KARL MAYER Launchs Two Machines For The Tricot Sector At ITMA ASIA + CITME 2025

OBERTSHAUSEN, Germany — October 17, 2025 — At this year’s ITMA ASIA + CITME, KARL MAYER is exhibiting two advanced developments in the field of tricot machines. Both newcomers expand the portfolio with highly practical solutions for increased efficiency and cost-effective production – making the exhibition booth once again a focal point for more than just the warp knitting industry.

New technical concept for elastic fabrics

2 bar Tricot machine

A particular highlight is a new two-bar machine for the elastic sector. This newcomer is based on an innovative technical concept that builds on the proven platform of KARL MAYER’s successful HKS series and enables significantly increased productivity.
The machine’s higher performance allows production processes to be made more efficient and unit costs to be reduced. At the same time, the machine delivers the very high product quality required in demanding applications such as athleisure, activewear and intimate apparel.

The concept is also economically convincing: the machine has been designed to offer a balanced combination of performance, flexibility and investment volume.

Details of the technical configuration, concept and performance will be revealed during the trade fair. Visitors can look forward to an exciting event!

Versatility and unbeatable value for money

HKS 4 M EL ECO

The second machine to be premiered in Singapore is a new top machine of the 4-bar tricot machine range, the HKS 4-M EL ECO. The new member of the medium-stroke sector combines an extremely competitive price-performance ratio with a very high variety of applications.

Maximum flexibility and freedom of patterning are ensured by a 2″ shogging distance for all four guide bars, optional multi-speed and an EL pattern drive. Efficient production of trendy fabrics for various applications is made possible by offering diverse variants. There are versions for the textile categories fashion & clothing and footwear as well as equipment with elastic options for the production of sports textiles and elastic outerwear items available.

In addition to the machine’s pattern potential, its cost-effectiveness is right, too. The HKS 4-M EL ECO is a cost-conscious solution with high productivity and offers a price-sensitive investment opportunity in the HKS brand family. The HKS by KARL MAYER stands for the best warp knitting machine in the world. Equipped with the core competence components of the successful series, the HKS 4-M EL ECO produces articles whose quality and fabric appearance are no different from those of its counterparts for the premium market, the HKS 4-M and the HKS 4-M EL.

Visitors to ITMA ASIA + CITME 2025 will be able to see this for themselves. At the KARL MAYER stand, an HKS 4-M EL ECO in E 32 will be producing novel and stylish seersucker articles.

KARL MAYER looks forward to welcoming visitors to its stand A 301 in Hall 5 of the Singapore EXPO.

Posted: October 25, 2025

Source: KARL MAYER

Uster Technologies Presents Novelties At ITMA Asia + CITME 2025

USTER, Switzerland — October 24, 2025 — There’s news from Uster Technologies to be announced for the industry’s upcoming event in Singapore. The Uster 360Q universe is growing with new products, solutions and services. Innovation developments can also be recorded in the fields of man-made fiber testing and fabric inspection.

Uster innovations address the industry’s trending topics as mill management and process control, optimization of delivered fabric quality and yield.

Presented for the first time two years ago at ITMA in Milan, Uster 360Q has attracted considerable interest, and FiberQ has proven itself in practice as a raw material management solution with profit potential. Under 360Q — and with the goal to empower spinners to achieve Think quality at the next level — Uster developed a further solution and tools.

Uster Fiber2Yarn for the great picture

Newly combining and correlating data of FiberQ — measured with Uster HVI — with data from Uster Quantum yarn clearers, spinners can learn about the influence of different raw material parameters on the end product quality. This highly sought-after information offers a great opportunity to optimize mixings and continuously achieve a higher level of quality consistency besides better control of the production process. The Uster Fiber2Yarn solution is available in two different views, like the correlations over time and the correlations over different mixings.

