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breakthrough developments

for denim weaving facilitate loom accessibility, the new ergonomic rapier opener and, last but not least, the new Itema Textile Help

dedicated to denim fabrics, a troubleshooting software that - loaded directly on the machine console - provides
real-time support to the weaver to quickly overcome the most common textile difficulties that may occur during
Official launch of the Itema R95002denim second generation the weaving cycle.

featuring never-seen in the industry innovations Saving is the crucial point of the R95002denim. Not only the optimization of the main mechanical components
allows a considerable energy consumption reduction but the machine is equipped – in world premiere – with a
revolutionary, never-before-seen in the industry device that eliminates the waste selvedge on the left-hand side
Itema, the world’s largest privately held provider of The R95002denim is set to define a new benchmark of the fabric thus leading to unparalleled savings. Designed and developed by ItemaLab – the Itema advanced
advanced weaving solutions, including best-in-class in denim weaving delivering extraordinary, yet innovation department, the iSAVERTM combines the most innovative mechatronic principles and provides the
weaving machines, spare parts and integrated tangible benefits to denim weavers guaranteeing saving that the weaver never expected that would have been possible to get. Working up to 4 weft colors and
services, exhibited at ITM 2018 at the Istanbul TÜYAP unparalleled cost savings, superior fabric quality and ensuring maximum user-friendliness, the device was admired during ITM.
Fair Convention and Congress Center on April 14-17. outstanding user-experience. Featuring breakthrough
devices and enhanced skills, the R95002denim puts R9500terry
Turkey and the surrounding area represents for Itema Itema - once again - one step ahead in the field of The champion of the worldwide high-end terry weaving market came to ITM fully loaded with its famous and unique
one of the most strategically important regions in the denim, guaranteeing an unrivalled competitive advantages. The R9500terry – at ITM in dobby version – represents an absolute best-seller carrying on the rich
world. Present in these markets for more than 30 advantage in the market to denim mills. heritage and reputation in terry weaving of historic Sulzer, Vamatex and now Itema brands. The Itema positive pile
years, Itema technology is very well represented and back rest roller, unique in the market, guarantees a significant optimization of the pile warp tension, drastically
loved by Customers as confirmed by the excellent The weft insertion system achieves here the highest reducing the friction during cloth displacement. Driven by a single motor, the new pile formation unit ensures an easy
2017 sales results. performance levels in terms of fabric quality and pile height setting directly from the user interface, guaranteeing superior fabric quality due to the pick-per-pick loop
components wear resistance, both key targets when adjustment and cloth displacement up to 28mm (the most advanced in the market), leading to endless creative
In the largest booth in the weaving hall (Hall 2, Booth it comes to denim weaving. The new SK UltraLight possibilities. The new ground back-rest roller, equipped with light weight cylinders and a load cell to control the
214), Itema displayed four weaving machines: one Rapiers, specially designed to meet specific indigo tension, perfectly drives the yarn movement facilitating the shed formation. This innovative winning trio of advanced
airjet and three rapier looms, including an absolute fabric needs, feature a revolutionary design which devices featured on the R9500terry provides unparalleled textile quality and utmost versatility. Furthermore, the
new launch in the market featuring innovative and ensure their reduced dimensions and maximum R9500terry on show feature a 380cm weaving width which is an undeniable unique proposition of Itema being the
breakthrough devices. Furthermore, the Company lightness. Streamlined and lightweight, the SK only weaving machine supplier to provide this version in the market.
highlighted benefits and latest developments in its UltraLight rapiers further enhance the Itema Shed
OEM spare parts in a dedicated corner. Visitors also Geometry - widely recognized in the industry as the A9500
got the chance to learn more about Itema successful best-in-class -allowing an even smaller shed opening The A9500 on display at ITM is enjoying a worldwide boom in demand due to growing number of enlightened Customers
case histories through the interviews made with 8 leading to unsurpassed fabric quality. who understand and appreciate the unique winning characteristics of the Itema airjet machines. When developing new
among the top Turkish weaving mills active in multiple technological devices for its weaving machines, Itema focuses on most innovative tools with the highest added value for
fabric segments (Berteks Tekstil, Ipeker Tekstil, Koton Redesigned and optimized, the tape-hook system the Customer, to assure reliability, user-friendliness and reduced maintenance and operational costs. The A9500 is
Tekstil, Osman Canlı Tekstil, Ozanteks Tekstil, RB provides the remarkable benefit of significantly designed for high productivity, whilst ensuring reduced levels of energy consumption and guaranteeing air savings, as well
Karesi, Sürü Tekstil, Yedeks Tekstil). extending components’ lifetime. The new Itema tapes as top machine reliability.
developed by Lamiflex, an Itema Group company
Weaving machines on display in the Itema booth no specializing in composite materials, feature an A popular recent trend to weave stretch and super stretch fabrics with dedicated weft yarns inspired Itema to create and
doubt captivated the attention of visitors by weaving innovative configuration with a triple layer of carbon patent the innovative BLC – Brush Lycra Clamp® – nozzle to weave elastic weft yarns. Thanks to the BLC nozzle, the weft
the most common fabrics woven in the region. Let’s fiber leading to maximum reliability and represent the is held without movable parts to ensure superior fabric quality and reliability. Another Itema patented feature – the ELD
take a detailed look at the Company line-up: first result of the research and development Electronic Leno Device – with its innovative design, self-cleaning and no need to wind the leno spools, provides a perfect
cooperation between the two companies after the leno binding even at highest speeds, whilst reducing significantly
R95002denim acquisition of Lamiflex by Itema. operational costs.
Itema chose ITM as the official stage to introduce in
the market the second generation of the Company’s Great strides have also been made to guarantee an
denim-dedicated rapier weaving machine, the outstanding user-experience, such as the optimized
R95002denim. machine ergonomy with a lowered front frame to

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