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Itema iSAVER
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and R9500 denim
²

A sustainable solution

for denim producers

Itema R9500²denim

The mechatronic device iSAVER that, unique in the New Tape-Hook System: Redesigned and optimized,
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sector, allows to denim weavers to save up tp 1,000 the tape-hook system provides the remarkable
Kg of cotton per loom per year thus avoiding to benefit of significantly extending components’
waste circa 20 million of liters of water. An innovation lifetime. The new Itema tapes developed by Lamiflex,
100% made-in-Italy, iSAVER is already present in the an Itema Group company specializing in composite
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biggest denim weaving mills in China, Vietnam, materials, feature an innovative configuration with a
Turkey, Egypt, Italy and South America. triple layer of carbon fiber.

Denim is one of the most popular fabrics in the world, SK UltraLight Rapiers: Specially designed to meet
with 3.5 billion garments produced every year. The specific indigo fabric needs. The rapiers’
denim manufacturing process, which absorbs about revolutionary design ensures their reduced
35% of world cotton production and moves a global dimensions and maximum lightness. Streamlined
market that reached 21.8 billion dollars in 2020, has a and lightweight, the SK UltraLight Rapiers provide a
strong environmental impact. “The entire textile high-precision grip and guarantee superior textile
supply chain is constantly looking for ideas and performances.
solutions, to improve the sustainability of production
processes, by innovating technologies and Enhanced Itema Shed Geometry: The worldwide
processing systems to reduce waste, water and recognized as best-in-class Itema Shed Geometry
electricity consumption “, stated Ugo Ghilardi, CEO takes here a further step towards perfect fabric
Itema Group. “With iSAVER we have brought an quality. In fact, the smallest shed opening in the
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excellent solution to the market, which makes the market ensures unsurpassed denim quality,
difference because it allows denim weavers and hand-feel and appearance.
fashion brands to offer a finished product with a
much lower ecological footprint.” Optimized Ergonomy: The R9500²denim features a
lowered front frame to facilitate machine accessibility
R9500²denim for the weaver when carrying out daily textile
The new era of denim weaving starts now with the operations.
Itema R9500²denim. The Itema R9500²denim
features breakthrough devices and enhanced skills Itema Textile Help: The NCP—New Common
that put Itema—once again—one step ahead in the Electronic Platform features a new important tool for
field of denim, guaranteeing an unrivalled following the weaver: the Itema Textile Help customized for
competitive advantage in the market to denim mills denim fabrics.
running the Itema machine: New Ergonomic Rapier Opener: Allowing the weaver
iSAVER™ by ItemaLab: Breakthrough mechatronic to carry out the necessary set-up operations in just a
innovation to eliminate the waste selvedge on the left few, quick moves and without the need of additional
side of the fabric. tools.

Energy Saving: The optimization of the machine main ISD-Independent Selvedge Device: The new design
mechanical components and lubrication system ensures reduced maintenance due to minimized dust
allows a considerable energy consumption reduction. accumulation.

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