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.

Performance warp knits are bringing the future to the piste
Jackets and trousers made from warp knitted textiles: winners at the 2022 ISPO Awards
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From old to new
Spotlight on the sustainability efforts of the knitwear industry at PERFORMANCE DAYS Spring 2023
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Customized living comfort
Textile solutions made by Camira Knit on STOLL machines fit in every setting in every sector
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From the machine to the printing table
Highly-productive mass production process for tailor-made products thanks to KARL MAYER’s new 3D printing system
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The symmetry makes the difference
Symm-Net à la Chantilly for outerwear
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Amazing innovation
The BOSS knitted suit from merino wool blend produced on a STOLL machine
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Knitted goods attract
Outdoor apparel brands love knitwear
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The new desire for rectilinearity
Warp-knitted curtain trends at Heimtextil 2023
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Cool technology for great sleep
Outlast® thermo-technology for bedding
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Insights into a key market
Kevin Socha, Managing Director der KARL MAYER (H.K.) Ltd. im Gespräch über den indischen Markt
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Durable comfort stretch and fit
LYCRA® naturalFX™ Technology by The LYCRA Company and HeiQ enhances performance of 100% cotton knitwear
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Lace that spices up our lives
FLAVOURS, the title of CADT's trend collection for the SS24 season
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A Market in Motion
Insights into the Turkish warp knitting market from Roland Kunze-Concewitz, Senior Managing Partner of ERKO, KARL MAYER's representative in Turkey
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How dark could things get when electricity is scarce?
Interview about STOLL, the KARL MAYER GROUP’s business unit for flat knitting machines, and the current situation
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Focus on quality
Sectional warping to the highest standards with PROWARP® from KARL MAYER
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Pulling the right strings in the right place at the right time
Boost in demand for warp preparation equipment from KARL MAYER in Italy due to return of production to Europe
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Collections that provide FURORE
The trends of Munich Fabric Start for the season Autumn.Winter 2023/24
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Reduction of microplastics
Midlayer and softshell performance solutions in 4D-KNIT with reduced microplastic emission
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Warp knitting between market shifts and climate change
Garden Eden for trendsetters
Invitation to the garden party at the Trend Forum of the Interfilière in Paris in June 2022
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Infinite source of inspiration universe
CADT sets trends with its lace collection for the cold season 2023/24
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Less twist, more cuddle feeling
New zero-twist towel from KARL MAYER pushes the range for the premium segment
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What will happen in the next 15 years?
The Presidents of the KARL MAYER Group's business units look to the future
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New jacquard curtains to make you feel at home
Jacquard curtain nets made on KARL MAYER machines are now even more versatile and efficient to produce
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With the right partner to the top of the shoe fabric market
KARL MAYER and Hua Yu Zheng Ying Group: leading in China's warp knitting industry
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Organic is sexy
What's trendy with Lingerie Lace – an interview with lace expert Neil Thorpe
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Seducer with environmental awareness
Multicolor flock prints, chenille and metallic effects as well as zero water print - Iluna continues to set trends in lace
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Interested in Digitalization?

Transparency for efficiency
With new features, the k.management dashboard offers even more support for day-to-day work
New patterning dimensions with the HKS digital generation
HKS 3-M ON demonstrates maximum flexibility in warp-knitted fabric design
Securing a head start with digitization
The pioneer Laprotex relies on the HKS 3-M ON