Study of Air Consumption on Air Jet Weaving Machine

As it is well known, power consumption due to compressed air is the main disadvantage of Air jet loom when compared to rapier and projectile looms. This is making air jet less preferable where energy cost is the problem, despite their high production speeds. Studies which have been taken to reduce them, included manufacturing of different parts i.e. researches have been taken place on the manufacturing levels. But, we decided to reduce the consumption of air which may be due to some wrong settings, ignorance, etc. without any investment which can give profits to the mill by reducing the consumption of air. A decrease of air consumption by 18% was accomplished in a weaving mill by just changing the process parameters consisting mainly the blowing time of nozzles. By improving work practices i.e. by implementing KAIZEN we could save the compressed air.

Introduction to AIRJET

For the weft insertion mechanisms of air jet looms, the profile reeds with sub-nozzle systems are the most advantageous in terms of improving high speed weaving and wider cloth width. Not only the airflow from the main nozzle and sub-nozzles but also the airflow in the weft passage is closely related to the flying state of the yarn at the time of weft insertion in this system. In order to manufacture high quality textiles with air jet looms, it is necessary to establish optimum weaving conditions. These conditions include the supply air pressure and air injection timing for the main nozzle and sub-nozzles according to the kind of well yarn. Energy saving is the most important of the technical subjects related to air jet looms today. Research about the improvement in performance of main nozzles and sub-nozzles, which plays an important role for weft insertion, has been performed by various researchers.

Although some effort has been made to improve the efficiency of compressed air usage, the effort has not been uniform. There is still a critical need to understand the energy loss or consumption in filtration, distribution and machine usage in the textile industry. Due to technical barriers, reducing energy consumption by compressed air systems has been viewed as a complicated task.

Intensive efforts have been made by researchers and air-jet loom makers to overcome this problem and achieve a dramatic reduction in air consumption without any decrease in loom performance and fabric quality, but due to faulty mill practices and ignored settings, air consumed by looms is on higher side. So, our project aims to reduce the air consumption significantly, by optimizing some loom parameters. These parameters, includes mainly the relay nozzles because they consume 80% of the compressed air produced.

Objective: To study the consumption of air in air jet weaving machines

Specific Objective: Reduction in the consumption of air on existing machines

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Excellent weaving loom machines

The weaving loom machine is a functional machine that has been present since ages. They mainly serve in the weaving fabrics, the rugs as well as a variety of other fabrics. When you think buying the loom for project or else necessity, there are a variety of aspects that you must consider prior to making the decision. This will help you in recognizing the most excellent machine from lot as well as also deriving the finest results.

When thinking of buying the weaving loom, you must consider that what you wish to weave, for example, fabric, rugs, or else tapestry. Second you as well need to think how big the piece do you mean to weave, how many space do you contain, as well as what are your ability as well as interests? If you are purchasing the weaving loom for first time you can look for the loom  textile machinery or else the rigid heddle loom. before mentioned looms are very easy to work on with as well as are also small as well as also provide you with the valuable insight also into many of the aspects of weaving. In the weaving loom, width point out how wide the fabric you can weave, though the length might be lots of yards on the floor looms in addition to it is often incomplete on the rigid heddle or else table looms. One of good weaving looms that you can purchase is 4-harness table loom. New version of this weaving loom is very cheaper as well as can also be moved very easily.

However, table loom is also hand-operated as well as therefore very much slower than the floor loom. As well because of the low weight as well as width, weaving possibilities are also very limited. At a distance from the few limitations, table loom is very popular as well as is appreciated by the beginners, the expression purposes, samples as well as workshops. An additional great purchase is floor loom however you must think it in case while you have the enough floor space. Compared to table loom, this part is very heavier as well as sturdier plus also works much faster. Floor weaving loom as well presents more potential as well as gives the better shed since of its superior depth. A few of the floor looms are also very light as well as can also be folded, while a few of the others are very heavier as well as engage more of the space. If you think on the weaving most of the rugs are heavy, floor loom must be the first choice.

Most form of weaving make the most of warp threads, from side to side which weft clothes are woven. For weaving a wall-hanging, there were 2 types of looms; the far above the ground warp and the near to the ground warp. Both looms long-drawn-out the warp threads sandwiched between two rollers.

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Textile industry to showcase latest achievements at QITMF

The 11th China (Qingdao) International Textile Machinery Fair (QITMF 2010) will be held in Qingdao International Convention Center, Shandong on 15 - 17 September 2010.

Riding on the success of the past ten years, the Fair is rooted in Shandong with influences spanning over Northern China and even the entire country. As a professional platform for communication within textile industry, the Fair was founded in 2000 and is an ideal choice to showcase the innovative textile machinery to buyers. This exhibition is bound to record greater achievements to attract the textile industry in Northern China.

