Karl Mayer develops 3D bubble fabrics through tricot knitting

Obertshausen – Karl Mayer has developed a range of three-dimensional warp knitted fabrics featuring ruffled stripes, crepe effects and transparent grounds on its HKS 4-M EL ECO machine.

The ‘Advanced Bubble’ fabric concepts, targeting fashion-oriented outerwear applications, use structured surface effects to create visual depth and texture while retaining a lightweight, partly transparent base construction. The collection includes interpretations of seersucker, flip-flap, ruffle and crepe-style fabrics.