Fashion & Apparel
Warp knitted fabrics provide chic and comfort in clothing. News about textile innovations and the machines for their production, inspiration for the creative process and ideas for new business opportunities can be found here.
Cellulose fibres reimagined in warp knitting
KARL MAYER and Lenzing partner to advance warp knitting with scalable cellulose fiber solutions
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KARL MAYER opens a new TEXTILE INNOVATION CENTER – a new era of textile innovation begins
Inauguration of the TEXTILE INNOVATION CENTER with an opening week from 21 to 24 April 2026 in Obertshausen
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Brilliant new looks
From lace-like optics to woven-like looks - the new
RE 6 EL from KARL MAYER shows what it can do
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RE 6 EL from KARL MAYER shows what it can do
Proven performance, optimised costs –
the new RE 6 EL
The new RE 6 EL from KARL MAYER brings a breath of fresh air to raschel fabric production
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A dive into innovation, performance, and sustainability with
the Vitalife line
ARENA LAUNCHES THE FIRST SWIMWEAR COLLECTION WITH BIO-BASED AND RENEWABLE LYCRA® ECOMADE FIBRE
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More speed. More patterns. More profit: two new HKS EL machines secure the lead
The newcomers HKS 3-M EL ECO and HKS 4-M EL ECO set new standards in the tricot market
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THE SEA OF ALLURE
The latest creations from the Iluna Group visualise their own vision of the sea at MarediModa
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UPGRADE YOUR LIFE
A new menswear concept where performance, elegance and innovation come together with Sensitive® Fabrics made with LYCRA® fibre
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High style meets
high speed at
ITMA ASIA 2025
The KARL MAYER trade fair team is thrilled with their team shirts, which were produced on an HKS 2-SE and boast a clean look and high wearing comfort
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Paradisiacal design possibilities with
WARP KNITS
Reinterpretation of warp knitted curtain fabrics for high fashion
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A new kind of lace
for that extra
special occasion
New innovation for the lucrative production of four-way stretch-elastic TEXTRONIC® lace for the premium market produced on the MT 84/1/40 S
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Style icons reimagined
High-stretch fabrics from 2-bar tricot machines upgrade the comfort and style of classic clothing items
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Hot fabric styles for the cold season
Trends at Munich Fabric Start for the autumn/winter 2026/27 season
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Seersucker -
the hot
item in
fashion today
KARL MAYER develops seersucker WARP KNITS with even more character and style
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Corduroy, more
than just
ribbed stripes
New textile developments in corduroy from KARL MAYER
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First garments made
with the bio-derived
LYCRA® EcoMade fibre celebrate premiere in Italy
The LYCRA Company presented garments with the LYCRA® EcoMade fibre at Milano Unicae
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Gliding through clouds with the On by FKA twigs capsule collection
On and FKA twigs launch first collaborative capsule collection for Spring/Summer 25
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Odlo launches
limited edition
Run the Future
collection
Run the Future with sophisticated pocket solution made of Powernet
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Universal and
an eye-catcher,
the SCOTT
Pursuit Ride 2
Good looks thanks to spacer fabrics and comfortable running thanks to the balance of low weight, high energy return and reliable cushioning
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3D crinkle look with
a feminine touch
New seersucker fabric with a delicate fillet pattern for clothing
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Warp knits for ice princesses and princes
Warp knitted fabrics provide chic and warmth in the cold season
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Top Circular Knitting Company invests in Tricot Machines
Ekoten Textile continues to grow and diversify its technology spectrum with KARL MAYER
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A machine for summiteers
The HKS 2-S in E 44 sets new standards in outdoor wear, especially for mountain sports
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Brilliant fabric appearance,
highly filigree
pattern design
New lace pattern with cotton in the jacquard sets new standards in high-end underwear and clothing market
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Successful warp knitting machines and textile
show to master the changes of our time
KARL MAYER Warp Knitting Business Unit draws positive conclusions after ITMA ASIA + CITME 2024
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