The unique geographic advantages supporting tremendous market potentials
As China's key base for textile and apparel production, the production scale of textile products in Shandong ranked third in the Country, with 2 million people engaged in the industry - about a quarter of the province's total workforce. The output amount of yarn, cloth and home textile of Shandong also ranked first in the country. From the first three quarters of 2009, the province's export amount was up to 11.73 billion U.S. dollars, equivalent to a 15% increase over last year.

The Fair is stationed in Qingdao - Olympic Sailing Capital of the country, the city of business and trade. Led by the three biggest international textile trading corporations namely Cherry Group Co., Ltd., Qingdao Textiles Group and Qingdao Yijia International Trade Group Co., Ltd., and 78 private owned import and export textile enterprises, Qingdao has become a wonderful showcase of the strongest economic growth in the Province.

Diversified theme zones attracting both international and domestic buyers
QITMF 2009 was divided into five theme zones, including Knitting Machinery Zone, Dye & Finishing Machinery Zone, Spinning Machinery Zone, Weaving Machinery & Label Making Machinery Zone, and Printing Machinery Zone. The division of zones brought convenience to buyers in their procurement of machinery.

The Fair was supported by leaders in the textile industry with enthusiastic response. More than 110 famous exhibitors from PR China, Japan and Taiwan Province etc, participated in QITMF 2009, including Nan Shing Machinery Ltd., Jakob Mueller Machinery (China) Co., Ltd., Willknit Machinery Co., Ltd., Tit Fai Engineering Co., Ltd., Shanghai Shengyong Textile Machinery Co. Ltd., Taizhou City Xingwei Textile Machinery Co., Ltd., Zhongda Optical Instruments Co.,Ltd., Zhejiang Jinheng Numerical Control Science & Technology Co., Ltd. etc.

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Successful introduction of Coatema-Smartcoater at Printed Electronics

For the first time Coatema introduced a new and revolutionary plant concept live during the Printed Electronics Europe 2010 in Dresden. The multifunctional Smartcoater includes 5 coating and printing systems, a 350 mm hot air dryer in EEx-layout and a lamination device. A small working width of 100 mm and compact dimensions allow a minimum use of substrates and chemistry.

More than 800 visitors came to get a first impression of the Smartcoater and an overview on the benefits of this multifunctional unit. The interest and requests for quotes exceeded all expectations.The Smartcoater is set-up in our R&D Centre in Dormagen. Here we have 11 different pilot lines and 1 production line with a working width of 2.000 mm available and you are cordially invited to visit us in Dormagen (near to Cologne and Düsseldorf).

The Smartcoater is equipped with a process control system with Siemens S7 and tension measurement rollers. The Smartcoater - all around a successful concept which will be upgraded for the operation with hotmelts and in inert atmosphere.

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Spectro LFP Series 3 t o be used in digital textile printing

The Spectro LFP RT, leading spectrophotometer for color measurements in digital large format, flatbed and industrial printing again got several improvements and is now available as Series 3 edition.

Accurate measurements of transparent and reflective media, thick and heavy media, big measuring aperture and fully automatic measurements: these are the special characteristics which until now kept the Spectro LFP unique worldwide. All these features also the Series 3 device does combine.

Versatility, user friendliness and new application fields where the keywords for implementing the improvements of the Spectro LFP Series 3. The main improvements are:

- Switchable measuring aperture of 8, 6 and 2mm.
- Polarization filter for 8, 6 and 2mm aperture.
- Electrostatic sample holder

Especially for new application fields such as digital textile printing the larger aperture of 8mm is fundamental to gain the maximum measuring accuracy. Combined with the special measuring geometry and the fully automatic measurements it is the ideal device for this application. For high resolution prints the smaller apertures are preferred.

The polarization filter allows measuring also the most crucial and exotic materials with shining surfaces or inks.

For easy mounting of most different thin, reflective media (including textiles and fabrics) a special electrostatic sample holder is available. Thanks to this the charts can be placed and fixed easily and quick.

Thanks to its special features the Spectro LFP became market leader in digital large format, flatbed and industrial printing and the Series 3 device again confirms and strengthens this position. It allows measuring every kind of media, will it be transparent or reflective, thin or thick gaining always the maximum accuracy.

Same as the Spectro LFP Series 2 also the Series 3 devices are driven by most important Rip software.

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Oerlikon expects modest recovery of business volumes

Oerlikon Group announces its annual results for 2009 as well as the successful conclusion of negotiations with its lenders and main shareholder Renova regarding a comprehensive financial restructuring of the company. The agreed restructuring package, which includes a CHF 1 000 million rights offering, will be implemented in the first half of 2010. The agreed measures are expected to strengthen the equity base of Oerlikon by up to CHF 1.3 billion and reduce net debt by CHF 1 050-1 300 million (approximately 77 percent) as further summarized below.

