#Weaving

2024-08-29

Stäubli will share its historic know-how of the textile industry in a booming market at CAITME 2024

One year after an exceptional iteration of ITMA 2023, during which Stäubli had the honor of welcoming the President of the Democratic Republic of Uzbekistan, Stäubli, is pleased to share its product range at CAITME in Tashkent from 11-14 September, at booth F44-2 in the pavilion 4.

The ALPHA 580 UNIVERSAL carpet weaving machine has been developed for carpet manufacturers that weave a wide variety of carpet qualities, with different carpet sizes up to 5.3 m weaving width © 2024 Stäubli

Stäubli’s cutting-edge weaving technology is invaluable to many industries, including fashion, home textiles, flooring, automotive, safety & protection, and manufacturing. Stäubli has been developing and producing high-quality systems for the weaving industry for over a century and holds a strong market position in textile machinery, a position earned through the continual pursuit of customer satisfaction.

Carpet weavers will discover about the extremely flexible ALPHA 580 UNIVERSAL carpet weaving machine, which enables carpet weavers to swiftly react to changing customer demands and market needs.

Visitors will discover how automated weaving preparation can optimize their overall process with

+ Smooth weaving start-up thanks to the TIEPRO warp tying machine offering easy use and ensuring perfectly tied warps.

+ SAFIR PRO automatic drawing-in machines, equipped with state-of-the-art AWC 2.0 technology, interpreting measured data through image processing and data analytics, using advanced algorithms and software and high-performance processors. AWC 2.0 gives mills expanded capabilities to produce innovative, outstanding, and unique designs.

Visitors will learn more about Stäubli’s renowned shedding solutions – including cam motions, dobbies, and the Jacquard machine PRO series, featuring:

+ Dobby and cam motion ranges for high-speed operations. The dobby ranges, combined with the new e32g transmission, are a must-have for frame-weaving mills that demand maximum productivity. The S3200 dobby machines feature a fully integrated cooling system with optimized and regulated thermal control, enhanced temperature management, a new lubrication system, and the capacity to handle heavier loads.

+ The Jacquard machines from the PRO range features the innovative MX PRO module, controlled by NOEMI electronics architecture and the TC8 controller. This energy-efficient Jacquard installation promises weavers outstanding reliability and ease of use.

Finally, thanks to continual and focused research, Stäubli is in the position today to offer weaving machines for all types of technical textiles, especially heavy industrial textiles and reinforcement fabrics for lightweight applications.

EDANA announces five new board members following 2026 Annual General Meeting

The EDANA Board of Governors is elected or re-elected at the Annual General Meeting by the member companies. The Governors are senior executives (business leaders) from member companies, based in different countries and representing different sectors of the nonwovens industry. The Board has central responsibility for guiding EDANA's overall strategy and approving its policies and priorities. It meets three times a year.

Cotton made in Africa partners receive top marks in independent verifications

Cotton made in Africa® (CmiA) and CmiA Organic are two internationally recognised standards that aim to promote sustainable development in the African cotton sector south of the Sahara. To ensure the standards’ credibility among brands, retailers, and consumers, independent verifiers evaluate compliance on the ground. The verification results for 2025, now published in the Aggregated Verification & Implementation Report, were very strong: The verifiers awarded consistently very good remarks regarding management, people, prosperity, and the environment.

Bangladesh: Italian textile machinery mission stops in Dhaka and Chittagong

Technological upgrading and the transition toward higher value-added production are driving the new Italian industrial mission to Bangladesh. This year, the mission will split between the country’s two main manufacturing hubs, where Italian manufacturers will meet the leaders of the local textile supply chain in two strategic stages: July 7th in Dhaka and July 9th in Chittagong.

Picanol to present its leading weaving technology at ITM 2026

Picanol is pleased to announce it will be participating in ITM 2026 in Istanbul. This is a key event for industry professionals to engage with the Turkish textile industry as well as the extensive international audience attending the fair. During the event, Picanol will present its latest innovations to the visitors in Hall 8, booth 802.

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.

Yarn Expo Shenzhen 2026 closes doors, advancing sustainable and innovative sourcing in South China

Yarn Expo Shenzhen 2026 served as a strategically positioned mid-year sourcing platform for the Greater Bay Area, highlighting Shenzhen’s role in connecting regional demand, supply and innovation exchange across the textile value chain. During the three-day fair, over 20,000 visits were drawn from 74 countries and regions[1], as exhibitors and buyers engaged with new developments in greener, performance-led, and value-added yarn and fibre solutions. Held in conjunction with Intertextile Shenzhen Apparel Fabrics and PH Value, the fair underscored the benefits of closer synergy and new materials across yarn, fabric and apparel platforms for the South China market.

2026 general meeting of the Friends and Supporters of RWTH Aachen at ITA

The Friends and Supporters of RWTH Aachen e. V. (proRWTH) looked back on a successful year of support at their 2026 general meeting. The meeting took place at Institut für Textiltechnik (ITA) of RWTH Aachen and was combined with a joint session of the Executive Board and the Administrative Board. Before the general meeting began, participants were given a guided tour of ITA, providing them with fascinating insights into current research and development topics in textile engineering.

Cotton ConneXions Insight to Impact brings supply chain leaders together around cotton innovation

Cotton Incorporated’s Cotton ConneXions Insight to Impact brought together more than 300 industry leaders from 140 companies across 10 countries, including more than 45 top global brands and sourcing organizations, underscoring strong global interest in cotton-rich product development, sourcing and supply chain collaboration.