ITMA-- the largest international textile machinery showcase worldwide—will be held in Milan (Rho-Fiera) on November 12- 19, 2015. Here are some companies who will present at the event. Let's have a look who they are and what they will show.

ARCHROMA (Hall 8, Booth F101)

At ITMA 2015, Archroma will present two major innovations: SmartRepel* Hydro and its "zero add-on"4 formaldehyde solutions.

SmartRepel* Hydro

This new range is Archroma's nature-friendlier protection that keeps cotton, polyester and polyamide textiles dry. The unique technology offers exceptional, durable water repellency and it is not based on fluorine.

SmartRepel* Hydro supports the increasing adoption of eco-advanced materials and production processes by textile producers and brand owners.

"Zero add-on"4 formaldehyde solutions

After January 1, 2016, formaldehyde will be re-classified by ECHA5 as "may cause cancer" (Carc. 1B). Ready for the challenge, Archroma will present at ITMA 2015 a unique proposition combining: Fixapret^® Resin WFF, a "zero add-on"4 formaldehyde no-iron finishing system and Helizarin^® EcoSafe a "zero add-on"4 formaldehyde printing system.

With Fixapret^® Resin WFF, and Helizarin^® EcoSafe, consumers can enjoy end-products that look good, whilst saving on precious resources and being gentler on the skin.

CREALET (Hall 1, Booth H105)

CERALET will present itself at this year's ITMA under the motto "We Drive You to Success" as a specialist for warp feeding.

CREALET's reliable products and innovative solutions, from perfectly tailored "Upgrade Packages" for weaving and warp knitting machines to comprehensive conversions of weaving machines for specific market requirements, are employed in warp let-off and cloth take-up systems as well as in specialized weaving machine manufacture.

CREALET together with IQ-SPS is building specialized weaving machines for wide technical fabrics.

In the specialized weaving machine manufacture, CREALET is taking on the electronic warp supply of the warp beams integrated in the weaving machine and is manufacturing additional sub-units for the warp supply from the creel or from additional warp beam stands.

CREALET's product range is used on narrow and wide weaving machines as well as on warp knitting machines and can be classified into the following groups: electronic let-off and cloth take-up devices; warp beam device on weaving machines; warp beam stands for additional warp beams behind weaving and warp knitting machines; warp feeding devices between the creel and weaving machines; electronic selvedge yarn spool controls; tire cord sub-units consisting of the feeding unit and batch winder.

HEUSCH (Hall 14, Booth A109)

HEUSCH, the inventor of the modern concave shearing spiral for the textile and carpet industry will present its new ground breaking new product line SIRIUS*. SIRIUS* will be on display at Lafer, Mario Crosta, Unitech, XETMA and ZGL. Carpet shearing machine OEMs like Bejimac and Sellers will be ready to discuss SIRIUS* spirals in their shearing units.

First tests with micro fiber, fleece and carpet applications have shown dramatic performance improvements. Downtimes for re-sharpening and lapping have been decreased dramatically. Based on application and machine set up savings between 30-50% could be realized.

SIRIUS* is the first and only shearing spiral being designed utilizing bionic engineering. The beaver tooth was used to model the new spiral. Like in nature SIRIUS* has a very thin, extremely hard front layer and a softer, much bigger carrier layer. This dual layer concept facilitates a self-sharpening effect on the spiral. As long as the ledger blade touches the spiral the cutting edge of the spiral will always stay sharp.

The working principle of SIRIUS* always requires a slight touch of spiral and ledger blade to guarantee spiral sharpness. In case of no-touch the position of the ledger blade or the shearing cylinder (depending on machine type) needs to be adjusted. After adjustment re-sharpening of the ledger blade is optional but no prerequisite.

Due to this self-sharpening function SIRIUS* spirals need much less re-sharpening than regular spirals. By design they stay sharp for a very long time. Customer benefits are as follows: less re-sharpening of the shearing unit; extremely durable spiral; continuous shearing operation with less interruptions; improved shearing quality; reduced risk to damage the ledger blade (manual sharpening); and freedom of choice to select the spiral hardness.

SIRIUS* comes in 1.5mm and 2.0mm thickness. The 1.5mm version is available in three different levels of hardness: Granite 725HV0.1, Titanium 850HV0.1 and Diamond 1000HV0.1. The 2.0mm version is called Mammoth and is available with a hardness of 875HV0.1.

With SIRIUS* HEUSCH introduces a new dimension to the shearing process. Instead of a fixed hardness for spirals, now customers can decide deliberately based on their shearing application. In combination with the matching ledger blade type customers can substantially lower the operational costs of shearing and the quality of the shearing result.