A wide range of valuable features and information can be found on the Uster 360Q Platform. Uster services are hosted on the cloud-based platform with a technology architecture that makes businesses more agile and cost-effective. Additionally, the cloud solutions enable businesses to leverage AI and machine learning capabilities. The integration of Uster Intelligence — combining artificial intelligence with Uster’s expertise — is opening up new possibilities for spinners. Additional benefits include further advancements in the Uster Academy, such as the introduction of the Uster Chatbot and Wiki, providing direct and easy access to Uster know-how. The Academy’s e-learning portfolio has been expanded to serve a broader range of users.

Furthermore, the platform serves as a central access point for notifications and alerts. The Uster 360Q Platform is also where users — free of charge and with no license needed — find Uster news and the latest application literature. Also, the content provided earlier via the Uster Insights App will be integrated into the platform. And of course, the new Uster Statistics web app is part with all well-known functionality in a new format.

The simplicity of fabric quality control

Uster Fabriq Vision 2 – the simplicity of fabric quality control

Uster presents at ITMA Asia + CITME 2025 the brand-new Uster Fabriq Vision 2. The next generation fabric inspection system stands for reliable performance — also in challenging environments — and shows enhanced detection capabilities. Both advantages result from the Smart Vision Camera 3 for high-performance in-camera image processing. Uster’s real-time process monitoring and quality inspection solution further convinces by simplified operation through Uster Intelligence-supported style creations as well as by image-based and supported visual setting adjustment for easier adaption.

Fabric producers need to ensure a consistently high rate of defect detection by automated control during final inspection. Uster Fabriq Vision 2 offers advanced process safety through the Super Inspection Mode for increased security, even after production, and consistent Uster Intelligence-supported quality decisions. The system’s ability finally allows fabric yield to be optimized and prevents claims — quickly set up and easy handled when fine tuning.

Fiber process control for cotton, synthetics and blends

Uster AFIS 6 – the fiber process control system

Uster AFIS 6 has been launched earlier this year but will be presented at ITMA Asia + CITME in Singapore first time to an audience in Asia. The next-generation AFIS stands out by uniquely testing man-made fiber properties in addition to cotton in the same unit. It provides critical data to optimize fiber process control in spinning, paving the way for superior yarn quality and reduced waste.

AFIS 6 can be seamlessly integrated in the mills quality management regime by connecting to Uster Quality Expert and the integration of the Uster Statistics. The enhanced user experience result from the new user interface and its various languages available is a key highlight. Another plus is simplified data analysis through the integral reporting functionality.

Not to be missed

Uster looks forward to the upcoming opportunity to shake hands with customers and friends at ITMA Asia + CITME 2025. At the Uster booth in Hall 3, B301 — visitors find the Uster experts to discuss hot subjects as sustainability and making yarn of recycled fibers and they receive the latest Uster Sustainability Bulletin to dive deeper into these subjects.

The occasion also offers the opportunity to gain first-hand insights into the new features of the market-leading Uster yarn clearer. Quantum 4.0 introduces hairiness monitoring at an unmatched level. It will also be interesting to hear about the latest cooperations for ring spinning optimization (RSO). Besides the seamless integration of the Pinter Monitoring System, the Uster RSO 3D compatibility has been expanded and includes now Rieter and Savio winders, alongside continued support for Murata winders.

Posted: October 25, 2025

Source: Uster Technologies AG

ANDRITZ Collaborates With Tandem Repeat On Solutions To Produce Novel Sustainable Fiber

GRAZ, Austria— October 24, 2025 — International technology group ANDRITZ has entered into a collaboration with Tandem Repeat Technologies, a pioneering biotechnology company, to bring to the market industrial-scale solutions for producing Procell™, a new sustainable fiber for textiles and nonwovens.

The collaboration brings together Tandem Repeat’s expertise in advanced biotechnology and ANDRITZ’s extensive experience as a supplier of solutions and plants for the production of nonwovens and manmade cellulosic fibers. The two companies aim to support the textile industry’s transition toward more sustainable production and alternatives to conventional synthetic fibers.

