“Loepfe to Present the Latest Developments in the YarnMaster® Prisma System at ITM 2026”
Interview: Tuğba Karademir
Loepfe, a pioneer in yarn quality control innovation since 1955, delivers exceptional accuracy, efficiency, and sustainability to manufacturers throughout spinning and winding processes. The Turkish market plays a critical role in Loepfe’s global strategy, and the company will showcase its latest technologies and innovative solutions to the Turkish textile industry at ITM 2026.
Headquartered in Switzerland, Loepfe is recognized worldwide for its reliable yarn quality control solutions. Advanced technologies such as YarnMaster® Prisma and Zenit+ enable manufacturers to detect even the smallest defects with precision, while enhancing production efficiency and sustainability. In our interview with Elvio Resarto, Loepfe’s Sales Representative for Türkiye, we discussed the company’s strategies in the Turkish market, its innovative systems, and the cutting-edge technologies it plans to present at ITM 2026.
Loepfe has long been recognized as one of Switzerland’s leading technology providers for yarn quality control. How do you evaluate the role of Loepfe in the development of high-quality textile production both in Switzerland and globally?
Since our founding in 1955, Loepfe has been at the forefront of innovation in yarn quality control. As the textile industry evolves, our mission remains clear: to empower mills with the most advanced yarn clearing performance for flawless yarn production. Our flagship solutions, YarnMaster® Prisma and YarnMaster® Zenit+, set industry benchmarks by detecting even the smallest imperfections with exceptional accuracy. Prisma offers state-of-the-art, real color vision and simultaneous optical and mass detection, while Zenit+ provides robust and reliable quality control for a wide range of applications. Together, these technologies help manufacturers consistently achieve the highest standards of yarn quality. Today, Loepfe’s solutions are integral to spinning mills worldwide, supporting their drive for excellence, efficiency, and sustainability in a rapidly changing market.
Your YarnMaster systems are widely used in spinning and winding processes. What are the latest technological developments in these systems and how do they improve yarn quality and production efficiency?
In 2026, our YarnMaster® Prisma system have reached new levels of precision and intelligence. Prisma uniquely combines simultaneous optical and mass detection of defects, remains the only clearer with real color vision to deliver unmatched foreign matter clearing with its unique RGB technology. New features such as compactness or Autostart keep the standard high and mills can achieve superior yarn quality, maximize raw material utilization, and benefit data-backed yarn quality control.
“Loepfe Continues to Support Its Partners Through Its Local Team and Service Center in Gaziantep”
Türkiye is one of the world’s most important yarn and textile production centers. How do you evaluate the Turkish market for Loepfe, and what kind of cooperation or growth opportunities do you see in this market?
Türkiye has always been a key market for Loepfe, known for its dynamic textile sector and commitment to quality. We are fully aware of the serious challenges currently facing the Turkish textile industry and want to express our solidarity and support for our customers during this difficult period. Loepfe is committed to standing by our partners, offering rapid technical assistance, training, and expert guidance through our local team and service center in Gaziantep.
In response to today’s challenging environment, we are introducing a new, cost-effective upgrade path: our latest Zenit+ clearers can be installed on older winders, allowing mills to modernize their equipment and achieve improved yarn quality and efficiency without major investment. This solution helps Turkish manufacturers stay competitive and maintain high standards, even in uncertain times. We remain dedicated to walking alongside our customers, supporting them as we move together toward a stronger future for the Turkish textile industry.
“Higher Precision Detection Expanded Defect Classification and User-Friendly Interfaces”
Looking ahead to the coming years, what are Loepfe’s strategic priorities? Are there any new technologies, product developments, or innovation areas that you believe will differentiate Loepfe in the global market?
Our main priority is to keep evolving our core technologies, especially the YarnMaster® Prisma system. We regularly add new features, Loepfe addressed the changing needs of spinning mills. By focusing on practical improvements, such as more precise detection, expanded defect classification, and user-friendly interfaces, we help customers achieve better quality and efficiency. Our commitment to reliability and customer support remains at the heart of our strategy.
ITM 2026 International Textile Machinery Exhibition will be one of the most important global meeting points for the textile industry. What technologies or solutions will Loepfe showcase at ITM 2026, and which innovations in yarn quality monitoring will you highlight for spinning mills?
At ITM 2026, Loepfe will present the latest advancements in our YarnMaster® Prisma system, emphasizing our commitment to continuous improvement and practical innovation. Visitors will see how Prisma’s evolving platform offers even greater accuracy in defect detection, expanded classification capabilities, and intuitive operation, helping spinning mills stay competitive in a demanding market. Our team will be on hand to demonstrate these innovations and discuss how Loepfe’s solutions can address the specific needs of Turkish and international textile producers.
