emtec Electronic GmbH is set to present its TSA Tactile Sensation Analyzer at ITM 2026, introducing a data-driven approach to evaluating textile hand feel and wearing comfort.
The company will exhibit at the Istanbul TÜYAP Fair and Congress Center from June 9–13, alongside the Hightex exhibition for technical textiles and nonwovens, reinforcing ITM’s position as a key global meeting point for the textile machinery sector.
Addressing Subjectivity in Textile Evaluation
One of the longstanding challenges in textile development has been the subjective nature of fabric assessment. Characteristics such as softness, smoothness, and comfort are often interpreted differently across the value chain, leading to inconsistencies, repeated sampling, and increased development costs.
emtec’s TSA system aims to eliminate this subjectivity by converting tactile properties into measurable, standardized data.
From Touch to Data
The TSA Tactile Sensation Analyzer captures key haptic parameters, including:
- Surface softness and smoothness
- Stretch and recovery
- Compressibility
- Thermal behavior
These properties are translated into reproducible values, enabling consistent communication between manufacturers, suppliers, and customers worldwide.
Digital Integration with Virtual Haptic Library
The system is complemented by emtec’s Virtual Haptic Library, a cloud-based platform that allows users to store, compare, and retrieve digital fabric profiles.
This integration reduces reliance on physical samples and helps minimize delays caused by logistics and miscommunication—two of the most persistent inefficiencies in textile product development.
Accelerating Development Cycles
According to emtec, traditional textile development processes can take up to 20 weeks due to multiple sampling iterations and global shipping requirements.
By adopting TSA technology, companies may reduce development timelines to as little as two weeks, while also lowering courier costs and supporting sustainability through reduced material waste.
A Tool for the Entire Value Chain
The TSA system is designed for use across multiple stages of the textile value chain, including research and development, quality control, sourcing, and sales.
Visitors to ITM 2026 will have the opportunity to explore the technology and engage with emtec representatives at Hall 10, Stand 1002C.
A Shift Toward Data-Driven Textile Development
The introduction of objective hand feel measurement reflects a broader industry shift toward digitalisation and standardisation.
As textile supply chains become more global and complex, technologies like TSA are expected to play a critical role in improving efficiency, reducing costs, and enabling more consistent product development outcomes.