Garments made of fibers developed by Tandem Repeat © Tandem Repeat

Procell, developed and patented by Tandem Repeat, is a biomanufactured fiber made from proteins. Its wool-like softness, exceptional strength, durability, and versatility make it well-suited for a broad range of applications.

The partners will focus on offering industrial-scale solutions for fiber manufacturers in the textiles and nonwovens sectors to produce Procell. These solutions will utilize ANDRITZ’s proven process equipment, adapted to the specific requirements of Procell, while Tandem Repeat will partner on the development of Procell technology.

Dr. Sergey Malkov, vice president, Manmade Cellulosic Fibers at ANDRITZ, said: “We are pleased to collaborate with Tandem Repeat on this exciting product. Procell fiber has the potential to be a true breakthrough in sustainable materials.”

Dr. Melik Demirel, co-founder of Tandem Repeat, added: “By partnering with ANDRITZ, we can bring our revolutionary fiber to market on a commercial scale. This will support industries in achieving sustainable production and supply chain resilience.”

Posted: October 24, 2025

Source: ANDRITZ GROUP / Tandem Repeat Technologies, Inc. 

Free Registration Now Open For Textiles Recycling Expo USA – The First-Ever Dedicated Exhibition & Conference For Textile Recycling In North America 

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — October 23, 2025 — Registration is now officially open for the Textiles Recycling Expo USA, the first dedicated exhibition and conference for textile recycling in North America. The landmark event will take place April 29–30, 2026, at the Charlotte Convention Center in North Carolina, and attendance is completely free.

At a pivotal time for the U.S. textile industry — amid California’s landmark Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) law and growing momentum from other states exploring similar frameworks — Textiles Recycling Expo USA offers a timely platform for collaboration, innovation, and action.

The event will showcase the latest technologies and innovations in textile recycling, alongside high-level discussions and expert-led panels addressing the road to circularity. Attendees will gain opportunities to connect with decision-makers from across the global textile recycling supply chain, whilst learning about the latest collaborative projects, case studies and legislation updates.

The growing exhibitor and sponsorship lineup features Syre, Beyond Retro, Bank & Vogue, Valerius, Circ, Debrand, AATCC, American Truetzschler, Borsoi Recycling, Pierret, New Focus Textiles, and many others. ReJu has been confirmed as VIP Lounge Sponsor, offering an exclusive experience to brands and retailers.

Accelerating Circularity joins as Structural Partner, shaping the conference program to reflect the most pressing industry challenges and solutions for scaling textile-to-textile recycling. SMART (Secondary Materials and Recycled Textiles Association) and American Circular Textiles are named as Founding Partners for the inaugural event. Goodwill Industries International has newly come on board as Impact Partner.

Additional supporters include Textile Exchange, Carolina Recycling Association, Southern Textile Association, Fashion Takes Action, INDA Media, North American Linen Association, Waste Advantage Magazine, Ecotextile News, TextilesLoop, Denim Deal, Textile World, and many more.

Textiles Recycling Expo USA is free-to-attend, offering open access to the exhibition floor, expert-led conference sessions, and unique networking opportunities designed to accelerate the transition to a circular textiles economy.

Register for your free tickets here:

https://www.ami-events.com/event/694237c9-a338-40cd-87ad-338dcdc624d6/regProcessStep1:29e62f9a-6da7-472b-8f1d-88c3b01c33fb?RefId=PR_Reg_Open&utm_campaign=26_TRE_USA&utm_medium=PR_Reg_Open&utm_source=Press%2520release&rp=6678fae6-8a32-445c-8b89-49f63eb8c980

For more information on exhibiting or speaking, visit the website here: www.textilesrecyclingexpo.com/usa

Posted: October 24, 2025

Source: Applied Market Information Ltd (AMI)

Sedo Treepoint Introduces New Textile Automation Solutions At ITMA ASIA 2025 In Singapore

MENGERSKIRCHEN, Germany — September 17, 2025 — At ITMA ASIA 2025 in Hall 8, Booth B410, Sedo Treepoint will showcase its latest innovations in textile automation and digitalization.

