Equipment

Read the news and learn about the latest technologies in the equipment for the men's suit industry - sewing machines, ironing machines, fusing presses.

Innovations and sustainable solutions towards the future at Techtextil and Texprocess 2024

Innovations and sustainable solutions towards the future at Techtextil and Texprocess 2024

Techtextil and Texprocess will be held from 23 to 26 April, 2024. Exhibitors from over 40 countries have already registered to take part and Be Global Fashion network Editor-in-chief Silvia Kabaivanova will be at the event and cover it.

Lectra launches a new generation of intelligent, connected cutting equipment for the fashion industry

Lectra launches a new generation of intelligent, connected cutting equipment for the fashion industry

Lectra supports the transformation of fashion, automotive and furniture companies by providing them with technological solutions that accelerate their transition to a more efficient and more sustainable Industry...

Lectra extends its software offer to material traceability and reinforces its position in Industry 4.0

Lectra extends its software offer to material traceability and reinforces its position in Industry 4.0

Lectra announced the signature of an agreement to acquire 51% of the capital and voting rights of the Dutch company TextileGenesis, which creates radical transparency from fiber - to - retail, and ensures authenticity & provenance of sustainable textiles against generics.The pioneering system engages all 5 - 6 tiers of the supplier ecosystem to create unprecedented traceability based on five key principles.

THE Laser is the new innovative, revolutionary laser line by Tonello

THE Laser is the new innovative, revolutionary laser line by Tonello

The big turning point that the denim world has been waiting for has finally arrived: after a long period of research, refinement, and fine tuning, Tonello is launching THE Laser on the market, the range that is destined to represent the new benchmark for the entire sector.

A revolutionary and sustainable digital textile dying machine NEXTIL

A revolutionary and sustainable digital textile dying machine NEXTIL

The commitment to sustainability is a reality for the textile world. The conversion of the production lines and the constant demand for green solutions, as well as the investment in the development of technologies that allow the implementation of sustainable methods and simultaneously follow the needs of the industrial world, is an integral part of the daily lives of many companies. This commitment is where NEXTIL and MTEX NS intersect. Positioned at the forefront of the digital printing industry, MTEX NS were chosen to develop NEXTIL digital textile dying machine because of its continuous innovation of key solutions in-house.

Impressive and full of technologies - textile production machines

Impressive and full of technologies - textile production machines

Modern textile production goes back to the years of the First industrial revolution. In just a few decades, in the late 18th and first half of the 19th century, the manufacturing system has been replaced by industrial processes. There are huge machines, which are processing quantities of raw material which were not possible by then. Only decades later the conveyor lines and mass production were implemented. But what is the situation today?

Datacolor® partners with Color Solutions International to improve textile color identification with ColorReaderPRO

Datacolor® partners with Color Solutions International to improve textile color identification with ColorReaderPRO

Datacolor®, a global leader in color management technology, announced today a new partnership with the leading provider of color standards and color communication tools for the textile industry, Color Solutions International (CSI). Using Datacolor’s portable color measurement device, ColorReaderPRO, fashion and apparel brands can now precisely select and identify color from multiple color libraries. The implementation of CSI’s branded version, which includes the ColorWallTM and the ability to add a brand’s own colors on the ColorReaderPRO offer tremendous time and cost savings to the textile industry by eliminating the need to manually search and match textile color samples with swatches or color codes.

Giovanni Lanfranchi S.p.A. with eco-oriented production cycle

Giovanni Lanfranchi S.p.A. with eco-oriented production cycle

Thanks to its modern production system, continuous quality tests and constant research for new technological solutions for a small but essential accessory such as zipper, Giovanni Lanfranchi S.p.A. is a reality on the market since 1887, constantly growing and ready to face the future successfully. A sound-great firm organized in four manufacturing plants, equipped to fulfill the complete production cycle, to join in synergy creativity and quality, precision and punctuality.

Announcing the World's First Robotically-Sewn Garment

Announcing the World's First Robotically-Sewn Garment

Sewbo’s technology will allow manufacturers to create higher-quality clothing at lower costs. It will shorten supply chains and lessen the long lead times that hamper the fashion and apparel industries, helping to reduce the complexity of today’s intricate global supply network.

Arville - bespoke solutions for your technical textile needs

Arville - bespoke solutions for your technical textile needs

With over 60 years of manufacturing experience, Arville built a business with a solid foundation that meets the needs of their customers. They remain customer-focused, and will continue to invest in order to offer the best level of service and technical expertise possible for their customers.

FibreScan - Experts in Narrow Fabrics Inspection

FibreScan - Experts in Narrow Fabrics Inspection

Charles Schofield - Founder, Chief Designer Fibrescan has been designing and manufacturing automated inspection equipment for the narrow fabric industry. Getting automated textile inspection right is difficult let no one tell you otherwise, getting it right and on budget is even tougher. That's why at Fibrescan they do inspection machines and only inspection machines, this is not an add-on product to our portfolio this is our core activity.

