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Weaving is one of the oldest manufacturing processes known to man, but in the age of technical textiles it is about to undergo exciting new transformations, says Peter D. Dornier, chief executive officer and co-owner of Lindauer DORNIER GmbH.

The WC at home is often used to dispose of items other than toilet paper: fabric items and wipes for cosmetics, personal care and hygiene that really do not belong in there. These moist wipes are broken down very poorly in water, so they get into the drainage system, and from there to the wastewater treatment plants, where they form enormous clumps and have to be removed at great effort and expense.

The company Graf, located in Rapperswil near Zurich, is one of the leading manufacturers of clothings for flat cards and roller cards. Graf will introduce several innovative solutions at ITMA in Milan.

Spinning the best possible yarn, with minimum irregularities, is what every spinning mill aims for. Roving frames and ring spinning machines are the final stages of the staple fibre spinning process and the quality of components that are directly in contact with the fibre are critical to yarn quality. TeraSpin specialises in these precision components that are vital to spinning good yarn.

One of the largest textile machinery equipment suppliers in the world, Groz-Beckert has demonstrated with its “Litespeed” needles for circular knitting machines that product innovations are not driven solely by financial considerations. T

One of the largest textile machinery equipment suppliers in the world, Groz-Beckert has demonstrated with its “Litespeed” needles for circular knitting machines that product innovations are not driven solely by financial considerations. T