"Together with the ongoing operational restructuring, the financial restructuring will provide the basis for bringing Oerlikon's business segments back to profitability and support their sustainable long-term development," says Vladimir Kuznetsov, Chairman of the Board of Directors.

Hans Ziegler, CEO of Oerlikon Group, comments: "We are returning Oerlikon to a solid and sustainable operational and financial footing which will put us in a position to generate profitable growth again in the future".

"The financial restructuring will significantly strengthen our equity base and reduce Oerlikon's indebtedness to a sustainable level. In addition, it will remove short-term refinancing risk and repayment risk until maturity of the new loan facilities in June 2014. Together with the ongoing operational restructuring, the financial restructuring will lay the foundation for bringing Oerlikon's business back to profitability and support its sustainable long-term development", comments Jürg Fedier, CFO of Oerlikon Group.

The substantial indebtedness resulting from the debt-financed acquisition of Saurer in November 2006 combined with the subsequent unprecedented downturn of the global economy in 2008 and 2009 have had a significant detrimental effect on Oerlikon's financial position. The abrupt and substantial drop in demand for Oerlikon's products and services during the economic downturn has heavily impacted the Group's profitability and has made the current level of debt unsustainable.

The company has now reached agreement with its largest shareholder Renova and the lenders of the CHF 2.5 billion syndicated loan facilities regarding a comprehensive financial restructuring of Oerlikon. Cornerstones of the financial restructuring include:

• a capital decrease in the form of a nominal value reduction from CHF 20 to CHF 1 per share;
• a subsequent capital increase by means of a CHF 1,000 million rights offering of 268.7 million new shares to existing shareholders at an issue price of CHF 3.72 per share, with a commitment of Renova to exercise its subscription rights and a backstop commitment by the lenders to subscribe for any remaining new shares for which rights have not been exercised in the rights offering (other than by Renova) against conversion of debt;

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Rieter Textile Systems: market revival in H2 of 2009

The impact of the economic and financial crisis was a dominant feature of the 2009 financial year for the Rieter Group. The unfavorable market conditions had an adverse influence on the trend of business at both divisions, and resulted in a substantial net loss. Despite a drastic slump in sales in the past two financial years totaling 1 973.8 million CHF – equivalent to some 50% – Rieter successfully ­defended its strong market position in the textile machinery and automotive supply businesses.

The difficult overall conditions subjected the group as a whole to a severe test. Rieter faced it successfully thanks to the strenuous efforts of management and personnel as well as thanks to the confidence of the shareholders. By focusing at an early stage on bolstering equity capital and managing liquidity, Rieter had a strong balance sheet with a sound equity ratio and positive net liquidity at year-end.

New orders received and sales by the group fell steeply in the year under review, but a slight recovery in the markets became apparent in the second half of the year. Rieter believes that activity in both sectors in which the group operates bottomed out before mid-2009. In the year under review Rieter made progress with the sustained improvement of its cost structure through restructuring and also took advantage of numerous opportunities for short-term cost economies. These measures in conjunction with improved capacity utilization due to higher volumes enabled the Rieter Group in the second semester to significantly reduce losses at operating and group level in the second half of 2009 compared to the first six months.

Investments in innovations and market development were reviewed against the backdrop of customers’ restraint and prioritized to enable the projects of greatest strategic importance to be implemented nevertheless. With a strong market position and attractive products Rieter is thus well placed to benefit from the next upswing.

Due to the unfavorable market environment, which affected the first half in particular, orders received by the Rieter Group in the 2009 financial year as a whole were 24% lower at 1 935.1 million CHF. Order intake in the second six months was 9% higher than in the same period of the previous year and 30% higher than in the first half of 2009. This positive trend was attributable to a significant increase in orders received by both divisions. Over the year as a whole group sales fell more steeply than orders received. They were 38% lower (35% lower in local currencies) at 1 956.3 million CHF. In the second half of 2009 this figure was 21% lower than in the same period of the previous year and 17% higher than in the first half of 2009.

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Rieter presents G 32 ring spinning machine at ITMA ASIA + CITME

On their Stand B 03 in Hall W 2 at the ITMA ASIA + CITME 2010 in Shanghai, Rieter will present the new G 32 ring spinning machine alongside the E 66 combing machine which is already successfully established on the market. In addition to these two main attractions, samples and end products from ring yarn, the Com4 compact yarn, ComfoRo rotor yarn and ComforJet air-jet yarn will be displayed on the Rieter stand.

With the presentation of the G 32 ring spinning machine at the ITMA Asia, Rieter is responding to the requirements of the new markets. The new machine typifies Rieter’s response to customers’ needs.