Embracing the theme “Textile solutions together,” Sedo Treepoint, together with its Vandewiele Group partners, will present solutions designed to increase efficiency, quality and sustainability in textile production.

Product highlight: the new Sedomat 6010 Controller

At their booth Sedo Treepoint will display the new Sedomat 6010 controller, a cost- effective yet powerful addition to the successful current Sedomat 6000/8000 Series. Compact, modular and designed for seamless integration, the new Series brings premium automation capabilities to a wider range of applications

Digital connectivity with MES and web-based solutions

Besides hardware, Sedo Treepoint will present its MES expert systems SedoMaster, SedoExpert and EnergyMaster, enabling real-time data exchange, centralized planning and connectivity across machines, ERP systems and chemical dosing units. Key features such as automatic production planning (APS) and process-wide optimizations help enhance efficiency and overall production performance.

With Connect, Sedo Treepoint introduces a new cloud-based solution for the entire textile industry. Designed to go beyond dyeing and finishing, Connect enables manufacturers across all textile sectors to benefit from centralized data access, real- time insights and scalable digital infrastructure without heavy upfront investment. Alongside this, ColorMasterConnect will be presented as a web-based application. It provides intuitive, device-independent tools for color management, ensuring flexible, agile and accurate processes in production.

Innovation with purpose

“Automation and AI are powerful when combined with human expertise,” says Werner Volkaert, CEO of Sedo Treepoint. That’s why Sedo Treepoints solutions are designed to combine intelligent automation with deep industry expertise, delivering real value where it matters most. Helping manufacturers this way using resources efficiently, safely and consistently, is the main impact for ensuring higher quality, shorter lead times and long- term competitiveness.

Discover the future of textile automation

Visit Sedo Treepoint and their partner Smart Indigo at Hall 8, Booth B410, to experience the Sedomat 6010 Controller and new solutions like Connect and ColorMasterConnect. Discover how these innovations help textile manufacturers optimize production, reduce lead times and achieve consistent, high-quality results.

For more information please contact: sedo@sedo-treepoint.com

Posted: October 21, 2025

Source: Sedo Treepoint

Discover The Future Of Fiber Processing – Join Trützschler At ITMA Asia Singapore 2025

MÖNCHENGLADBACH, Germany — September 18, 2025 — From October 28 to 31, the Trützschler Group will showcase its latest technologies at ITMA Asia in Singapore.

Visit us at Booth D302 in Hall 4 at the Singapore Expo to explore cutting-edge solutions in Spinning, Card Clothing, and Nonwovens. A special highlight: our newest smart automation solution T-CAN, developed in response to growing labor costs and labor shortages in the textile industry. This innovation will be revealed exclusively at the show – don’t miss the opportunity to experience it first-hand.

Trützschler Spinning

At the heart of our booth, visitors will discover our latest automation innovation T-CAN – a smart system designed to revolutionize sliver transport in spinning preparation. While full details will be unveiled at the show, this solution reflects Trützschler’s commitment to simplifying operations and boosting efficiency through intelligent technology. Alongside this innovation, we will also showcase our proven next generation card TC 30i. Depending on the raw material, but especially in the field of man-made fibers, the TC 30i achieves up to 40% higher productivity compared to the current benchmark, while maintaining or even improving yarn quality. A sophisticated waste suction system enables the separate collection of different waste types, allowing more than 50% of card waste to be reused in a high-quality manner. The TC 30i also comes with the proven WASTECONTROL system, an easy-to-use and effective assurance against unnecessary fiber loss.

The IDF 3 integrated draw frame complements the TC 30i by enabling a shortened spinning preparation process for rotor and airjet applications without compromising on quality. In rotor spinning, the IDF 3 helps to improve yarn quality levels, especially when processing raw materials with high short fiber content. A new can changing system increases card efficiency by up to 3%. With its advanced measuring devices, more homogenous slivers and a higher yarn quality can be achieved. Overall, the IDF 3 enables a more compact setup that saves energy, space, and resources. Customers appreciate the machine’s user-friendly operation and its ability to achieve high-speed spinning in combination with the TC 30i card.