SIRIUS* is available for most of the shearing machines. All 1.5mm spirals only has as right-hand winded option. The 2.0mm Mammoth spirals are available as left- and right-hand winded versions. All SIRIUS* spirals will be released for general sales on January, 1st 2016. Before SIRIUS* is available on a case to case basis.

KARL MAYER (Hall 5, BoothC101)

KARL MAYER will show seven new warp knitting machines at ITMA 2015, as well as new warp-knitted textiles, ideas for the after-sales sector and innovative warp preparation solutions – all under the company's motto of "We care about your future", on an area covering 1,400 m2.

The exhibits will highlight the company as a supplier of solutions of maximum benefit to its customers and emphasize its position as a market and technology leader," says. Experienced market expert and his team of sales managers and textile specialists are looking forward to having some interesting conversations with their global business partners. These dialogues should consolidate their knowledge of trends and market requirements, enable them to present their company's innovative products and services, and work with their visitors to develop new solutions in their business fields. With its latest innovations and the chance to exchange ideas with experts, KARL MAYER's stand will quickly become a meeting point for the warp knitting and warp preparation industry at this year's ITMA as well.

MACPI

During ITMA 2015, Macpi will let visitors see practically how the MACPI FOR WITH ME^® works. MACPI FOR WITH ME^® is a result of innovation and synergy between two companies based in Lombardy -- Fait Plast and Macpi.

Founded in Brescia in 1965, Fait Plast spa is today a reality of absolute importance in the European film industry recognised for developing products tailored to the customer's needs in garment manufacturing, especially high-tech films and tapes.

WITH ME^® is a registered trademark of Fait Plast. It is a hi-tech gripping tape with unique characteristics such as silicone-free, high holding power and eco-friendly. Thanks to these characteristics, WITH ME? can be used in many different applications in various fields. In particular, thanks to the absence of silicone, WITH ME^® can be used in textile and medical applications as it is hypoallergenic. Moreover it improves the action of devices such as orthopedic braces, amplifying the control action during the movement.

How to get the best from a so innovative product? It is necessary to have equally innovative and revolutionary machinery. This is where the collaboration with Macpi starts.

Founded in 1961, Macpi is a worldwide leader in the production of high technology equipment.

MACPI developed a machinery (Mod 339) realised in 6 versions which allow a perfect application of WITH ME^® with an easy operation and a considerable time saving in the production of garment, underwear, socks and accessories.

Particularly the Macpi innovation concerns the application in circular that does not leave empty spaces in one or more stripes even starting from one tape in only one step and guarantees a perfect adhesion of the WITH ME^® tape on the item.

MAYER & CIE (Hall 5, Booth A111)

On its 480 square meter, two-story stand in Milan, Mayer & Cie will be showcasing its latest interlock, striper, single jersey and mattress material machines. In addition, the company will be presenting a spin-knit machine, a machine that spins and knits at the same time and is to be launched at ITMA 2015.

Mayer & Cie. sets standards

One of the exhibits on show in Milan will be a single jersey machine for elastomer plating that uses the tried and trusted relative technology developed by Mayer & Cie., which generally means a gentle stitch formation. This gentle needle and sinker guidance also reduces energy consumption. At the same time this single jersey machine delivers peak productivity along with a significant improvement in process reliability. The latter also applies to the striper machine that will be on show for visitors to the Mayer & Cie. stand. This machine is also a member of the Relanit family and has an improved yarn guide for a perfect yarn feed. The stripe patterns can be programmed swiftly and simply on a touch display.

A high performance interlock (HPI) machine will also be on show. The D4-2.2 II's forte is its peak productivity. With 4.4 systems per inch it produces up to 400 kg of fabric per day. And this machine is now also perfectly familiar with handling fibre yarns such as cotton. Mayer & Cie. has also continued to improve the D4-2.2 II in respect of both surface and distance.

In keeping with the popularity of its machines for manufacturing mattress covers, Mayer & Cie. will be featuring at ITMA a further development in the double jersey double face department. The model on exhibit performs with maximum flexibility for all patterns and weights with 1.6 systems per inch. Thanks to a higher rotational speed, customers can expect higher productivity here too – along with best fabric quality and the lowest error rate.

Another machine that will be on show not at but outside of the trade fair grounds is a jacquard plus machine. Interested trade visitors are welcome to take a look at it at Savio Macchine, Via Milano, I 20020 Lainate (Milan).

Spinning and knitting with one machine

spinitsystems is Mayer & Cie.'s spin-knit technology. Based on this technology, Mayer & Cie. presented its prototype of a spin-knit machine at ITMA 2011 in Barcelona. Right on time for ITMA 2015, Mayer & Cie. stages a marketable and fully functional model and starts bringing the machine into the market.

