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By using three rapiers, the production is 50% higher rows/cm, an astonishing 5.000.000 points/m² is
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compared to similar qualities woven on a double reached. The most common used pile yarns are
rapier machine. The three rapier technique gives
acrylic, but also yarns like polyester, bamboo,… are
Global cotton consumption expected many other advantages. As only the working pile possible. The weight of the carpet is similar to
handlook qualities in reed 1000 and 1200 d/m.
yarns are moving and the incorporated pile yarns are
to grow in 2018/19 stationary, the machine has a higher weaving The Handlook Carpet Innovator HCiX2 machine
efficiency and the carpets have a cleaner back side.
JETRO rates Pakistan
Moreover, a thicker pile yarn can be used. The The Handlook Carpet Innovator HCiX2 machine is a
incorporated pile yarn is perfectly straight, reducing three rapier weaving machine, especially developed
Current projections for the 2017/18 season include estimated yield of 1936 kg per hectare. the consumption of dead pile yarn. As all pile tufts go for weaving handlook carpets. The machine is based
production at 25.8 million tons and consumption at to the back side of the carpet, pile fixation is perfect. on the Innovator generation with a strong and rigid
as top destination
25.4 million tons. Production increases are coming Global cotton production is projected to decline in Thanks to the three rapiers, some colour switches frame, equipped with several servomotors for
off gains in planted area rather than yields this season. 2018/19 based on lower yields and decreases in can be made over the inside pick, eliminating increased flexibility and productivity. Figure 3 (see
Global average yield for 2017/18 is currently being harvested area. Global cotton consumption is automatically possible mix-contours and double below) shows the HCiX2 handlook carpet weaving
for Japanese investors
estimated at 778 kilograms per hectare, a 0.1% projected to continue to grow in 2018/19 based on points. When respecting some basic design rules machine in reed 1500 dents/m, with 8 colour frames
increase from the previous season, while area global economic expansion, an expected and when using the We@velink Design Master, a on a width of 3m. This revolutionary handlook quality
increases are 12% greater from the previous season. acceleration of consumer demand for textiles, perfect design on pile and back side is obtained. can also be woven on 4m width.
Major producers, India and Pakistan, with estimated manufacturing growth for cotton, and rising
area increases of 16% and 24% respectively, environmental and production costs for synthetics. The handlook quality in reed 1500 dents/m
encountered production losses from pink bollworm Current estimates for the 2018/19 season are for When weaving a handlook quality in reed 1500
this season. While most major cotton producing production to move to 25.4 million tons and dents/m, with a density of 15 pile rows/cm, the result
countries have estimated increased planted area for consumption to rise to 26.5 million tons. Based on is a carpet with 4.500.000 (pile) points/m². If we
2017/18 over the previous season, Australia has these projections, global stocks would decline to slightly increase the pick density to 16,6 pile
decreased planted area yet still increased cotton 18.2 million tons with projections for global trade to
production with a yield growth of 16% with an go to 9.15 million tons.

Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) in its G-20 by 2030.
The Handlook Carpet Innovator HCiX2 is foreseen
survey of Japanese companies working in Asia, has with a Smart Cutting Motion. This programmable
rated Pakistan as the top destination for Japanese Yamazaki welcomed chairman of BoI to Japan and
servo driven cutting motion assures a better stability
investors. This was informed by President of JETRO said Pakistan-Japan relations had a long history. He
and less mechanical parts and wear.
Yasushi Akahoshi during a meeting with Minister of remarked that given Pakistan’s low labour cost and
State and Chairman Board of Investment (BoI) large and young population, it represented an
The programmable servo driven Smart Edges are
Naeem Y Zamindar who called on him in Tokyo. attractive environment for Japanese investors.
installed under the cumberboard for easy access and
adjustment in the width.
During the meeting, Akahoshi apprised the Minister He underscored that there was potential for mutual
of State of JETRO’s activities in promoting trade and
cooperation between Japan and Pakistan. It was
For weaving handlook carpets in reed 1500 d/m,
Over 11.5m cotton bales investment cooperation between Japan and Pakistan agreed that the forthcoming High Level Economic
Smart Frames are required. A separate servomotor
and presented the results of JETRO survey of
Policy Dialogue provides a good platform to continue
drives each of the 12 heddle frames (see figure 4).
The advantages of this system are numerous as all
reach ginneries
After the introduction of the Handlook Carpet the back side, just like hand knotted carpets. Japanese companies in Asia released this month. the conversation on how best to realize
this potential.
following parameters can be programmed from the
Innovator HCiX2 in reed 1000 d/m 6 years The Handlook Carpet Innovator HCiX2 is In the survey, Pakistan was rated at the top in Asia by controller in a user-friendly way: weave structure,
ago, Vandewiele came up with an even equipped with several servomotors to Japanese companies for expected profits in 2018, In another meeting with the Naeem Y Zamindar,
timing, lift, dwell,… 2x2 heddle frames are used for
higher carpet quality in reed 1200 d/m. Today, produce, at high efficiency, handlook carpets plans for expansion of operations and hiring of local Chairman of Pakistan Japan Business Cooperation
the tight warp. This allows putting the tight warp in
the impossible is made possible: Van de of superior quality.
The arrival of cotton bales at ginning factories has registered 7.63 per cent increase in February as labour force. These results indicate high confidence Committee Teruo Asada, and Chairman of Marubeni
two layers, leading to a higher weaving efficiency, a
Wiele introduces the HCiX2 in reed 1500 d/m,
compared to the corresponding period last year, disclosed a fortnightly cotton arrival report released by of Japanese companies in future economic Corporation stressed the importance of continuing
better pile height control and carpets with more
an astonishing high density carpet weaving The three rapier handlook weave structure prospects of Pakistan and quality of labour force. high-level engagement between the governments
Pakistan Cotton Ginners' Association (PCGA).
points that are easy to fold.
machine producing handlook carpets with up In order to weave carpets with a crystal sharp and businesses of the two countries and discussed
to 5 million(!) points per square meter. pile side and a back side with no warp yarns
The report further revealed that over 11.524 million bales of cotton arrived in 2017-18 season at various Meanwhile Naeem Y Zamindar, met Senior Deputy the scheduling of the next round of Joint Government
visible, Van de Wiele has developed a
ginneries in Pakistan, as on February 28, 2018, compared to 10.707 million bales during the corresponding Foreign Minister of Japan Kazuyuki Yamazaki and Business Dialogue later this year.
The three-rapier weave structure assures a patented three rapier weave structure as discussed with him matters of mutual interest.
period of last season.
flexible carpet with no warp yarns visible at shown in figure 1. Chairman of BoI informed Yamazaki that Pakistan Earlier, Director General of South Asia of JICA
Of the total arrival of 11.524m bales at various ginneries in Pakistan, 11.524 million bales were pressed by was aiming for a 9% economic growth rate by 2020 Keiichiro Nakazawa, also called on chairman of BoI.
ginners, of which 10.795m bales were sold, leaving an unsold stock of 7,28,632 bales with the ginners. The and there was a general consensus across political Senior management of Mitsui Corporation and
textile mills in Pakistan consumed 10.579 million bales, while another 2,16,615 bales of cotton were spectrum in Pakistan on achieving sustained Mitsubishi Corporation also met with the chairman of
sold to exporters. economic growth. He also echoed Price Waterhouse BoI during his visit to Tokyo to discuss the possibility
coopers projection that Pakistan would be joining of developing new project investment in Pakistan.
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