Trützschler Card Clothing

Trützschler Card Clothing (TCC) is excited to present its broad product portfolio at ITMA Asia in Singapore. From high-precision standard components to customer-specific innovations, TCC turns challenges into solutions by delivering technologies that combine precision and versatility, tailored for every application and individual customer need. All card clothings are specifically engineered and precisely aligned with Trützschler machines and processes – ensuring a high carding performance and consistent quality.

Trützschler Nonwovens

Trützschler Nonwovens will showcase its expertise in hydroentanglement, needle-punching, and Air-Through Bonding (ATB). In the field of hydroentanglement, visitors can learn more about the Carded Pulp (CP) nonwovens line which combines paper-grade pulp and viscose to produce 100% biodegradable nonwovens for sustainable wipes. For needle-punching, Trützschler Nonwovens will provide an overview of the T-SUPREMA needle-punching line that stands out for its flexibility, productivity and stability across technical applications such as automotive, filtration, geotextiles, and acoustics.

Our experts will share insights into a groundbreaking advancement in ATB technology: the world’s only industrial-scale solution for processing 0.6 denier ultra-fine bicomponent fibers. This machine setup enables the production of exceptionally soft and high-performance nonwovens for premium baby diapers, including topsheets, backsheets, and absorbent distribution layers (ADL). These nonwovens meet the highest global standards for comfort, fluid management, and skin-friendliness.

Supporting all these processes, the X-Series embodies Trützschler Nonwovens’ carding expertise. The NCT-X and NC-X deliver robust, consistent quality with high output and stability, while the NC-Xe offers a cost-effective entry-level solution with built-in scalability and upgrade options. Be there when the innovation happens – let’s connect in Singapore!

ITMA Asia 2025 is your chance to experience Trützschler’s latest innovations up close – including a never-before-seen automation solution that addresses key industry challenges. Our experts from Spinning,

Nonwovens, and Card Clothing look forward to welcoming you at booth D302 in Hall 4!

Posted: October 21, 2025

Source: Trützschler Group SE

Itema Is Participating In ITMA Asia + CITME 2025 In Singapore Showcasing A New Air-Jet Weaving Machine And A Series Of Innovations

COLZATE, Italy — September 24, 2025 — Itema is pleased to announce its participation in ITMA Asia + CITME 2025 in Singapore in Hall 2 – Stand B101, where the company will present a dedicated product line-up tailored to the Asian markets.

Visitors will have the chance to discover a series of world premieres and product upgrades.

Upgrades designed to deliver superior textile performance and meet the most demanding weaving requirements.

Global Debut of Galileo-AX Airjet Weaving Machine

ITMA Asia + CITME 2025 Singapore will mark the official launch of the brand-new Galileo-AX airjet weaving machine. Developed to make the renowned Itema weaving experience accessible to all, Galileo-AX combines Itema textile excellence with competitive cost and energy efficiency.

New Rapier Galileo-RX in wide width and free flight transfer for Technical Fabrics

Itema will also introduce the latest evolution of the Galileo-RX rapier weaving machine. Specifically engineered for the most demanding technical fabrics, the Galileo-RX will be exhibited in its widest weaving width – 540cm – and equipped with the Itema FPA free flight weft transfer system. With this new configuration, Itema further expands its range of available widths for rapier machines with free flight transfer.

R9500EVO with New Itema MEC-T Mechanical Tuckers

Another highlight of the Itema booth will be the R9500EVO rapier machine, featuring the newly developed MEC-T mechanical tuckers. Based on proprietary Itema technology, the MEC-T ensures maximum performance and reliability, expanding the comprehensive Itema portfolio of tucking devices.

