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Tencel fibers for more comfort Electrically
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Whats New structures from Whats New
with Micro technology
conductive

Karl Mayer

Warp knitted textiles electrical conductivity is the
subject of extensive development at Karl Mayer. In
following the principles of tailored fibre placement.
The ground can be produced with a wide variety of
the project “textile-circuit”, multibar raschel machines
different designs, and jacquard patterns can also be
are used with and without a jacquard facility to incorporate individually and as required onto a ground –
conductive yarns directly into the textile during worked, depending on the type of machine.
manufacture. The company reports, “The first results are
now available and show what can be achieved, including Production without problems: At the functional heart
the use of textiles for remote control.” of these innovative e-warp-knitted textiles are
filaments containing metal, such as Elitex. In the
Lenzing at the Première Vision show presented fibers, produced with Micro technology, is light Pattern provides electrical conductivity: With an experience of Ms Sophia Krinner, textile Product
Tencel branded Lyocell and modal fibers with on the skin and has a flowing drape. It is defined unlimited range of designs electrically conductive Developer at Karl Mayer, “silver-plated polyamide
Microtechnology for enhanced comfort. The by feel-good properties like silkiness, softness structures can be produced on multibar raschel can be processed very easily on multibar raschel
company explains, “An increasing number of and long-lasting suppleness. Furthermore, Tencel machines. This is possible thanks to multibar machines.” Her aim in the next few stages is to
consumers are choosing clothing for its feel-good Lyocell and Modal fibers with Micro technology patterning using Karl Mayer’s innovative string bar optimize the sequences on the machine to suit mass
factor. Comfort plays a key role. The parameters of are naturally smooth and supple as tests confirm, system, with which the yarns can be positioned production.
the softness, lightness and smoothness of textiles according to the manufacturer.
are critical for the wearer’s well-being. With its fine
fibers based on wood, Lenzing offers the solution As per the company, “Lenzing’s fine fibers result
for fashion with lots of comfort.” in the finest of yarns which can be processed to
very light knitted and woven fabrics. They are so Stoll presented fully-automated production process at ISPO
Specialist in fine fibers: Lenzing’s fiber portfolio light that one can barely feel the clothing. As
boasts a wide range of fine fibers for the textiles softness is key for a comfortable textile, Lenzing
and fashion industry. Using these fibers light and is investigating in this parameter to prove this Stoll, a leading manufacturer of flat knitting machines
smooth fabrics can be designed which are a characteristic, which is going to make Lenzing an with DITF exhibited at ISPO Munich. They presented a
major contributor towards the comfort fo the expert for softness assessments in textiles, fully-automated production and development process
clothing and the wearer’s well-being. Tencel applying instrumental as well as human hand feel with their digitalized 3D CAD model.
Lyocell and Modal fibers are produced in titers of panel with trained experts.”
1.00 – 0.80 dtex using Micro technology and The company reports, “The combination of Stoll’s 3D
processed to lightweight fabrics. Lenzing’s fine fibers result in the finest of yarns flat knitting technology, knitelligence software package,
which can be processed to very light knitted and and DITF’s automation tool for processing 3D CAD
Mr Andreas Dorner, Commercial Director Textiles woven fabrics. They are so light that one can models to 2D knitting data will influence the future of
Europe & America explained, “The trend is clearly barely feel the clothing. product development and production processes.”
towards greater comfort. Our fibers produced
with Micro technology are the ideal solution and The Lenzing panel, which consists of Lenzing Together, DITF and Stoll create fully-automated and
support this trend. Textiles of fine Tencel Lyocell employees with different expertise, provides digital integrated process solutions that “establish a
and Modal fibers feel like a second skin. The precise evaluation of textile hand feel parameters milestone for Industry 4.0 within a knitting
fibers are frequently used in lingerie and luxurious such as softness, smoothness and drape. The environment”. DITF is renowned for its research
home wear.” panel is supported by physical measurement competence and pioneering role for Industry 4.0 in
methods and comparative external expert and the textiles supply chain while Stoll provides
Softness, smoothness, lightness, more drape: consumer evaluations. Customers saw these state-of-the-art 3D knitting technology and services
Fine fibers ensure a silky and pleasant feeling on panels at the Première Vision at the for designers, product developers, and textiles
the skin. A clothing of Tencel Lyocell or Modal Lenzing boot. manufacturers.

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