For the fourth consecutive year, Itema will be on display at SITEX (Booth 258) at the Surat International Exhibition and Convention Centre (SIECC) in Colzate, Italy, and Mumbai, India.
Itema Weaving India’s Managing Director, Sameer Kulkarni, said: “Sitex, the birthplace of Indian saree manufacture, is the ideal venue for Itema to exhibit our technical solutions designed for weaving these elegant and traditional textiles. Itema has long held the top spot for supplier of luxury rapier machines to Surat weavers, primarily because of our weaving technology’s exceptional textile adaptability and Itema India’s reputation for prompt, precise, and customer-focused service. To show how Itema weaving technology can meet all textile and production needs of this particular fabric segment, Itema will be showcasing two weaving machines at Sitex 2025 that are outfitted with various rapier weft transfers.
- The Stäubli Booth (Booth 230) is displaying the Itema Rapier R9500EVO.
The Stäubli Jacquard LX PRO with 12.000 hooks is attached to the Itema Rapier R9500EVO in 3800mm weaving width at our partner stand. The machine is set up to produce the best textile results.thanks to the Itema FPA EVO Free Positive Approach Weft Transfer featuring a race board with no guiding
elements in the shed and to the Itema MiCUT Motorized Weft Cutter.
By combining the adaptability of a positive rapier system with improved performance and efficiency, the FPA EVO Rapiers guarantee to flawlessly handle the broadest variety of weft yarns, enabling weavers to weave even the most intricate and complicated textiles with limitless creative possibilities.
The FPA EVO Weft Transfer System allows for the weaving of the largest variety of fancy, multifilament, metallic, and monofilament yarns, including lurex and fancy yarns that are frequently used in the creation of saree textiles. This is made possible by the MiCut Motorised Weft Cutter. Additionally, the FPA EVO Weft Transfer System guarantees that even the most delicate warp yarns are treated gently, resulting in the famous Itema fabric quality.
The Itema MiCUT Motorised Weft Cutter offers unparalleled versatility and textile efficiency, making it the perfect choice for weaving intricate styles and various weft combinations. It also enables the user to select an individual cutting time for each weft straight from the machine console.
- On exhibit at Itema Booth (Booth 258) is the Itema Rapier Galileo-RX.
The Itema Rapier Galileo-RX, which has a 3800mm weaving width and is outfitted with the Qihui Jacquard QH5376 GT, is on display in the booth.
The Itema Rapier Galileo-RX is an undeniable commercial success that has gained the faith of Surat weavers over the past two years because of its dependability and the greatest price-quality ratio.
The new Itema EVOConsole with touch, full glass, and capacitive display is installed on the machine.
providing Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connection, as well as being prepared for data analysis and Internet of Things features. With the use of the MiCUT Motorised Weft Cutter and the Itema SK Weft Transfer System with guided hooks, the Galileo-RX can weave a saree fabric using polyester and lurex weft yarns and nylon warp yarns.