Market trends
Knowing what's in demand secures market share and business. In this section, we roam through important trade fairs for you, evaluate statistics, and talk to leading industry players.
India becomes growth engine for the warp knitting industry
KARL MAYER experiences record response from Indian textile industry at ITMA ASIA 2025
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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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Save electricity and benefit from subsidies using the MULTI-MATIC
Warp preparation machines from KARL MAYER for the Transition Plan 5.0 in Italy
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Disrupted global textile and apparel value chains resulting in higher prices in the U.S.
How the US government's tariffs are having an impact
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Innovative fabrics set new trends in the textile industry
KARL MAYER customers attract attention at Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics 2025
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SHIFT –
The Microfactory
by VORN opens
STOLL - Providing innovative knitting technology for sustainable fashion production
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Setting course for investment in Vietnam
Lao Cai-Hanoi-Hai Phong railway project intends to reduce time and cost of freight transport between China and Vietnam compared to the current truck shipment
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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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Using warp knitting technology to create high-quality sportswear for everyone in India
Successful joint open house event organised by TechnoSport, KARL MAYER and A.T.E. to present innovative tricot machine technology
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PRODYE® keeps on going successfully in the denim market
Double success with the sale of the PRODYE® indigo dyeing system from KARL MAYER
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Starting the year from pole position
KARL MAYER Technische Textilien is delighted with the sales success of its MAX GLASS ECO
and TM WEFT 2
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and TM WEFT 2
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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Innovation for an
industry in a waiting position
Feedback on STOLL's performance demonstration during ITMA ASIA + CITME 2024 for the flat knit-ting industry
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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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One step
ahead in
sun protection
Outdoor clothing with sun protection made from a new tricot fabric in E44 - the big hit on the KARL MAYER stand at ITMA ASIA + CITME 2024
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Benefit from the growing trend for sun protection
The comfortable sun protection fabrics from an HKS 2-S, new in E 44, giving new drive to outdoor fashion
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Guaranteed success in the flat knitting industry
Machines with a focus on the Asian market and textile developments with market potential - this is what STOLL is showing at ITMA ASIA + CITME
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What’s new in warp knitting?
Efficient warp knitting machines at work, textile innovations and digital solutions - the KARL MAYER GROUP exhibition during ITMA ASIA + CITME 2024 for warp knitting
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