G 32 ring spinning machine
This machine is a new development. With up to 1 440 spindles and an excellent price/performance ratio, it has been specifically targeted to fulfil the needs of the new markets. The familiar production quality and efficiency of Rieter ring spinning machines is reflected in the G 32 and is achieved due to the well-established functions such as the automatic cop change ROBOdoff or doffing without unwinding with the SERVOgrip.The G 32 ring spinning machine is ideal for customers who want to modernize with long doffer ring spinning machines.

E 66 combing machine
72 kg/h combed sliver – that is the real performance of the E 66 semi-automatic combing machine. This was developed on the basis of the wide experience gained over recent years with the more than 7 800 combing machines sold. Together with the Computer-Aided-Process-Development – C•A•P•D500 – the combing process is optimized with regard to movement, applied load, air and power consumption. The high performance of 72 kg/h is achieved with 500 nips/min, 80 g/m lap sheet fineness, ideal running behaviour and highest quality.

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SHIMA SEIKI knitting machines in action at RMIT Gallery

Three SHIMA SEIKI computerised knitting machines have turned RMIT Gallery into a temporary “mini lab”, as part of The Endless Garment exhibition.

The machines, on loan from Ramsay McDonald, will be working until 21 March. They will enable gallery visitors to watch technology in action, producing highly original and experimental fashion design.

Staged during the 2010 L’Oreal Melbourne Fashion Festival, The Endless Garment celebrates the fusion of the mass-produced and machine-made, together with the unique vision and the creative energies of the designer.

According to The Endless Garment co-curator Ricarda Bigolin, it is a rare privilege for people outside industry to be able to see the SHIMA SEIKI machines up close in action.

“The show is about machine knitting and in putting it together we felt it was essential to have the SHIMA SEIKI machines in action in order to show the capabilities of HOLEGARMENT technology, which is 3D seamless knitting technology,” Ms Bigolin said.

“It is extremely difficult for designers to have access to these machines, as they have a commercial application in industry. We are very grateful to Ramsay McDonald for not only loaning us the machines for the exhibition, but for supplying a technician to stay at the Gallery and answer questions while the machines produce experimental garments.”

The SHIMA SEIKI machines use digitally programmed data, which ensures consistency and production on demand with minimal wastage of materials.

According to Stephen Long, from Ramsay McDonald, there has been considerable interest from industry seeing the new SHIMA SEIKI machines in action at RMIT Gallery. “People will be able to see the Mach2-X model, which is the only true gauge WHOLEGARMENT knitting machine available on the worldwide manufacturing market,” Mr Long said.

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SPESA President pleased with prior exhibit sales mark

The Sewn Products Equipment & Suppliers of the Americas (SPESA) is pleased to announce that, with more than 3 months remaining before the event, booth sales for its May 18-20 SPESA EXPO in Atlanta, Georgia have already surpassed the total exhibit space occupied in the previous edition of the triennial event which was held in Miami Beach.



Driving the increase in floor space is the addition of several new exhibit categories for 2010, including fabrics and materials, trims and components, product development services, production and supply chain services, and information technology (IT). The historically strong SPESA EXPO machinery and equipment categories are returning en masse for the 2010 edition.



Also factoring into the expansion are a number of new special attractions including the first-ever Made in USA Supply Chain, Supply Chain of the Americas, and IT Showcase show components; as well as the updated Cool Zone v2.0 and numerous country and regional pavilions from Latin America, Asia, and Europe.



The trade group also reported that attendee registration, which recently opened online, is very strong; tracking ahead of the numbers achieved at similar intervals prior to the 2007 event. ‘Textile & Sewn Products Industry Week’ co-location partners and prominent textile industry events ATME-I/MEGATEX and TECHTEXTIL NORTH AMERICA are also reporting similar advance attendee results.
 
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7th Project Runway marks the Brother’s fourth year as a licensee

“Either you’re in or you’re out” for Heidi Klum of ‘Project Runway,’ and Brother International Corporation is “in,” yet again, for season seven. Returning as the Exclusive Sewing and Embroidery Licensee for the popular fashion reality television show, season seven marks the company’s fourth year as a licensee.

The relationship with ‘Project Runway’ has proven to be very successful for Brother who has seen tremendous branding exposure and has attracted new, younger customers since being named a licensee in 2007. The partnership has reenergized the sewing industry and has brought sewing back into fashion. Each week viewers tune in to watch contestants race against the clock, perfecting every last thread with Brother sewing machines. As Tim Gunn gives the aspiring designers their final countdown, viewers see a Brother-branded clock tick away, revealing those last, crucial minutes before their designs are showcased on the runway.

“‘Project Runway’ has brought incredible publicity to the Brother brand,” said Dean F. Shulman, a senior vice president of Brother International Corporation and head of the company’s home appliance division. “Brother dealerships are experiencing younger and younger customers who want the ‘Project Runway machine.’ Acquainting new customers with Brother sewing and embroidery products is invaluable.”

