The world’s greatest denim mills are going to save money, produce quality fabrics, achieve the highest weaving efficiency like never before. A new generation of Itema denim rapier machine will push the boundaries of weaving due to never-before-seen in the industry innovations. The new era of denim weaving starts now with the Itema R95002 DENIM.
The Itema R95002 DENIM features breakthrough devices and enhanced skills that put Itema – once again – one step ahead in the field of denim, guaranteeing an unrivalled competitive advantage in the market to denim mills running the new Itema machine thanks to tangible benefits ensured by brand-new innovations.



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iSAVER™ by ItemaLab™
• Breakthrough mechatronic innovation to eliminate the waste selvedge on the left side of the fabric
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Energy Saving
• The optimization of the machine main mechanical components and lubrication system allows a considerable energy consumption reduction.
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New Tape-Hook System
• Redesigned and optimized, the tape-hook system provides the remarkable benefit of significantly extending components’ lifetime. The new Itema tapes developed by Lamiflex, an Itema Group company specializing in composite materials, feature an innovative configuration with a triple layer of carbon fiber.
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SK UltraLight Rapiers
• Specially designed to meet specific indigo fabric needs. The rapiers’ revolutionary design ensures their reduced dimensions and maximum lightness. Streamlined and lightweight, the SK UltraLight Rapiers provide high-precision grip and guarantee superior textile performances.
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Enhanced Itema Shed Geometry
• The worldwide recognized as best-in-class Itema Shed Geometry takes here a further step towards perfect fabric quality. In fact, the smallest shed opening in the market ensures unsurpassed denim quality, hand-feel and appearance.
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Optimized Ergonomy
• The R95002 denim features a lowered front frame to facilitate machine accessibility for the weaver when carrying out daily textile operations.
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ISD – Independent Selvedge Device
• The new design ensures reduced maintenance due to minimized dust accumulation.
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Itema Textile Help
• The Electronic NCP – New Common Platform – features a new important tool for the weaver: the Itema Textile Help customized for denim fabrics. An advanced and at the same time intuitive troubleshooting software that supports the weaver with concrete solutions to easily and quickly overcome the most common textile difficulties that may occur during the weaving cycle.
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New Ergonomic Rapier Opener
• Allowing the weaver to carry out the necessary set-up operations in just a few, quick moves and without the need of additional tools.
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Since ever rapier weaving technology implicates warp and weft waste formation at both fabric sides. But today, Itema changes the rules of the game. HOW IT WORKS• iSAVER™ is based on the latest and most advanced mechatronic principles which provide weavers with a highly innovative, yet intuitive and simple-to-operate device: |
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** considering standard yarn costs and limited to weft yarn consumption (not including warp yarn consumption) |
