HETEX Jacquard, a young but fast-growing European supplier of premium harness cords and full harness solutions for jacquard weaving machines, reported a highly productive participation at ITMA ASIA + CITME Singapore 2025. Speaking with Kohan Textile Journal, Amadeo Sanchez, Export Manager of HETEX Jacquard, described the exhibition as “a very positive and successful experience,” noting strong visitor interest, new customer engagements, and valuable reconnections with industry partners.
Sanchez explained that although the final day of the event was quieter, the overall exhibition generated significant traffic and new business opportunities.
“We have attended many people, many new customers and contacts. The show exceeded our expectations,” he said.
A New Generation With a Strong Legacy
Although HETEX Jacquard is less than two years old, the brand builds upon the heritage and technical know-how of the former Swiss-based HETEX, a well-known specialist in jacquard harness technology. Today, the company operates from Spain, combining European engineering with a renewed investment in R&D, product innovation, and sustainable production.
“We are reinvesting, re-imagining and bringing new ideas into the field. Even as a young company, we follow the tradition of the old HETEX while building something modern and forward-looking,” Sanchez noted.
Quality as the Core Philosophy
Sanchez emphasized that HETEX Jacquard’s global reputation is rooted in one key element: uncompromising quality.
“If you search anywhere—online or through industry colleagues—you will find the same message: HETEX Jacquard means top-quality harness cords,” he said.
The company manufactures high-precision harness cords and complete harness systems compatible with major jacquard machine brands. According to Sanchez, HETEX Jacquard is also a main supplier for Staubli, with all Staubli modules using the company’s harness cord technology.
Strong Export Orientation Toward Asia
Reflecting on market trends, Sanchez highlighted that the majority of global jacquard demand currently comes from East and South Asia, where weaving capacity and carpet production have been expanding rapidly.
“We mainly export to India, China, Pakistan and Iran. Europe is steady, but the major growth today is in Eastern Asia,” he said.
Given the company’s rapid establishment in global markets, HETEX Jacquard aims to expand its footprint further in Asia and the Middle East, supported by strategic partnerships and continued investment in product performance.
Sustainability, Recycling, and Innovation Ahead
Sanchez underlined that the future of jacquard weaving—and the broader textile machinery industry—will increasingly depend on sustainability, circularity, and advanced R&D.
“There is no doubt we must focus on recycling, new technologies, and innovation. R&D will shape the next generation of jacquard solutions,” he stated.
HETEX Jacquard plans to continue investing in environmentally responsible materials and production processes, aligning its strategy with the rising global demand for sustainable textile technologies.
A Positive Outcome for the Singapore Edition
The ITMA ASIA + CITME Singapore 2025 edition—which concluded earlier this week—provided a unique opportunity for European technology firms to engage with Southeast Asian buyers. Despite initial uncertainty about hosting the event outside China, exhibitors like HETEX Jacquard reported strong business results driven by high-quality visitors and focused industry interest.
This interview was conducted by Behnam Ghasemi, Editor-in-Chief of Kohan Textile Journal, during the exhibition in Singapore.
With its renewed identity, heritage-driven expertise, and ambitious innovation plans, HETEX Jacquard is positioning itself as a next-generation technology partner for the global jacquard weaving industry.