Brother has advocated that the latest fashion trend to hit the runway isn’t a piece of clothing— it is the machines that make the trends possible. Offering the tools needed for fashionistas and fashionistos to succeed in designing, personalizing, and embellishing apparel, Brother provides a line of “Project Runway” Limited Edition sewing and embroidery machines that are perfect for any skill level. With advanced features such as built-in designs and automatic needle threading, trendsetters can start to create with the push of a button.

With 40 built-in stitches including five styles of one-step buttonholes, variable speed control, super-wide stitch selection and seven-point feed dogs, the ‘Project Runway’ Limited Edition Innov-ís 40 imparts style and panache to designer creations. Skilled sewing room veterans find the added capabilities of the ‘Project Runway’ Limited Edition Innov-ís 80 ideal for intricate stitch work and monogramming flair. The Innov-ís 80 includes the features and functionality of the Innov-ís 40 plus 40 additional built-in designs, including five one-step buttonholes, 55 alphanumeric characters and the ability to combine stitches. And for designers that require even more creative potential, there is the ‘Project Runway’ Limited Edition LB6770PRW computerized sewing and embroidery combination machine. This machine was designed to give added inspiration with 70 built-in embroidery designs, five monogramming fonts and 120 frame pattern combinations. Using the 67 built-in stitches, 98 stitch functions and 10 styles of one-step automatic buttonholes, modish mavens are able to add dimension, color, texture, imagery and sophistication to any project. For greater differentiation tailored to a designer’s unique vision, the built-in embroidery card slot allows the use of thousands of optional Brother embroidery designs. Included with the purchase of this machine is a fashionable rolling bag, a $100 value, which is perfect for the designer who is always on the go, much like the contestants on ‘Project Runway.’

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Janome celebrates 150 Years of Sewing

150 years of evolution is a long time for any industry. In 1860, the Pony Express was established; written communication has certainly come a long way since then. At the same time, clipper ships transformed Trans-Atlantic travel, shortening the sometimes months-long journey to fourteen days. A fourteen-day ocean cruise is now considered a luxury vacation.

Prominent sewing machine manufacturer and distributor, Janome America is proud to commemorate 2010 as the 150th anniversary of its founding.

In 1860, William Barker and Andrew J. Clark, founders of Janome America, began producing sewing machines in Orange, MA. By 1882 they had named their company New Home, and were producing 500 sewing machines per day. In 1960 the Janome brand of Japan purchased New Home to establish its footing in the United States, consolidating manufacturing but not changing the name. Then, in 1995 the company was renamed Janome America, Inc., a reflection of the reputation established throughout the world for quality, reliability and ease-of-use.

It's surprising how far the sewing industry has come over the past 150 years. Those outside of sewing circles often regard the sewing machine as a historical artifact -- something their grandmothers used to create clothes during the Great Depression. Certainly not something stocked in modern-day retail stores. However, a visit to a local sewing machine dealer reveals a thriving, technologically-advanced product.

Janome America's 150th anniversary marks a high-point for achievements in the sewing and quilting industry. The company's founders wouldn't recognize the machine manufactured by their modern counterparts. Janome's top-of-the-line machine, the Memory Craft 11000 Special Edition, can produce embroidery as well as sew traditional stitches, offering 358 built-in stitches and 170 embroidery designs. It features a 640x480 color touchscreen, can link directly to a PC or will accept data from a USB drive, and can store 3MB of data in the sewing machine's own memory banks. It even utilizes technology built for high-precision industrial robots to ensure every stitch is accurate to the thousandth of an inch. And yes, it does thread itself!

 

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CLOTHING MACHINERY 2010 Fair coming soon

CLOTHING MACHINERY 2010, 22nd International Clothing Machines, Embroidery Machines and Accessories Fair will be organized by TÜYAP Fairs and Exhibitions Organization Inc. between the dates April 22-25, 2010 at Tuyap Fair, Convention and Congress Center - Istanbul, Turkey. 

The scope of the CLOTHING MACHINERY 2010 Fair includes; Clothing Sewing Machines, Embroidery Machines, Quilting Machines, Spreading and Cutting Machines, Laser Cutting Machines, Folding and Packing Machines, Cleaning Machines, Quality Control and Measuring Machines, Ironing Machines and Presses, Storage and Shelf Systems, Labelling and Design Printing Systems, Sewing and Embroidery Yarns, Machinery Side Industry, Clothing Side Industry and Accessories (Label, Elastic Bands, Ribbon, Interlining, Fiber, Pad, Button, Snap, Rivet, Zipper, Spangle, Sequin, Bead, Hanger), Display Equipment, Plotter Papers, Consultancy Project Engineering, Installation and Services, Software Institutions, CAD-CAM, Logistics Services, Leasing Companies, Publications.

