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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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