The German machinery manufacturer will present advanced warp-knitting, weaving preparation and technical textile solutions for India’s evolving textile industry.
German textile machinery manufacturer Karl Mayer is preparing to showcase its latest machinery technologies and textile applications at INDIA ITME 2026, scheduled for December 4–9 at the India Expo Centre & Mart in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. The company will exhibit at Booth 15G19 in Hall 15, focusing on technologies designed to improve manufacturing efficiency, support product diversification and help Indian textile manufacturers move towards higher-value production.
The showcase will cover three major areas: warp knitting, warp preparation and technical textiles. Through multimedia machine presentations, application displays and discussions with technical specialists, Karl Mayer aims to demonstrate how advanced machinery can support changing requirements across apparel, footwear, weaving and industrial textile markets.
In warp knitting, the company will highlight its latest-generation two- and three-bar Tricot machines, along with Jacquard double needle bar Raschel machines. Tricot technology is widely used to manufacture fabrics for functional clothing and athleisure products, where flexibility, consistent quality and efficient production are important. Karl Mayer sees opportunities to help circular knitting manufacturers broaden their product portfolios by incorporating warp-knitted fabrics into their offerings.
The company will also present its Jacquard double needle bar Raschel machines, designed to produce patterned shoe uppers with greater design flexibility. Additional textile applications on display will include woven-like warp-knitted fabrics, four-way stretch materials, functional athleisure textiles and seamless body-mapping concepts. These developments could support manufacturers looking to introduce differentiated products for apparel and footwear markets.
For weaving preparation, Karl Mayer will highlight its PROSIZE sizing machine and WARPDIRECT warping machine, which can be combined with a V-shaped creel. The integrated solution is relevant to India’s textile industry, where staple-fibre yarns are widely used. According to the company, PROSIZE can reduce sizing-agent consumption by up to 10%, while WARPDIRECT offers controlled winding density, reduced yarn waste and reliable high-speed operation. Together, the systems are designed to improve production efficiency, yarn quality and weaving performance.
Technical textiles will form another important part of the presentation, reflecting potential demand from infrastructure development, transportation and renewable energy. Karl Mayer will highlight warp-knitting machinery used to produce geogrids for civil engineering applications, including slope stabilisation, as well as machinery for manufacturing composite reinforcement fabrics. These materials can serve a range of industrial applications, from transport components to other reinforced structures.
The company also sees opportunities in railway manufacturing and wind energy. Composite materials are increasingly being used in transport applications, including components for electric train cabins, while multiaxial warp-knitting machines can produce reinforcement fabrics for wind turbine rotor blades. These applications underline the potential for textile machinery suppliers to serve markets beyond conventional clothing and home textiles.
Alongside its machinery displays, Karl Mayer will introduce an expanded version of its Spare Parts Webshop for India. The service now includes commonly required wear parts for knitting machines and will be presented to Indian customers for the first time at the exhibition. The expansion is intended to improve access to replacement components and support maintenance activities. Mark Smith, Deputy Vice President of Sales for the company’s Warp Knitting business unit, will also participate in the Textile Horizons conference, contributing to discussions on robotics and automation in yarn and fabric formation.
Through its participation at INDIA ITME 2026, Karl Mayer aims to strengthen engagement with Indian manufacturers and demonstrate technologies suited to a textile sector increasingly focused on automation, export competitiveness and value-added products. The event will provide an opportunity for industry participants to explore machinery developments and applications that could support the next stage of textile manufacturing growth in India.