Karl Mayer has introduced a cutting-edge lace design for the luxury underwear and clothing sector, developed using the MJ 92/1 F machine with a unique, Ne 200/2 super-combed cotton yarn in jacquard. This innovative creation combines a clean fabric appearance with an intricate filigree pattern, meeting the demand for high-end, sophisticated textiles.
Initially conceived in the 1980s, Karl Mayer lace expert Jamie Heather realized the design on a Jacquardtronic Lace machine in F configuration. The machine’s setup, with the Jacquard bar positioned at the front, allows a nearly vertical yarn feed, expanding the tension tolerance for rigid cotton yarns. This setup enables intricate designs without thread breakage, creating durable, complex patterns.
The lace’s floral motifs are crafted without jacquard work behind the gimps, enhancing clarity in cross-dyeing. Only flat twisted yarns, including pre-dyed lurex and viscose, were used for the gimp threads to closely mimic the Leavers lace style. A central net section with cotton jacquard adds a handmade appearance.
Crafted on the advanced MJ 92/1 F machine, this lace was created with premium cotton sourced from Gebrüder Otto Baumwoll feinzwirnerei in Germany. Sascha Muller, Product Owner at Karl Mayer, highlighted this development as a step away from traditional standards in jacquard production, appealing to customers seeking innovation. Muller and Heather plan to showcase the lace at Interfiliere and Premiere Vision in Paris, introducing it to industry leaders.
