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From December 16 to 19, 2025, the global textile industry will gather at ShanghaiTex at the Shanghai New International Expo Center (SNIEC), where Groz-Beckert will present its latest highlights and innovations across its five product areas – Knitting, Weaving, Nonwovens, Sewing, and Spinning – at Hall N3, Booth A05.

Innovations across five product divisions
Knitting
In the Circular Knitting segment, the spotlight will be on the LCmax™, the next generation of energy-saving needles. Featuring a pioneering wave-shaped shank geometry, LCmax™ ensures optimal energy efficiency, reduced friction, and ease of handling – delivering maximum performance with minimal energy consumption.

Additionally, the cooperation with machine builder BORGFLY will be presented. Together, a new LCmax™ needle with an customized hook geometry has been developed. The first prototype of this specialized needle was delivered after just four weeks.
In collaboration with PAILUNG, Groz-Beckert introduces two new knitting systems: a transfer needle and a compound needle.
• The transfer needle Vo-Spec. 94.41-30 G 0010 sets a new industry benchmark with a needle thickness of just 0.30 mm and a 0.15 mm thin transfer clip, making it the finest of its kind. This precision enables exceptionally reliable loop transfer and opens new creative possibilities for ultra-fine fabrics.
• The new compound needle offers enhanced productivity, process reliability, and durability – even at high production speeds or when processing demanding yarns.

For applications using staple fiber yarns, the SAN™ SF staple fiber needle and SNK SF sinker combination reduces contamination and extends cleaning intervals, boosting overall efficiency.

In Flat Knitting, the cooperation with machine builder CIXING will be highlighted, where the durable VOSA-SPEC. 89.60-45 G02 needle has been developed. In addition, two specialized needles take the stage:
• The SAN™ TT, designed for particularly tight loops, ideal for technical and medical textiles.
• The SAN™ FY, engineered for processing uneven effect yarns, ensuring flawless fabric appearance even with complex designs.

The Legwear Segment will showcase dur™ needles, known for their extreme durability and precision in fine hosiery production. Complementing these are new system parts, including toe-closing components that guarantee uniform loop transfer and perfect fabric finish.

In Warp Knitting, Groz-Beckert presents its expanding module range and an innovative guide needle for Piezo-Jacquard machines, setting new standards in precision, stability, and efficiency for loop formation.

Weaving
Groz-Beckert’s Weaving division will demonstrate how precision and reliability in preparation and accessories can elevate fabric production quality and efficiency.

The portfolio includes heald frames, healds, warp stop motions, drop wires, and reeds, all compatible with major weaving machines and tailored to the diverse requirements of fashion, home, and technical textiles. Special focus will be on Groz-Beckert reeds, valued for their technical precision and versatility. Whether in high-speed production or complex technical fabric manufacturing, these reeds ensure perfect thread guidance and flawless results.

Nonwovens
In Nonwovens, Groz-Beckert showcases advanced solutions for both traditional needling and carding applications.

Focusing on the card clothing sector, the product area presents its innovations from the Groz-Beckert InLine family:, The SiroLock™ plus worker and doffer wires. Their special geometry enhances machine availability and ensures consistently high carding quality across nonwoven production processes.

Sewing
The Sewing division highlights their special application needles, tailored to meet the demands of advanced sewing applications:
• SAN™ 5.2 – for technical textiles such as airbags, offering greater stability and secure loop pick-up.
• SAN™ 6 – ideal for woven fabrics like denim, with enhanced durability through GEBEDUR™ coating.
• SAN™ 10 and SAN™ 10 XS – designed for fine knits and delicate materials requiring precise stitching.
• Litespeed™ – the latest innovation, developed for high-speed or dense material sewing where needle heat buildup is critical. Its geometry reduces friction and heat, ensuring smoother processes.
• MR needle – suitable for multidirectional sewing operations offering consistent performance across changing stitch directions.
• DBxK5 SAN™ 1 – designed for embroidery on hard and sturdy materials ensuring reliable performance and clean embroidery results.

Spinning
For the Spinning industry, Groz-Beckert introduces a maintenance-free cylinder wire designed for longer service life and reduced maintenance costs. Further innovations include enhanced revolving tops optimized for fine yarn processing and stationary flats featuring a robust new aluminium profile – ensuring precision, durability, and reliability in every stage of the spinning process.

