TMAS members to present dyeing, quilting, yarn monitoring and tufting innovations during the Istanbul exhibition from June 9-13

Swedish textile machinery companies will present a range of new manufacturing technologies at ITM 2026 in Istanbul, Türkiye, from June 9-13. The participation is being coordinated through TMAS, the Swedish textile machinery association, with member companies highlighting developments in dyeing, automation, yarn monitoring and tufting systems.

Among the participating companies, imogo will introduce its new Dye-Max spray dyeing technology following the opening of its showroom and test centre in Sweden.

Sweden targets Türkiye’s textile sector at ITM 2026

Following the launch of its new showroom and test centre in Sweden, imogo will present its Dye-Max spray dyeing technology to textile manufacturers at ITM 2026 in Istanbul from June 9-13.

The company is one of several TMAS members participating in the exhibition with technologies focused on process control, automation and industrial production reliability.

“Türkiye remains the bridge between Europe and Asia and one of the enduring strengths of its textiles and apparel sector is its deeply integrated value chain, spanning from fibre production through to garment manufacture within a tightly connected domestic ecosystem,” says TMAS General Secretary Therese Premler-Andersson. “The industry also benefits from a skilled workforce, strong technical know-how and decades of export experience, alongside established capabilities in weaving, knitting and the dyeing and finishing of fabrics.”

Dyeing technology focused on resource reduction

imogo, exhibiting at stand 305 in Hall 3 at ITM, recently commissioned a Dye-Max installation for an H&M supplier in Bangladesh and is introducing the technology to Türkiye’s dyeing and finishing sector.

According to the company, compared to conventional jet dyeing, the Dye-Max system achieves a 90% reduction in water consumption and energy savings of up to 90%, while requiring lower quantities of chemicals and dyestuffs.

The Dye-Max system at imogo’s new showroom in Sweden.

“The savings in treatment water the Dye-Max achieves are due to the extremely low liquor ratio of 0.5 litres per kilo of fabric,” explains imogo executive partner and board member Christian Moore. “At the same time, the low liquor ratio and the spray process require considerably less auxiliary chemistry to start with, and all of it is used in the process, which also greatly reduces the production of wastewater, with only 20 litres being required for wash at changeovers. The low liquid content in the fabric meanwhile minimises the energy needed for fixation, while meeting industry quality standards and maintaining superior fabric performance.”

Automatex introduces quilting system

Automatex will also introduce the P12-PB Automatic Lock Stitch Quilting Unit for the production of bedding and padded home textiles.

The system feeds fabric and filling directly into a quilting module equipped with twelve modified servo-driven lock stitch sewing heads. Arranged in two programmable banks of six, the heads allow manufacturers to switch between straight-line quilting and shaped patterns without mechanical changeovers.

The Automatex P12-PB quilting module is equipped with twelve modified servo-driven lock stitch sewing heads.

The machine incorporates an automatic bobbin case changer, retrieval system and thread break detectors to reduce downtime and defects. A colour touch screen interface supports pattern programming and operation, while remote access enables troubleshooting and technical support.

The P12-PB operates at speeds of up to 12 metres per minute and supports filling weights from 100-450gsm with stitch lengths between 3-4 mm.

Eltex highlights yarn monitoring systems

Eltex of Sweden will present its electronic yarn sensors and tension monitoring systems at Hall 7, stand 706a during ITM 2026.

The company’s systems are designed to identify yarn breaks, end-outs and abnormal tension across processes including weaving, warping, tufting, braiding, quilting and sewing.

Eltex will highlight its ACT-Multi system, which monitors and controls yarn tension through individual channel monitoring based on predefined reference tension settings. The system includes a machine stop function for yarn breakage or tension variations outside preset limits.

Perfectly uniform weft tension with Eltex ACT-R on a rapier weaving machine.

Also on display will be the ACT-R system for rapier weaving machines, designed to maintain constant weft yarn tension for recycled fibre yarns and technical yarns such as Kevlar.

IRO Gauge Parts to present tufting developments

In Hall 7 at stand 710a, Vandewiele company IRO Gauge Parts will present new developments in gauge parts manufacturing for the tufting industry.

The company’s semi-module concept combines modular construction with single-hook performance and has already been adopted by several producers in Türkiye.

IRO will also showcase its single hooks developed for durability, accuracy and stable performance. The company stated that its manufacturing process includes precision grinding, controlled hardening and inspection procedures.

IRO’s tufting concept combines modular efficiency with single-hook performance and has already been sold to several producers in Türkiye.

Following Vandewiele’s acquisition of Cobble, gauge parts manufacturing for the group moved to Sweden in 2020.

“Türkiye’s specific difficulties due to rising production costs and intensified competition in 2025 have been well documented,” concludes Therese Premler-Andersson. “Nevertheless, TMAS members have been encouraged by the readiness of forward-thinking companies to adopt the latest technologies in order to gain competitive advantages and we are looking forward to an extremely productive four days in Istanbul.”