R9500EVOdenim with iSAVER®eco

Considering the strategic importance of denim production across Asia Pacific, Itema will showcase its R9500EVOdenim, the benchmark rapier weaving machine for superior denim textile quality. Equipped with iSAVER®eco, which eliminates the waste selvedge on the left-hand side of the fabric, the R9500EVOdenim allows denim weavers to achieve superior fabric quality, reduced stop marks, and an enhanced fabric hand, while significantly saving raw materials.

Moreover, during their visit to ITMA ASIA + CITME 2025, visitors will be able to learn more about the full range of weaving solutions offered by Itema Group:

  • HelloItema, the Itema customer portal – offering a comprehensive set of digital functionalities and smart solutions and designed to make customers’ working lives easier and add value to their investment.
  • The full range of OEM spare parts and the latest solutions for upgrading existing Itema looms, as well as previous brands such as Sulzer, Somet, and Vamatex.
  • New digital solutions and tools designed to manage weaving mills data and to monitor the Itema weaving machines power consumption.

Additional Machines Displayed at Partner Booths

Guests will also have the opportunity to see three additional Itema rapier weaving machines showcased at our partner booths:

  • Vandewiele, Hall 2 – C301, will exhibit an Itema Rapier R9500EVO in weaving width 320cm equipped with Bonas Jacquard showcasing a decoration fabric
  • Huzhou Hyundai (Julibao) at Hall 2 – A301a will exhibit an Itema Rapier R9500EVO for label weaving and an Itema Rapier Galileo-RX for Jacquard Leno fabric.

Visit Itema at ITMA Asia + CITME 2025 in Hall 2 – B101

With this exciting product line-up, Itema confirms once again its commitment to delivering tangible and effective weaving technologies that combine textile excellence, performance, and sustainability. To learn more, visit the Itema Stand in Hall 2 – B101.

Posted: October 21, 2025

Source: Itema S.p.A.

Inkcups To Showcase Latest Innovations In Tagless Pad Printing At ITMA 2025

DANVERS, Mass. — September 30, 2025 — Global printing industry supplier Inkcups will showcase its pad printing and plate making technologies at ITMA Asia + CITME, the region’s leading event for sourcing technologies across the entire textile and garment supply chain.

The B100 1-Color Tabletop Pad Printer

The event will take place in Singapore at the Singapore Expo from the 28th to 31st of October, 2025. Inkcups will exhibit on Booth H5-A405.

At ITMA 2025, Inkcups will be demonstrating the capabilities of its pad printing and plate making innovations designed for tagless printing on garments. Included in the lineup are:

  • B100 1-Color Tabletop Pad Printer: A high-speed pad printing machine, the B100 incorporates the patented VersaCup ink cup assembly with two-sided ceramic ring and tool-less set up to support rapid job changeover. This machine is designed for heavy duty performance and provides an alternative solution to sewn-in tags and heat transfer labels for clothing.
  • 2200-PS 2-Color Pad Printer: Equipped with a heavy-duty, dual-position pneumatic pad-slide mechanism, the 2200-PS is ideal for larger volumes and for those who are looking to expand from 1-color to 2-color pad printing as it’s able to print both 1- and 2-colors.
  • Cobalt Edge Pad Printing Plate Maker: The recently launched Cobalt Edge is Inkcups’ latest addition to its range of laser plate making machines and combines efficiency and precision to perfectly etch plates for pad printing applications.

Visitors to ITMA Asia + CITME are encouraged to visit Booth H5-A405 to see these pad printing innovations in action and to speak with the dedicated Inkcups team who will be on hand to answer any questions during the event.

Matthew Yates, Global Tagless Director, Inkcups, comments: “Tagless pad printing is opening up new possibilities for garment decorators and manufacturers, combining comfort, durability, and efficiency in one solution, with the added benefit of cost savings compared with other methods such as sewn-in tags and heat transfer labels. At ITMA Asia + CITME 2025, we’re excited to demonstrate how our latest pad printing and plate-making technologies make it easier than ever to produce high-quality, tagless labels directly onto garments. We invite visitors to come to our booth to see the systems in action, and discover how our solutions can improve workflows, reduce costs, and deliver a better product to end customers.”

