Comarative analysis of weaving denim with three different weft insertion technologies: Projectile, Rapier and Airjet. ITEMA GROUP is the largest privately held producer of advanced weaving machines and the only company to manufacture all three technologies. HOW DO YOU DENIM?

1. ?
How
do you
denim

2. More than 60 years experience
bringing together the best
of know-how and excellence of
historic brands.
There are over 300,000 Itema
weaving machines installed
all around the world.

3. We invest every year an aver-
age of 5–6% of our profits
in R&D, now even more with
our new innovation incubator
Itema Lab.
Itema is the only Company
in the world producing all three
shuttleless weaving technologies:
rapier, airjet and projectile.
PROJECTILE
RAPIER
AIRJET
3 TECHNOLOGIES, 1 BRAND

4. Denim is a fabric with a very
fascinating history behind and it
will never go out of fashion.
Denim production is a profitable
business, but we know that not all
denim fabrics are the same.
Itema is the leading provider
of weaving machines for denim
applications.
Moreover, denim is our biggest
market segment.
How
do you
denim
?

6. We have numerous and strong references of loyal
Customers, leaders in weaving denim, using Itema
machines, including but not limited to:
We produce weaving machines
for leading denim producers
USA
Cone Denim
Mexico
Parras Cone de Mexico
Japan
Kaihara
Taiwan
Nien Hsing
Bangladesh
Argon Denims
Pakistan
Crescent Bahuman Ltd.
Thailand
Absolute Denim Co. Ltd.
Petchkasem Weaving Co.
Luckytex (Thailand) Co. Ltd. Mill No. 3
China
Yangze
Sansen
SeazonItaly
Candiani
Turkey
Gap Tekstil
Orta Denim
Isko/Sanko
Iran
Khoy Textile Co.
Egypt
Fourtex
Tunisia
Sitex
Brazil
Canatiba
Capricornio
Vicunha
Argentina
Tavex
Syria
Joudytex

7. How
do you
denim
?
Our Customers weave high quality
denim using unique projectile weaving
machines, as well as rapier and
airjet looms.
We provide the right weaving machine
to produce any kind of denim.
With Itema, Customers can choose
the right denim for the right market.

8. How do you Denim
with P7300HP?
Top quality Denim due to minimum
weft stress and tension.
Ideal for heavy denim (>14 oz.)
The lowest waste among all other
insertion technologies
Long life span (up to 40 years) –
unique in the weaving industry
Low power consumption
Top reliability, functionality and ease
of operation
Low service and
maintenance costs
Long-term retention of value thanks
to upgrades
High residual value
Great overall investment =
great value for money

9. Unique weft insertion system. Ideal for premium
quality denim, wide width applications.
PROJECTILE

10. How do you Denim
with R9500?
The highest versatility for the
full range of Denim fabrics.
Newest rapier weaving machine
on the market; most advanced
technologically and already
a best seller
Sturdy, compact, high precision
machine frame
Reduced number of parts
Lowest vibration at high speeds
Excellent quality due to
the optimized shed geometry
Powerful electronic platform
Flexible, minimized set up time
Interchangeable components with
the A9500 which leads to reduced
spare parts costs
QRP certified
(two years extended warranty)

11. The highest versatility of fabric and pattern,
wider choice of yarns and fancy Denim.
RAPIER
2 Year Warranty
on our QRP certified machines

12. How do you Denim
with A9500?
The highest productivity among
all three insertion systems.
High speed and low vibrations
Powerful electronic platform
Optimized air consumption
for minimized energy costs
Perfectly balanced sley driven by
cam for a perfect weft insertion
Real Time Controller (RTC)
Interchangeable components with
the R9500 which leads to reduced
spare parts costs
QRP certified
(two years extended warranty)

13. High speed and performance,
unparalleled productivity.
AIRJET
2 Year Warranty
on our QRP certified machines

14. Switzerland · China · Hong Kong · India · Japan · USA
Via Cav. Gianni Radici 4
24020 Colzate (BG), Italy
www.itemagroup.com
contact@itemagroup.com
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3 DENIM, 1 BRAND