A spin-knit machine combines the spinning and the circular knitting process. Single knitwear is manufactured not from yarn but from spinning mill roving. That makes the production process much shorter because ring spinning, cleaning and rewinding are no longer required.

Spinitsystems is able to process a big variety of short-cut and staple fibres. Raw materials in their pure form can also be used, such as 100 percent combed cotton or other natural and synthetic fibres. Standard blends can also be used on the spinitsystems.

Mayer & Cie. goes for sustainability

Except for the spin-knit machine, all of the Mayer machines mentioned above are equipped with the SENSOBlueRS needle oil recycling system developed by Mayer & Cie. That means they require significantly less fresh needle oil to run perfectly than knitting machines running on conventional systems that consume about 2.5 to three litres of oil a day on the basis of a 20-hour working day. With the recycling system fresh oil consumption can be reduced by up to 30 per cent, depending on the machine. To make sure that the needle oil always gets to where it is needed, Mayer uses the SensoBlue process, thereby ensuring that the right places are oiled and no oil is wasted.

SAVIO (Hall 4, Booth B101)

Savio will highlight breakthrough innovations in the winding segment, which is today its core business. There are important novelties in the pipeline, all representing high-end and niche products with important technological content:

PulsarS is the big focus of ITMA show, representing the fifth generation of Savio winding machines after the iconic models Ras, Espero, Orion and Polar. This generation of winding machines is the new pulsing star in the Savio product range; it is a machine with a sustainable eco-green advantage, especially replying to market demands in terms of energy efficiency, productivity and air conditioning savings of winding room. Savio R&D department has been committed for over 30 years in sustainable development projects, such as energy saving and recovery, reductions of noise, pollution, water consumption and electro-magnetic emissions. Today the heritage continues: Savio R&D team has studied a revolutionary concept of the winding process to reply to the real needs of the market for new solutions and utmost flexibility, towards on-going demand of high quality yarn package and energy savings.

Multicone is a new technology in Savio product portfolio, recently presented at Shanghaitex exhibition in China. This new digital yarn layering technology (drumless) is now available for Polar winding machines, and is especially addressed to customers producing packages for dyeing and very fine counts. Savio can offer a very complete Polar family, in order to meet all customers' requests in terms of flexibility and productivity. The Multicone system allows the tailoring of package for different end use (dyeing, weaving, knitting, etc.) with simple settings on PC.

Volufil Multicone combines thermic treatment and winding process on a single machine. The consolidated success of the "Volufil" and the new demand of different yarns for diversified fabric applications, have requested several new developments on the machine technology. The new Volufil Multicone represents the proper reply to the markets requirements. Savio has extended the technological process on acrylic heat set yarns, on special yarns (chenille and polyester) and on traditional HB Acrylic fibers, also blended with wool and elastomeric filaments. The new winding system "Multicone" allows the best solution for any yarn type and package format with different traverse take-up.

THIES (Hall 14, Booth C106)

Thies will presenting the latest product developments at ITMA 2015. The product highlights include:

iCone

The new yarn dyeing machine, iCone, is ideal for bleaching and dyeing fibres in different forms such as packages, warp beams, combed tops or flock. The latest forms of flow analysis allow the piping system, the pump and the pump impellers to be optimised, reducing pressure losses and therefore lowering power consumption. iCone offers the ability to dye in a traditional manner using reciprocating liquor circulation or else to opt for ultra-short liquor circulation from one side only, and a liquor ratio of 1:3.6. The machine is very practical as it can be matched to the requirements of each application. The delivery spectrum of the iCone is complemented by the very latest, user-friendly control systems. These integrate the in-house developed "green functions" which provide users with standardised programs for exploiting the optimisation potential in different process steps. iCone can be integrated without problems into existing dyeing houses. Existing dryers and material carriers can be adapted after consultation. The iCone yarn dyeing machine will be exhibited on the Thies booth. The experts from Thies will be glad to explain the new system in detail to interested visitors.

iMaster H2O

The established and successful iMaster H2O machine has been further optimised. The 2015 version incorporates various new detail improvements, many of them developed in response to suggestions from customers and users. The Thies team looks forward to presenting in-depth information on the iMaster H2O 2015 version to fair visitors in person.

At the ITMA 2015 Thies will introduce the iMaster mini to the world for the first time. This is a fully-equipped variation of the iMaster H2O able to be used with a load capacity of 20-80 kg for small production runs and laboratory work. One aim is to operate the iMaster mini using the same (parameter) settings as the iMaster H2O production version. Undertaking the testing and optimisation phase on the iMaster mini offers the possibility to incorporate new kinds of fabrics, recipes and processes in the production sequence more effectively and more cost-efficiently.

Another version for the treatment and finishing of light to medium-weight terry fabrics is the iMaster F.