Sam Weller & Sons Ltd. - Worldwide leaders in decatising wrapper manufacturing

Sam Weller & Sons Ltd. - Worldwide leaders in decatising wrapper manufacturing

Sam Weller & Sons Ltd. is one of the leading decatising wrapper manufacturers in the world. The company was founded in 1911, and for more than three quarters of a century it has worked with the cloth finishing industry, providing an unrivalled knowledge in the manufacture and application of decatising wrappers.

Cygnet Texkimp - custom designed solution for the fashion industry

Cygnet Texkimp - custom designed solution for the fashion industry

Cygnet Texkimp provides specialist knowledge and bespoke machinery for the global technical fibre and fabric, paper, plastic, foil and film processing markets. They focus on the design and manufacture of leading-edge creel technologies and accessories for the unwinding, tensioning and guiding of all types of yarns, tapes and fibres, from package to process.

Panasonic Introduces the Deodorizing Hanger

Panasonic Introduces the Deodorizing Hanger

Panasonic Corporation will begin selling the deodorizing hanger, MS-DH100, equipped with "nanoeTM X," which generates 10 times (*3) more hydroxyl (OH) radicals than the "nanoe" and thereby inhibits odor and pollen, on September 1, 2017 (in Japan only).

Zünd shows how cutting systems can be integrated seamlessly in digital production workflows

Zünd shows how cutting systems can be integrated seamlessly in digital production workflows

At Texprocess 2017, Zünd demonstrated how manufacturers involved in textile processing can integrate a high-performance Zünd digital cutter and create a seamless end-to-end digital production workflow. In clothing and in home textiles, consumer demand for more customization and personalization is growing steadily. This trend is shining a spotlight on the need for efficient, cost-effective short-run or even one-off production, which is causing a major shift in the textile industry. Manufacturers are looking to convert more and more of their production to all-digital processes.

Smart assembly using ultrasonic for the first time at Munich Fabric Start

Smart assembly using ultrasonic for the first time at Munich Fabric Start

Assembly by ultrasonic is a modern future-oriented and economical alternative to sewing. PFAFF Industrial has been dealing with this technology for more than 25 years.

Smart Assembly using ultrasonic technology

Smart Assembly using ultrasonic technology

Intelligent textiles of any kind have to be assembled during the final production step. This means that the individual components have to be combined into a final product (e. g. a piece of clothing) using a joining technology. Here traditionally a sewing machine is used. Usually intelligent textiles (in leisure, sports outdoor, protective clothing) are also technical textiles; in this case assembly by ultrasonic is a modern future-oriented and economical alternative to sewing. PFAFF Industrial has been dealing with this technology for more than 25 years.

Jacket Back Finish Pressing Machine

Jacket Back Finish Pressing Machine

Especially developed for the garment industry, our patented heating system saves energy costs up to 30 % and shortens the heating up times of the ironing bucks.

The Expert Choice From Nature: Monocel

The Expert Choice From Nature: Monocel

This new presentation of Monocel® yarns will demonstrate innovation and synergies to likeminded partners about its true potential, and how it can represent the next generation of smart cellulosic yarns. Here you can see and evaluate our Monocel® yarns for yourself in a range of jersey and woven fabric innovations.

Ascolite® - The World Leader in Heat-Sealed Button Security

Ascolite® - The World Leader in Heat-Sealed Button Security

The unique Ascolite® button shank wrapping system is based on the combination of a button shank wrapping machine and the elastomeric heat sealable Ascolite® elastic Thread. The button attachment is secured by wrapping the filament under tension around the shank of the button.

How to iron a suit jacket perfectly

How to iron a suit jacket perfectly

Primula ironing table's working surface is 120x42cm with the sleeve ironing buck. The height may varies from 72 to 92cm. Heating power of the working surface is 1.000W and of the buck - 100W.

VEIT Presents Innovations at TEXCARE 2016

VEIT Presents Innovations at TEXCARE 2016

The market leader for ironing technology is displaying its products to trade professionals at the TEXCARE trade fair in Frankfurt am Main, which takes place every four years. From 11 to 15 June 2016, there will be a lot to explore on the 250-square metre-area in Hall 9, booths C30 and D40.

DECO 2000 - an electronically controlled decorative hand stitching machine

DECO 2000 - an electronically controlled decorative hand stitching machine

Deco 2000 duplicates the needlework of a skilled hand sewer by sewing true pick stitch, saddle stitch and long/short variations. Customized decorative stitching is easily programmable from the touch screen including the backtacking and condensed stitching at the beginning and end of the sewing cycle.

The sewing machines of the future

The sewing machines of the future

The development of the design (in all fields) during the centuries is an interesting process. The concept for the look of the sewing machine has also changed during that time and now we'll take a look at our top 5 favorite innovative designs, presented during the last years, because they determine the future trends in sewing machines' design...

Première Vision Accessories: 10 new products for Autumn-Winter 2016/2017

Première Vision Accessories: 10 new products for Autumn-Winter 2016/2017

The international accessories and components show for fashion and design Première Vision Accessories presents latest updates for the Autumn-Winter 2016/2017 season...

