Offering technological solutions with warp knitting and weaving preparation products to Turkish market, Karl Mayer is represented by Erko Sinai in this market.

The Germany based company has advanced technologies and a strong market network in warp knitting, technical textiles and warp preparation for weaving. With more than 2,300 employees worldwide, Karl Mayer is one of the most important suppliers of the global market with their innovative solutions in weaving and knitting. The company is located worldwide prominently in US, India, Italy, Hong Kong, Japan, China and Switzerland alongside their Germany headquarters either through their own subsidiaries or representatives.

Established in 1937 as a German family business, the company still maintains financial independence and economic sustainability as their corporate strategy. They have supplied their first warp knitting machine in 1948, and in 1953 they have produced their first raschel machine. In 1954, Karl Mayer had supplied the market with a thousand warp knitting machines. In the same year, the company opened its first overseas office in the US New Jersey, they developed their first multibar lace raschel machine in 1956, their first double-bar raschel machine in 1957, and their first jacquard raschel machine in 1967.

Karl Mayer History

In 2001, Karl Mayer launched their first warp preparation unit for weaving. The company’s first subsidiary in China was opened in 1995. In 1998, Malimo from Germany and Rotal from Italy were acquired. In the early 2000s, the firm strengthened its position in the rapidly growing Chinese market and further expanded its investments there. They opened the Warp Knitting Research Center in order to train customers in China about their innovations in 2001.

In 2003, the new generation lace machines Textronic Lace TL 66/1/36 and Fascination Lace FL 20/16 were introduced to the market for the first time. Karl Mayer introduced the warp sample machine Gir-O-Matic to the market in 2003; and in 2005 they have introduced KAMCOS (Karl Mayer Command System) digital and control systems to textile technologies. In 2008, the company opened its new factory in China; and in the same year bought the warp knitting department of Benninger. Karl Mayer bought LIBA Maschinenfabrik in 2014; and presented their new concept machines for the first time at ITMA Milano in 2015.

Based on a successful and sustainable business concept; the company continues to develop efficient, reliable and energy efficient technologies for their customers. Karl Mayer rapidly brings digitalization opportunities to the industry; and increases their power in the market with warp knitting machines, technical textiles solutions; and warp preparation machines and digital services for applications such as; automotive textiles, apparel textiles, home textiles, sports textiles and technical textiles.

TM WEFT Shaping the Standard Sector

The new TM WEFT for the standard segment is complementing the WEFTTRONIC® II HKS for the premium segment.

The company is transferring its successful two product line strategy to its Technical Textiles Business Unit and is supplementing its premium weft-insertion machine with a standard model. In addition to the WEFTTRONIC® II HKS, there will also be a TM WEFT in future. This new warp knitting machine with weft-insertion facility bears all the hallmarks of the high-end version in terms of its quality and reliability, but its optimised cost:benefit ratio targets a different market… read more.

Karl Mayer and Dong-Jin Textile Have A New Milestone

125,000^th machine crowns a 50-year partnership with Dong-Jin Textile from the sports shoe industry.

Dong-Jin Textile is one of the most well-known players in the sports shoe fabric sector and works for big brand names worldwide. This company has its headquarters in Busan/Korea, and just like sports men and women, speed and agility are what have made it successful; and this manufacturer also demands the same high performance of its production machines. In the spring of 2018, Dong-Jin Textile expanded its production capacity with the acquisition of one of the company’s newest machines. This new jacquard raschel machine has been specifically modified and offers maximum patterning flexibility. It operates at a unique speed of 1.200 min^-1 and is also special for another reason; it is the 125,000^th machine to be delivered and is a measure of the company’s high level of success… read more.

Trend in Knitting; Digitalisation and Sustainability

Digitalisation and sustainability – the top themes of KARL MAYER’s presentation at ITMA ASIA + CITME, 15.–19.10.2018; in the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai.

The company will be presenting its latest innovations at ITMA ASIA + CITME; which will be held from 15 to 19 October 2018. This global player is using its latest developments to tackle the changes taking place in the world today… read more.

Tricot Machines

Karl Mayer tricot machines are available in a number of different versions. Depending on the intended end-use and fabric construction, you can choose between machines equipped with two, three or four guide bars. Specialist machines are also available for producing stretch and non-stretch fabrics and they also offer flexible, allround machines… product page.

Tricot Machines with 2 Guide Bars

Extremely productive textile machines for producing smooth, stretch and non-stretch fabrics… product page.