CLOTHING MACHINERY 2007 Fair was successfully performed with the participation of 545 leading companies including representatives from 29 countries (Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, P.R. China, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Korea, The Netherlands, Pakistan, Poland, Rumania, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Turkey, United Kingdom, USA) 

31.278 visitors from 43 countries (Albania, Algeria, Australia, Azerbaijan, Belgium, Bulgaria, P.R. China, Croatia, Czech Republic, Egypt, Georgia, Germany, Greece, India, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Korea, Kosovo, Kyrgyzstan, Lebanon, Macedonia, Mongolia, Morocco, Pakistan, Palestine, Poland, Rumania, Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Spain, Syria, Tunisia, U.A.E., Ukraine, United Kingdom, USA, Uzbekstan) have visited the CLOTHING MACHINERY 2007 Fair. 

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Knitting machines developer Terrot to exhibit at ITCE’12

ITCE is the International African-Arabian Exhibition for Textile, Embroidery and Sewing Machinery & Accessories. ITCE’12, the largest trade event in the entire MENA region, is held to serve the ever-growing and promising markets of the textile industries in the region. Since 1994 the show has become the meeting point for importers, manufactures and leading trade figures to get all in face to face experience with the latest global technologies.

DATE OF EXHIBITION: 23 - 26 February, 2010
VENUE: Cairo International Fair Ground, Cairo, Egypt

Terrot as one of the world brand leader is among the exhibitors at ITCE 2010. Together with our partner Setraco we would like to invite you to visit our booth 4A30 in hall 4 where we will exhibit machine model S6F348:

Diameter in inch - 30
Gauge E - 22
Number of feeders - 48
Machine speed/ RPM - 28/ 32
(Speed up Function)
Number of needle tracks - 2
Knitting structure - Striped Plain Single Tuck structure

Machine features S4F348
The machine series combine the traditional attributes of functional safety and outstanding reliability with further advanced Terrot striper technology. The benefit: Maximum processing variety with nearly unlimited pattern- and colour possibilities – especially for sensitive yarns- due to the combination of the Terrot-Striper-System with different kind of bonding structure technologies. By using the multi-colour technology, it is possible to process up to 8 yarn colours in a single length of fabric. A never afore attained extend of universality includes the further processing of even the most sensitive yarns and threads. Beside the customary use of cotton yarns,

• Acetate, CA
• Core spun yarns
• Modal, CMD
• Polyester filament, PE
• Polyamide, PA
• Viscose, CV

can all be produced with typical Terrot process reliability. The technology of the thread change takes place with one lay-in finger for every colour thread. Every lay-in finger is equipped with a combined clamping device as well as a cutting device which guarantees very precisely clamping and cutting of the threads. Therewith this striper technology is in comparison to competitors able to process all current thread qualities, and in particular the for striped fabric used synthetic yarns that are in line with the trend.

Economy / Production

• redesigned cylinder and sinker cam curves permit higher production safety; increase speed factor up to 840 (S4F348/6F348)
• economic production featured by computer controlled “Terrot-speed-up-function”: While knitting large sequences in a single colour the machine speed will be increased up to 20%, thereby increasing productivity

Flexibility / Versatility

• 2-slot yarn carrier is perfectly guided and guarantees excellent Spandex and Mesh plating
• easy to handle and to create new pattern information, by transmitting the colour sequence by USB memory stick
• simple and quick adjustment of colour sequences by inputting the data via the keypad at terminal

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Unique tangalia weaving art receives GI ta

Recently, the Tangaliya Hastkala Association, located in Wadhwan, Gujarat has recieved the Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999. National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) assisted the association in procuring the GI registration. The products for which the GI registrations were sought are Shawls, Sarees and handkerchiefs. 

Tangalia craft has a distinction of its own. It consists of knotting a contrast color thread, along the warp and pushing them together to create the effect of raised dots. This unique art is done using wool, cotton, silk, acrylic and viscose. The tangaliya products are made up of natural and synthetic material or a combination of both. 

Since ages, weavers have designed motifs inspired by nature and their surroundings. Tangaliya motifs have a very geometric and graphic feel. The emphasis is on basic shapes like squares, rectangles, triangles and circles. The placement of ach dana is done precisely by calculating the distance between the warp and the weft yarns. Lots of contrasting colors are used in dana work. Commonly used colors are Blue, Green, red, pink, black, grey, maroon, purple and orange. White is used most prominently along with other colors.

The most basic motif of Tangaliya is the Ladwa - it refers to a ladoo, an Indian sweet. The other predominant motifs are peacock, felt of peacock, Ambo tree (Mango tree), Khajuri (Date palm tree), peacock on bush, peacock with diamond shape motif and peacock sitting on bungalows and airplanes. Tangaliya is produced in Surendranagar district of Gujarat and is spread over around 26 villages, practiced by a particular community called "Dangasia" (earlier a part of the Shepherd community). 

