KARL MAYER is set to present its latest innovations for warp knitting, warp preparation, and technical textiles at ITM 2026 in Istanbul, focusing on solutions designed to help textile manufacturers improve efficiency, reduce costs, and strengthen competitiveness in a challenging global market environment.
The company will participate in the exhibition from June 9 to 13, 2026, at Booth 303 A in Hall 3 of the Tüyap Fair Convention and Congress Center, where it plans to showcase a wide range of technologies and textile developments tailored to the current needs of the textile and apparel industry.
According to KARL MAYER, the exhibition presentation will focus on practical solutions that can help manufacturers address economic pressures while preparing for future market opportunities through innovation-driven production systems and textile diversification.
“Right now, it’s especially important to stay broadly informed and break new ground with the right support,” said Bastian Fritsch, Senior Sales Manager for Türkiye at KARL MAYER.
He noted that, alongside Turkish customers, the company is also expecting a significant number of visitors from Egypt, reflecting the ongoing shifts taking place within the textile value chain.
One of the key highlights at the exhibition will be a live performance demonstration of the HKS 4-M EL ECO, a warp knitting machine developed to deliver high efficiency, flexibility, and a competitive price-performance ratio.
KARL MAYER stated that the machine has been designed to respond quickly to changing market trends and efficiently produce high-demand textile items while remaining economically aligned with manufacturers’ operational needs. The company said the international fashion industry particularly values the machine’s ability to adapt to new styles and fabrics rapidly.
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During the exhibition, the HKS 4-M EL ECO will produce a textured outerwear fabric featuring a distinctive crepe-on-crepe effect. According to the company, the effect is created through a crinkled fabric ground combined with textile strips that appear to be appliquéd with a crumpled look.
Alongside machinery demonstrations, KARL MAYER will present a textile innovation show featuring developments in tricot, lace, and fabrics with weft insertion that are considered highly relevant to the Turkish textile market.
The showcase will include velour, corduroy, and plain fabrics for furniture upholstery, as well as terry warp knits produced on tricot machines. The company will also present curtains and apparel items from its latest TM WEFT technology, which offers expanded pattern possibilities through upgraded weft-repeat, Multi Speed, and additional weft ends.
Additional highlights include open mesh curtain solutions produced on the HKS 3-M EL PLUS and lightweight performance fabrics for sportswear and athleisure developed on the HKS 2-SE machine.
KARL MAYER said these lightweight fabrics can provide high UV protection solely through their dense textile structure. A sun-protective jacket using the technology was unveiled earlier in April 2026 during the “Performance Apparel on Stage” presentation.
The company will also showcase fashion and apparel products made from TENCEL™ Lyocell and Modal fibers with Micro Technology, alongside shade nets produced on the new RS 2 Net machine.
According to KARL MAYER, the RS 2 Net generated significant industry interest at Techtextil 2026 due to its efficient production capabilities and application potential.
Another major innovation to be presented at ITM 2026 is eyelash lace with four-way stretch produced on a TEXTRONIC® Multibar Jacquard Raschel machine. KARL MAYER described the product as offering figure-hugging fit, freedom of movement, enhanced fit performance, and improved tear resistance.
The company will also present selected technical textiles developed specifically for the Turkish market.
KARL MAYER highlighted that its recently established TEXTILE INNOVATION CENTER in Obertshausen provides customers and partners with access to new net machines, lace raschel machines, and tricot machines for testing, innovation projects, and new product development.
In warp preparation technology, the company will focus on the PROWARP® sectional warping machine and the MULTI-MATIC warp sampling machine, both of which are already widely used in the Turkish textile sector.
The exhibition will also feature KARL MAYER’s PRODYE® indigo dyeing systems designed for slasher and rope dyeing processes.
According to the company, the PRODYE®-S system can achieve darker indigo shades using only eight dyeing boxes while significantly reducing dye bath volume. The machine also enables savings of up to 20% in hydrosulfite and caustic soda consumption through an efficient indigo circulation system and a closed dye vat design.
KARL MAYER added that the system also supports high weaving efficiency through precise yarn tension control.
The company’s PRODYE®-R system similarly delivers darker indigo shades using nine dyeing boxes while reducing chemical consumption by up to 20%.
In addition, the system can improve rebeaming output by approximately 15% to 20% through programmable coilers and consistent tension control throughout the process.
With its range of machinery solutions, textile innovations, and production technologies, KARL MAYER said its participation at ITM 2026 reflects the company’s commitment to supporting textile manufacturers in improving operational performance, strengthening competitiveness, and exploring new business opportunities during a period of industry transformation.
