Lace is an indispensable accessory in the world of women’s fashions, and has been regarded as an affordable luxury for many years now. Efficient production techniques have put these filigree fabrics well within the reach of every woman’s purse, Karl Mayer, the textile machinery builder, reports.

The company presents its ML 46, which is said to have been setting new standards in terms of productivity. At a working width of 134", this Multibar Lace machine can reach speeds of 850 min-1 and can produce a range of high-end fabrics.

Apparel lace

The sample shown here is just one example of a fabric from its huge repertoire of patterning possibilities for producing fabric grounds and motifs.

This lightweight fabric features eye-catching flowers, subtle decorative effects and a filigree leaf design on an open net ground. This full-width apparel fabric was produced in a gauge of E 24 to cater for the current trend for fine fabrics.

Another feature is that the panels are edged with a narrow, curved border. This unobtrusive border means that skirts, dresses and tops do not have to be hemmed during making-up.

Karl Mayer

Karl Mayer was set up in 1937 and is a leader in the production of warp knitting and raschel machines, as well as warp preparation units.

The head office of the family-run company is in Obertshausen near Frankfurt/Main. The Karl Mayer Group has more than 2,000 employees worldwide. Since the 1950s, the company has consistently been expanding its international operations. Today, the company has subsidiaries in the USA, Great Britain, Italy, Hong Kong, Japan, China and Switzerland.

Karl Mayer operates the business units of warp knitting, warp preparation and technical textiles. In addition, the business unit parts and components supplies quality parts for Karl Mayer’s machines and to outside customers.

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