Tangaliya Weavers Association established under the Societies Registration Act 1860 is responsible for the production and marketing of Tangaliya. Tangaliya (also spelled as Tangalia) is a very unique craft and has its origin and history in the roots of early settlement of life in the Saurashtra region of Gujarat, unfortunately, this craft either remained unnoticed or beyond the reach of the craft historians. Moreover, the craft was basically produced for the use of the community, which also created self-sufficiency and sustainability in supporting the entire community with clothing.

Tangalia craft which is distinctive from others consists of knotting a contrast color thread, along the warp and pushing them together to create the effect of raised dots. The effect is created without the use of any mechanical device and is manufactured using pit loom, which is installed in their homes, as the craft is basically a household activity. The pit looms do not have a warp beam; instead, the yarn hank is knotted to a pole from which the yarns are connected through the heald shafts to the cloth roll at the weavers end.

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Wipe to clean both water and oil-based grime

KB Seiren Ltd., a subsidiary of Japan textile producer Seiren Co., has launched a wipe, which has dual applications. It can eliminate both water and oil-based grime.

The new wipe has been produced from industrial-grade Belima yarn with fibers just one-five microns in diameter and the yarn has 12 times the surface area of typical industrial yarns.

The filament produced from these fibers is just 0.1 decitex in diameter and is so fine that just, 453 grams or just one pound is enough to encircle the globe.

This enables it to wipe away even the finest dust without using any detergent. A blend of hydrophilic nylon and polyester, which has a high affinity for oil, it can remove water and oil based dirt.

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DTG K3 printer designed to meet needs of garment decorators

Impression Technology recently launched its latest machine the DTG K3 at the SGIA exhibition in New Orleans with great success. Designed to meet the printing needs of all garment decorators, the DTG K3 boasts an array of new technologies and is the fastest in the A3 class machine category. The DTG K3 is equipped with intelligent print head collision protection system, encoder protection and pressurized ink system.

“Our aim has always been to develop a machine that is a dedicated white ink garment printer, naturally the K3 comes standard with WIMS” says Managing Director Mr. Stephen Richardson. “The culmination of market research, smart design and enhanced engineering methods has allowed us to build and deliver a solution that is far removed from the original basic machine conversions”.

The design concept of the DTG K3 was finished in February of 2009 and selected Beta test sites were established in the later part of the year. The DTG K3 technology is based on its larger sibling the DTG Viper, “we looked at the positive feedback and success of the DTG Viper and decided to make a smaller version of it and implement the option of printing 2 x A3 images in a single pass through the machine”.

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Hosiery, Knitting, Dyeing & Finishing Machinery Fair opens

The ideal sourcing platform for the world's best hosiery cum seamless underwear machineries, parts and accessories - The 10th China (Yiwu) International Exhibition on Hosiery,Knitting,Dyeing & Finishing Machinery (Yiwu H&G 2009) opens (November 18, 2009) at Yiwu International Expo Centre, Zhejiang Province, PR China. The 3-day fair gathers 130 exhibitors from 11 countries / regions bringing along over 200 sets of machinery to showcase the new products and latest technology onsite.

Gathering of Renowned Exhibitors and Wide-array of Exhibits
Since its inception in 2000, Yiwu H&G holds annually in Yiwu City, Zhejiang Province. Developing along with the textile industry, Yiwu H&G is now regarded as the most professional and international exhibition of its kind in China. The fair is listed as the must-attend fair and ideal sourcing platform for many enterprises, particularly for those from knitting industry around the world.

Yiwu H&G 2009 reaches 7,600sqm exhibition area, attracting 130 worldwide renowned exhibitors to participate, including seamless underwear, hosiery and knitting machinery makers such as Best Yield, Chemtax and Macpi Group from Hong Kong, Yamagen from Japan, Groz-beckert and Sinotech from Germany, Sangiacomo and LGL from Italy, Dakong and Wellknit from Taiwan, Aurora, Cixi, Runyuan, Huichen and Jinhao from China, and more. In the dyeing & finishing machineries sector, there are Cortese Eologna and Cubotex from Italy, Zhuji Samduk from Korea, Xingya and Mingguang from China, etc. Also, there are braiding and zipper making machinery experts, e.g. Jakob Mueller from Switzerland, Kyang Yhe and Huichen from China, and more.

Apart form the loyal exhibitors, Yiwu H&G 2009 also attracted numerous first time exhibitors, including Macpi Group and Chung-Me from Hong Kong, Heliot from Turkey, Comoli from Italy, Will Corporation from Japan, Samsung Knitting Needle from Korea, Numrung Rayon from Thailand, Zhuji Shuanghang, Zhuji Yuxiang, Huadong Machinery, Bateng, Beita, King Tanso and Mingguang from China, etc, to display their latest products and technology.

