German three-bar machines find growing market in Turkey

An HKS 3-M machine is used if this second method is used to produce the velour. In this case, GB 1 works the underlap. GB 2 and GB 3 produce the ground from polyester filament yarns and work a plain next to a counter notation tricot construction. A soft fabric is produced, which has a high dimensional stability, i.e. a low elongation. Microfibre yarns are often used in this process to enhance the soft feel and the silky, velvety appearance.

 

Karl Mayer's three-bar high-speed tricot machines are more flexible than virtually any other warp knitting machine range and sells well all over the #

The third method for producing velour involves using elastane. This stretch yarn produces a fabric having a specific stretch which, when contracted, forces the underlap to the surface. The loops produced are similar to the loops on a pile sinker fabric and can then be cut open.

 

Karl Mayer's three-bar high-speed tricot machines are more flexible than virtually any other warp knitting machine range and sells well all over the #

The HKS 3-M or HKS 3-1 are the most suitable machines for this application. Whereas GB 3 of each high-performance tricot machine processes the elastane in a tricot construction, GB 2 works a counter notation tricot construction using polyester filament yarns. GB 1 produces the underlap in an even notation in relation to GB 2 – also using polyester filament yarns.

 

Karl Mayer's three-bar high-speed tricot machines are more flexible than virtually any other warp knitting machine range and sells well all over the #

After the shearing process, the finished stretch velour textile is laminated to a firm raised fabric produced on a 2-bar tricot machine. This two-layered construction minimises the stretch required during the process. A stable, velvety fabric is produced with a fluffy layer, which is superior to that produced using the pile sinker technique. Depending on which process is used, there are fine differences in the fabric characteristics and these will decide which is the most suitable process to use. Another factor here is the equipment already available in the plant. For example, if a manufacturer already has the shearing equipment available, then the pile sinker process or the stretch velour technique are the most suitable.

 

Karl Mayer's three-bar high-speed tricot machines are more flexible than virtually any other warp knitting machine range and sells well all over the #

Karl Mayer’s product developers are always on hand to give expert help with choosing the best production strategy. For example, in April, the warp knitting expert, Markus Otte, travelled through Turkey to help home textiles manufacturers with a number of technical issues, to discuss the design possibilities offered by warp-knitted velour, and to learn more about trends and developments there. 

 

Karl Mayer's three-bar high-speed tricot machines are more flexible than virtually any other warp knitting machine range and sells well all over the #

“Development trends are mainly focusing on the structure,” explained Markus Otte. He says that many companies are using thermal embossing machines to create high/low sculptured effects on single-shade fabrics.

 

Karl Mayer's three-bar high-speed tricot machines are more flexible than virtually any other warp knitting machine range and sells well all over the #

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