Terrot and Setraco Safouh Tex to Present I3P 196 Circular Knitting Machine at Egypt Stitch & Tex 2026
The companies will showcase flexible circular knitting technology for sportswear, fashion, technical textiles, automotive and home textile applications in Cairo
Terrot Textilmaschinen GmbH, a Germany-based textile machinery specialist and member of the Santoni China Group, will participate in the 24th Egypt Stitch & Tex Expo, scheduled for September 24–27, 2026, at the Cairo International Conference Center (CICC), Nasr City, Cairo.
Together with its Egyptian representative and booth host, Setraco Safouh Tex, Terrot will showcase the Terrot I3P 196, an open-width circular knitting machine designed for flexible and high-quality fabric production. The machine is suitable for applications including sportswear, leisurewear, fashion, technical textiles, automotive textiles and home textiles.
The exhibition will provide Terrot and Setraco with an opportunity to engage with manufacturers, investors and industry partners from Egypt and neighbouring textile markets. The companies will highlight textile innovation, production efficiency and responsive supply chains amid shorter development cycles, sustainability requirements and growing demand for differentiated fabrics.
I3P 196 Designed for Advanced Fabric Applications
The Terrot I3P 196 displayed at the exhibition is configured with a 34-inch diameter, E24 gauge and 108 feeders. The production example will demonstrate a double-face fabric structure, highlighting the machine’s ability to process different material combinations for performance-oriented textile applications.
“Egypt and the wider region continue to offer important opportunities for textile manufacturing, investment and technological development,” said Martin Vorsatz, CEO of Terrot Textilmaschinen GmbH. “Together with Setraco, we are demonstrating how advanced circular knitting technology can help manufacturers combine product versatility with efficient and reliable production.”
The I3P 196 is intended for manufacturers developing knitted fabrics for multiple applications. Its machine concept is designed to provide flexibility as producers respond to changing customer requirements and market demand.
Technology, Efficiency and Sustainable Textile Production
Textile manufacturers are facing increasing pressure to improve resource efficiency, reduce waste and enhance transparency across the manufacturing value chain. These developments are contributing to investment in modern machinery, digital process control, supply chain innovation and more sustainable production concepts.
Terrot’s approach combines its circular knitting expertise with machine concepts focused on efficient material utilisation, consistent fabric quality and flexible production.
Depending on yarn selection, fabric construction and downstream processing, circular knitting technology can support the development of sustainable textile products and material solutions using recycled, certified or lower-impact fibres. Circularity is also influencing product development in sportswear, fashion, technical textiles and interior applications.
Demand is increasing for fabrics that combine performance, durability, stretch, comfort and optimised material use.
“Sustainability in textile manufacturing is increasingly connected to operational efficiency and material intelligence,” said Thomas Fischer, Head of Application Advisory at Terrot Textilmaschinen GmbH. “Modern production technology must give manufacturers greater flexibility to work with evolving yarn concepts while supporting efficient processes and long-term resource management. This is an important foundation for circular fashion and a more circular textile economy.”
Terrot Strengthens Presence in Egyptian Market
Egypt has a strategic position connecting European, Middle Eastern and African textile markets. Its integrated textile and apparel sector and proximity to major export destinations provide opportunities for manufacturers seeking supply chain resilience and diversified production networks.
Through its cooperation with Setraco, Terrot is strengthening its access to the Egyptian market while providing customers with local representation for commercial engagement and technical support.
“Our customers are looking for production technologies that combine versatility with dependable performance,” said Ammar M. Safouh Salloum, CEO of Setraco Safouh Tex. “The I3P 196 demonstrates the type of flexibility required by manufacturers serving different application segments, from fashion and sportswear to technical textiles. Together with Terrot, we aim to support customers as they develop new fabric sample concepts and respond to changing market requirements.”
Supporting Multiple Textile Applications
The machine configuration presented at Egypt Stitch & Tex Expo 2026 is suitable for fabric development across sportswear, leisurewear, fashion, technical textiles, automotive textiles and home textiles.
This range of applications reflects the growing demand for multifunctional fabrics and diversified production portfolios. Manufacturers increasingly require machinery that can support product development across multiple market segments while maintaining consistent quality and competitive operating performance.
International Network and Technology Development
As part of the Santoni China Group, Terrot operates within an international industrial network serving textile manufacturers across global markets. The company continues to develop circular knitting technologies for established and emerging textile production regions.
Aligned with the Santoni China Group theme, “Machines Evolved · Intelligence Delivered,” Terrot’s technologies form part of an integrated technology environment extending beyond standalone machinery.
The interaction of mechanical engineering, material expertise and digital solutions is intended to support greater transparency, efficiency and scalability across production workflows.
Terrot’s participation in Egypt Stitch & Tex Expo 2026 also highlights the importance of direct engagement with customers and partners in international growth markets. The Cairo exhibition will provide an opportunity to discuss investment requirements, production technologies and market opportunities across Egypt and neighbouring regions.
Visit Terrot and Setraco at Egypt Stitch & Tex 2026
Visitors can see the Terrot I3P 196 at the Setraco booth, Hall 4, Booth 4C2, during the 24th Egypt Stitch & Tex Expo.
Date: September 24–27, 2026
Venue: Cairo International Conference Center (CICC), Nasr City, Cairo, Egypt
Booth: Hall 4, Booth 4C2