HKS 2-SE

High-speed machine for producing stretch fabrics.

HKS 2-M

High-speed machines for producing non-stretch fabrics.

HKS 2-S

Flexible, high-speed tricot machine for producing stretch and non-stretch fabrics.

TM 2

Basic tricot machine for producing non-stretch fabrics.

Tricot Machines with 4 Guide Bars

Extremely flexible, allround tricot machines for producing a wide range of patterns to suit quite specific requirements, such as the production of terry and pile fabrics… product page.

HKS 4-M (EL)

Flexible, high-speed machine for producing stretch and non-stretch fabrics.

HKS 4-M-P (EL)

High-speed production machine with pile guide bar.

TM 4 and TM 4-EL

Basic tricot machines for producing non-stretch fabrics.

TM 4 T and TM 4 T-EL

Special machines for producing terry fabrics from multifilament yarns.

TM 4 TS-EL

Special machine for producing terry fabrics from staple-fibre yarns.

TMJ 4/1-T

Trikot machine for producing terry fabrics from filament yarns with jacquard patterning.

Raschel Machines

Raschel machines for producing stretch and non-stretch sportswear, lingerie and tulle, as well as fine and coarse nets… product page.

Elastomeric

Raschel machines for producing high-stretch textiles… product page.

RSE 4

Raschel machine for producing high-stretch fabrics.

RSE 4-1

Raschel machine for producing high-stretch fabrics.

RSE 6 EL

Raschel machine for producing patterned, high-stretch fabrics.

Rascheltronic

High-speed jacquard raschel machines for producing jacquard-patterned, stretch and non-stretch fabrics… product page.

RSJ 4/1

Raschel machine with jacquard patterning for producing high-stretch fabrics.

RSJ 5/1

Raschel machine with jacquard patterning for producing high-stretch fabrics with simple functional zones.

RSJ 5/1 EL

Raschel machine with jacquard patterning for producing high-stretch fabrics with complex functional zones.

Spacer Textiles

Textile machines for producing spacer textiles having thicknesses of up to 15 mm… product page.

RD 2 N

Double-bar raschel machine for producing lingerie fabrics.

RD 4 N

Double-bar raschel machine for producing fine spacer textiles.

RD 6/1-12 EN

Flexible double-bar raschel machine for producing spacer textiles and plush.

RD 7/2-12 EN

Flexible double-bar raschel machine for producing spacer textiles.

RD 6/1,5-9

Double-bar raschel machine for producing fine, high-end spacer textiles.

RD 6/3-15 and RD 7/3-15 (EL)

Double-bar raschel machine for producing coarse spacer textiles.

Spacer Textiles with Jacquard Patterns

For producing jacquard-patterned 3D textiles… product page.

RDJ 5/1

Basic double-bar raschel machine with piezo jacquard technology.

RDPJ 7/1 (EL)

Double-bar raschel machine with piezo jacquard technology.

HighDistance

Specially developed machines for producing technical textiles with wide spacer gaps… product page.

HD 6/20-35

Special double-bar raschel machine for producing technical spacer textiles.

HD 6/20-65 EL

Special double-bar raschel machine for producing technical spacer textiles.

Blankets and Plush

Special machines for producing high-end plush fabrics and blankets… product page.

RD 6 DPLM/12-30 (EL)

RD 6/1-12 EN

Flexible double-bar raschel machine for producing spacer textiles and plush.

Nets and sacks

Modern machine technology for producing nets and packaging sacks… product page.

RDS 11 EL

Double-bar raschel machine designed for producing packing sacks and tubes as well as simple shade nets.

Textronic Lace

Multibar jacquard raschel machines with fall plate for producing lace having 3D characteristics with variable mesh constructions… product page.

MT 51/1/32

Multibar jacquard raschel machine for producing standard motifs with variable grounds.

TL 71/1/36

Multibar jacquard raschel machine for producing intricate 3D designs with variable grounds.

TL 83/1/24

Multibar jacquard raschel machine for producing intricate 3D designs with variable grounds to meet demanding pattern requirements.

LACE.EXPRESS

LACE.EXPRESS – stands for machines with specialised specification to reach operation excellence while fulfilling the well-known KARL MAYER quality… product page.

OJ 59/1 B

A specialist for the outerwear market, with an attractive cost-benefit ratio.

OJ 83/1 B

Operational excellence for the outerwear as well as band lace market, with an attractive cost-benefit ratio.

Jacquard Curtain

Jacquard raschel machine with fall plate for producing net curtains and outwear with jacquard patterns… product page.

