Itema, one of the leading providers of advanced weaving solutions including weaving machines, spare parts and integrated services, will meet with Turkish textile manufacturers at ITM 2022, to be held at Istanbul TÜYAP Fair Convention and Congress Centre on June 14-18. The company has prepared a range of products specifically designed to meet and exceed the needs and desires of its visitors, including an absolute new market launch and interesting new applications of key innovations to introduce at booth 218A in Hall 2. Itema recently announced that it has established a new company in Türkiye, emphasizing once again that this country is among its most important markets.
Itema raises the bar in terry weaving
Itema will exhibit the second generation of its technology, which is among the most reliable solutions in the market to increase terry fabric production, at ITM 2022. The rapier terry machine preferred by Turkish and worldwide terry weavers, with an impressive number of machines installed in more than 35 countries, is now back in a new version that further increases textile mastery, eco-efficiency and performances.
The unique Itema Pile Formation Unit has been completely redesigned to ensure increased productivity, maximum ease of use and excellent terry quality. Key improvements such as the main motor with oil cooling and the optimization of the machine lubrication system ensure reduced energy consumption and improved heat management, achieving peerless eco-efficiency standards. Moreover, the optimized Pile Formation Unit features a reduced number of cylinders compared to the previous machine version thus leading to increased operational weaving space and user-friendliness and reduced style change time.
The 3800mm weaving width R9500-2terry on show at ITM 2022 is a courtesy of the Itema Customer Ceylan Havlu based in Denizli and will weave fashion hand towels throughout the exhibition.
Itema Rapier R9500-2 opens doors to new applications
Itema R9500-2, one of the most versatile rapier machines in the market, will be presented to visitors at ITM 2022 loaded with the iSAVER® for apparel applications innovation. iSAVER® offers an effective solution in denim weaving providing tangible benefits in terms of sustainability and money-saving thanks to the left side waste selvedge elimination. The device, developed to successfully weave a wider range of yarns, is now available also for the benefit of apparel weavers and it can successfully process cotton, Lycra, Tencel and Poliester yarns.
Another innovative feature on display on the R9500-2 is iCARE™. This future-oriented system is based on an advanced sensors mechanism able to monitor real-time the state of health of the Itema tapes and sprocket wheels, suggesting possible adjustments or interventions through the machine’s latest generation console. iCARE™ brings significant benefits to weavers, including the possibility to run the machine at the highest speeds without compromising component reliability, thanks to its breakthrough preventive maintenance function.
Courtesy of the Itema customer Erka, based in Bursa, the R9500-2 on show in weaving width 2200mm will weave a stretch apparel style.
Itema Airjet A9500-2, maximum reliability at top speeds
Another solution to be exhibited at ITM 2022 will be the second generation A9500-2 of Itema airjet weaving machines. The machine, designed for high productivity, ensures reduced levels of energy and air consumption as well as top machine reliability. The A9500-2 features the Itema heald frames SKYFRAME®, combining the highest machine speeds with maximum reliability, and in addition, the machine’s textile mastery will be demonstrated by the weaving of double pick insertion.
The A9500-2 in weaving width 2200mm, courtesy of the Itema customer Erka, will run a typical Turkish apparel style.
Wide version of Itema Rapier R9500-2, a versatile solution for curtain fabrics
Another Itema solution on display at ITM will be the wide version of one of the most successful rapier machines in recent history, the Itema R9500-2. Itema, a reliable partner in the supply of furnishing and upholstery fabric weaving machines, will showcase the outstanding versatility of the R9500-2 by weaving sophisticated curtain fabrics at the exhibition. The R9500-2 in weaving width 3600mm and fully loaded with best-in-class Itema devices comes directly from Berteks Tekstil, a leading producer of high-quality curtain fabrics, to be exhibited.
Itema will also introduce its full range of services as well as weaving machines at ITM 2022. The company guarantees comprehensive and attentive support throughout the entire lifetime of Itema weaving machines, including upgrade and conversion kits, and replacement of damaged or broken parts with original spare parts with these services.