The Aurora cutting machine is the proper model for those looking for a solution with outstanding performance, a reasonable price, and the capability of growing with the company.

Thanks to the excellent electronics and mechanics typical of all FKgroup cutting machines, Aurora can cut from 8 cm of a compressed mattress up to a single ply, thanks to its adjustable suction system. For this reason, it is particularly suitable for meeting the needs of companies operating in sectors such as clothes, which demands working on large amounts of garments while preserving low energy consumption and maintenance, or fashion, where accuracy and quality are crucial.

The Aurora cutting machine is eco-friendly, thanks to its 4 kW double turbine system. These low consumptions allow substantial energy savings, a decrease in noise, and highly performing extraction. Thanks to this technology, the average consumption is 4.9 kW, one of the lowest on the market.

Aurora is available with two distinct suction units:
• with double 4 kW turbine;
• with double 5.5 kW turbine.

This possibility makes Aurora the ideal option for developing companies because it can pursue their growth.

Moreover, thanks to the Just Cut control software, Aurora allows companies to set and adjust the cutting parameters quickly, intuitively, and safely, directly from the computer.

Also, thanks to the hardware installed on the FKgroup Aurora cutting machine, remote support via Web Cam and Wi-Fi connection from a computer are always available. This hardware, together with the telephone technical assistance service, allows the operator to have access to the technical support of FKgroup 24/7.

Electronics are one of the most delicate points in any cutting machine. For this reason, FKgroup has chosen to utilize components produced by the best brands on the market. For this reason, Aurora incorporates FANUC electronics, a company recognized worldwide for its quality in the industrial automation sector.

OPTIONAL
Depending on the needs, Aurora can be customized with various options to meet specific business needs.

These are:
• Single drilling device;
• Air blade cooling (-3°);
• Blade lubrication with silicone substance;
• Motorized transfer between spreading tables;
• QRV rapid feed for high productions.

Mimaki Europe, a leading manufacturer of industrial inkjet printers and cutting plotters, announces the TS200-1600, its latest sublimation transfer inkjet printer, which will make its international debut at The Sign Show / The Print Show in Birmingham, UK (23–25 September 2025). Building on the success of the TS100, the new TS200-1600 delivers fast production speeds, high-quality and versatile applications at an affordable price point, making it an ideal solution for small shops, start-ups, and businesses looking to expand into customised goods and short-run textile production.

Powered by the same core technology behind Mimaki’s 330 Series, the TS200-1600 ensures smoother gradients, vivid colours, and outstanding accuracy without compromising on speed. Its extended eight-colour ink set includes the addition of orange and violet inks for richer tones and improved colour gamut, as well as newly developed fluorescent pink and yellow inks for vibrant, eye-catching applications, such as sportswear, custom promotional items, home décor and soft signage.

The printer runs on Mimaki’s OEKO-TEX® ECO-PASSPORT certified Sb411 inks, ensuring high-density prints that are both durable and environmentally responsible. The certification allows print providers to meet sustainability requirements demanded by global textile brands and eco-conscious consumers.

To maximise uptime and reduce waste, the TS200-1600 incorporates 2L degassed ink packs that prevent air bubbles and ensure consistent print quality. The improved ink supply system also allows operators to easily shake the inks without removing them from the printer, simplifying maintenance while maintaining reliable performance. Combined with Mimaki’s user-friendly RasterLink7 RIP software and PICT, Mimaki’s free cloud-based monitoring tool, users can streamline print management and production processes.

“The TS200-1600 represents the next step in our entry-level dye sublimation line,” comments Arjen Evertse, Director Sales at Mimaki Europe. “It brings professional-level quality and colour brilliance to customers entering the dye sublimation market, while offering a user-friendly, cost-efficient solution for short runs, proofing, and personalised applications. With its eco-friendly inks and Mimaki’s core technologies, it also supports a more sustainable production process.”

With its compact footprint, environmentally friendly and safe inks, and support for a wide range of polyester fabrics and coated substrates, the TS200-1600 is positioned as an accessible yet powerful solution for businesses aiming to capture new opportunities within rigid substrate applications for custom goods and gifts, as well as in the on-demand textile market.

