OBERTSHAUSEN, Germany — September 1, 2026 — At ITMA ASIA in Shanghai, KARL MAYER will once again demonstrate that it understands the challenges facing the Asian textile industry – and will present tailor-made solutions. It will do so across no fewer than three stages:
- Hall 4.1, Booth C18 for warp knitting
- Hall 3, Booth A24 for warp preparation
- An accompanying mega Product Show at the company’s Changzhou site
The Asian markets are among the most dynamic and innovative in the world and are a key part of KARL MAYER’s global strategy. Across Asia, rising labour, energy, and financing costs are compounded by continued price pressure from international brands. At the same time, sustainability requirements, shorter lead times, and smaller batch sizes are making the battle for margins even tougher.
With its new machines and textile solutions for ITMA ASIA, KARL MAYER will directly address precisely these challenges.
“Our closeness to customers in Asia helps us identify market requirements at an early stage and translate them into targeted innovations. That is why, at this trade fair, we will be showcasing solutions that are not only technologically leading but, above all, deliver one key benefit: they create measurable added value and long-term growth opportunities for our customers,” explains Lutz Wolf, CEO of KARL MAYER.
The company will present its solutions to the challenges facing its customers at two exhibition booths in Shanghai. This approach will also allow KARL MAYER to engage with customers from both the warp knitting and warp preparation sectors within their own industry environment. In addition, KARL MAYER (CHINA) will host a Product Show at its Changzhou location, featuring further machine premieres.
Performance Upgrade for the Next Generation of Warp Knitting
In the late 2010s, KARL MAYER triggered a boom in China with its cost-effective tricot machine range. Now, a new generation is ready to deliver performance upgrades and drive business expansion. Two-, three-, and four-bar models offer higher output and greater flexibility, and set new standards for product quality thanks to XXL working widths, higher operating speeds, and finer gauges.
Visitors to Hall 4.1, Booth C18 at the NECC Shanghai can look forward to:
- A two-bar elastic tricot machine optimized for performance and value, designed for demanding sportswear, outerwear, and lingerie, offering high flexibility in panel width
- A three-bar tricot machine with significantly more scope for patterning and fabric widths, with a clear focus on productivity and cost efficiency
Complementing the machine exhibits, a textile innovation show will highlight natural fibres and eye-catching trend collections for the growth sectors of sportswear, fashion, and footwear, providing inspiration for new textiles and business fields. Sustainable material concepts are a particular highlight. KARL MAYER’s new natural-fibre warp knits help customers meet brands’ growing demand for environmentally friendly solutions.
KARL MAYER supports its customers in all their needs – quickly, efficiently, and comprehensively. This commitment will also be reflected in the company’s Care Solutions offering at ITMA ASIA. The presentation will focus on the Customer Portal, the latest digital solutions, and the SPARE PARTS WEBSHOP.
Innovative Warp Preparation Machines for Staple Fibres
Weaving customers will once again find KARL MAYER’s latest warp preparation technology in the familiar surroundings of Hall 3, Booth A24.
Here, the leading machine manufacturer will demonstrate its particular strengths in staple fibre processing with:
On display are:
- A next-generation directwarping machine with creel and yarn tensioners delivering unique output levels, simplified operation, perfect yarn tension and top-quality beams. The premium beams reduce yarn waste during sizing and maximize efficiency in the weaving process.
- An intelligently engineered sizing box capable of achieving maximal yarn coverage with minimal sizing agent consumption and maximum occupancy rates, while simultaneously reducing maintenance requirements.
Product Show Featuring Premieres for Greater Efficiency, Growth, and Creativity
Further world premieres and innovations will be unveiled at KARL MAYER (CHINA) in Changzhou:
- The fastest and most flexible four-bar short-stroke tricot machine on the market, which is simultaneously the finest-gauge model in KARL MAYER’s four-bar portfolio. It enables the production of textiles with an exceptionally premium appearance and a wide variety of designs.
- The public premiere of multiple double-needle bar Raschel machines that rethink patterning, particularly for the footwear industry, while delivering an unparalleled level of efficiency
- A RASCHELTRONIC® machine that opens up new creative possibilities in product development for both knitting mills and brands
- An upgraded weft-insertion machine that creates new opportunities for fashion through finer fabrics and easier pattern changes, while maintaining high productivity, particularly compared with weaving
- A new composite machine that expands KARL MAYER’s portfolio for reinforcement textiles, especially for the wind energy sector. Customers can use it to supply all required non-crimp fabrics from a single source – with outstanding productivity, ease of operation, and operational reliability
KARL MAYER’s TEXTILE INNOVATION CENTER (TIC) in Changzhou will also presenting new fabrics reflecting current trends and applications with major future potential. The textiles developed here not only demonstrate the machines’ capabilities but also translate market trends, customer requirements, and new materials into concrete business opportunities for customers.
At the TIC, visitors will find fresh ideas, inspiration for the markets of tomorrow, as well as ideas for specific development projects and experts able to address all their needs.
KARL MAYER looks forward to welcoming its visitors and engaging in a lively exchange with them.
Posted: September 1, 2026
Source: KARL MAYER Verwaltungsgesellschaft SE
