#ITMA Asia + CITME Singapore 2025

2025-08-28

A tradition of innovation celebrated at ITMA 2025 in Singapore

For 70 years, Loepfe has embodied precision, technological excellence, and uncompromising quality. Join us as we proudly celebrate seven decades of innovation at ITMA 2025 in Singapore. Founded in 1955 by two visionary brothers, Helmut and Erich Loepfe, the company has been a pioneer in yarn quality control – continuously pushing technological boundaries to meet and exceed industry expectations.

Loepfe at ITMA 2023 © 2025 TexData International

Decades of dedicated research, development, and manufacturing in Switzerland have firmly established Loepfe as a true expert in yarn quality control. This milestone is a testament to our unwavering commitment to excellence and innovation – we look forward to celebrating it together with our valued partners, clients, and colleagues.

In Hall 4 on booth A302, visitors can experience firsthand Loepfe’s unique and clever yarn clearing methods. And they can take a moment to create your own memory in front of the stunning Swiss Alps backdrop, symbolizing the precision and reliability that define our brand.

Clever yarn clearing at ITMA

The yarn clearer that delivers it all is and remains PRISMA: enhancing efficiency and improving yarn quality through its unique capability to provide comprehensive four-sensor measurement methods. Featuring real dual measurement in all models, an RGB-based all-color foreign matter detection, and a dedicated P sensor for the most efficient PP clearing, PRISMA sets the standard in yarn clearing technology.

Experience the latest innovations firsthand, including the Compactness feature – an essential tool designed specifically to achieve superiority in compact yarn spinning. Additionally, explore the new climate compensation feature for P-clearing, which guarantees consistent performance and optimal results under all environmental conditions.

Loepfe booth at ITMA ASIA Singapore © 2025 Loepfe

And there’s even more to discover: take a look at the most effortless yarn clearing experience on the market, called Autoclearing. With its AutoStart function, PRISMA offers the fastest and safest way to create secure settings for new and existing articles. The automatically created clearing curves for all matrices can save up to one hour of setting time, while providing support and security for efficiency and yarn quality.

Loepfe’s portfolio also includes the proficient yarn clearer ZENIT+, widely used in spinning mills around the world. Known for delivering reliable and accurate clearing results under all circumstances.

Join Loepfe at ITMA 2025 to celebrate 70 years of innovation and discover how Loepfe continues to lead the way in yarn quality control, driving the industry forward with cutting-edge technology and an unwavering dedication to excellence. The team looks forward to welcoming you and sharing this special milestone together.

Leadership transition at Loepfe

Loepfe Brothers Ltd. has embarked on a new chapter with the appointment of Markus Kleindorp as the new CEO, ushering in a fresh era of leadership. Former CEO Ralph Mennicke's departure prompts restructuring, including the addition of Gregor Stalder as CFO. With this seasoned team, Loepfe aims to maintain its excellence in the textile industry.

Thermal fabric cutting system - Weftmaster cut-it for airbag fabrics

WeftMaster CUT-iT for airbag fabrics. In case of the unexpected while driving a car, people are relying on airbags for their life protection. Hence, airbag fabrics must have flawless quality. Renowned weavers of airbag fabrics take no risk; they rely on Loepfe's CUT-iT to ensure their top quality fabrics have a perfectly defined and uniform selvedge.

India becomes growth engine for the warp knitting industry

ITMA ASIA 2025 exceeded all expectations for KARL MAYER – above all thanks to the strong interest from India: around 30% of the qualified discussions were held with partners from this traditional textile country. The response underlines the growing importance of the Indian market, which could become the second largest sales region for KARL MAYER after China. The warp knitting industry in particular is developing dynamically.

India ITME Society pushes trade & technology alliances in Singapore

India ITME Society hosted India Networking Program - Fabricating the Future of Textile Industry- From Heritage to High-Tech” on 29th October 2025 at Singapore an exclusive gathering of Ministry of Textile Officials, Embassy Officials, Entrepreneurs, Technocrats, Industry Organizations and Media Personnel's designed to foster collaboration, exchange ideas and explore opportunities in the Indian Textile & Textile Engineering Sector.

Innovation and customer proximity – KARL MAYER’s clear focus makes an impression

ITMA ASIA in Singapore was a resounding success for KARL MAYER, exceeding all expectations. The company welcomed visitors from 39 countries and held around 570 expert discussions. Most guests came from India, followed by China, Indonesia and Pakistan. The exchange with them was both well-founded and targeted. Conversation topics ranged from investment projects and new technologies to opportunities for cooperation and business expansion.

“We clearly see that reliability, flexibility, service and total cost of ownership are becoming increasingly important again.”

The nonwovens industry continues to face a challenging market environment. Nevertheless, AUTEFA Solutions reports successful projects, new line sales and growing demand for energy-efficient and flexible solutions. In this interview, André Imhof of AUTEFA Solutions talks about competitiveness against Chinese suppliers, new service and recycling concepts, the growing importance of application development and the opportunities created by countercyclical investments.

“Needle punching technology is more universal and sustainable than ever!”

Needle punching technology was long regarded as a rather traditional and comparatively slow technology within the nonwovens industry. In this interview, Johann Philipp Dilo explains why needle punching is more relevant than ever today – ranging from energy efficiency and resource conservation to hygiene applications, new machine concepts and design-oriented nonwoven solutions.

Textile climate control system in workwear – exhibition at the 2026 SME Innovation Day!

Conventional protective workwear often reaches its limits during strenuous physical activity. In particular, the transport of sweat and excess body heat poses a problem. The German Institutes of Textile and Fiber Research (DITF) conducted research on flow-optimized, air-conducting textile structures that enable targeted climate control directly on the body. These structures can be integrated straight into protective work garments. The textile climate control system supports the body’s natural thermoregulation. This contributes to improved workplace safety and comfort.

PET spunbond from China – EDANA welcomes imposition of provisional anti-dumping measures

On 13 May 2026, after eight months of investigation, the European Commission imposed provisional anti-dumping duties of 45.6-50.0% on imports of PET spunbond from China. EDANA welcomes this expression of the Commission’s clear determination to protect EU industries from the unfair trade practices of Chinese producers.