The new printer will also be showcased at All2Print (Romania, 30 September-3 October), Viscom Italia (Italy, 1-3 October), Sign Istanbul (Türkiye, 2-5 October), and Grafima (Serbia, 8-11 October).

Orange O Tec Pvt. Ltd., India’s leading provider of digital textile printing solutions, recently launched its Colorix FabPro Series in Gartex Texprocess exhibition, New Delhi, setting new benchmarks for high performance, sustainable, and cost-efficient printing.

Setting new industry benchmarks with advanced technology and proven performance
India’s digital textile printing market is experiencing unprecedented growth, valued at $466.7 mn in 2024 and projected to reach $1.134 bn by 2030 with an impressive 16.4% CAGR. At the forefront of this transformation stands Orange O Tec Pvt. Ltd., whose Colorix FabPro Series is redefining manufacturing excellence in Surat, India’s textile capital that produces 30 mn meters of fabric daily and accounts for 90% of India’s synthetic fabric production.

Orange O Tec: A legacy of innovation and market leadership
Founded in 2011 with a vision to revolutionize textile printing through digital technology, Orange O Tec has established itself as India’s premier digital textile printing solutions provider. The company’s remarkable journey showcases consistent growth and market dominance:
€600+ successful installations across India, demonstrating widespread industry adoption
€15+ years of expertise in digital textile printing technology
€75+ dedicated team members with specialized service engineers ensuring comprehensive support
€Over 50% market share in high-speed industrial sublimation textile printing
€42.3% revenue growth recorded in 2023, indicating robust business expansion

The company’s strategic milestones include selling India’s first Single Pass Digital Textile Printer in 2015, becoming the first to sell 100 industrial textile printers in 2017, and launching in-house assembly operations in 2023.

FabPro Series: Engineering excellence meets production efficiency
FabPro 1i: Precision performance for mid-scale operations

The FabPro 1i represents the perfect balance of advanced technology and operational efficiency, featuring:

Technical Specifications:
€8 Ricoh Gen 6 print heads with dual-channel configuration for superior reliability
€Printing speeds up to 110 lm/hr (2-pass) and 80 lm/hr (3-pass) for high productivity
€ 600×600 dpi and 600×900 dpi resolution delivering exceptional print quality €1800mm maximum printing width accommodating diverse fabric requirements
€8-color configuration (C,M,Y,K,O,R,B,G) enabling vibrant, accurate color reproduction
€15L ink tank capacity minimizing downtime and ensuring continuous operation

Advanced Features:
€Water-resistant 5-stage squeeze system preventing lint and dust blockages
€Linear motor technology ensuring precise ink jetting at high speeds
€Wrinkle controller system with high-precision sensors maintaining fabric quality
€ Head crash protective system safeguarding expensive print heads from damage
€Integrated feeding system supporting up to 400mm diameter rollers

FabPro 2i: Enhanced capacity for large-scale production
Building upon the FabPro 1i’s foundation, the FabPro 2i doubles the production capacity:

Enhanced Performance Metrics:
€ 24 Ricoh print heads delivering 200 lm/hr (2-pass) and 150 lm/hr (3-pass)
€1850mm maximum printing width for wider fabric handling €Same superior resolution and color accuracy as the FabPro 1i
€Enhanced drying system with optimized temperature control

The Digital Advantage: Quantified benefits over traditional methods
Digital textile printing, exemplified by the FabPro Series, offers compelling advantages over conventional screen printing methods:

Environmental Impact
€ 60-70% reduction in water usage compared to traditional printing methods
€Minimal chemical waste due to precise ink deposition technology
€Zero screen washing requirements eliminating harmful effluent discharge Economic Efficiency
€75% reduction in labor requirements through automation
€ Setup time reduced from hours to minutes enabling rapid production starts
€On-demand printing capability minimizing inventory costs and waste

Production Flexibility
€Unlimited color capability without additional setup costs
€Instant design changes and colorway modifications
€Small batch production viability supporting customization trends
€Complex gradient and photographic print capability impossible with traditional methods

