#Weaving

2026-02-12

Stäubli demonstrates how innovation translates into real benefits for weaving mills at SITEX 2026

Stäubli booth atITMA Asia in Singapore © 2026 TexData International

One of India’s most prominent textile industry events, SITEX 2026, is held from February 21 to 23 in Surat. Committed to empowering Indian weaving mills with state‑of‑the‑art solutions tailored to regional needs, Stäubli will present a selection of solutions designed for performance, reliability, and power efficiency. Through its weaving preparation, cam and dobby shedding solutions and Jacquard technologies, Stäubli highlights its global expertise tailored to the specific needs of the local market.

At Booth 242, visitors will discover how the company’s latest advancements help weaving mills achieve higher speed, precision, and fabric quality.

Among the innovations on display, Stäubli is putting a special spotlight on the S3018 rotary dobby for waterjet weaving machine, engineered to deliver outstanding reactivity and high running speed on water‑jet weaving machines. This model offers stable and optimised lifting performance, supporting mills seeking greater versatility.

For Jacquard weaving, the LX PRO represents the next‑generation Jacquard machine renowned for its exceptional precision. Displayed with a weaving loom for saree applications, the LX PRO Jacquard machine is equipped with TC8 controllers and NOEMI electronics, it delivers high energy savings, precision, and reliability, attributes that have made it a preferred solution among Indian mills.

Alongside these key solutions, Stäubli will also showcase its automation systems for warp preparation, designed to reduce downtime and accelerate style changes: solutions like the SAFIR S32 drawing-in system and TOPMATIC and TIEPRO warp tying machines.

Stäubli SAFIR S32 drawing-in system © 2026 Stäubli

Together, these technologies offer textile manufacturers a comprehensive answer to the current challenges of productivity and fabric excellence. They reflect Stäubli’s philosophy: combining mechanical robustness, smart electronics, and power optimization to strengthen the competitiveness of Indian weaving operations.

With more than 130 years of expertise in developing high‑performance equipment, Stäubli continues to support weaving mills worldwide by providing durable, efficient solutions that are perfectly aligned with their production requirements.

From preparation to 3D weaving: Stäubli’s solutions at Techtextil 2026

Stäubli, a global leader in high performance weaving technologies, is pleased to announce its participation at Techtextil 2026 in Frankfurt, Germany, the leading international trade fair for technical textiles and nonwovens. As technical textiles continue their rapid expansion across demanding markets such as defense, mobility, aerospace, construction, energy… Stäubli will showcase innovative solutions designed to empower mills to produce the next generation of advanced fabrics. Stäubli will exhibit its trend-setting technologies at the Swiss Pavilion Booth B01.6 in Hall 12.0.

Stäubli showcases advanced weaving technologies at ITMA Asia Singapore 2025

At ITMA Asia 2025 in Singapore, Stäubli will showcase its latest innovations in weaving technology. After several years, the exhibition returns to Singapore — a strategic hub that provides easy access to key textile markets across Southeast Asia. Taking place from 28 to 31 October 2025, this year’s edition focuses on green technologies that promote sustainable development across the textile industry.

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

Itema America, the U.S. subsidiary of Italy-based Itema Group, has acquired – through an Assets Purchase Agreement – Palmetto Loom Reed, a Greenville, South Carolina-based manufacturer of weaving reeds and one of the last remaining domestic producers of these precision components in the United States.

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.

YKK launches “YZiP® Light” aluminum alloy zipper for cotton pants

YKK Corporation (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President: Koichi Matsushima; hereafter, YKK) has launched YZiP® Light, a lightweight aluminum alloy zipper for cotton pants, with sales beginning in late March. The introduction of YZiP® Light expands YKK’s zipper portfolio—led by the flagship YZiP® copper alloy zipper—providing customers with greater flexibility to meet diverse garment needs.

Shima Seiki showcases WHOLEGARMENT® and 3D knitting solutions for technical textiles at Techtextil 2026

Leading textile technology solutions provider SHIMA SEIKI MFG., LTD. of Wakayama, Japan, along with its Italian subsidiary SHIMA SEIKI ITALIA S.p.A., will be participating in the Techtextil 2026 exhibition in Frankfurt, Germany next month. On display will be WHOLEGARMENT® and other advanced three-dimensional knitting applications across a wide range of industries besides fashion apparel that are not typically associated with knitting, such as technical textiles using industrial materials and advanced three-dimensional knitting.