ITMA ASIA Shanghai – Leading international exhibition for textile machinery and large‑scale production

Chinese and Asian weaving market: High‑volume manufacturing under growing complexity

The weaving market addressed at ITMA Shanghai is driven by large‑scale textile manufacturing supplying domestic consumption and export markets. Industrial weavers operate extensive production capacities while managing a broad portfolio of fabrics that increasingly combines productivity targets with higher process accuracy and fabric consistency. The market is characterized by:

• High‑volume woven fabric production for apparel, home textiles, industrial fabrics, and selected technical applications, supported by multi‑loom installations operating in continuous production cycles.
• Wide deployment of shedding technologies, including cam motion, dobby, and Jacquard, enabling both standardized fabric structures and more elaborate weave designs requested by customers.
• Strong reliance on automated warp preparation, supporting repeatable drawing‑in quality, reduced setup time, and stable loom utilization across large weaving departments.
• Operational environments requiring proven machine robustness, long service intervals, and consistent performance across extended operating hours.

To address these needs, weaving mills invest in warp preparation systems and shedding solutions designed to ensure stable weaving conditions, process repeatability, and reliable operation in high‑volume industrial environments.

Why industrial weavers choose Stäubli at ITMA Shanghai

✔ Supporting large‑scale weaving installations addressing Asian production requirements
ITMA Shanghai brings together weaving mills managing extensive loom fleets, where stable warp preparation and reliable shedding systems are essential to support continuous production and predictable weaving performance.

✔ Solutions aligned with productivity‑driven weaving processes
The show reflects market expectations focused on output stability, controlled operating speeds, and consistent machine behavior. Stäubli warp preparation and shedding technologies support these requirements through robust, industrially proven system designs.

✔ Process stability across long production runs
Weavers attending ITMA Shanghai place strong emphasis on repeatable fabric quality over extended production cycles. Stäubli solutions provide controlled yarn handling and precise shedding behavior to support consistent fabric results.

✔ Long‑term reliability for high‑capacity weaving environments
Stäubli supports weaving operations with durable technologies designed for long service life, predictable maintenance, and reliable operation at industrial scale.

Stäubli Textile presence in China and East Asia

China and East Asia represents a strategic market for Stäubli Textile, with strong and long‑standing engagement in the country’s weaving industry. Stäubli Textile is present in China with it's headquarter in Hangzou. There are ten service offices in the country that are located in Shenyang (Liaoning), Tianjin (Tianjing), Xi'an (Shaanxi), Chendu (Sichuan), Chongqing, Wuhan (Hubei), Nanjing (Jiangsu), Suzhou (Jiangsu), Guangzhou (Guangdong), Shenzhen. In East Asia, Stäubli is also present in Taichung city (Taiwan), in Daegu (South Corea) and in Osaka (Japan). All these dedicated local structures enable close proximity to customers operating across major weaving regions.

This local presence supports direct engagement with industrial weavers and reflects the importance of East Asia within Stäubli’s global textile activities. Local teams work in close connection with global application experts to support customers on a day‑to‑day basis. Through technical support, application assistance, and operator training, Stäubli ensures that its textile expertise is aligned with local production realities, supporting stable processes, reproducible weaving results, and long‑term operational confidence.