To learn more about the full Inkcups equipment range, visit www.inkcups.com/industrial-printing-equipment.

Posted: October 21, 2025

Source: Inkcups

Sun Chemical To Showcase Extensive Digital Textile Inks Portfolio At ITMA Asia In Singapore

SOUTH NORMANTON, England — October 2, 2025 — Sun Chemical will present its comprehensive portfolio of digital textile inks on Stand C111, Hall 6, ITMA Asia 2025 in Singapore (28 – 31 October), underlining its commitment to supporting growth across the textile industry in Asia.

Asia remains one of the most important regions for textile production, and Sun Chemical is strengthening its presence within this market through both local manufacturing and distribution. With production capability for reactive inks in Shanghai and local stock availability across Asia, the company ensures reduced lead times and simplified logistics to meet the needs of customers in India, Pakistan, China, Bangladesh, Vietnam, and the wider Southeast Asian market.

At ITMA Asia, Sun Chemical will showcase the following product ranges:

Xennia Amethyst Evo Reactive Inks

This range of inks enable high-volume, efficient production in the fashion and home textile industry, ensuring customers meet their most demanding targets without compromising quality. The innovative formula is designed to improve colour efficiency and strength, while optimising properties to enhance colour balance for advanced colour management and sample matching.

Xennia Sapphire Pigment Inks

Representing a step forward in pigment printing, the inks deliver enhanced colour vibrance, fast performance and durability with ease of use. Developed with sustainability in mind, the range allows users to reduce waste chemicals, lower energy consumption, and eliminate water from the textile printing post-process without compromising application performance.

Xennia Agate Acid Inks

Sun Chemical’s water-based acid dye inks are designed for demanding applications. Suitable for applications such as polyamide, silk, and delicate fashion accessories, Xennia Agate provides consistent performance, controlled penetration, reliable output even in long runs, and a balance of vibrancy with durability, all while keeping maintenance to a minimum.

ElvaJet Series Sublimation Inks

Formulated to deliver sharp, vivid colours and excellent print performance, ElvaJet inks offer compatibility with a wide range of printers for applications from high-fashion and sportswear to home textiles and bold sign & display work.

With a growing presence in Asia, Sun Chemical’s participation at ITMA Asia is part of its wider commitment to digital textile printing and sustainability, supporting innovation and business growth in one of the world’s most dynamic textile regions.

Edri Baggi, Business Lead for Sun Chemical’s Textiles Division, comments: “The textile industry in Asia is evolving rapidly, with increasing demand for innovation, efficiency, and sustainable practices. Our goal is not only to provide inks that deliver exceptional colour and performance but also to work closely with customers and partners to help them unlock new creative and commercial opportunities. We look forward to discussing new opportunities with OEMs and printers to support the high-quality requirements of key textile segments such as fashion, home textiles, sportswear, and sign & display. With our local production and stock, we are well-positioned to deliver innovative, sustainable digital ink solutions while simplifying logistics and reducing lead times for customers throughout Asia. ITMA Asia is the ideal show for us to share ideas, exchange insights and demonstrate how our technology can support the industry’s long-term growth in the Asian region. ”

For more information visit: www.sunchemical.com/digital_textiles/ or visit Sun Chemical at ITMA Asia on Stand C111, Hall 6.

Posted: October 21, 2025

Source: Sun Chemical, a member of the DIC Group

Atomic-6 Introduces Space Armor™ Tiles, A New Space Composite To Protect Critical Communications, Spacecraft And Astronauts From Orbital Debris

MARIETTA, Ga. — October 16, 2025 — Atomic-6, a manufacturer of advanced mobility composites, today introduced a revolutionary protection product for spacecraft and astronauts — Space Armor™ tiles. Space Armor™ tiles are the first RF (radio frequency)-permeable orbital debris shield, resisting impact while allowing mission-critical radio communications to and from the satellite it’s protecting.

