#Weaving

2025-01-09

Itema at SITEX 2025: on show the complete weaving machines range to producing Saree fabrics

Itema, for the fourth year in a row, is exhibiting at SITEX (Booth 258) from January 10th to 12th at the Surat International Exhibition and Convention Centre (SIECC).

Sameer Kulkarni, Itema Weaving India Managing Director commented: “Exhibiting at Sitex, in the cradle of the Indian Saree production, is for Itema the perfect occasion to showcase our technological solutions tailored to weaving these traditional and sophisticated fabrics. For many years, Itema has been the leading provider of high-end rapier machines to Surat weavers mainly due to the superior textile versatility of our weaving technology and to the timely, accurate and customer-oriented service which is the trademark of Itema India.”

Itema exhibits two weaving machines at Sitex 2025 equipped with different rapier weft transfers with the target to demonstrate how Itema weaving technology is capable to answer to any textile and production need of this specific fabric segment:

The Itema Rapier R9500EVO on display at Stäubli Booth (Booth 230)

In the partner booth, the Itema Rapier R9500EVO in 3800mm weaving width is equipped with the Stäubli Jacquard LX PRO with 12.000 hooks. The machine is configured to reach the highest textile performances thanks to the Itema FPA EVO Free Positive Approach Weft Transfer featuring a race board with no guiding elements in the shed and to the Itema MiCUT Motorized Weft Cutter.

The FPA EVO Rapiers ensure to perfectly handle the widest range of weft yarns allowing weavers to weave with endless creative possibilities even the most sophisticated and complex fabrics and combines the versatility of a positive rapier system with higher performances and efficiency.

With the FPA EVO Weft Transfer System, thanks also to the combination with the MiCut Motorized Weft Cutter, it is possible to weave the widest range of fancy, multifilament, metallic, and monofilament yarns, including lurex and fancy yarns widely used in Saree fabrics production.

Moreover, the FPA EVO Weft Transfer System ensures a gentle treatment even of the most delicate warp yarns, leading to the renowned Itema fabric quality.

The Itema MiCUT Motorized Weft Cutter allows to set an independent cutting time for each weft directly from the machine console and represents the ideal solution when weaving complex styles and multiple weft configurations, providing unbeatable versatility and textile efficiency.

The Itema Rapier Galileo-RX on display at Itema Booth (Booth 258)

On show in the booth is the Itema Rapier Galileo-RX in 3800mm weaving width and equipped with the Qihui Jacquard QH5376 GT. The Itema Rapier Galileo-RX represents an undisputed market success that over the last two years conquered Surat weavers trust thanks to its reliability and to the best price-quality ratio. The machine is configured with the new Itema EVOConsole with touch, full glass, capacitive display, offering wi-fi and Bluetooth connectivity and ready for data analysis and IoT functionalities. Equipped with the Itema SK Weft Transfer System with guided hooks in combination with the MiCUT Motorized Weft Cutter, the Galileo-RX will weave a Saree fabric with nylon warp yarns and polyester and lurex weft yarns.

To find out more about Itema weaving solutions, the references in the market, and the case histories, make sure to visit the Itema booth 258 at SITEX Surat International Textile Expo 2025.

Itema to showcase weaving excellence at ITM 2026

From June 9 to 13, Itema will exhibit at ITM 2026 in Istanbul (Hall 8 – Stand 806D), unveiling a distinctive exhibition concept designed to highlight the Company’s expertise across the entire weaving value chain. For this year’s edition, Itema will introduce an innovative stand experience built around two core areas: advanced weaving and spare parts solutions and an immersive textile gallery featuring fabrics produced by Itema Customers worldwide.

Itema America acquires Palmetto Loom Reed, strengthening local manufacturing and service in the U.S.

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Itema exhibits the two best-selling high-end rapier weaving machines of the Region, R9500EVO and Galileo-RX at SITEX 2026

Following the opening of its new Surat Service Center in November, Itema will exhibit at SITEX (Stand 286) from February 21st to 23rd at the Surat International Exhibition and Convention Centre (SIECC). Surat has long been one of Itema’s most strategic markets, a role further reinforced by the inauguration of the Surat Service Center last November. Equipped with an advanced electronic repair center, a weaving machine behavior simulator, and a local spare parts warehouse, the new facility strengthens Itema’s presence in the region while bringing the company even closer to its Customers.

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.

GenuTrace client advisory: Is your cotton supply chain UFLPA ready?

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STOLL: Agreement signed for the divestiture of selected assets

In early 2025, KARL MAYER announced its strategic decision to focus on its core business areas of WARP KNITTING, WARP PREPARATION, and TECHNICAL TEXTILES. As part of this move, the flat knitting machine business under the STOLL brand was discontinued and the production site in Reutlingen was closed in October 2025.

TERNAfil wins first place at PitchMiUp Night 2026 in Minden

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