Market dynamics driving digital adoption
India’s Digital Printing Growth Trajectory
The Indian digital textile printing market is experiencing robust expansion driven by multiple factors:
€India’s textile dyeing and printing market valued at $701.10 million in 2024, projected to reach $1,737.36 million by 2033 with a 9.80% CAGR
€Surat’s strategic position as India’s textile hub, with expected ?600+ crore investment in digital printing machinery
€Government support through initiatives promoting sustainable manufacturing and digital transformation
Comprehensive Support Infrastructure
Orange O Tec’s commitment extends beyond equipment delivery:
€75+ dedicated service engineers ensuring nationwide coverage
€Ready spare inventory minimizing downtime
€Comprehensive training programs for operator skill development
€24/7 technical support maintaining production continuity

Industry recognition and customer success
The FabPro Series has gained significant industry recognition:
€Multiple installations at leading textile manufacturers across Gujarat, Maharashtra, U.P, Rajasthan, and Delhi

Future Outlook: Digital dominance in textile manufacturing
Industry projections indicate accelerated digital adoption:
€Global digital textile printing market expected to grow from $3.0 billion in 2025 to $5.6 billion by 2035
€Digital fabric printing machines market projected to reach $633 million by 2032 with 11.20% CAGR
€35-40% share of digitally printed fabrics anticipated in India within the next few years

Conclusion: Leading India’s digital textile revolution
The Colorix FabPro Series represents more than advanced printing technology – it embodies Orange O Tec’s commitment to transforming India’s textile manufacturing landscape. With proven performance metrics, comprehensive support infrastructure, and alignment with industry growth trends, the FabPro Series positions textile manufacturers at the forefront of digital innovation.

As India’s textile industry evolves toward sustainability, efficiency, and customization, the FabPro Series provides the technological foundation for competitive advantage in both domestic and international markets. Orange O Tec’s vision of democratizing digital textile printing continues to drive industry transformation, making advanced printing technology accessible to manufacturers of all scales while maintaining the highest standards of quality and performance.

The statistics speak volumes: with 600+ installations, and over 50% market share in high-speed industrial sublimation printing, Orange O Tec and the Colorix FabPro Series are not just participating in India’s digital textile revolution – they are leading it.

Tonello, global leader in garment finishing solutions, presents THE Laser 2.0: a breakthrough that sets a new benchmark for speed, quality, and retrofittability in denim and garment processing.

THE Laser 2.0 is not just faster, it’s revolutionarily faster. Its next-generation fully digital laser source combined with high-performance electronic boards, delivers exceptional marking speeds while preserving the highest standards of quality. With the new Turbo and Hyper modes, processing times can be cut by up to 40%, unlocking productivity without compromising results.

Yet speed alone is not enough. THE Laser 2.0 was designed for absolute accuracy, reproducing even the finest details with clarity and consistency. Thanks to its dynamic focusing system, it ensures uniform marking across the entire work area, guaranteeing flawless execution on every garment.

Flexibility is another key advantage. THE Laser 2.0 is fully retrofittable, making it easy to integrate into existing production lines. Installation is quick, and its compatibility with Tonello’s Climate technology secures optimal performance even in the most demanding environments.

At the heart of the system is CREA, Tonello’s proprietary software developed with laser designers and technicians worldwide. CREA translates creativity directly into production, offering intuitive tools, automated optimization, and a wide range of working modes to balance maximum quality with maximum speed.

With THE Laser 2.0, Tonello once again confirms its pioneering spirit, delivering the most advanced laser system in the industry: faster, sharper, and built for the future.

IECHO has officially launched its next-generation AK4 Series Digital Cutting System, a state of-the-art solution designed to deliver higher performance, flexibility, and cost efficiency for global industries.

The system marks a milestone collaboration between Germany’s Aristo engineering expertise and IECHO’s precision-driven technology, promising a cutting platform that combines durability with advanced automation.

According to IECHO, the AK4 Series is equipped with dual-tool heads and supports a library of more than 10 specialized cutting tools, enabling it to handle a wide range of materials and applications across packaging, textiles, signage, and composites.

In addition, the company highlights significant gains in production speed and accuracy, citing its rapid movement, automated positioning, d cutting processes as key drivers of efficiency.

Industry observers note that the AK4 Series is strategically positioned to offer not only high build quality but also competitive pricing and robust after-sales service, making it a strong contender in markets where productivity and cost-efficiency are crucial.

With the AK4 Series, IECHO reinforces its commitment to delivering innovative digital cutting solutions that meet evolving customer demands and strengthen competitiveness in a fast-changing global manufacturing landscape.