The KARL MAYER booth at the recently concluded Techtextil 2026 received a very positive response. Visitors were especially interested in the trendy solutions for sport shoes, innovations for the composite sector, and a collection of performance Warp Knits on display.
Most visitors came from Germany, followed by major markets such as Poland, the United Kingdom, Turkey, France, and Portugal.
The portfolio showcased impressively demonstrated the diverse applications of warp knitting technology in the field of Technical Textiles.
“Some of our customers are very actively driving the topic of innovation forward. We have held promising discussions with them regarding specific projects, which we can support very efficiently through our new Textile Innovation Center,” Hagen Lotzmann, President of the Technical Textiles Business Unit at KARL MAYER said.
KARL MAYER demonstrated its expertise in the field of shade nets with a collection of items produced on its new RS 2 NET. There was considerable interest in this new machine, which boasts unique productivity.
With its textile innovations, KARL MAYER is also setting new standards in the field of functional apparel. As part of the Techtextil event “Performance Apparel on Stage,” a jacket made from a dense sun-protective Warp Knit was presented live.
The garment impressed the expert jury with its high effectiveness. The UV protection factor of the warp knitted fabric used is more than twice as high as that of comparable circular knits with the same weight per unit area – without any special finishing and has been achieved just through the structure of the Warp Knit itself.
In addition, the fabric stands out for its silky feel, light weight, breathability, and a pleasantly cool sensation against the skin.
The subjects discussed at the KARL MAYER booth reflected the diversity of the technical textiles sector. Key topics included; Aerospace, Defense & Protection: Use of fibers from natural raw materials, Woven-like Warp Knits for corporate and workwear, Shade nets and Construction textiles:
A visit to the opening week of KARL MAYER’s new Textile Innovation Center, held concurrently at the company’s headquarters in Obertshausen, offered further solutions, inspiration, and expertise on these and other trending topics.