Ermenegildo Zegna with made-to-measure interiors for Maserati

Ermenegildo Zegna with made-to-measure interiors for Maserati

As the marque enjoys new heights of modern day success, Maserati continues to innovate and further establish itself as a global luxury automotive player with an expanded product line on the horizon. In fact, the 2015 Ghibli was just named Most Popular on Edmunds.com awards. This growth is further underscored by the strengthening of its all-Italian partnership with one of world's leading fashion designers and authority of 'Made in Italy' excellence, Ermenegildo Zegna, the maison of Trivero, Italy.

Innovative machines and customised solutions for textile processing from VEIT Group at Texprocess 2015

Innovative machines and customised solutions for textile processing from VEIT Group at Texprocess 2015

From 4 to 7 May 2015 at the international trade fair Texprocess in Frankfurt/Main, VEIT Group will display its products in Hall 6, Booth B10, to show the latest technologies in the area of ironing, finishing, pressing and fusing with its brands VEIT, Brisay and Kannegiesser.

Latest fabric innovations in Merino wool at Outdoor Retailer trade show

Latest fabric innovations in Merino wool at Outdoor Retailer trade show

Woolmark continues to cement wool’s rightful place in the sports and outdoor sector. The company presented the latest fabric innovations in Merino wool at this year’s Outdoor Retailer trade show, January 21 to 24, 2015.

With next-to-skin Merino wool apparel enjoying commercial success across the globe, The Woolmark Company has placed a greater focus on outerwear, with an innovative woven fabric the standout of the exhibit.

Grid Plates - The long-life alternative to traditional cover materials

Grid Plates - The long-life alternative to traditional cover materials

For those who want to use latest technology in ironing and cut costs, we are going to present the BRISAY ironing machines.
They are equipped with an elaborate cover system which has been optimized over decades. This cover system ensures optimal ironing results.

The Wool Lab Autumn Winter 2015/2016 at Milano Unica

The Wool Lab Autumn Winter 2015/2016 at Milano Unica

The Wool Lab is a collection of inspirational books as well as an accredited sourcing guide, which aims to inspire and inform fashion professionals about the new trends and infinite potential of wool, and to provide a concrete sourcing guide for the best fibres and yarns.

The new formula for success in the fashion industry

The new formula for success in the fashion industry

On the 17th of June, the manufacturer of menswear "Richmart" gave a press conference for their successful performance at the World Conference in Washington, organized by the consulting firm "Goldratt" from 8th to 11th June. The press conference was devoted to the prospects of the Bulgarian fashion industry's leading trends in men's fashion business and a short fashion show of men's suits.

Fusing Machine FX DIAMOND takes fusing to the next level

Fusing Machine FX DIAMOND takes fusing to the next level

The VEIT Group is worldwide a leading manufacturer of ironing equipment, fusing machines, underpressing and final pressing machines as well as refinishing equipment for garments.

This year the group launched VEIT DIAMOND Fusing Machine Series. This new generation of fusing machines achieves an as yet unmatched fusing quality.

Ironing Machine from VEIT Group received  the Texprocess Innovation Award 2013

Ironing Machine from VEIT Group received the Texprocess Innovation Award 2013

The jury evaluated 30 entries from 18 companies. Seven of the products were selected for the Texprocess Innovation Award, which is given for outstand engineering achievements and product developments of Texprocess exhibitors.

Example of eco-sustainable business model

Example of eco-sustainable business model

Six hundred fewer tons of plastic in the environment in 2011: this is the green result that Benetton Group will achieve by introducing innovative, lightweight liquid wood clothes hangers – 100% biodegradable and recyclable – in place of the plastic hangers usually used to display garments. The eco-hangers, developed in partnership with the Fraunhofer-Institut für Chemische Technologie in Pfinztal-Berghausen (Germany), will gradually replace their plastic predecessors throughout the worldwide network of Benetton stores.

"RICHMART INNOVATION" made way for young talents

Fashion, music and dance merged into an exciting spectacle - The contest for young designers "Richmart Innovation" during the International Fashion Forum – Ruse 2010 was held on April 23 at the City Theatre on the beautiful Danube city of Ruse.

The winner, Nikolai Bozhilov from the National Academy of Art with the project "Recycling Fashion" received the grand prize of Academy of Fashion "Golden Needle 2010" - a unique sculpture by the famous jeweler Angelo Krassin.

What is the future of the fashion industry in Bulgaria?

What is the future of the fashion industry in Bulgaria?

On April 23 at the city theatre in Rousse with presentations of innovative solutions, charting the future of the clothing industry, starts the two-day congress Richmart Innovation. European producers of machines and equipment will be presented a number of products - Brisay (DE), Eton (SE), Kaenengiser (DE), Veit (DE), Pfaff (DE), Strobel (DE), AVM (DE), Ina Trading (BG), Lectra (DE). Italian companies will present fabrics - Vitae Barberis, Reda and Fintes. Several consulting companies and universities with profile fashion design, will also make presentations.