Atomic-6, a manufacturer of advanced mobility composites, has introduced a revolutionary protection product for spacecraft and astronauts – Space Armor™ tiles. Space Armor™ tiles are fragmentation resistant – protecting spacecraft from debris without creating harmful secondary debris that endangers other satellites.

In another world’s first, Space Armor tiles are fragmentation resistant – protecting spacecraft from debris without creating harmful secondary debris that endangers other satellites. With Space Armor tiles, available now for government and commercial satellites, Atomic-6 protects the future of human space activity and sets a new standard for responsible space stewardship.

The Space Debris Problem
Satellites and astronauts are constantly threatened by millions of untrackable, hypervelocity particles in orbit. Like a loose pebble hitting your windshield on the highway, orbital debris can strike at any time to do significant damage to spacecraft. Unlike the highway pebble, these debris travel at velocities of greater than 7 kilometers per second, nearly 16,000 miles per hour, making them explode violently on impact: penetrating fuel tanks, space suits, and tearing apart batteries and structures alike. With Space Armor tiles, spacecraft and the astronauts who fly them now have an unprecedented solution to protect against the increasing threat of space debris.

Space Armor™ Tiles Enable Debris-Resilient Radomes
Though ballistic space “Whipple shields” have existed since the 1950’s, their traditionally metallic makeup is prohibitively heavy, blocks vital radio signals, and, when impacted, can often create more debris than it stops. Those very metallic layers that prevent penetration of unwanted orbital debris also prevent penetration of vital RF communications. For the first time in the world, Atomic-6 demonstrated Space Armor tiles that are both orbital debris shielding and RF-permeable, enabling hypervelocity impact protection for communications devices.

“This is a big deal. We made the first radomes that can stop orbital debris,” said Trevor Smith, CEO, Atomic-6. “You don’t have to sacrifice communications to protect your spacecraft anymore. This little composite tile preserves mission-critical functions, thereby protecting spacecraft, space stations, and people in orbit from increasingly prevalent, yet invisible threats.”

Space Armor™ Tiles Prevent Secondary Debris
For decades, Whipple shields have been the industry standard “band-aid” for mitigating orbital debris impacts, but with one fatal flaw: their metallic faces fragment when hit. This fragmentation ejects harmful secondary debris back into space, which can go on to strike other satellites or astronauts at hypervelocity speeds. In this way, metallic shielding increases the debris population and risk of future collisions for everyone in orbit, exacerbating a phenomenon known as “The Kessler Syndrome.”

Atomic-6 Space Armor tiles are lighter and thinner than traditional Whipple shields, easy to install, and mitigates the creation of harmful debris. As seen in this side-by-side demonstration against aluminum, Space Armor tiles successfully stop a >7km/s projectile, producing virtually no byproducts. The aluminum equivalent shield, on the other hand, creates fragments larger than the initial projectile, and spalling debris behind the point of impact, which could damage the system it’s meant to protect.

Space Armor™ Tiles are Now Available
Atomic-6 has developed two scalable protection levels in either RF-permeable or RF-blocking configurations:

  • Space Armor Lite: Withstands debris impacts up to 3mm, which accounts for all untrackable debris and over 90% of all Low Earth Orbit (LEO) debris.
  • Space Armor Max: Built for the most extreme conditions, it resists impacts up to 12.5mm, rated for human space station protection.

Both variants minimize shielding mass, stowage volume, post-impact ejecta, and overall mission risk — a critical advantage in both manned and unmanned missions.

Space Armor tiles are available now, and Atomic-6 is currently accepting requests for quotes.

With this announcement, Space Armor tiles join a portfolio of innovations, alongside Atomic-6’s Light Wing™ solar array, to offer U.S. military, allied forces, and commercial space operators a decisive edge in orbit with power and protection.

“With rising geopolitical tensions and growing concerns over space-based attacks, protecting satellites and astronauts from both deliberate strikes and accidental debris collisions is no longer optional, it’s essential,” said Smith.

Posted: October 21, 2025

Source: Atomic-6

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