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KARL MAYER extends its range of Double

Needle Bar Raschel Machines

KARL MAYER has further extended its range of By extending the working widths, the innovative textile
double needle bar raschel machines. The main machine manufacturer primarily supports its
highlight of the extension is RD 7 with a new customers in the mattress sector. They can now
knock-over comb bar distance (from 2 to 6 mm). The
produce not just more, but also more flexibly: two
The Lycra company RD7 models can produce spacer fabrics in panels can now be made simultaneously next to each
tried-and-tested thicknesses, but new working widths
other instead of singularly, or three fabric lines
introduces COOLMAX® and are now being launched on the market: the RD 7/2-12 instead of two, for example. The market has
EN and RD 6/1-12 EN are available now in a working
well-received this greater production scope. Several
width of 190. The seven-bar machine was previously
customers in Asia are already working with the 190
THERMOLITE® EcoMade fibers available in working widths of 77 and 138, while the machines and are extremely satisfied with the
six-bar equivalent was available as a 138 variant.
performance.

As the consumer's desire for stretch denim jeans the performance attributes they seek while making
continues to grow, so does their concern about our these industry-leading fibers in a new and
industry's impact on the environment. Increasingly, responsible way. A unique depolymerization and Everfresh: An
they're looking for denim with recycled materials to refining process is used to convert textile waste,
improve their ecological footprint. Therefore, the which consists of scraps from garment antimicrobial
Lycra company has offered a unique solution by manufacturers, into fibers with properties comparable
collecting the pre-consumer LYCRA® fiber waste at to virgin polyester. The new fibers are available in
their manufacturing sites and blended it with virgin filament and staple forms, suitable for standard fiber with 97.48%
polymer at specific concentrations to create spandex textile processes and insulations batting uses.
(elastane) with the same performance as the original
LYCRA® fiber. This is the first of several innovations that The LYCRA efficiency
Company is working on in textile and garment
The Lycra company, USA, has just released its new recycling. Laying the groundwork for a more circular
COOLMAX® and THERMOLITE® EcoMade fibers future is one of the critical objectives of The LYCRA Aksa Akrilik has developed Everfresh, an antimicrobi- carpets, because it also prevents the formation of
made from 100% recycled materials. The new range Company's Planet Agenda Sustainability platform. al fiber that has been tested and proven to eliminate bacteria, fungi, and mold.
is the joint venture of The LYCRA Company and coronavirus on textiles by 97.48% within 30 minutes. The active substance that gives Everfresh a strong
ITOCHU Corporation. The ITOCHU Corporation is a The LYCRA® brand logo is viewed worldwide as a Aksa Akrilik is a leading acrylic fiber producer Aksa antibacterial effect is included in the fiber, so it is not
general trading company with strength in symbol of quality assurance by consumers. Promote Akrilik, headquartered in Istanbul, Turkey. a finishing process. Thanks to this feature, which is
consumer-related sectors, including the textile your use of LYCRA® fiber with free printed or virtual not added to the product with a chemical process
business. While the LYCRA Company is a global leader hangtags provided by The LYCRA Company. Swing Unlike spray or coating products, the antimicrobial afterwards, Everfresh is distinguished from products
in fiber and textile solutions for the apparel industry. tags are a simple and effective way to explain effect is due to an embedded zinc compound in the with a finish process that emit heavy metals. Thanks
LYCRA® fiber's performance benefits to drive fiber, and it maintains its function after repeated to this prominent feature of Everfresh, it has been
Pakistan is also a big consumer of Lycra yarns for garment sales. washing. The Everfresh fabrics have been introduced proven by tests that it does not harm your skin and
making stretchable garments. Switching to the new to the market after four years of R&D work. Everfresh does not release heavy metals during and after use.
innovative and environmentally friendly product with The company also offers to complete Trademark is suitable for a wide range of products, including The products produced with Everfresh, which has a
no compromise on the performance could be of Licensing Agreement to print your own co-branded masks, denim, active clothing, socks, carpets, and strong content, offer endless washing resistance and
massive importance for compliance in the textile POS materials. Whichever option you choose, we bedding. It is likely to be useful in crowded areas thus, it does not lose its strong antibacterial structure
industry, known to be a significant pollution-causing make it easy to leverage the LYCRA® brand's 87% such as hotels, mosques, and dormitories. The need even after dozens of washing times, it remains like
source. global consumer awareness to trigger the purchase for social hygiene is at the highest level, especially in the first day.
decision in stores or online. No other spandex
Integrating textile waste technology with COOLMAX® manufacturer provides this level of marketing support
and THERMOLITE® fibers provides consumers with to its customers.

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