Karl Mayer has introduced its new RE 6 EL raschel
machine, offering a modern approach to produc
ing elastic fabrics through a range of newly devel
oped samples. Designed by the company’s textile
product development team, these fabrics highlight
the machine’s wide design versatility, from lace-in
spired textures to woven-like appearances.
The fine filet fabrics showcase Jacquard-style lace
effects, including options with sequential patterns.
These lightweight materials were developed using
two front guide bars to create delicate hole patterns
through the EL pattern drive. A denser fabric version
presents a strong powernet look with a soft, slightly
textured feel. Its high modulus in both length and
width makes it well suited for shapewear and corsetry
uses.
Another set of patterns was created using a two
needle overlap paired with an unconventional filet
threading method. This approach produced a fine,
open fabric structure with extremely high width-wise
stretch. Symmetrical counterlapping helped maintain
a very even and well-balanced fabric appearance.