RJPC 4 F-NN

Jacquard raschel machine for producing detailed, 3D jacquard patterns.

Weft Insertion Machines

Karl Mayer can supply you with a broad spectrum of warp knitting machines with parallel weft insertion. Their wide range of machines can cater for a large number of different applications… product page.

Composite Machines

Textile machines for producing biaxial and multiaxial textiles or fibre tapes for fibre-reinforced composites… product page.

Composite Machines for Multiaxial Textiles

Karl Mayer machines represent maximum production and quality requirements. They have been especially developed for processing glass, carbon, aramid and other technical yarns… product page.

BIAXTRONIC CO

High-speed warp knitting machine with course-oriented weft-insertion for biaxial textiles and composite structures.

COP BIAX 2

High-speed warp knitting machine with non course-oriented weft-insertion for biaxial textiles and composite.

COP MAX 4

High-performance warp-knitting machine for multiaxial textiles and composite structures.

MAXTRONIC

High-speed warp knitting machine for multiaxial textiles.

COP MAX 5

High-speed warp knitting machine for producing multiaxial textiles from carbon-fibre tapes or rovings.

Beaming Machines and Direct Warpers for Filament and Glass Fiber Yarns

Karl Mayer direct warpers and beaming machines meet highest demands on the manufacture of top-quality warp beams for weaving. Main features of these machines are the uniform yarn tensile forces and the high efficiency during the subsequent processing in weaving. The high user friendliness of the operator interface (Touch Screen) ensures easy handling. Karl Mayer direct warpers and beaming machines operate from the bobbin creel, thus, being perfectly matched systems… product page.

ZM-F – Direct Warper

Computer-controlled direct warper for filament yarns.

ZM-G – Direct Warper

Direct warper for the processing of fine glass fiber yarns.

BM – Beaming Machine

For the production of full warp beams directly from the creel for various applications.

Sectional Warpers

For manufacturing production warps for weaving with colour repeats for high-quality colour-woven fabrics or grey woven articles… product page.

Warp Sampling Machines

Karl Mayer‘s warp sampling machines are intended for the manufacture of stencils and of production warps either of short or medium length. The machines ensure an excellent quality of the woven fabrics meeting the textile manufacturers’ highest demands. Main features of our machines are their high productivity and a unique patterning flexibility… product page.

Sizing Machines for Spun Yarns

For the processing of spun yarns to high-quality warp beams… product page.

PROSIZE

A breakthrough innovation in sizing due to an innovative patented size application system.

ISOSIZE

Conventional sizing machine in a modular concept to meet every market requirement.

Sizing Machines for Filament and Glass Fiber Yarns

Single-end and full-end warp sizing units for textile and technical applications… product page.

FILSIZE

Sizing machine for filament and glass fiber yarns, available in single-end or full-end executions.

Assembling Machines

For combining warper beams to weaver’s beams… product page.

AMR-F

Assembling machine for filament yarns (F).

AMR-G

Assembling machine for glass fiber yarns (G).

Indigo Dyeing Units

Karl Mayer’s future- and customer-oriented dyeing and sizing machine is an efficient tool for the production of uniformly dyed and sized warps for weaving made at the highest econonomical level and produced during an environmentally conscious process. Due to developments in the last years Karl Mayer has been able to implement a consolidated basic technology to provide optimum solutions and resource savings for any application related to the process of indigo dyeing… product page.

PRODYE

The perfect solution combined with the best technology for indigo dye.

KM.ON’s digital portfolio of services will support customers in selected areas and is made up of eight solution categories. k.ey – a conventional industry PC together with an appropriate software – provides access to the solutions. The platform of hardware and software can be installed easily and links the machines securely to the protected cloud.

k.maintenance

The solutions in the k.maintenance category are designed to support customer’s own maintenance operations. As the first solution, Karl Mayer is showcasing the Check Parts app for testing the authenticity of the spare parts, with expanded functions. Above all, the scan-to-order feature is new and makes it even easier to order spare parts online. Automatic data transfer improves a day-to-day operations when ordering on site, as well as for warehousing… product page.

Karl Mayer’s competence and innovativeness set standards within the textile industry. Hence, it is important for them not only to produce high quality products, but also ensure, that the machines and parts arrive reliably and undamaged at their customer’s site. Therefore they focus on the safety of their customers and their employees – from transport and shipping, through unloading and commissioning to daily production. They want the people who work with their machines to be in a safe environment at all times… product page.