Its chambers have capacities of up to 400 kg.

soft TRD SIII

The soft-TRD SIII combines the perfect running conditions of the famous soft TRD SII with the latest short liquor ratio technology. Liquor ratios starting at 1:5 mean a variety of sensitive fabrics can be treated gently. The soft TRD III is ideal for finishing polyester fabrics because the machine is fitted with a high-performance temperature control system.

MPS-G The MPS-G is the new, multi-functional supply system for chemicals, solids and dyes. It operates using a gravity-feed system which is ideal for treating products of different consistencies, whether liquid, viscous or solid. Liquid chemicals are processed fully automatically, while dyes and the like can be added manually at any time. The MPS-G impresses with its compact design and practicability, and is recommended for small dye houses, groups of machines or continuous systems.

DyeControl

This tool allows a transparent analysis of the treatment processes: rinse, wash and dye baths are monitored online and displayed as graphics. The visual representation of the process curves facilitates control of turbidity and determination of the dyeing extract from the liquor. The user can see how and when dyes transfer from the liquid phase onto the fibres or, for example, detect bath saturation during rinsing.

TRüTZSCHLER (Hall 2, Booth C113)

All four divisions of Trützschler will exhibit on a collective stand. Though a final decision on all the products to be exhibited has not yet been made, a central theme stands out: Processes and machines to improve economic efficiency at our customers are in the spotlight.

Trützschler SPINNING will exhibit an advanced card with increased productivity and energy efficiency. The draw frame product range has been further expanded. Here, the focus is on increased efficiency and reduced personnel requirements. Development in the field of combing has also not stood still. The Superlap requires less personnel and the Toyota-Trützschler Comber will show new application-oriented features.

Today, quality yarns are only possible with efficient foreign part separation in the blow room. With three detection technologies in one machine, Trützschler has already set a high standard. At the ITMA, further technologies will be added to the existing three. As a result, separation is even more effective.

The data acquisition system T-Data is increasingly becoming standard. Due to Trützschler-specific sensors on the machines, important quality data that cannot be acquired by any other system can be managed and evaluated here. This includes for instance neps in the card sliver or the energy consumption of the machines.

Trützschler NONWOVENS focuses on the variety of manufacturing processes, especially concerning web bonding, in addition to total system concepts. Individual components and models demonstrate innovation in spunlacing, needling as well as thermal and chemical bonding. The range of topics includes the modular AquaJet, an efficient dryer, the new, patented structuring process for the thermo bonder, quality increase in needling, and the high-speed foulard for ADL systems.

The significant speed advantages of the newly developed liquid foulard are based on special geometries and roll surfaces. The result is an increased economic efficiency in the production of light-weight, chemically bonded nonwovens. A new product is a thermobonded nonwovens with 3D effect and large volume that can be produced in-line in the Omega oven with special equipment.

Voith Paper, the cooperation partner for wet laid, hydroentangled nonwovens, is also represented on the Trützschler stand. Together with the AquaJet, the dryer and winder from Trützschler Nonwovens, the Voith HydroFormer results in a powerful machine combination whose application goes far beyond the production of flushable wipes.

Trützschler MAN-MADE FIBERS informs about new machines as well as new processes and end products. On the occasion of the ITMA, the company introduces a new generation of staple fibre machines to the market. The advancements stand under the heading of modularity - all components are designed as stand-alone units.

The new modular components demonstrate their advantages not only in complete Trützschler installations; they are also ideal plug-and-play units when modernising existing installations. Ever since the product range of the Egelsbach equipment manufacturer includes staple fibre spinning, the focus - in addition to machine manufacturing - is increasingly also on product development. Trützschler Man-Made Fibers' "Hollow Conjugate Fibres" are a new type of self-crimping fibres, distinguished by an extremely environmentally friendly spinning process.

The filament sector highlights the diversity of its product range for the economic production of high-quality carpet yarns. The focus is on the new 3-end spinning system M30 with reliable components such as the polymer-independent spin beam and the HPTex texturing system. The portfolio thus covers 2-end, 3-end and 4-end concepts for various polymers, including recycled material. Now it is possible to respond to all process requirements as well as spatial or economic conditions even more effectively.

Trützschler CARD CLOTHING has expanded its flat tops selection by two new products which have been developed for special applications:

The flat top Novotop 58 is optimally suited for application in the area of fine combed yarns at high production speeds. The flat top Novotop 30 was developed for the processing of coarse and/or dyed fibres and regenerated fibres for rotor spinning. Both flat top types are available as MAGNOTOP and Classictop.

These innovations allow Trützschler Card Clothing to ensure excellent yarn quality at all times, even for special applications.

Source: China Textile Leader Express