Frankfurt exhibition center this year from 9 - 12 May.

Sewing presents the digital INH process

With the presentation of the INH (Ideal Needle Handling) quality management and a live demonstration of the customer portal, Groz-Beckert focused on process optimization in the field of sewing. The patented INH process impressed in particular with its digital solution for documenting needle breakages. Via a mobile app and browser software, Smart INH enables the data sets to be saved and stored digitally as potential evidence. INH also helps with handling sewing machine needles during the entire sewing operation. Of course, trade fair visitors also had the opportunity to experience the needle output carriage and its practical accessories specially developed for INH live in both digital and analog form.

Another highlight in the sewing field was the "Mobile Lab", which enabled material samples to be inspected and analyzed directly at the Groz-Beckert stand.

Weaving preparation and accessories

Not just a highlight of the product range: The PosiLeno® leno system also made a name for itself at the trade fair stand. Visitors to the stand were able to observe it in operation in addition to heald frames, healds, warp stop motions and drop wires on a weaving machine model made from acrylic glass. The leno system also impressed with its potential to increase efficiency by up to 100 percent.

There was a high demand for information on the worldwide service offered in the field of weaving, which sets itself apart in particular with expert knowledge and intensive application advice.

The weaving machine model made from acrylic

Strong in nonwovens and spinning: Carding and felting

Using a detailed model, visitors to the stand experienced the staple fiber needle punch line launched in March this year in the Technology and Development Center (TEZ) at the headquarters in Albstadt. The expansion of the application advice in this field also attracted large amounts of interest at Techtextil.

The felting division also presented two further innovations with Groz-Beckert® dur and the HyTec® P-jet strip. While Groz-Beckert® dur needles impress with improved resistance to corrosion and an up to 30 percent longer service life, the new jet strip impresses with improved handling and a significantly increased hardness, which has a positive effect on all mechanical properties, such as scratch resistance, bending stiffness and service life.

The model of the staple fiber needle punch line

The focus in the field of carding was on the high-performance worker and doffer wires SiroLock® and EvoStep®. While the EvoStep® card clothing aims to reduce raw material consumption, the focus of SiroLock® card clothing is on boosting performance of the roller card via high delivery rates and nonwoven weights.

System solutions from a single source

For knitting and warp knitting customers, the Groz-Beckert stand offered the product portfolio for circular knitting, warp knitting and flat knitting technologies. Tailored solutions provide the answer to increasing requirements with regard to wear, resilience of knitting components and ability to process a wide range of materials such as metal or glass fibers in the flat knitting sector. In the field of circular knitting too, the trend in technical textiles is moving towards customer-specific solutions, which Groz-Beckert can offer in the form of comprehensive solutions for all knitting components – needles, system parts and cylinders.

For warp knitting, the production of technical textiles is still an extremely important part of the entire textile production process, which is why Techtextil has been one of the most important trade fairs in the warp knitting sector since it was founded. At the Groz-Beckert stand, this was reflected in the presentation of a warp knitting model made from acrylic glass. The presentation showed visitors the smooth interplay of the individual warp knitting modules and the benefits of system solutions from Groz-Beckert impressively.

Summary of the trade fair

For Groz-Beckert, Techtextil 2017 was an opportunity for interesting conversations and exciting meetings. The number of visitors and the throng of people at the stand showed that technical textiles are continuing to gain in importance. Groz-Beckert is accompanying this development every day with products and services for the requirements of tomorrow.

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.

Groz-Beckert showcases textile innovation at ITMA Asia + CITME 2025 in Singapore

From October 28 to 31, 2025, the global textile industry will gather at ITMA Asia + CITME at the Singapore Expo, where Groz-Beckert will present its latest highlights and innovations across its six product areas – Knitting, Weaving, Nonwovens, Tufting, Sewing, and Spinning – at Hall 5, Booth B301.

The sewing machine needle manufacturer with process expertise

Groz-Beckert sewing machine needles are renowned throughout the industry and comprise an impressively broad portfolio. But customers know that innovative solutions from Groz-Beckert go beyond the core product. With its future-oriented services and digital offerings, the company, headquartered in Germany, is a strong partner of the sewing industry.

Vandewiele Group: Innovation across the textile value chain at ICFE Istanbul 2026

At the 2026 Istanbul Carpet & Flooring Expo (ICFE), Vandewiele Group presents its latest advancements spanning the entire textile value chain. From spinning and weaving to tufting, carpet manufacturing and digital finishing, the Group demonstrates how integrated innovation can boost performance, efficiency and sustainability across all stages of production. As a global technology leader, Vandewiele continues to develop solutions that strengthen processes, enhance product quality and enable smarter, greener manufacturing.

Small tolerances, big impact and a recyclable alternative to elastane

ITA Master's student Janne Warnecke investigated tension differences over the fabric width in the weaving process and thereby contributed to quality assurance; ITA Bachelor's student Jasmin Roos found a basis for the development of recyclable yarns and textiles. For these developments, they were awarded the Walter Reiners Foundation's Promotion and Sustainability Prizes on 27 November. Peter D. Dornier, Chairman of the Walter Reiners Foundation, presented the awards at the Aachen-Dresden-Denkendorf International Textile Conference (ADD-ITC) in Aachen, Germany.

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.

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.