KARL MAYER Expands TM WEFT Capabilities to Deliver Sustainable High-Fashion Home Textiles
OBERTSHAUSEN, Germany – January 2026 – KARL MAYER has announced a significant expansion in the functional scope of its TM WEFT warp knitting machine, extending its capabilities beyond traditional interlinings to the production of lightweight, high-fashion curtains.
This development marks a pivotal shift for the machinery, offering new creative potentials for the home textile and outerwear markets while addressing industry demands for greater sustainability and efficiency.
No longer limited to hidden interlinings, the machine’s advanced patterning capabilities allow for the creation of diverse, modern stripe designs suitable for contemporary interiors.
This evolution creates an opportunity for manufacturers to diversify their portfolios with high-quality curtain fabrics that meet the rigorous standards of today's fashion and home décor sectors.
Performance enhancements in this latest iteration have garnered attention from both the traditional warp knitting sector and the weaving industry.
The machine delivers up to 20 per cent higher working speeds compared to previous models. When contrasted with conventional waterjet weaving technologies, the TM WEFT offers superior efficiency with reduced requirements for both machinery and personnel.
These operational improvements enable manufacturers to increase output while maintaining a streamlined production environment.Sustainability remains a core focus of the innovation.
This aligns with the broader industry movement towards more responsible manufacturing practices, allowing producers to meet environmental targets without compromising on speed or fabric quality.
Industry professionals and interested parties are invited to explore the full potential of the TM WEFT in the home textiles sector firsthand. KARL MAYER showcased the machinery and its capabilities in Obertshausen during the recent Heimtextil trade fair.
About Karl Mayer
The manufacturer offers perfect solutions for the fields of warp knitting and flat knitting, technical textiles, warp preparation for weaving and digitalisation.
The digital solutions are offered under the KM.ON brand, the product portfolio for flat knitting under the STOLL brand.
With more than 3,300 employees worldwide, the international organization produces in its main markets, so that KARL MAYER is always close to its customers and their needs.
Today, the company has subsidiaries in the USA, in England, India, Italy, Hong Kong, Japan, China, Bangladesh and Switzerland as well as agencies all over the world.
