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pick. Imagine the total savings, when it already
SMIT 2SAVE offers no picks… INNOVATION:
results in over one meter after only twenty single

selvedge waste on either Eliminating selvedge waste leads to a signifi- IT’S IN
cant decrease in raw material waste, with
tangible benefits in terms of water saving at the
OUR DNA
side of the cloth very beginning of the value chain of fabric swisstextilemachinery.ch
making – for any cotton fabric, including
denim. The 2SAVE system shows effective weft
cutting with any type of weft yarn. The weft
control device on the left side includes shear-
Globally recognized as a forerunner in weaving technology, SMIT is a manufacturer ing and an aligning nozzle – as does the weft
of weaving machines established in 1938 and renowned for its high standard levels control on the right-hand side. Part of the
of innovation, productivity and versatility, ensuring competitiveness throughout a sophisticated solution is the programmable
crossing phase of four lateral ends of leno
large variety of applications. In 1958 SMIT presented the very first flexible-ribbon bindings on the fabric.
weaving machine of the world. SMIT rapier loom machines includes rapier weft This makes it possible to insert the weft yarns
insertion for home textiles, garments, terry towels and customized solutions to
Italian Review Santex Rimar Group’s brands. The synergy between SMIT and Santext Rimar Group yarns, opening up even more potential for raw
into the fabric without the need of additional
produce special technical fabrics. Since April 2016, SMIT officially entered among
material saving.
allows customers to rely on an integrated technology provider for all production
Limiting resources with extended possibilities
processes, from loom to finished – natural and technical – textiles.
The elimination of the false selvedge yarns and
spools at both sides has the great effects of
yarn saving and recycling weft tails. There’s no
limitation regarding the functions for weft
selection: possibilities are open, using up to
eight colors in combination with all types of
weft yarn – and double weft insertion is also
allowed.

Regarding quality and scope, weavers achieve
the usual standards without any compromise. It
takes an easy and quick operation to change
symmetric weaving width on both sides. It’s
also worth noting that the selvedge saving with
2SAVE allows an increased maximum weaving
width of 50 mm more that the corresponding
2SAVE cuts false selvedges at both sides of the fabric
standard equipment. The weaving width range
”Make it a better world” is what the developers from Water saving with every weft is also 50 mm larger than with a standard
SMIT had in mind when inventing 2SAVE. It is the The solution is the control of weft thread tension machine.
world’s first and only weft tension control that saves outside the fabric edges. 2SAVE cuts false selvedges
selvedge at both left and right sides of the woven at both sides of the fabric – hence the ‘two sides’ Feeling good, feeling relaxed
fabric, realizing pick-by-pick sustainability through indicated in its name – saving fabric waste during 2SAVE doesn’t interfere with any of the
fabric waste reduction. production. Even through it’s an all-new solution, energy-saving features of SMIT weaving
2SAVE is characterized by easy settings on the machines – or with their excellent performance Vevey, Switzerland, 1819: François-Louis Cailler invents
SMIT is a globally-recognized forerunner in weaving machine control, suited to the usual know-how of the and speed. Efficient production is ongoing, the now-familiar tablet format for chocolate. His simple
technology – and a famous brand – for developing weaver. while saving waste. Savvy weavers well idea makes chocolate available and affordable worldwide.
outstanding innovations to benefit future generations. understand that competitiveness is not at risk Today, one billion Swiss-made chocolate bars are produced
Renowned for its high standards of productivity and In practice, 2SAVE has shown that a significant when aiming for more sustainable fabric each year.
versatility, SMIT has been meeting customer needs amount of weft yarn can be saved on the left-hand making. Protecting the environment goes hand
since 1938 – and now extends its focus on the global and as well on the right-hand side – a total of in hand with protecting profits – another reason
stage. between 50 mm and 80 mm of yarn saved for each for the name 2SAVE.

Invented in Switzerland.
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