In 2020, the Karl Mayer Group acquired Stoll, and in 2021 the US operations of the flat knitting machine company were relocated from New York City to the Karl Mayer location in Greensboro, NC. Significant investments were made there in a state-of-the-art development and visitor centre, to be used for demonstration of all Karl Mayer technologies, for Stoll knit product prototype development and for training, the TexLab at Karl Mayer North America.

During Stoll Days from 7 to 10 June 2022, customers and other business partners can get to know the Stoll team, and the fully equipped TexLab, with the latest Stoll machines, other equipment to develop knitted products and multiple collaboration and training areas.

For the event, Stoll has prepared an exciting program to inspire the innovativeness of customers and others that are interested in the use of flat knitting technology in their products. Highlights will include various Stoll machines in action, including a few models that have not been shown before, seminars and workshops to introduce new design and programming software, and many inspiring knitted products for fashion and for technical textile markets. The presence of some yarn suppliers and other industry partners will complete the event.

A wide range of machines

For product development and the transfer of know-how, the TexLab offers a complete range of Stoll flat knitting machines. Highlights include the ADF machines with a working width of 50 inches to 84 inches for technical textiles and fashion.

The design possibilities of the versatile models with options such as Inverse Plating for double-sided multi-colour effects and Stoll-weave-in for weaving optics with variable yarn use and maximum productivity are almost endless, Stoll says. With Stoll-knitrobotic even functional components such as nose bridges for masks can be inserted directly into the product during knitting. New to the ADF range is the ultra-fine E10.2-gauge machine. From the CMS family, the CMS 202 with a 24 inch working width for smaller sized knitted fabrics is an interesting option.

Trends in fashion and technical textiles

An exclusive knitted product hub will show what can be done with the innovative machines. In an exciting setting, the new Stoll trend collection Wonderful will stand out. In addition, technical textiles for the automotive, office furniture, medical and industrial markets will be shown. The promising market of smart textiles will also have its place during Stoll Days and results of a cooperation between Stoll and Toronto based customer Myant will be shown.

First-hand know-how

Guests in Greensboro can also learn how the potential of Stoll machines can be exploited. The TexLab serves as a training facility for machine operation, and for Stoll design and programming software. Training is available for the programming software M1plus, its successor software k.innovation CREATE PLUS, and the design software k.innovation CREATE DESIGN.

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