Fabulous Concurrent Events to Enrich the Show Content
Every year, organizers will bring in different technology related events to the show to enrich the show content, as well as to provide visitors the latest market and technology trend. In Yiwu H&G 2009, a concurrent event on "How to Upgrade Your Knitting Products – From Quantity to Quality" will be held on 2nd show date (November 19, 2009) at Yiwu International Trade Centre (District 4, South Entrance) from 1:30pm-3:30pm. The training aims at strengthening the awareness of product standard and quality control on knitting products.

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Igmatex exhibition draws visitors in hordes

A three day extravaganza ended at the B. M. Birla Institute of Scientific Research ground near Vidhan Sabha, Jaipur on November 8, 2009. Igmatex exhibition was inaugurated by Mr. GM Ambore, Director MSME, Jaipur along Mr. Rajaram Kandoi Secretary GEAR.

Mr. Ambore visited all the stalls at the exhibition and discussed with each and every manufacturers and importers of machines and accessories. He was impressed with the technology displayed here by the premier companies of India. According to him this is a great show in Jaipur for all the exporters in different categories.

Multi-head embroidery machines dominated the 4th Igmatex exhibition. There were six companies, which displayed their multi-head embroidery machines with a range of styles and designs and which also attracted most of the visitors, at the exhibition.

Fashion accessories and tunics evoked positive response with several buyers discussing changes in suitable design. “There is a great variety of sewing, embroidery machines as well as accessories here, and the balance of modern and traditional applications, makes this category interesting”, Mr Rajaram Kandoi, secretary GEAR.

The scale of this fourth edition is larger than the previous three held in previous years, in tune with changing times and needs. Igmatex conducted a survey and prepared a market analyses and came to the conclusion that the development of garment industries in smaller towns is much stronger than the bigger cities.

High speed embroidery machines, industrial sewing machines, Finishing equipments, Testing machines, Knitting machines, Digital printers, CAD/CAM, Lazer cutting machines and all kind of fashion accessories was displayed at the exhibition.

Companies from sewing machines categories have exhibited their machines with environmentally responsive features of every sort. The models on exhibition have been configured with energy-saving servomotors along with automatic sewing machines, which stitch higher-quality seams, in shorter man-hours.

Fabcare, Sunrise, Ramsons and Sunrise introduced a unique array of highly efficient ironing equipments and washing techniques for all kind of units. Knitwear production lines consisted entirely of dry-head sewing machines. This section showcased a knitwear production line consisting entirely of sewing machines integrating dry-head technology.

The theme of Igmatex was Up-gradation this year, with the aim to display innovative and new equipments at the fair. Igmatex exhibition brought together India’s top companies such as Mehala machines Ltd., , Studio next, Inside, Capital Apparels, Allianze embroidery, Dayu, Texsoco, Sunrise Technical services, Sunrise garment Finishing equipments, Rajasthan international, Better home, Coated Interlining P. Ltd., Alp sewing machines, Fabcare garment finishing machines, Rainbow, Simir India, Diamond threads, Madhur Threads, Surya threads, Ramsons, Somaya machines, S. Tex, etc.

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‘Subtle signs of recovery’ – German Garment and Leather Technology

The German Garment and Leather Technology has felt subtle signs of recovery over the last few weeks. Between January and August 2009, the real drop in incoming orders was -26 %. "This places our sector slightly above the VDMA average and most other mechanical engineering sectors", says Tilo Ullmer, the association's chairman on this year's member meeting of the VDMA German Garment and Leather Technology Association, held in Baden-Baden.

The VDMA brings together the following sectors of garment and leather technology: sewing and garment machinery, machines for shoe and leather production, laundry and textile cleaning equipment and machines for the processing and finishing of technical textiles. The production volume in year 2008 was 1.005 Million Euro.

China and Turkey as leading markets drop significantly
The German garment and leather technology was affected in 2008 by a global crisis amongst its customers. "For almost two years, the leading markets for the garment and footwear industry, such as China and Turkey, have seen their income drop by 30% or more. Structural problems in the key markets of our customers were then compounded by the global financial crisis", added Ullmer. The managing director of the association, Elgar Straub, added, "All our competitors face the same problems, but we believe that German suppliers will come out of the crisis stronger." He isn't just pinning his faith on Germany's good access to advanced technology but also its market leadership in the area of environmentally friendly and energy-efficient products, for which there is increasing demand. But German manufacturers are also benefiting from increasingly stringent environmental legislation, in China for example, which has impacted positively on German manufacturers of laundry and cleaning machines over the last few years.

Germany as the fourth world exporter
Germany defended fourth place in the rankings of the most important supplier countries for garment and leather technology in 2008, with an export volume of Euro 773 million. The industry recorded a drop compared to 2007 of 13.2 per cent (Euro 891 million). The largest export volume in 2008 was achieved with sewing and garment technology (Euro 394 million).

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