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.

Gliding through clouds with the On by FKA twigs capsule collection

On and FKA twigs launch first collaborative capsule collection for Spring/Summer 25

Odlo launches
limited edition
Run the Future
collection

Run the Future with sophisticated pocket solution made of Powernet

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

Save electricity and benefit from subsidies using the MULTI-MATIC

Warp preparation machines from KARL MAYER for the Transition Plan 5.0 in Italy

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

Innovative fabrics set new trends in the textile industry

KARL MAYER customers attract attention at Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics 2025

SHIFT –
The Microfactory
by VORN opens

STOLL - Providing innovative knitting technology for sustainable fashion production

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

3D crinkle look with
a feminine touch

New seersucker fabric with a delicate fillet pattern for clothing

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

PRODYE® keeps on going successfully in the denim market

Double success with the sale of the PRODYE® indigo dyeing system from KARL MAYER

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

Simplify production, maximize output!

The Production Planning System (PPS) powered by STOLL and KM.ON, because real-time transparency is everything

A machine for summiteers

The HKS 2-S in E 44 sets new standards in outdoor wear, especially for mountain sports

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

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

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

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

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

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